Cutting Laying: Should the dirt not be removed entirely, we pro- and drilling vide the following chart, where you may fi nd the 1. Apply the adhesive with a double glue te- suitable cleaning agents for each type of dirt: The thinbig plates may be drilled easily with ® chnique without leaving any gaps, fi rst on the diamond tools normally used to work with glass back of the piece with a 3mm notch trowel and or porcelain stoneware, in dry conditions or with later on the support with a 6 mm slanted notch Type of stain Cleaning agent water. Make sure the work surface is clean and trowel, trying to cover the corners and the ed- even before handling the piece. ges as well to avoid air pockets between the Oil, Ink, Marker • Organic solvent: support and the piece. pen, Tomato, Fruit, alcohol, turpentine 1. Linear cutting: glass cutters or power cutters Chocolate, Grease or acetone with the suitable size for cutting may be used. 2. Do not apply the adhesive on very large • Alkaline detergent The surface of the piece should be cut from one surfaces to avoid the loss of adhesion due to in liquid or end to the other, without stopping the cutting drying. The lines of the trowel, both on the piece powder form procedure and always applying uniform pres- and on the support, should all have the same • Bicarbonate of soda sure. Once the incision has been made slight direction in order to facilitate the air fl ow. pressure should be applied to both pieces. Tar, Rubber, Shoe • Organic solvent: 3. Hit gently the surface to eliminate gaps or air Polish, Paint, Graffi ti, alcohol, turpentine 2. Holes: If the hole is < 10mm diameter then bubbles. Always check the perfect adhesion Wax, Resins, or acetone the power drill should be used with a low rotation of the corners and edges. Do not step on the Nail varnish speed. High pressure should not be applied on fl oor tiles right after laying, respecting the time the surface of the piece. Hole saws should be indicated by the manufacturer of the adhesive. Coffee, Ice • Alkaline detergent used for holes > 10mm diameter. We recom- cream, Wine in liquid or mend the implementation of radii on the corners 4. Do not use coloured pointing material con- powder form to avoid breakages due to strain. taining black smoke (micronized carbon) or dyes which can hamper the cleaning of the Lime, Cement, Beer, • Diluted acids: 3. Light mortising, sockets…: drill the holes with covered surface. Metal deposits, vinegar, the drill tips on the corners of the opening that Soft drinks, Juices hydrochloric acid needs to be done and after that use a power 5. Clean off excess pointing material from the drill with diamond discs with a continuous band surface of the tiles when it is still fresh, using a Glue, Chewing gum, • Organic solvent: for straight lines. sponge and clean water; never use hard ma- Tyre or shoe rubber alcohol, turpentine terials that could scratch the ceramic product or acetone 4. Sharp edges need to be avoided to obtain such as metal spatulas or abrasive scourers. • Diluted acids: a perfect fi nish. Finish the edges with abrasive Always follow the instructions of the manufac- hydrochloric acid sandpaper. turer of adhesives. Blood, • Oxidant: 6. Once the tiles are laid, avoid working in the Mercurochrome, Oxygenated water tiled zone (plastering, painting, placing scaffolds Iodine Laying or ladders, projecting metallic fragments from disc grinders, moving tools, dragging heavy Incrustations • Pressurized water instructions objects, moving remains of abrasive building An adequate and careful laying of the thinbig ® materials, etc.). If this cannot be avoided, always products is essential to maximise their technical protect the tiles and joints to avoid subsequent features. For this reason it is necessary to: cleaning or deterioration problems. The material Never use any products containing hydrofl uoric used for this protection should not be harmful acid, only those indicated in the table above. Prior to laying: nor should it contain chemical agents that might damage the tiling. All the products in this table may be easily 1. Verify the calibre, hue and quality of the pro- found in ordinary household stores and sho- duct before laying. pping centres. 2. Choose adequate installation tools (too- Maintenance Specially indicated for polished porcelain tiles: thed trowel, suction grip and rubber trowel for and cleaning Once the entire material has been laid and the pointing). remains of cement, pointing and other building To maintain the beauty and elegance of Roca 3. Ensure that the surface on which the material tiles, we recommend the daily cleaning of the material have been cleaned, on some polished is to be laid is level, clean and insulated from material using conventional procedures. surfaces the presence of an “oily” fi lm can be dampness, otherwise, air pockets can origi- observed due to the “stain-resistant” inertisation nate during laying that might generate cracks To remove remains of dust and solids: sweeping treatment they are given. Should this occur, during use. or vacuum cleaning. Roca recommends the cleaning of the surface with dry-cleaning products (powder detergents), 4. Pay special attention to the type of adhesive Do not use dust-catcher mops with silicone and once that fi ne protective layer has been to be used (check with your usual supplier of or wax. removed, then clean the product as indicated adhesive), as each type of ceramic requires previously. In extreme lighting conditions, light the adequate adhesive (standard of reference: The cleaning of the surface should be carried refl ections might occur due to the high degree EN-1348). We recommend the use of products out with neutral soap and the amount of water of brightness and the features of the product. with epoxy resin. recommended by the manufacturer. We recommend cleaning stains immediately. 5. We recommend the use of levelling systems Do not use cleaning products containing wax, such as wedges to ensure a correct laying. brighteners or with similar additives as they may leave a waterproof layer on the tile over time 6. The professional responsible for laying the that will affect its surface appearance. material should choose the appropriate joints between pieces, as well as the perimeter joints We recommend the use of doormats, which in order to guarantee the correct absorption should remain clean, in the entrances to tiled of structural movements and an allowance for areas, either from the street, terraces or gar- dimensional tolerances of the product. dens, to avoid the entrance of abrasive elements. Special care should be taken in areas close Roca Cerámica recommends laying this product to beaches or construction works, as sand or with a minimum joint of 2mm for indoors and 5 stones might be brought in. mm for outdoors and checking if there are other instructions in the box (measurement between We recommend placing protections on the calibres or recommended joint). objects that might damage the tile when dra- gged (metallic legs of tables, chairs, etc.), be- ing especially rigorous with gloss and satin fi nished products.