Get informed about the correct mixing tools, containers and technique when mixing tile adhesives, repair mortars, levelling compounds etc.
No. 02 Tiling work in swimming pools
Assisting in the application and selection of material for tiling work in swimming pools.
No. 03 Mould formation on silicone joints – is it unavoidable?
How and where does mould on silicone joints form and how can we avoid it?
No. 05 Rupture of the elastic edge joint on tile or flag floor coverings – a material problem?
Correct joint sizing and the avoidance of adhesion on three sides are important factors to avoid rupture of joints.
No. 06 Avoiding damage to highly stressed ceramic tiling in interior and exterior applications
Void-free laying is absolutely necessary in case of exposure to moisture or high mechanical load: The PCI solution to the problem: PCI Nanoflott light!
No. 07 Refurbishing damaged ceramic and natural stone coverings on balcony and terrace
A practical example: From a faulty, damaged covering to a functionable covering in the technically correct structure
No. 08 Thin-bed underfloor heating systems in combination with tiles and flags
Already the old Romans knew... underfloor heating systems are attractive, durable, easy to care and improve the exclusivity of the object.
Calcium sulphate flow screed and its sensitivity to moisture.
No. 11 When is a cement-based screed ready for covering?
Why is the residual moisture so important? How to determine the residual moisture?
Read more here about the residual moisture.
No. 12 Application of bonded waterproofing and connection to installation components
Example of how to waterproof a floor drain and a shower.
No. 13 Legal issues in connection with tiling work - advice for tilers
Definition: Accepted technical and DIN standards - learn more about legal issues and performance of construction work.
No. 16 „Washed-out joints in residential showers“
Taking care of cementitious joints: Use neutral or alkaline cleaning agents for your ceramic coverings !
No. 19 Trouble-free laying and grouting of natural and engineered stone
Natural stone surfaces have become increasingly popular. Read here more about the formation, laying and grouting of natural stone.
No. 20 Effective application of glass mosaic and glass tiles
What should be observed when laying and grouting mosaic, glass tiles and glass flags. Tip: the PCI application recommendation !
No. 21 Laying large format tiles - the key points?
"Our Advice No. 21" gives you important information and tips about the key points when laying large-format tiles and flags made of ceramic, natural stone and engineered stone.
Refurbishment of the brickwork in a single-family home in Rees and on the tiling works in the indoor swimming pool Robert-Koch-Schwimmhalle in Halle ...
Town hall in Medebach
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we inform about refurbishing the sanitary and changing rooms in the Arnold-Janssen-School in Bocholt an about an outstanding tile laying job in a ...
we inform about the tiling of large-format fully-vitrifies tiles in the foyer of the Vogtlandhalle in Greiz as well as laying of ceramic mosaic in ...