MANUAL
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P04-P05
PREFACE
CONTENT
02
P06-P07
PRODUCT
CONSTRUCTION
03
P08-P09
CHARACTERISTICS
04
P10-P15
AREAS OF
APPLICATION
05
P16-P23
PREPARATION
06
P24-P33
APPLICATION
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P34-P35
FINISHES AND
SKIRTING BOARDS
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P36-P43
APPLICATION
IN SHOWER AND
WET AREAS
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P44-P45
DAMAGE &
REPAIRS
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P46-P47
CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE
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P48-P49
ENVIRONMENT &
HEALTH
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P50
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
01 // PREFACE
The CLASSEN polymer tile was developed
through collaboration between our design
and R & D teams. We wanted to create a
new tile that would be both functional
and beautiful. The result:
A new way of covering walls and floors.
Thanks to the special characteristics of
added value compared to natural stone
and ceramics - and thus the basis for
absolute customer satisfaction. The
CLASSEN polymer tiles, made of mineral
components and environmentally friendly
polymer, look authentic and are absolutely
healthy to live with. Due to their technical
characteristics, they can be used in a
variety of ways and are easy to install.
And they can be completely recycled
and reused.
At our site in the Eifel region of Germany,
the production „made in Germany“ is
low-emission, environmentally friendly
and ecological.
We hope you will be satisfied with CLASSEN
polymer tiles.
Your CLASSEN Team
PREFACE:
CLASSEN polymer tiles, it offers special
02 // PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION
MULTILAYER
SURFACE SEALING
DIGITAL PRINT
2 PRIMER LAYERS
STABILIZING LACQUER
PROTECTION LAYER
POLYMER
CARRIER BOARD
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03 // CHARACTERISTICS
ALL ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR NEEDS
SIMPLY CUSTOMIZED (FOR YOU):
water resistant seal joint system
elegant micro joint, no grouting necessary
easy installation without noisy machines
cut with cutter knife or punch cutter
much lighter than a ceramic tile
trouble-free installation of large tile formats
easy gluing on the wall and floor
simply cover old tiles
water resistant and easy to maintain
noiseless, dust-free installation
durable like a ceramic tile
dimensionally stable and robust
PVC
Made in Germany
eco Institut
PVC-free
Recyclable
Suitable for
underfloor heating
Indoor air emissions
Recycled material
of the total product
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04 // AREAS OF APPLICATION
CLASSEN POLYMER TILES ARE PERFECT AS WALL AND FLOOR COVERING IN
DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION.
TIP: For installation in bathrooms
and shower areas, please read the
instalation instructions in “Applica-
tion in shower and wet areas” on
page 38 - 45.
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CLASSEN POLYMER TILES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR THESE AREAS.
CLASSEN POLYMER TILES ARE SUITABLE FOR THESE AREAS, AS LONG AS
THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
ATTENTION: When installing
in the conservatory, it must
be openly connected with
the living room and heated
to achieve the same climatic
conditions.
ATTENTION: In case of instal-
lations of heating fireplaces
or tiled stoves, the following
minimum distances from the
stove or stove pipe must be
respected:
Floor to the front: 50 cm
Floor to the side: 30 cm
Distance from wall: 20 cm
ATTENTION: Installations as tile backsplash
behind cooking areas with open flame (gas
stove) are not permitted.
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04 // AREAS OF APPLICATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
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INSTALLATION ON
HOT WATER FLOOR HEATING:
CLASSEN polymer tiles can also be installed on hot water underfloor heating systems.
In this case, the contact temperature of max. 29 °C / 84 °F must not be exceeded.
INSTALLATION ON
ELECTRIC FLOOR HEATING:
CLASSEN polymer tiles can also be installed on electric underfloor heating systems
embedded in the screed. The contact temperature of max. 29 °C / 84 °F must not be
exceeded. Uniform and slow heating must be ensured.
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04 // AREAS OF APPLICATION
BATHROOM AND
SHOWER AREA:
BEFORE
CLASSEN polymer tiles should be always
firmly glued. Grouting is not necessary due
to the existing micro joint. For easier insta-
llation, CLASSEN polymer tiles have a tongue
and groove profile. When installing, make
absolutely sure that the tongue and groove
are completely interlocked.
RENOVATION:
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AFTER
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05 // PREPARATION
TOOLS
STORAGE
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CLASSEN POLYMER TILES YOU NEED:
STORING MUST BE DONE UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
-
hammer
-
professional cutter knife
-
set square
-
pencil
-
adhesive spreader
-
sliding bevel gauge
-
jigsaw
-
spacers
-
Folding ruler
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Compass
-
Pipe wrench
The tiles and installation tools (page 17) must be acclimatized for at least
48 hours before installation in the rooms in which they are to be installed,
at a temperature of 18 °C to 23 °C. Ensure that acclimatization does not take
place in direct sunlight. The tiles should be stored in the smallest possible
stacks of no more than 4-5 packages or in cross stacks.
18 - 23 °C
64 - 73 °F
48 h
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ACCESSORIES
For the installation of CLASSEN polymer
tiles you need the following accessories.
Please contact us for this purpose.
Multi-Tec waterproof membrane
Multi-Tec sealing tape
Multi-Tec glue
Multi-Tec inner corner
Multi-Tec outer corner
Multi-Tec special expansion zone cuff wall
Multi-Tec adhesive spreader (B1, B3, C1)
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INSTALLATION PATTERN ON THE WALL
05 // PREPARATION
For rectangular walls, mark the center of the wall with the
plumb bob or laser and align the tiles to it. The row of tiles
at the edge should be at least half the width of the tile.
If the entire wall height is to be tiled, start at the bottom
with whole tiles. If you want to tile only up to a certain
height, start with whole tiles at the top at the specified
height and install trimmed tiles in the last row at the
bottom.
For wall edges and columns, always start at the outer
corner with whole tiles and install trimmed tiles in the
inner corners.
RECTANGULAR WALLS
TILE HEIGHT
EDGES
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For rectangular rooms, stretch a guide line on the floor in
the centre and parallel to the side walls. Align the first row
of tiles with it. Then lay the next tiles along the wall.
If all the tiles are the same size tile the floor first and align
the wall joints accordingly. For adjoining rooms, make
sure the joints are continuous. Place expansion joints just
below the door leaf.
RECTANGULAR ROOMS
JOINT PROCESSING
INSTALLATION PATTERN ON FLOOR
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05 // PREPARATION
TESTING THE SUBFLOOR
TESTING OF NEW MINERAL AND
ORGANIC SUBFLOORS
TESTING THE EVENNESS
CLASSEN polymer tiles can be installed on almost all subfloors as well as some old
coverings. Basically, a distinction can be made between
- mineral subfloors (e.g. gypsum board, anhydrite screed, ... )
- organic subfloors (OSB boards, plywood boards ... )
- existing old coverings (tiles, parquet).
“The testing of mineral as well as organic subfloors must be conducted in accordance
with DIN 18365 (“Bodenbelagsarbeiten”). This applies to the floor as well as, in the
absence of a corresponding standard, to the wall.
Existing old coverings are not covered by a standard and are discussed below in relation
to the installation of CLASSEN Polymer tiles on walls and floors.”
Please observe the minimum requirements for screeds in DIN 18560 and DIN 18202,
“Toleranzen im Hochbau”.
Condition of the subfloor: The subfloor must be load-bearing, permanently dry, clean,
free of dust, oil and grease, even and rigid. Unevenness of more than 2 mm/m must be
filled or levelled. The individual properties must be checked and documented
in accordance with DIN 18365.
ATTENTION: Unevenness of more than 2 mm/m must be filled or leveled.
max. 2 mm / 1 m
5/64 inch / 1 inch