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INTRODUCTION These are tiles composed of a mixture of marble aggregates or pebbles, mineral powders, cement, water, and natural dyes. The tiles are available in various finishes, divided into PRE-POLISHED and ON-SITE POLISHING . All tiles are factory-polished and can be polished on-site if desired. The tiles are not pre-treated and require a protective treatment after installation.

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND THICKNESS

• 10×10×1.2 – Kg/m²: 30

• 20×20×1.2 – Kg/m²: 30

• 25×25×1.3 – Kg/m²: 32

• 29.8×29.8×2 – Kg/m²: 50

• 40×40×1.7 – Kg/m²: 40.5

• 40×40×2 – Kg/m²: 50

• 60×29.8×2 – Kg/m²: 50

• 60×60×1.7 – Kg/m²: 40.5

• 60×60×2 – Kg/m²: 50

• Plates: 305×125

• Hexagon side 11.50 – Kg/m²: 30

• Hexagon side 14.43 – Kg/m²: 30

• Special sizes

FLOOR COVERINGS / GRANIGLIA / VENESIAN GRANITE / ROMANESQUE MOSAIC WORK / MOSAICS / FRAGMENTS / NUOVAVITA

SUBSTRATE (SCREED) The screed must be compact and free of oil, grease, deposits, and dust. Any cracks must be filled with a suitable material. Allow the screed to harden sufficiently before starting the application.

INSTALLATION: Use specific, high-performance, conformable adhesives (such as Mapei Keraflex Maxi S1 or Kerakoll H40 Flex) for installation, following the instructions on the packaging. Any adhesive residue on the tile surface or between the joints must be removed immediately.

GROUTING The manufacturer supplies a smooth-finish colored grout or neutral grout, with the correct amount of color pigment to achieve the desired color. Grout only after the waiting time for the adhesive used has elapsed and in any case no sooner than 7 to 8 days after installation. Maintain a joint width of 2 mm. If there is a strong color contrast between tile and grout (e.g., black grout on a white floor), it is recommended to first treat the floor with a protective product and perform preliminary tests. It is also possible to grout with a colored sealant.

( Installation with direct contact between the tiles is discouraged by international standards due to the risk of loosening, cracking, and the visibility of minor installation errors with tiles not polished in place. Traditionally, however, graniglia is installed in direct contact, which requires a very fluid slurry and multiple smoothing operations to allow the compound to penetrate the joints. )

POLISHING: For proper polishing, the floor must be perfectly level, with no height differences greater than 1 mm. Do not use sanding pads with a grit lower than 60 to prevent damage. Wait until the adhesive and grout have fully cured. Repair joints where necessary with a colored slurry after the initial polishing. After polishing, do not cover the floor with cardboard, newspaper, plastic, nylon, tape, or other material that may impede the evaporation of residual moisture.

CLEANING This material is sensitive to acidic cleaning; acids, even diluted, will damage the surface. Do not use acids for the initial cleaning after installation. Also, do not use paint strippers or alkaline products, as these can damage the polish. Clean with a neutral detergent, such as FILACLEANER, diluted 1:30 with water. When using a single-disc machine: do not use scouring pads, but a white or beige pad and vacuum the dirt with a wet vacuum cleaner. Manual cleaning is also possible with a brush and cloth.

TREATMENT Wax effect : On a dry, clean floor, after washing, treat with FILA MP/90, a stain repellent. Apply with a brush, cloth, or applicator. Once dry, remove any residue with a cloth dampened with FILA SOLV. After 24 hours, finish with one or two coats of FILA CLASSIC wax, two hours apart. On a dry floor, polish with a single-disc machine (white pad), household cleaner, or wool cloth.

Kitchen and bathroom : For extra stain protection, first apply HYDROREP (water repellent), followed after 24 hours by FILAFOB (oil repellent). These products do not alter the natural appearance.

MOP CARE For daily maintenance: Dilute FILACLEANER 1:30 in (preferably warm) water. Rinse the mop often and wring it out well. For laundry maintenance: Clean once a month with FILA CLASSIC (2–3 glasses in a bucket of water). For complete cleaning: Dilute FILA PS/87 5 parts in water.

STORAGE: Avoid outdoor storage. Rainwater in the packaging can damage the material. Install the tiles as soon as possible to prevent efflorescence and discoloration.

INTRODUCTION

These tiles are made from a mixture of mineral powders, cement, water, and natural dyes. They are available in various finishes, divided into PRE-POLISHED and UNPOLISHED (can be polished on-site). All tiles are polished in the factory and can also be polished on-site. The tiles are not pre-treated and require a protective treatment after installation.

SIZES, WEIGHTS AND THICKNESSES

• 20×20×1.2 – 30 kg/m²

• 25×25×1.3 – 32 kg/m²

• 60×60×2 – 50 kg/m²

• Hexagon side 11.50 – 30 kg/m²

• Hexagon side 14.43 – 30 kg/m²

• Special sizes

SUBSTRATE

The substrate must be compact and free of oil, grease, deposits, and dust. Any cracks should be repaired with suitable material. Allow the substrate to cure sufficiently before starting installation.

ON-SITE INSTALLATION

For installation, use high-performance, conformable adhesives (such as Mapei Keraflex Maxi S1 or Kerakoll H40 Flex) and carefully follow the instructions on the packaging. Any adhesive residue on the tile surface or in the joints must be removed immediately.

ON-SITE MORTAR INSTALLATION

See placement of paving stones/slabs for outside use (page 22/23).

JOINTS

The manufacturer supplies colored and polishable cement mortar, or neutral grout with the correct amount of color pigment to achieve the desired color. Grout only after observing the waiting time for the adhesive used and in any case no sooner than 7–8 days after installation. Maintain a joint width of 2 mm. In the case of a strong color contrast between tile and grout (e.g., black grout on a white floor), it is recommended to pre-treat the floor with a suitable protective product and perform preliminary tests. It is also possible to grout with colored sealant.

( Direct contact installation between tiles is discouraged by international standards due to the risk of loosening, cracking, and the visibility of minor installation errors with tiles that are not polished in place. Traditionally, however, floors are installed in direct contact, which requires a very fluid mortar and multiple smoothing operations to allow the compound to penetrate the joints. )

POLISHING

For proper polishing, the floor must be level, with no height differences greater than 1 mm. Do not use sanding pads with grit less than 60 to prevent damage. Wait until the adhesive and grout have fully cured. Repair any grout joints with colored mortar that were removed during the initial polishing. After polishing, do not cover the floor with cardboard, newspaper, plastic, nylon, tape, or other materials that may prevent residual moisture from evaporating.

CLEANING

The material is sensitive to acidic cleaning; acids, even diluted, will damage the surface. Do not use acids for the initial cleaning after installation. Also, do not use paint strippers or alkaline products, which can damage the polish. Use a neutral cleaning agent such as FILACLEANER, diluted 1:30 with water. When using a single-disc machine: do not use sanding pads, but white or beige pads, and vacuum the dirt with a wet vacuum cleaner. Manual cleaning is also possible with a brush and cloth.

TREATMENT

After the initial cleaning with FILACLEANER (diluted 1:10 in water) on a dry, clean floor, treat the floor with two coats of FILA FOB, a stain-resistant protector. After 24 hours, finish with one or two coats of FILA CLASSIC wax, two hours apart. Polish on a dry floor with a single-disc machine (white pad), household cleaner, or wool cloth.

MAINTENANCE

• Daily maintenance: FILACLEANER diluted 1:30 in (preferably warm) water.

• Rinse the mop regularly and wring it out well.

• Restoring wax layer: Clean once a month with FILA CLASSIC (2–3 glasses in a bucket of water).

• Complete stripping: FILA PS/87 diluted in 5 parts water.

SPECIAL CLEANING

• FILA SR/95 : for coloured stains – apply to the stain and rinse thoroughly.

• FILA NOSPOT : For oil and grease stains – spray, let dry, then brush. ( Note: On waxed surfaces, this may damage the wax layer, which will then need to be repaired. )

STORAGE

Avoid outdoor storage; rainwater in the packaging can damage the material. Install the tiles as soon as possible to prevent efflorescence and/or discoloration.

Onze cementtegels “Anima” zijn unieke stukken, vervaardigd uit een mengsel van minerale poeders, cement, water en natuurlijke kleurstoffen. De bijzondere kleuring komt voort uit het gebruik van natuurlijke oxiden en een combinatie van verschillende bindmiddelen en aggregaten. Het oppervlak van deze tegels, gekenmerkt door een imperfecte schoonheid, heeft een variabele afwerking die golvingen, gaatjes, kleurnuances, vlekken, zwellingen en afsplinteringen kan vertonen, evenals polijstsporen die elk stuk een unieke en niet-uniforme uitstraling geven.

AFMETINGEN, GEWICHT EN DIKTES

• 20×20×1,3 – 32 kg/m²

• 60×60×2 – 50 kg/m²

• Zeshoek zijde 11,50 – 32 kg/m²

• Speciale formaten

NATUURLIJK MATERIAAL – ONDERGROND

De ondergrond moet compact zijn en vrij van olie, vet, aanslag en stof. Indien er scheuren in de chape zijn, dienen deze te worden hersteld met geschikt materiaal. Laat de chape voldoende uitharden. Behandel eventueel resterend vocht op het legoppervlak met MAPEI TRIBLOCK P of een vergelijkbaar product. Vermijd het plaatsen van Anima-tegels op vochtige ondergronden.

PLAATSING

Gebruik hoogpresterende, vervormbare tegellijmen (zoals Mapei Keraflex Maxi S1 of Kerakoll H40 Flex) en volg strikt de instructies op de verpakking. Verwijder lijmresten van het tegeloppervlak en uit de voegen onmiddellijk. Bescherm de vloer na plaatsing met een niet-geweven doek en voorkom dat het oppervlak vuil wordt of krassen oploopt.

VOEGEN

In de meeste gevallen worden deze tegels geplaatst zonder voeg en zonder voegmiddel. Indien gewenst kan de fabrikant gekleurde cementmortel of neutrale voegmortel leveren, samen met de juiste hoeveelheid kleurpigment voor de gewenste kleur. Voeg pas na de wachttijd van de gebruikte lijm en in elk geval niet vóór 7–8 dagen na plaatsing. Houd een voegbreedte van 2 mm* aan. Behandel de vloer vooraf met een geschikt beschermingsproduct en voer vooraf tests uit op losse tegels, om vlekvorming op het oppervlak te vermijden. Reinig het oppervlak direct met een vochtige spons en schoon water zodra het voegmiddel mat wordt, en laat geen resten achter.

*Plaatsing met direct contact tussen tegels wordt volgens buitenlandse normen afgeraden vanwege risico op loskomen, scheurvorming en zichtbaarheid van kleine plaatsingsfouten bij niet-ter-plaatse gepolijste tegels. Traditioneel worden cementtegels echter vaak in direct contact gelegd.

REINIGING

Het materiaal is gevoelig voor zure reiniging; zuren, zelfs verdund, tasten het oppervlak aan. Gebruik geen zuren voor de eerste schoonmaak na plaatsing. Gebruik een neutraal reinigingsmiddel zoals FILACLEANER, verdund 1:30 in water. Bij gebruik van een eenschijfsmachine: geen schuurpads, maar witte of beige pads en verwijder het vuil met een waterzuiger. Manuele reiniging kan ook met borstel en doek.

BEHANDELING

Behandel de vloer met vloerwas, acrylafwerkingen of andere geschikte producten voor cementtegels. Het wordt aanbevolen deze behandeling door gekwalificeerd personeel te laten uitvoeren en eerst proeven te doen op losse tegels.

ONDERHOUD

Voor dagelijks onderhoud: FILACLEANER verdund 1:30 in (bij voorkeur warm) water gebruiken, mop regelmatig uitspoelen en goed uitwringen.

OPSLAG

Vermijd buitenopslag; regenwater in de verpakking kan het materiaal beschadigen. Plaats de tegels zo snel mogelijk om efflorescentie en/of kleurveranderingen te voorkomen. Verwijder de beschermfolie op het tegeloppervlak pas vlak voor plaatsing.