Description

latin basalt basalts what does it mean "very hard rock".

Basalt is an eruptive igneous rock, rich in magnesium and iron. Due to its high hardness and resistance, it is one of the most used stones for covering walls and sidewalks..

Did you know?

Basalt is also on the surfaces of the Moon, of Mars and Venus, just like in some meteorites.

The predominant color of this stone is gray., may vary with yellow, Brown, graphite and some rust details.

In this irregular model, the floor has varied and irregular sizes forming shards placed in the shape of a mosaic. With thicknesses ranging from 3 a 8 centimeters.

Installation of Basalt Stone

The installation of Goiana or Goiás stone for the floor must be done by a professional fitter.

It is not recommended to use ready-made mortar or grout for this stone..

For mass, it is recommended to use the proportion 3 x 1 x 1, that is, 3 patches of sand, 1 of cement and 1 of horse.

For the grout you can use 2 portions of fine hydra sand for 1 of cement. This for a longer lasting grout and no danger of leaving with WAP cleanings.

Cleaning must be done on time, after starting to dry the grout. It should never be done the day before so as not to dry and stain the stone.

*Heads up: Each batch has color differences, sizes, veins and thickness.

at the time of installation of your basalt stone, it is important to use all the stones that arrive at your work. Do not select the colors and sizes! This will bring a great loss of stone, bringing a much bigger break.

Obs.: If you want to select the stones together with your mason, it is important to add a much larger break than already recommended., above your footage.

Recommended break: 10% above the total footage.

Benefits

The basalt stone is extremely resistant, face non-slip and low absorption compared to other types of coatings.

Due to its low degree of absorption, is a low maintenance stone, messing much less than a more porous stone.

Indication of Use

Basalt can be used in different environments, internal or external without worries.

In addition to being widely used in floors because of its high durability, you can coat wet areas like bathroom, toilets and waterfall. Warm areas like barbecue or fireplace.

Also in washrooms, offices, bedrooms, islands, gourmet areas, walls.

And we can't forget the FLAT. It is a non-slip face product because of its rough texture., and besides being resistant, can be used on ramps and garages, because it can handle car tickets.

Maintenance:

A maintenance of basalt is low compared to other coatings.

For outdoor areas we recommend the use of a waterproofing agent if you want to protect it from dirt and stains. But be careful!

The recommended waterproofing agent for basalt is oil-based. We do not recommend the use of other waterproofing agents, as it creates a film on the stone and does not penetrate, like this peeling with time and getting whitish, maintenance will be much higher.

For waterproofing you can use the Oleofugent. O Oleofugante will protect your stone, enhance color but not shine.

Available in our store Curitiba/PR is at Osasco/SP. check our stock.