Description

latin basalt basalts what does it mean “very hard stone”.

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, Mars and Venus, as well as in some meteorites.

The predominant color of this stone is gray, which can vary with yellows, brown, graphite and some rust details.

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

Installation of Basalt Stone

The installation of Basalt 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 the dough, it is recommended to use the proportion 3 x 1 x 1, i.e, 3 parts of sand, 1 of cement and 1 of lime.

For the grout you can use 2 portions of fine hydra sand for 1 portion of cement. This ensures a longer-lasting grout without the risk of it coming off with WAP cleaning.

Cleaning must be done immediately, after the grout begins to dry. It should never be done the day before so as not to dry out and stain the stone.

*Attention: Each batch has differences in colors, 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 cause a large loss of stone, causing much greater breakage.

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 yardage.

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 level of absorption, it is a stone with low maintenance, getting much less dirty than a more porous stone.

Indication of Use

Basalt can be used in different environments, indoors or outdoors without any worries.

In addition to being widely used in floors Because of its high durability, you can coat wet areas such as bathrooms, toilets and waterfalls. Warm areas such as barbecue or fireplace.

Also in bathrooms, offices, bedrooms, living rooms, gourmet areas, walls.

And we can't forget the FLAT. It is a product with a non-slip surface due to its rough texture, and in addition to being resistant, it can be used on ramps and garages, as it can withstand car passages.

Maintenance:

A maintenance of basalt is low compared to other coatings.

For external areas, we recommend the use of a waterproofing agent if you want to protect against dirt and stains. But be careful!

The waterproofing agent recommended for basalt is oil-based. We do not recommend the use of other waterproofing agents, as they create a film on the stone and do not penetrate, thus peeling off over time and turning white, the maintenance will be much greater.

For waterproofing you can use Oleofugante. THE Oleofugante It will protect your stone, enhance the color but without giving it shine.

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