Installation and Maintenence

BEFORE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Bulbo’s collections are intended for commercial and residential internal and external vertical surfaces, and can be used for residential flooring. This technology makes it possible to achieve extremely high-level aesthetic and chromatic results, however installation and cleaning operations require attention. Pay the utmost attention to handling during laying operations, avoiding hitting or sliding tools and sharp hard objects on the surface. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage to these precious materials caused by knocks or friction. Claims will therefore not be accepted after installation.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Before gluing the slabs to the wall, carefully check which side is the correct one to place at the base and make sure that the design is perfectly aligned with the slabs/tiles adjacent to it. Adhesives such as H40® No Limits® by Kerakoll, or Ultralite S2 by Mapei, and others with the same technical characteristics are suitable for laying. Seal the joints only with cement grouts or neutral silicones, do not use epoxy grouts. Immediately remove any grout residue with water and do not use abrasive sponges. Spread the glue with a notched trowel of at least 5 mm on the bottom of the wall and apply the slab to the wall. If covering an interior wall, back buttering the is not necessary. For a better aesthetic result, we recommend spacing the slabs/tiles apart with a 1mm joint. Never start a wall installation on the floor. Leave at least 4 mm from the floor, to allow leveling of the material. Do not use mechanical self-leveling systems as their removal could damage the surface. Gently tap with a rubber spatula in order to align the slabs with each other. Before proceeding with the next part of the installation and grouting, it is advisable to check the graphics of the material. Before grouting, protect the edge of the slab with painter’s tape. Slowly remove the paper tape immediately after grouting (30 min maximum) and/or painting. When removing the tape, avoid using metal tools (cutters/spatulas) which can mark and damage the slab, taking care to clean any grout residue with water and a non-abrasive sponge, right away.

CUTTING AND DRILLING INSTRUCTIONS:
For cutting and drilling it is essential to work on a flat and clean surface. Make the cut with a thin diamond disc thick. 1.2mm (e.g.: Tyrolit Premium DCT 1A 1R) mounted on the guide of the cutting machine (e.g.: Kera-Cut Di Sigma) or by hand with a flexible grinder. Other cutting methods could jag or chip the decoration at the edges and are therefore not recommended. Drill any needed holes with a non-percussive drill with a tungsten tip, wetting it repeatedly with water. For large holes, use continuous band diamond cup bits mounted on a grinder (flexible).

ROUTINE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
Use water or neutral detergents commonly sold in shops. For stubborn dirt, use any degreasing detergent as long as it is not highly alkaline. Use PH neutral detergents and/or water, cleaning with a microfiber cloth or soft sponge. Acid descaling products can be used taking care to rinse the surface quickly with water after application. Do not use solvents or abrasive sponges.

WARNINGS:
While waiting for installation, store the products in a dry place that protected from atmospheric agents, and fully cover the material: We are not responsible for material stored and preserved not following this indication. We are not responsible for any complaints regarding material already installed.