Synoptics for the choice of adhesives 9 ■ Substrate preparation products 33 Dispersion and reaction adhesives 53 ■ Products to grout and clean 59 Decor Primer Fondo 70 Litolux - Litolux Extra 70 X-GLM Smoothing Agent 86 Litoband Basic for internal comers (IC) and external corners (EC) 98 Litoband SK for internal comers (IC) and external comers (EC) 95 Litoband SK Self- Adhesive Drains Collar 95 Litoband SK Pipes Collar 95 Litoband SK for internal corners (IC) and external corners (EC) 97 Litoband SK Self- Adhesive Drains Collar 97 Litoband SK Pipes Collar 97 ■ Special products for the building...

ITALY - Rubiera Litokol, whose name derives from the Greek word “lithos” meaning stone, was established in 1968 and developed and expanded in one of the most important ceramics districts in the world. The company soon demonstrated a flair for innovative solutions for laying and was one of the first in the sector to break boldly onto the global markets. Litokol’s distribution network has gradually expanded both in Italy and abroad with Litokol S.p.A. applies a quality system certified by DNV compliant with ISO 9001. User Catalogue a comprehensive range of products and solutions that has grown...

SITES AROUND THE WORLD Due to its gradual process of internationalisation over the years, exports now account for 85% of Litokol’s turnover and the company has direct relations with commercial companies and production facilities in 4 countries: RUSSIA - Litokol o.o.o An industrial complex, measuring 9,500 sq.m and equipped with the latest generation Italian machinery and technology, stands in an area of 22,000 sq.m in Noginsk, 60 km outside Moscow. Production at this site began in 2002: Litokol was the first foreign company to be granted permission by the Russian authorities to occupy the area...

TECHNOLOGY At our site in Italy, as at our ones abroad, the production systems are divided according to product lines and are constantly updated with modern, state-of-the-art solutions. There are currently eight production and packaging lines in use at the three sites in Rubiera for pre-mixed cement-based products and adhesives, cement-based grout, one-part dispersion adhesives, one-part waterproofing membranes, additives, and primers. In addition, there are four fully automated production and packaging machines dedicated to the entire Starlike® range. These new generation plants, based on Litokol’s...

TRAINING CENTRE In 2008, Litokol set up a Training Centre in Rubiera for the constant professional training of its staff, clients and sales network. This new facility, which covers more than 1,000 sq.m, comprises an exhibition room, meeting room, a training centre and a large terrace for events and receptions. The technical staff regularly organise technical-commercial training meetings and themed seminars on the various laying techniques. The facility hosts on average about 200 meetings a year, bringing together as many as 4500 people. THE PRODUCT RANGE • Substrate preparation products • Powder...

Ceramic tiling materials Reference standards UNI EN ISO 11600 Building - Products for joints - Classifications and requirements for sealants UNI EN 14411 Ceramic tiles - Definitions, classification, features, conformity and marking evaluation UNI EN 12004 Adhesives for tiles - Requirements, conformity evaluation, classification and designation UNI EN 13888 Sealants for tiles - Requirements, conformity evaluation, classification and Water absorption class (AA) of ceramic tiles according to UNI EN 14411 UNI EN 13813 Screeds and materials for screeds - Materials for screeds - Properties and requirements...

DISPERSION TYPE normal Dispersion adhesive improved Dispersion adhesive Extended open time (≥ 0.5 N / mm ² after not less than 30 min) REACTION TYPE improved Reaction resin adhesive Classification of tile grout according to UNI EN 13888 normal Reaction resin adhesive reduced slip (≤ 0,5 mm) CEMENTITIOUS TYPE normal Cementitious Grout improved Cementitious Grout reduced Water absorpion high Abrasion resistance REACTION TYPE classification of waterproofing products according to UNI EN 14891 Reaction resin Grout Classification of liquid-applied waterproofing products to use beneath ceramic tiling...

Synoptics for the choice of adhesives Ceramic tiling to the floor and the wall: instructions for the design, installation and maintenance The standard UNI 11493:2013 in force in Italy which provides the necessary guidelines for choosing materials, proper design, use and installation of ceramic tiling defines large format tiles as those with a side length greater than 60 cm. Greater side of the tile Greater side of the tile User Catalogue Greater side of the tile

Indoor flooring in residential and public/commercial areas (pedestrian areas) PRE-EXISTING SUBSTRATES WITH RESIDUES OF ORGANIC ADHESIVES (4) WATERPROOF SUBSTRATES WITH LITOPROOF WATERPROOF SUBSTRATES WITH HIDROFLEX, AQUAMASTER, ELASTOCEM, COVERFLEX WOODEN OR METAL SURFACES CEMENTKOL K21/K22 + LATEXKOL diluted 1:1 with water LITOACRIL PLUS PRECAST CONCRETE CONCRETE CAST IN-SITU (2) SULPHATE BASED SCREED (ANHYDRITE) WITH HEATING SYSTEM (1) SULPHATE BASED SCREED (ANHYDRITE) WITHOUT HEATING SYSTEM (1) CEMENTITIOUS SCREED OR LITOCEM BASED WITH HEATING SYSTEM CEMENTITIOUS SCREED OR LITOCEM BASED WITHOUT...

Indoor flooring in public/commercial and industrial environments with transit of heavy loads WATERPROOF SUBSTRATES WITH HIDROFLEX, AQUAMASTER, ELASTOCEM, COVERFLEX METAL SURFACES CEMENTKOL K21/K22 + LATEXKOL diluted 1:1 with water PRECAST CONCRETE CONCRETE CAST IN-SITU (1) CEMENTITIOUS SCREED OR LITOCEM BASED WITHOUT HEATING SYSTEM WATERPROOF SUBSTRATES WITH LITOPROOF PRE-EXISTING SUBSTRATES WITH RESIDUES OF ORGANIC ADHESIVES (3) PRE-EXISTING SUBSTRATES MADE OF RESILIENT MATERIALS OR RESIN PRE-EXISTING SUBSTRATES MADE OF OLD TILES, MOSAICS, STONE OR TILES (2) GREATER SIDE OF THE TILES (cm) KEY:...

Internal walls in residential and public/commercial and industrial areas WOODEN PANELS (CTBX - CTBH) AND METAL SURFACES WATERPROOF AND NOT PLASTERBOARD SLABS (4) ELEMENTS IN AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE (5) SOUND ABSORBING AND INSULATING PANELS - LIGHTWEIGHT PANELS CEMENTKOL K21/K22 + LATEXKOL diluted 1:1 with water LITOACRIL PLUS PRECAST CONCRETE WATERPROOF SUBSTRATES WITH HIDROFLEX, AQUAMASTER, ELASTOCEM, COVERFLEX WATERPROOF SUBSTRATES WITH LITOPROOF PRE-EXISTING SUBSTRATES MADE OF OLD TILES, MOSAICS, STONE (3) CONCRETE CAST IN-SITU (2) LIME/CEMENT PLASTER FIBRE CEMENT AND CONCRETE PANELS GREATER...