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CLASSWOOD

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document is a technical catalogue from Ceramiche Marca Corona S.p.a, dated June 2009, detailing the features and benefits of their Classwood porcelain stoneware collection. The catalogue emphasizes the product's environmental benefits, technical specifications, and aesthetic qualities.

Product Features:

Environmental Respect: Classwood is presented as an eco-friendly alternative to natural wood, addressing deforestation concerns. It is certified by the Ecolabel for its environmentally friendly production process and does not use harmful varnishes like formaldehyde.
Durability and Maintenance: The porcelain stoneware is waterproof, does not warp when wet, and is suitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also scratch-resistant, shock-resistant, and maintains its color over time.
Hygiene: The product's non-porous surface prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt, repelling insects and ensuring a hygienic environment.

Technical Specifications:

Dimensions: The tiles are available in 15x60 cm size, easy to install.
Compliance: The product complies with EN 14411 (ISO 13006) standards, ensuring quality and reliability.
Packaging: Details on packaging and weights are provided, including the number of pieces per box and pallet weights.

Aesthetic Qualities:

Wood Essences: The collection includes five exclusive wood essences: Olivo, Rovere, Teak, Ciliegio, and Cabreuva, each offering unique aesthetic qualities such as Mediterranean essence, contemporary style, timeless charm, and exotic appeal.

Conclusion: Classwood porcelain stoneware offers a sustainable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing alternative to natural wood, suitable for various applications while ensuring environmental and human health safety.

Specifications:
The document outlines various technical specifications for tiles, including dimensions, thickness, straightness, squareness, and flatness. It adheres to ISO standards such as ISO 10545-2 for dimensions and ISO 10545-3 for water absorption, with specific tolerances and requirements detailed for each characteristic.

Structural Characteristics:
The tiles have a water absorption rate of ≤ 0.5% and a breaking strength of S ≥ 1300 N, with resistance to flexion R ≥ 35 N/mm². Surface mechanical characteristics include deep scratch resistance with a maximum of ≤ 175 mm³.

Thermal and Hygrometric Characteristics:
The document specifies a linear heat expansion coefficient of ≤ 7 (MK) -1 and confirms resistance to thermal shock and frost, following ISO 10545-9 and ISO 10545-12 standards.

Chemical Characteristics:
The tiles are resistant to household chemicals, swimming pool salts, and low concentrations of acids and alkalis, with a minimum class of UB. High concentration resistance is also noted, with available test methods.

Installation Recommendations:
For tiles of 60 cm or larger, a staggering of 20 cm maximum and a grout joint of at least 2 mm is recommended. Detailed guidelines for grouting and initial cleaning are provided, emphasizing the use of cement-based grouts and proper cleaning techniques to avoid color changes and ensure durability.

Maintenance:
Daily maintenance should use a neutral detergent like FILA CLEANER, diluted 1:200, to avoid streaks and water marks. For more intense cleaning, FILA PS/87 diluted 1:10 is recommended, followed by rinsing.

Specifications:
The document provides detailed instructions for using a buffered acid solution, specifically FILA DETERDEK, diluted at a ratio of 1:5 with hot water. The recommended quantity is 6 liters of the solution for every 100 square meters. It is crucial to avoid using diluted metal acids due to their toxic fumes and corrosive nature on joints.

Procedures:

Before applying the acid solution, wet the cement-based mortar to protect it from corrosion.
Distribute the diluted acid solution evenly using a mop or a rough cloth, or scrub with a rotary machine equipped with green Scotch-Brite pads for large areas.
Allow the solution to act for a few minutes depending on the dirt intensity.
Scrub vigorously with a Scotch-Brite sponge or a nylon-bristle brush if the initial cleaning was inadequate.
Remove residues with cloths or a wet vacuum and rinse thoroughly with hot water, repeating as necessary to remove all stains or residues.

Maintenance:
For daily maintenance, use FILA CLEANER diluted at 1:200 in hot water, ensuring minimal wetting of the tiles. Avoid leaving detergent residues as they can cause dullness or water spots. No rinsing is required. For tougher dirt, use FILA PS/87 diluted at 1:10 and rinse afterward.

Recommendations for Installation:
For tiles 60 cm or larger, a maximum offset of 20 cm with a minimum joint of 2 mm is recommended. Use cement-based grout for joints at least 1.0 mm wide, specifically KERACOLOR FF from MAPEI S.p.a, without additives.

Grouting and Initial Cleaning:

Fill joints with cement paste using a spatula or rubber squeegee, ensuring no gaps or unevenness.
Remove excess grout diagonally to the joints while the paste is still fresh.
Once the paste loses plasticity, clean with a damp cellulose sponge, rinsing frequently.
Rinse with clean hot water once the grout is dry.

Final Cleaning:
After the grout has fully cured (36-48 hours), perform a final cleaning with an acid-based detergent, either manually or with a machine, following the specified guidelines.

Catalog excerpts

MARCA CORONA 1741 EVOLUZIONE CERAMICA

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I legni più esclusivi, le prestazioni del gres porcellanato. The most exclusive wood essences, the high-tech efficiency of porcelain stoneware. Les essences les plus exclusives, les prestations du grès cérame. Die exklusivsten hölzer, die leistungen des feinsteinzeugs. Las maderas más exclusivas, las prestaciones del gres porcelánico. Óíèêàëüíàÿ ýñòåòèêà äåðåâà, ýêñïëóòàöèîííûå êà÷åñòâà êåðàìîãðàíèòà.

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Olivo Rovere Teak Ciliegio Cabreuva

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Gres fine porcellanato colorato in massa. Fine full-body coloured porcelain stoneware. Grès cérame fin coloré dans la masse. Durchgefärbtes feinsteinzeug. Gres porcelánico fino colorado a toda masa. Êåðàìîãðàíèò, îêðàøåííûé â ìàññå. 5 Essenze esclusive. 5 Exclusive wood essences. 5 Essences exclusives. 5 Exklusive essenzen. 5 Maderas exclusivas. 5 Ýêñêëþçèâíûõ ïîðîä äåðåâà. 15x60 cm facile da posare. 15x60 cm easy to install. 15x60 cm facile à poser. 15x60 cm leicht zu verlegen. 15x60 cm fácil de colocar. 15x60 ñì, ë¸ãêîñòü â óêëàäêå.

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Rispetta l’ambiente Classwood si presenta quale valida alternativa al legno naturale, rappresentando una concreta risposta al problema dell’abbattimento degli alberi. Il suo processo produttivo avviene nel pieno rispetto dell’ambiente, come certificato dal marchio Ecolabel. Classwood rispetta la salute dell’uomo perché non è trattato con vernici che possono rilasciare sostanze nocive come, ad esempio, la formaldeide. RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Classwood is a genuine alternative to natural wood and is a convincing answer to the problem of deforestation. Its productive process is completely eco-friendly,...

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Assolutamente igienico Le proprietà tecniche del gres porcellanato Classwood sono una garanzia solida e certa della salubrità degli ambienti. La totale assenza di porosità e fessurazioni non permette il deposito di polvere e sporco, evitando così l’insediamento di tarli e altri insetti. ABSOLUTELY HYGIENIC The technical features of Classwood porcelain stoneware are steadfast and reliable guarantee of the quality of living spaces. The total absence of porosity and cracks means that dirt and dust cannot penetrate in the surface, and also that woodworm and other insects are repelled. ABSOLUMENT...

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Mediterranean essence, ancient tradition. Essence méditerranéenne, les émotions de la tradition antique. Mediterrane Essenz, Emotionen antiker Tradition. Madera mediterránea, emociones de antigua tradición. Ñðåäèçåìíîìîðñêîå òåïëî, ýìîöèè äðåâíèõ òðàäèöèé. Essenza mediterranea, emozioni di antica tradizione. OLIVO

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Elegance and warmth for a contemporary style. L’élégance et la chaleur pour un style contemporain. Eleganz und Wärme für einen zeitgenössischen Stil. Elegancia y calor para un estilo contemporáneo. Ýëåãàíòíîñòü è òåïëî ñîâðåìåííîãî ñòèëÿ. Eleganza e calore per uno stile contemporaneo. ROVERE

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Natural class, timeless charm. Une classe innée, un charme indémodable. Angeborene Klasse, unvergänglicher Charme. Clase innata, encanto imperecedero. Âðîæä¸ííàÿ óòîí÷¸ííîñòü, íåóâÿäàåìîå î÷àðîâàíèå. Classe innata, fascino intramontabile. CILIEGIO

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Exclusive refinement, echoes of faraway lands. Une exclusivité raffinée, l’écho de pays lointains. Raffinierte Exklusivität, Echos weit entfernter Länder. Refinada exclusividad, ecos de países lejanos. Èçûñêàííàÿ óíèêàëüíîñòü, îòãîëîñêè äàë¸êèõ ñòðàí. Raffinata esclusività, echi di paesi lontani. CABREUVA

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Evoking of exotic places in a precious wood essence. L’évocation de terres exotiques en une essence d’une valeur absolue. Erinnerungen an exotische Länder in einer Essenz von absolutem Wert. Evocaciones de tierras exóticas en una madera de absoluto valor. Äóõ ýêçîòè÷åñêèõ çåìåëü â öåííîé äðåâåñíîé ïîðîäå. Evocazioni di terre esotiche in un’essenza di assoluto pregio. TEAK

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