Overview
The document introduces the Minimax system, a cutting-edge flooring solution that combines ceramics and glass fiber to create large format tiles with a minimal thickness of 3.5 mm. This innovative product offers significant advantages in terms of installation and maintenance.

Specifications
The Minimax system is available in two series: Terradimarte and Terradiluna, with tile sizes of 100x100 cm, 50x50 cm, 20x100 cm, and 10x100 cm. The tiles are rectified and reinforced with fiberglass, ensuring durability and flexibility.

Applications
The Minimax system is ideal for residential interior and exterior applications, including hotel renovations, shop and commercial area flooring (excluding vehicle traffic areas), swimming pool and spa renovations without demolition, kitchen flooring and wall applications, and naval applications where low weight is advantageous.

Compliance
Minimax complies with stringent international standards, ensuring high quality and performance.

Technical Instructions
The document provides technical specifications for the tiles, including water absorption, breaking strength, and abrasion resistance, in accordance with EN 14411 standards.

Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Surface Quality: The tiles are available in various nominal shapes such as 10x100 cm, 20x100 cm, 50x50 cm, and 100x100 cm. The actual sizes are specified with precise tolerances for sides and thickness.
Physical Properties: The tiles exhibit low water absorption (E ≤ 0.5%), high breaking strength, and resistance to deep abrasion. They have a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of 6.6 x 10^-6 / °C and are resistant to thermal shock and frost.
Chemical Properties: The tiles show excellent resistance to stains, household chemicals, and both low and high concentrations of acids and bases. They also comply with fire reaction standards (A2 - s1, d0).

Testing Methods
Various ISO standards (ISO 10545 series) are used to test dimensions, water absorption, breaking strength, and other properties. Additional standards like B.C.R.A. and DIN 51130 are used for slip resistance.

Installation Recommendations
Screed Preparation: The screed must be uniform, free of cracks, and isolated from the substrate. Cementitious and anhydrite screeds are recommended, with specific thickness and drying times.
Laying Process: Ensure the substrate is dry, stable, and free of contaminants. Use improved cementitious adhesives (class C2) or polyurethane adhesives (class R2) for large ceramic tiles. Double spreading of adhesive is advised for optimal adhesion.
Expansion Joints: Maintain existing expansion joints and create additional ones for large areas. Use specific products for joint filling.
Cutting and Drilling: Use appropriate tools like glass cutters, manual tile cutters, and water-cooled electric saws for precise cutting and drilling.

Precautions
Protect the flooring during subsequent finishing works to prevent damage. Ensure proper environmental conditions for adhesive application.

Specifications
The document outlines the composition and application of different types of screeds, including cementitious and anhydrite-based screeds. Cementitious screeds use a standard dosage of 300 kg of cement per m³ of sand with a water/cement ratio below 0.5. Anhydrite-based screeds are noted for faster hardening and typically have a thickness of less than 5 cm.

Procedures
Before laying with adhesives, the screed's compactness, thickness, rigidity, surface hardness, and moisture content must be checked. Compactness is tested by hammering the surface, while thickness is measured by drilling. Rigidity ensures the screed can support loads without strain. Surface hardness is tested by scratching with a steel nail. Moisture content is measured using electric or carbide hygrometers.

Recommendations
Laying should only commence when temperature and moisture conditions are suitable. Improved cementitious adhesives of class C2 and highly deformable ones of class S1 or S2 are recommended. Substrates must be dry, sturdy, and free of contaminants. Double coating of adhesive is advised for optimal bonding.

Standards and Norms
The document references various ISO standards for testing physical and chemical properties of ceramic tiles, including water absorption, breaking strength, and resistance to chemicals.

Key Data from Tables
The tables provide drying times and maximum moisture content for different screed types. Cementitious screeds require longer drying times compared to anhydrite screeds. The document also includes specifications for ceramic tiles, such as dimensions, water absorption, and resistance properties.

Precautions
Protect flooring during finishing operations and use appropriate safety gear. Ensure expansion joints are properly implemented to accommodate movement.