Quartz wall cladding panels

1. Surface preparation:

Quartz panels should be applied on solid, durable and perfectly even surfaces. The surface should be clean, dry, free of greasy stains, dust, mechanical contamination, chippings disconnected from the surface, as well as biological and chemical aggression. New cement plasters should be covered after 3–4 weeks of air drying. Any defects or unevenness should be filled. Before gluing the panels, a thoroughly dried surface should be coated with the GUARDI primer in a color similar to the color of the board – primer color will determine the final color of the joint. Before applying the GUARDI primer, absorbent and dusty surfaces should be primed with the Fixgrunt U agent. Remove any signs of biological invasion on the surfaces using Biotox Total. A substrate consisting of the SYNTEKOL PSW adhesive mortar, constituting the reinforcement layer, should be coated with the primer once binding is finished, i.e. after at least 3 days from when it was made, if drying under optimal conditions (temp. +20°C, humidity 60%). You may begin gluing the panels after the GUARDI primer has dried, i.e. at least 24 hours after finishing primer application, if drying under optimal conditions. Panels should only be used on vertical surfaces without capillary rise.

If used on partitions in the ETICS system, insulated with EPS or XPS styrofoam boards, reinforcement layer thickness should be at least 4–5 mm.

Application:

In order to minimize waste, panel layout on the surface should be appropriately planned before application. Panels may be installed with an appropriate gap (joint) or neatly fitted together. Surfaces should be evenly covered with adhesive, using a 2–3 mm notched trowel. Apply the adhesive in stages to glue the panels to the undried layer – before the so-called skin effect occurs. If the adhesive dries, remove it and replace with a new layer. Press the panel firmly to the surface so that the previously applied adhesive covers its entire bottom surface, carefully squeezing any excess beyond the panel board. You can use a pressure roller or a float for this. Collect excess adhesive immediately and wash the entire surface with a damp sponge. Panels cannot be installed with an uneven adhesive cover.

Painting:

Mix the varnish thoroughly before use (avoid foaming) and, depending on the painting technique, dilute with water (max. 3%). Apply the varnish twice with a roller with a fleece thickness of approx. 9 mm, avoiding thicker areas or foaming. Cover the joints thoroughly with the varnish using a paintbrush. During painting works, pay attention to avoid any thicker varnish areas. Apply the second layer once the first layer is dry, i.e. after at least 4 hours. Weather conditions during works and within 24 hours after applying the last layer: temp. between +10°C and +25°C, air humidity approx. 55 ±5%, without direct sunlight, wind and precipitation. Brief contact with water of the coated surface is admissible 24 hours after the second layer application. Full performance is achieved after 28 days from applying the last finish layer. Lower air temperatures and higher humidity increase drying time.

Further information:

Due to the presence of natural raw materials, in order to achieve the best aesthetic values, we recommend completing surfaces that constitute a separate whole in one performance stage, using material from a single order from the same manufacturing batch. Perform works with surface and ambient temperatures between +5°C and +25°C, avoiding direct sunlight, both during works and air drying. Do not apply at air humidity above 80%. Data included in this sheet is provided for a temperature of +20°C and a relative humidity of 60%.