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COLONNA - illusie - synus - trama

COLONNA - illusie - synus - trama

index
3 PRODUCT
3 information
3 RECEPTION
4 STORAGE
5 PLANNING the INSTALLATION area
5 PAGING LINE ILLUSIE
6 LAYING LINE ILLUSIE
8 LAYING – LINES ILLUSIE AND TRAMA
11 PAGING - Line Colonna
12 Laying - Line Colonna
14 CLEANING
15 PROTECTION
16 DELIVERY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
CONGRATULATIONS!

You have acquired a high quality differentiated product. To keep its characteristics it is
necessary to have special precautions in its installation. We recommend the installation
of the material being accompanied by qualified professionals: architects, engineers and
building technicians, and laid by professionals specialized in laying marble, granite and
concrete slabs. To hire a professional in laying the product that guarantees the success
of his service is as important as purchasing a quality product.
Please read these instructions carefully before laying the material, so that you can fully
enjoy the durability, beauty and innovation of our products. If you have any questions
or want more information, please visit our website www.castelatto.com, or send an
email to sac@castelatto.com.br or contact us by phone 55 11 4416-6900.

2. PRODUcT

The floors and coverings Castelatto are crafted, so they may vary slightly in dimensions
and colors, besides small marks in its edges. They are pieces of concrete of high
performance and present as advantages of this material, high mechanic resistance and
high durability, once installed correctly.

3. information

Castelatto has a YouTube channel with video lessons of laying our products.
We also have a Frequently Asked Questions page on our website, go to
www.castelatto.com.br and check all the information.

4. RECEPTION

• Choose someone you trust to be responsible f or receiving and checking the material.

• Check the material as requested. If you notice any irregularities, follow the procedures
described in item - DELIVERY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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5. storage

• The product is sensitive to stains before applying the protection therefore it requires
special care in transportation and handling.
• Those responsible for the unloading and storing of the product must have their
hands clean or wear gloves to keep the pieces unstained.
• The material should be stored in a clean area, preferably covered, and the floor
must be lined with plastic (do not use cardboard).
• Cover the pieces with plastic.

CAUTION

• We recommend not storing the pieces for a long time because they tend to create
stains. This is a natural process of the concrete, and they are not considered a
product defect.
• It is very important to have someone qualified to supervise the moment of storing
to avoid irreparable damage to the product.

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6. PLANNING the installation area

• Do the cleaning of the place by removing all kinds of residues.

• Perform inspection of the base. If necessary, make regularizations.

6.1. PAGING LINE ILLUSIE

The Illusie line has several paging possibilities as seen in the examples above.

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6.2. LAYING LINE ILLUSIE
The pieces of the line Illusie have a triangular shape, the sides presenting slightly
different finishing and a 4 inches hole.

• For the laying use rebars of O3/4 “- 1.30 m long, concrete and PVC rings of 4”-
10cm (height).
• Fix the rebars in the structural base according to the paging received at the time of
purchase. The responsible professional, according to the height considered in the
design, should foresee this fixing.

• Set the position of the pieces in relation to the sides; fit the PVC rings, introducing
5 cm on each piece. The PVC ring between the pieces is important to prevent the
concrete to leak by the spans.

• Start the laying of the first row with the aid of line, which will ensure the leveling of
the pieces.
• The pieces should be laid on consecutive horizontal rows, using the plumb line to
ensure the vertical alignment.
• Fill with concrete every four rows, tie the next rebar with annealed wire and start
laying the next four rows.

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 filling with concrete

• Wait 24 hours and continue the laying.

• Keep the rows clean.
• Perform the locking of the rebar in girder in the last row.
• Do not exceed three meters height without top locking (girder construction).

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6.3. LAYING – LINES SYNUS AND TRAMA
The lines of hollow elements Castelatto integrate the rooms and they may be used in
any space where light and ventilation are desired.

• For the laying of hollow elements, use the same practices of sealing of conventional
masonry.
• Use flexible mortar ACII or colored ACIII to facilitate the moment of grouting.
• Before beginning the laying process, pre-mark and level all the joints, to ensure the
correct pagination of the rows between the walls.

• Lay the product with armed joint, never with plumb joint.

Check out our YouTube channel and watch the video lessons of laying Castelatto products.

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• The laying should start from the corners. The first row should get double gluing.
• A 10 mm notched trowel should be used. Apply mortar on the floor with the flat side
of the trowel, with an approximate angle of 30°. Then, make ridges on the surface
with the notched trowel with an angle of 60°.
• On the reverse side of the piece, repeat the procedure forming crossed ridges in
their basis points so as to get the compensation in the crushing of the ridges.

• Between the two extremes already laid, stretch a line that will serve as a guide,
ensuring the plumb and the horizontality of each row. If the thickness of the hollow
element does not coincide with the wall thickness, the piece should be aligned
by either one of the sides (internal or external) or by the wall axis. For vertical
alignment the plumb line should be used.
• The pieces should be laid on consecutive horizontal rows until filling the given space
of the project.
• Keep the rows clean (there should be no grout) in the apparent vain.
• We recommend every three rows in the TRAMA line, the inclusion of a locking pin of
10 mm diameter at each end.

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• We recommend every ten rows of SYNUS line, a locking pin of 6.3 mm diameter at
each end. For these, use two parallel pins on the side of the piece.
• The locking pins can forward from 5 cm to 10 cm in the pieces.

• In SYNUS line, build support columns every 4.20 meters.

• The yield of mortar is 7m² for SYNUS line.

• Trama and Synus lines have the yield for grout about 50m2.
• For TRAMA line, we recommend one support column every 5 meters.
• The yield of mortar is 17m² for TRAMA line.
• The joints should be grouted with laying colored mortar.
• Perform the wedging in the last row.
• Do not exceed a height of 3 m without locking top (girder construction).

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6.4 Paging – Line Colonna
The Colonna line has several paging possibilities as seen in the examples above.

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6.5 laying – LINE COLONNA

• Use AC III flexible quick-drying mortar

• Before starting the laying process, pre-mark and level the pieces to the first row
according to pagination (for column format).

Remarks
• Inside of each column is mandatory to contain a metalon of 16 mm or 5/8, with a
maximum height of 5.00 meters. (See Figure A).
• It is necessary to lock the parts in the ceiling and subfloor

FIGURe A

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LAYING
• Once the armature (metalon) is fixed according to the purpose of the Colonna line
(as described in the item REMARKS), it is extremely important to position the first
row, as well as its plumbing and leveling, before filling it.
• To ensure the stability of the parts during the laying, it is recommended the use of
“Hellerman tape”.

2 3 4

• The bonding of the piece has to be done with quick-drying ACIII mortar.
• After completing the 1st row, a minimum of 02 hours must be waited to proceed
with the laying.

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7. CLEANING

CLEANING IN THE BUILDING SITE

• After laying is very important to keep the pieces covered with plastic until the
construction work is completed to avoid any dirt (do not use cardboard).
• Clean with alkaline detergent.
• Do not use acids, not even those cleaning products of acid base recommended for
cleaning stones and others.
• If any area shows stains or resistant dirt, it is recommended to get in touch with
Castelatto about these procedures.
• The post-construction cleaning should be performed, at least, 72 hours after grouting.

ALKALINE DETERGENT

Indicated for post-construction cleaning and maintenance.

• Rinse the floor with clean water.

• Apply the product and leave it for 5 minutes.
• Rub with brush or broom.
• Wash with abundant water (never leave the detergent dry on the piece).
• It is ideal the use of a high-pressure washer (flat fan jet).

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DILUTION
• For general cleaning, dilute the detergent in water 1:10.
• For cleaning during the construction, dilute in water 1:5.
• To remove wax or post-construction cleaning use product undiluted.

Dilution Type of cleaning Yield

1:0 Post-construction cleaning 5 m2

1:5 Heavy Cleaning 30 m2

1:10 Average Cleaning 60 m2

1:20 Light Cleaning 120 m2

8. PROTECTION
• It is essential to use products that protect the covering and facilitate the maintenance
cleaning.
• The waterproofing of the product must be redone whenever signs of wearing, such
as the wearing of the protective film or the appearance of fungus on the surface of
the pieces, are perceived.
• Before applying any protection, the coating must be completely dry and free of
moisture of laying, grouting and cleaning.

External areas: the time required for the floor to be completely dry depends on
weather conditions, with a minimum of 24 hours.
Internal areas: wait at least 48 hours.

WATER-OIL PROOFING
Fungicide and algaecide.
The pieces does not suffer any esthetic change after application.
Does not create a film on the pieces.
Protects the coating of oils and fats.

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• It must be applied on clean and dry covering.
• Apply with sprayer (applicator for garden).
• Apply two coats, waiting two hours between each application.
• Final Drying: 12 hours.
• Yield per liter: 5 m² for Trama and Synus lines and 8 m² for Illusie and Colonna lines.

9. DELIVERY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

ORIENTATION FOR THE CONSUMER WHEN RECEIVING THE PRODUCT

Check whether the product is according to the request.. If you notice any irregularities,
follow the procedure bellow:

• Record the occurrence on knowledge of the delivery.

• Report immediately to the resale.
• You should never install the product if you find any visible defects. According to the
Law of the Consumer when a product is installed it is considered accepted.
• You should always keep your receipt in case of future technical assistance.

We clarify that the phenomenon of efflorescence is not a defect,

as it does not change the structural characteristics of the product.

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