Notile Fitting and Jointing Guidelines

NOTILE FITTING AND JOINTING GUIDELINES

SURVEYING THE SCOPE OF WORK Like any tiling system, due consideration has to be taken when considering using Notile to ensure the best finish is achieved. It is good practice to keep joints to a minimum although the system can accommodate any flat walls and difficult areas such as window reveals. When surveying the scope of work careful measurements should be taken to ensure the panels are cut to the correct sizes prior to mounting. Further consideration should be taken to the tile effect, as the produce needs matching to the nearest full tile to produce the best finish.

WALL TYPES The product will suit most wall types even where there is some normal distortion or unevenness, however major deformities may be reflected on the finished fitted product, care and consideration have to be taken when reviewing distorted walls or surfaces. Notile will accommodate existing materials such as brick, plaster, plastics, wood and metals. All surfaces must be dry, clean and grease free. Surface scoring may be needed in some cases. If you may have any questions about certain surfaces please contact the manufacturers.

HANDLING The product is supplied in a flat sheet form banded to wooden pallets; care must to be taken to ensure the high gloss surface is not scratched during handling and fitting operations. Gloves should be worn to protect hands during handling and fitting.

FIXING TO SURFACES Ensure the panel is of the correct size and the tile effect features are carefully aligned to produce the best effect. Trail fit panel without any adhesive to check measurements.

BONDING OR FIXING Adhesives Notile can be secured to surfaces using a range of bonding adhesives such as No Nails, Glue Screws etc, please check with the manufacturers if in doubt. Apply liberal amounts of adhesive to the rear of the panel ensuring an even coating across the entire panel. Adhesives may be applied to the surface in the same manner if considered easier.

Mechanical fixing Notile can be screwed in position using normal fixing techniques.

JOINTING Gelcoat technique Butt joints can be made by carefully sanding the edges of the panels to ensure the correct alignment is achieved leaving a gap of approx 3 to 4 mm to reflect the grouting feature in the existing panel. Once the panels are in position and aligned correctly, apply masking tape to each side of the joint to reflect the finished tile pattern. Mix a small amount of Gelcoat, 100 grams (supplied by manufacturer) and add the catalyst at a rate of approx. 3 %, this may be a few droplets. The Gelcoat should be mixed thoroughly before application. Apply the mixed solution to the joint using a narrow brush; ensure the joint is filled smoothly. Once the entire joint is filled, remove the masking tape before the solution cures to a hard finish.

TRIMS Trims can be used to accommodate corners and joints where applicable, please check with the manufacturers when using trims.

Manufacturers

Composite Fibreglass Mouldings Ltd Unit 25, Cleveland Trading Estate Darlington Co. Durham DL1 2PB

Phone 01325246066 Fax 01325246067 E-mail [email protected]