Development of the size of surfaces of wood floors

Development of size of ceramic surfaces

Essence of

a surface/

The company /

TM

The product /

Technological excellence,material perfection

1000x3000x5 mm

8,2 kg/sqm

1000x3000x3,5mm

14 kg/sqm

7,8 kg/sqm

1000x3000x3mm

1600x3200x12 mm31,25 kg/sqm

/ Laminam: a brand synonymous with innovative material, a

manufacturing technique that has no equal worldwide, a

revolutionary slab larger than three square metres. Versatile

and flexible, it fits contemporary architecture like a glove and

is an innovative solution for large surfaces.

/ The range of uses extends from traditional to advanced

building sectors and from the furniture sector to design.

Laminam is a young and modern company able to

communicate positively with the world of contemporary

architecture and offer a surface for thousands of applications.

/ The company considers recycling and sustainability as a

must. An entrepreneurial activity which is different from all

the others, and therefore unique.

/ Design involves decision making.

Designing a project means having to choose the mood

to be evoked. The Laminam slabs can transform an area into

an unforgettable experience.

/ A high quality surface that is suitable for all solid

applications, whether for interior or external use,

building or furniture, interior design, yachting or many more.

Main features

Chemical resistance

Laminam resists to organic and inorganic solvents, disinfectants

and detergents. It can be easily cleaned without

affecting its surface characteristics; the only product

that can attack the slabs is hydrofluoric acid.

Wear resistance.

Laminam is highly scratchproof and resistant to deep

abrasion. The properties of the slabs remain unchanged

even after intensive use and frequent cleaning.

Frost resistance

Laminam’s average water absorption is 0.1% therefore it

is frost resistant and suitable for any weather condition.

Fire resistance

Laminam does not contain organic material therefore it

is resistant to fire and high temperatures. In the event of

fire it does not release smoke or toxic substances.

High flexural strength

Laminam has a high modulus of rupture.

Hygienic surface

Laminam is perfectly suitable for food substances since

it does not release elements in solution. It does not allow

the formation of mould, bacteria and fungi.

Chromatic properties

Laminam does not contain organic pigments and is

resistant to UV rays. Even if subjected to severe climate

changes, the colours remain stable.

Eco-friendly and recyclable

Laminam is a totally natural product. It does not release

any elements into the environment and can be easily

milled and recycled in other manufacturing processes.

Graffiti proof

Laminam is the first graffiti proof ceramic surface; it is

easy to clean and even the strongest paints can be easily

removed.

Technical infos

Laminam® is suitable for many indoor and outdoor applications:

Façade cladding systems :

Ventilated façades, coatings, external claddings.

Building sector:

Floor and wall coverings, partition and storage

walls, false ceilings, surface finishes and restoration, insulated

panels, tunnels and undergrounds.

Interior design:

Surfaces of kitchen and bathroom tops, cupboards, tables, desks,

doors and furnishings in general.

Shipbuilding sector:

The lightness and high technical properties of Laminam make it

suitable for floors and walls of cruise ships and sports crafts.

Composite and structural panels:

The slabs can be placed on top of each other or over other materials

to create extremely light and particularly resistant composite and

structural panels suitable in all those cases that require high

resistance and reduced weight load on the surface.

exteriors /

LAMINAM- MAPEI MAPETHERM TILE SYSTEM

Installation on fibre cement board

This system also provides a better thermal

insulation and it’s particular useful for unstable

or not perfectly even substrate.

2011

Edificio Residenziale /

Monticelli terme / Parma

Italy

2011

Housing Complex - Reggio nell’Emilia - Italy

LAMINAM 3+

Blend Avorio

2014

Carpi (MO)

Ospedale

Laminam 3

Oxide moro

2014

Carpi (MO)

Ospedale

2014

Carpi (MO)

Ospedale

Laminam 3

Oxide moro

2012

Campogalliano,

edifiicio direzionale

Ventilated facade

Winter period

Laminam’s envelope protects the

building from weathering. In addition

termic insulation keeps the

temperature steady inside the building.

Summer period

Laminam’s envelope protects the

building from solar radiation. Moreover

the chimney effect created inside the

cavity wall produces a natural

ventilation that evacuates heat.

CELL FIXING SYSTEMThe slabs can be applied, by means of structural silicon, on metallic

frame to realize complete prefabbricated panels.

These panels are used in ventilated façades to create a cell fixing

system.

This system offers some advantages: quality control of the production

in the workshop and excellent machining accuracy than façades

made entirely on site .

The installation of the panels on the substructure is very easy and

fast.

As the other systems, static design and design of all the elements

that compose the façade are to care for engineer in charge from

system supplier.

RIVETS FIXING SYSTEMThe slabs are installed on façade by means of a system of rivets

that is visible from the outside: the slabs must be perforated

before the installation.

A neoprene adeguate thin gasket is applied between the slab

and the rivets.

The substructure, which the slab is applied through rivets,

usually is placed at a distance of 50 cm or 75 cm.

The clips can be varnished in the same colour of the slabs, if

this is request.

DIRECT FIXING SYSTEMDirect fixing system uses structural silicon or polyurethane

adhesives.

Siliconic or polyurethanic weld is applied vertically on metallic

profile of the substructure; after the slab is fixed to vertical profile.

The substructure, which the slab is applied through structural

silicon or polyurethane adhesives, usually is placed at a distance of

50 cm or 75 cm.

CLIP FIXING SYSTEMThe slabs are applied on façade and fixed on the substructure through

metallic and exposed clips.

The distinctive features of this system is that the slabs can be installed

on façade without any particular processing on the edges and on the

back.

The support clips are visible from the outside.

The clips can be varnished in the same colour of the slabs, if this is

request.

The slab is made united to the clip by means of the interposition of

neoprene gasket between the fixing and the slab. The substructure,

which the slab is applied through the clips, usually is placed at a

distance of 50 cm or 75 cm.

CURTAIN WALL FACADE

The Laminam slabs can be applied to the same

profiles used for the application of the glass on

curtain wall facade, using strcural silicone.

2012

Chateaux d’Ax - Perignano - Pisa - Italy

LAMINAM 3+

Collection Nero

References2010

Multiplex Cinema

Tolentino / Italy

Blend / Nero

1000x3000

References2009

Residence 1 – 2 Irodahàzak

Budapest / Hungary

Sketch / Tortora, Moro

Colection / Neve, Nero, Avorio

1000x3000

References2009

Residence 1 – 2 Irodahàzak

Budapest / Hungary

Sketch / Tortora, Moro

Colection / Neve, Nero, Avorio

1000x3000

References2010

Commercial Building

Seoul / Korea

Collection / Moro

1000x3000

References2010

Forum Shopping Center Nis /

Serb Republic

Metropolis / Nero

Collection / Nero

References2011

Residential Building

Terni / Italy

Laminam 3+

Sketch Moro

500x1500

References2011

Private House

Modena / Italy

Collection / Customized color

1000x1000

References2012

I-Tower/

Seoul / Korea

References2012

Songdo BRC/

Seoul / Korea

References2012

Steda/

Bassano del Grappa / Italy

References2012

Gamma Meccanica/

Reggio Emilia / Italy

References2012

Coop Tirreno /

Piombino / Livorno

Italy

design /

References2011

ALNO

Laminam ON TOP

References2011

ALNO

Laminam ON TOP

References2006

Oikos /

Laminam 3+3

Collection / Nero

References2011

Door /

Laminam 3+3

Filo / Ghisa

References2010

Private House

Modena / Italy

Laminam 3

Collection / Tortora

References2011

Expo Sicam /

Italy

Laminam 7

Oxide / Moro

References2011

Made Expo /

Laminam

Italy

Laminam 7

Linfa / Cenere

References2012

Solar by Foscarini /

Laminam 3+

Oxide / Moro

interiors /

2012

Siderurgica Gabrielli - Cittadella - Padova

LAMINAM 3+

Oxide Moro

2013

Power Station of Art - Shanghai -

China

LAMINAM 3+

Oxide Nero

2010

Platinum Group

kft Offices

Budapest / Hungary

Laminam 3+

Filo Romantico /Ghisa

1000X3000

2011

Private House

Modena / Italy

Laminam 3+

Tredi / Basalto

1000X3000

2011

Berg Luxury Hotel

Rome / Italy

Laminam 3+

Oxide / Nero

2011

Berg Luxury Hotel

Rome / Italy

Laminam 3+

Oxide / Nero

2011

Berg Luxury Hotel

Rome / Italy

Laminam 3+

Sketch / Tortora

2013

Algiubagio Reastaurant - Venezia - Italy

LAMINAM 3+

Oxide Moro

References2009

Casiraghi

Architectural Practice

Milano / Italy

Laminam 3+

Oxide / Moro

1000X3000

floor application /

overlapping floor/

Laminam 3+,Laminam 5 and Laminam 12 are designed to be installed on any newly-

built or pre-existing building substrate, provided that this substrate possesses

suitable mechanical strength and finishing for the installation.

Laminam 5

Laminam 3+

Residential and heavy commercial flooring

application either on screed or existing floors

through direct adhesion.

Residential flooring or covering application either

on screed or existing floors not affected by

heavy traffic, through direct adhesion.

Laminam 12 Residential and heavy commercial flooring. This

format is available in slab of 1600x3200mm

instead of the usual 1000x3000mm.

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

Mechanical abrasion

To install Laminam on existing floors in polished ceramic

porcelain, after checking the consistency of the existing floor, and

that it is fully adhered to the substrate, carry out mechanical

abrasion if the surface is smooth or polished.

Flatness

Flatness

If the substrate is not flat along

the majority of the surface to be

installed (maximum permissible

tolerance of 3 mm measured

on a straight edge of 2 m long).

Level the entire area using

suitable products.

If the base is not flat only in

certain areas,

correct this by removing or scraping

away the excess parts and filling any

holes using the same adhesive as

for the subsequent installation.

Anti-breakage mat

If it is not possible to adhere to the expansion joints of the

existing floor or there are settlement cracks or specific damage

in marble of natural stone floors, apply an anti-breakage mat

prior to installation to intercept any movement and make the

substrate even. Using anti-breakage mats such as Mapei

Mapetex Sel allows you:

- to install on screed that is not fully cured, with shrinkage not filled in, cracks, unstable

screed, parquet, marble, ceramic or other existing, damaged substrates;

- create new fractioning joints, without adhering to the fractioning joints made in the

existing screed or floor to be covered, that will be welded with epoxy resin.

Treat the substrate as required to ensure adhesion prior to installation. Apply the mat using

cement glue. This should be the same glue used to install the slabs.New fractioning joint

Anti-breakage

mat

Screed’s fractioning joint

New ceramic floor

LAMINAM INSTALLATIONApply Laminam slabs using a double coating of the adhesive in a full spread first on the back

of the slab and then on the substrate, taking care to fully cover the corners and edges and

avoiding air gaps between the foundation and the slab.

In order to facilitate the outflow of air, it is critical that the glue be spread in the same direction

both on the substrate and on the back of the slab. Always spread the glue in the direction parallel

to the shorter side when installing floors.

We recommend using highly deformable adhesive with classification

C2 S2 fast setting (MAPEI Ultralite S2 Quick) for start-up times of no

more than 48-72 hours.

INDOOR OUTDOOR

JOINTSGrout

For indoor applications, the width’s grout shall be evaluated depending on the dimensions of the

slab and of the area and on possible heating floors. For outdoor applications it depends on the

size, on thermal shocks and on the slab color.

Expansion Joint

During the application it is strictly necessary to respect all structural expansion joints in the

substrate. In case of much extended surfaces, create fractioning joints dividing the area as

shown in the image below.

Create perimeter joints by installing Laminam at approximately 5-7

mm from columns, walls, edges, corners and fixed structural elements.

Before grouting the joints it is recommended to respect

the time indicated by the adhesive manufacturer:

epoxy resin or cement based products can be used.

The latter ensure a better evenness and color fastness

in time.

Structural Joint

During installation, it is essential to respect all

structural joints of the building. Install in

correspondence of them suitable structural joint (the

size and type are to be evaluated on the basis of the

structural gap to be observed) through the use of

mechanical or chemical dowels.

Expansion Joint

We suggest to use metal joints (as Proflex of

Progress Profiles).

JOINTSGrout

Floor installation/Summary

Product - Laminam 3+

- Laminam 5

- Laminam 12

Size - depending on handling in the worksite

- 1000x3000mm, 1600x3200mm

- subformats, e.g. 500x1000mm, 1000x1000mm, 500x1500mm

Grouts - indoor: 2 mm minimum

- outdoor: 5 mm minimum

- cement- or epoxy resin-based products may be used

Joints - respect all structural joints of the building

- indoor: on stable indoor floors you are advised to provide joints every 20-25 m2

and make the long side no larger than 6 m.

- outdoor: provide 9/12 m2 panels (maximum of 4 m for the long side)

- Create perimeter joints by installing Laminam at approximately 5-7 mm from

columns, walls, edges, corners and fixed structural elements. Take care not to fill

this space while plastering grooves.

Floor installation/Advantages

Time saving -Every installer team can realize 70sqm/night and the day after the floor is

walkable.

-Demolition and realization of a new floor takes 2 nights to install 40sqm by the

same team.

OVERLAPPING FLOOR DEMOLITION+NEW FLOOR

Night 1 Night 1 Night 2

+

Price saving -Demolition and realization of a new floor 110€/sqm

-Overlapping floor 90€/sqm

18% saved

Structural -This method increases the floor’s section without reducing his

performance. The increase of permanent loads must be considered

during the design even if, normally, it’s really low compared to the

one of the entire floor.

Floor installation/Advantages

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Reference/

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manual handling

Handle the slab with the aid of a second operator,

keeping it always perpendicular to the ground,

without bending and protecting corners against

accidental impacts.

Lay the slab gently on the long side, keeping it

slightly sloped and caring to arrange it on soft

material or suitably spaced wooden strips.

Overlap several slabs horizontally, making sure

the surfaces are clean and the supporting plane is

perfectly flat.

EASY FRAME

MONTOLIT

cutting and drilling /

cuttingLaminam 3, 3+ and 5 slabs can be cut using

glass cutters, manual tile cutter, electric disk cutters and manual sanders.

To realize particular cut or forms, can be use water jet machines or tables commonly used by masons and glaziers.

The cut must also be carried out from the front towards the rear of the tile

With a glass cutter (e.g. Bohle Silberschnitt

2000) Etch the slab surface from the edge

outside to edge outside, without never

detaching the blade from the etching axis and

keeping it perpendicular to the surface. Do not

interrupt nor restart cutting and press steadily

and evenly.

Chop off the etched surface at the edges to

aid the cut fracturing.

For dimensions larger than 1000 mm

open the cut by shearing from both etched

edges

For cuts on the long side of Laminam slabs

1000x3000 mm, position the slab on a stable and

flat plane and fasten a standard aluminum rod on

the surface to be etched.

Cut and shear as described before.

Take the slab with open arms on the long side and,

starting from the already opened edges, slightly

press downwards till shearing completely.

For a correct finishing and to avoid sharp edges it is

important to use diamond sponges, or diamond

pads.

cuttingLaminam 3, 3+ and 5 slabs can be cut using

glass cutters, manual tile cutter, electric disk cutters and manual sanders.

To realize particular cut or forms, can be use water jet machines or tables commonly used by masons and glaziers.

The cut must also be carried out from the front towards the rear of the tile

cutting device 1000x3000 mm

RAIMONDI

Manual cutting devices are available on the market

(up to size 1000x3000 mm).

cleaning /

cleaning and maintenance /

Laminam slabs are easy to clean.

It is recommended, however, to take the following steps in order to obtain optimal results. It is important to preventively test

the cleaning product that will be used on a small piece of the slabs to make sure that it will not damage the surface.

Marks or stains found on the surfaces are usually the result of an incorrect and not thorough cleaning.

cleaning after installation /After having completed the material application and the joint filling the ceramic surface must

be cleaned to remove all possible contaminating agents (cement or grout residues, etc.). It

is basic to carry out this operation correctly as, if badly or non-carefully carried out, it could

result in halos jeopardizing the daily cleaning.

For a correct cleaning, always follow the specific indications by the manufacturers of grouts

and adhesives used in the application as for waiting times, products to be used and use

procedures. It is not recommended to clean after the application if the slab temperature is

high, preferring the fresher hours in the day.

Residue of concrete, slurry, lime and cementitious grouts can be removed using buffered

acid-based detergents, according to the times and methods indicated by their relevant

manufacturers. After cleaning with acid-based detergents thorough rinsing with clean water

is required. It is however vital to remove residues of cementitious grouts with additives

(resins, latexes,…) immediately. Avoid using abrasive substances or means.

It is essential to always use clean products and water and replace them frequently. Then,

clean more thoroughly with detergents recommended by the grout manufacturers, taking

care to eliminate all ring marks. To make cleaning more efficient you are advised to dry the

floor with absorbent paper towels to collect resin residues that, once the water has

evaporated, would be deposited once more, causing dull ring marks.

It is possible to find more information inside Laminam technical Guide

www.laminam.it

Thank you

for your attention /