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Walkways
Driveways
Parking Area
Landscapes
Sitouts
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Swimming pool Decks
Patios / Porches
Exteriors

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Building Facade
Balconies / Lobbies
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Outside Compound Walls

Pavit Ceramics Pvt. Ltd.

Laying Method

Floor Application

Substrate Preparation

1.	The ground on which the tiles have to be fixed has to be compacted properly by ramming and applying water on it as per the standard practice to create a firm base and to avoid settlement of base.
2.	On this base apply 4” to 6” thick BBCC (Brick Bats Cement Concrete) for light Traffic Floor.
3.	On the BBCC make 3” thick PCC (plain cement concrete) in 1: 3 : 6 for Medium Traffic Floor.
4.	Make 4” thick RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) in 1:2:4 for Heavy Duty Traffic. Lay this layer in such a way that the proper line and level is attained.

Laying Method

1.	Prepare base mortar by mixing cement and sand in 1: 4 proportion.
2.	Lay the mortar on the substrate prepared as mentioned above in required line and level. It should be noted that in any case the bed mortar thickness should not be more than 1” thickness.
3.	Mark the centerline and fix the tiles on all the corners and centre in the required level. Preferably, start fixing tiles parallel to longer span.
4.	Prepare thick cement paste by mixing water & cement. Apply this paste on the backside of the tile to fix it.
5.	Fixing of tile has to be done with minimum gap of 5mm to 15mm. We do not recommend tiles to be layed without gap.
6.	Lay the tiles on this firm base and ram lightly with the help of rubber hammer OR rubber trowel from top. See that the tile top surface is laid in required line and level with proper joint gap.
7.	Utmost care should be taken while fixing other tiles in terms of matching lines and keeping exact joint width between tiles. (For maintaining joint width spacers are recommended of required joint thickness).
8.	After 24hours when the tiles are properly set and cured, fill the joint gaps with any well-known joint filler. Prepare the consistent paste as per the method instructed by the joint filler manufacturer. Fill the joint with the help of rubber trowel. Before grouting all the joints should be free from any dust and impurities.
9.	For filling the joints, keep the filler paste on the tiles and fill the gaps by spreading it in the space between the tiles with the help of rubber trowel in such a way that the entire area of joint gaps are filled with the joint filler paste. Apply light pressure of finger in such a way that it creates ‘U’ shape between two consecutive tiles and works as a small channel to pass water through it.
10.	Remove the excess material from the setting time of joint filler recommended by the supplier with the help of rubber trowel.
11.	Clean the tile surface with the help of a wet sponge or clean cloth immediately before setting time of joint filters.
12.	After 24 hours of applying of joint filler, wash the surface with water and if required use any available mild detergent to remove dirt from tiles.
13.	It is recommended not to use the laid tiles before 48 hours of fixing and/or before 24 hours of filling of joint.

Wall Application

Substrate Preparation

1.	The wall has to be plastered in line, level and plumb with 1:4 of cement and sand mortar in thickness of minimum 12mm.
2.	The surface should be smooth and in perfect line, level and plumb.
3.	Allow the surface to settle for minimum 72 hours and cure with water to avoid any hair cracks and hollow from inside.
4.	Also, there should not be any leakage of water or drainage pipes.

Laying Method

1.	Mark the level at a height of 3’-0” from the bottom of the wall and draw a horizontal line.
2.	Prepare the mortar of any good brand of tile fixing adhesive as per the method suggest by adhesive manufacturer.
3.	Apply the mortar on the wall with the help of notched trowel.(The width of notch will be recommended by the adhesive manufacturer).
4.	Fixing of tile has to be done with minimum gap of 5mm to 15mm. We do not recommend tiles to be layed without gap.
5.	Fix the tiles on the marked line to level and ram it properly with the help of hammer or rubber trowel so that it gets fixed properly.
6.	Utmost care has to be taken while fixing other tiles. The joint gap and line has to be maintained while fixing other tiles.
7.	It is recommended to use gap rod of require thickness and string for maintaining line.
8.	After 24 hours when the tiles are properly set and cured, fill the joint gaps with any well-known joint filler. Prepare the consistent paste as per the method instructed by the joint filler manufacturer. Fill the joint with the help of rubber trowel. Before grouting, all the joints should be free from any dust and impurities.
9.	For filling the joints, keep the filler paste on the tiles and fill the gaps by spreading it in the space between the tiles with the help of rubber trowel in such a way that the entire area of joint gaps are filled with the joint filler paste. Apply light pressure of finger in such a way that it creates ‘U’ shape between two consecutive tiles and works as a small channel to pass water through it.
10.	Remove the excess material from the tile surface before the setting time of joint filler recommended by the supplier with the help of rubber trowel.
11.	Clean the surface with the help of a wet sponge immediately before setting time of joint fillers.
12.	After 24hours of applying of joint filler, wash the surface with water and if required use any available mild detergent to remove dirt from tiles.
13.	It is recommended to not to use the laid tiles before 48 hours of fixing and/or before 24 hours of filling of joint.

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