How to install concrete slabs?
The installation of concrete slabs consists of several steps that will allow you to achieve a durable and aesthetic effect. Here are the detailed instructions:
1. Preparing the substrate:
- Suitable substrate: Raw walls, cement-lime plaster, gypsum plasterboard or OSB boards are preferred.
- Cleaning the substrate: The wall should be dusted and primed with a dedicated primer (recommended for the selected slab model). Using the right primer increases the adhesion of the adhesive.
- Paint grid: A grid of black paint can be painted on the wall to hide any gaps between the slabs.
2. Preparing the slabs:
- Cutting: The concrete slabs are cut to the appropriate dimensions using a diamond disc for concrete.
- Planning the pattern: If the slabs have a pattern, their layout on the floor should be planned in advance to achieve the desired visual effect.
- Cutting holes: If necessary, you can cut holes in the slabs, e.g. for sockets, using a diamond hole saw for concrete.
- Drilling: Remember to turn off the impact function.
3. Gluing the boards:
- Dedicated glue: Use a dedicated glue for a specific board model. Each board model has a recommended assembly chemistry.
- Leveling system: When installing boards up to 1.2 cm thick, we recommend using a leveling system to help achieve an even surface and proper expansion joints.
- Expansion: Maintain proper expansion gaps between the boards to avoid cracking due to temperature changes.
For full assembly instructions, you can download dedicated documents from our website in the "Downloads" section for each board model.
If you need more information or have questions about specific steps, feel free to ask!