Searched. Selected. Sold! Congratulations! You have successfully made your first purchase with Neom tiles. Now, the immediate, and perhaps overwhelmingly daunting question, becomes “how do I install these?” And the second-most overwhelmingly daunting question becomes, “how do I maintain these tiles in the long-term?” Well, if you are dealing with the best wall tiles for living room or maybe even wooden floor tiles, all to give your home the Neo-Modern look, well, then this is how you go about it:

 

Tile Laying Instructions

  1. Plaster the surface of the floor to be tiled smooth. Complete the plastering and curing at least two weeks prior to the tiling.
  1. Before fixing Neom tiles, lay them out in the desired pattern and make sure that they give an acceptable blend of colour. Please note that certain amount of shade variation is inherent in the manufacturing of a fully vitrified ceramic tile. The company will bear no liability after the tiles are fixed.
  1. For best results while fixing Neom tiles, we recommend the use of a tile fixing adhesive. Please follow the tile fixing instructions provided along with the adhesive.
  1. Follow these instruction for fixing Neom tiles using sand and cement:
    1. Use cement and sand mortar in 1:4 ratio. Add water to create a consistent paste.

 

    1. Do not add any further water and apply the mixture within an hour after the mixing is complete.

 

    1. Apply a 20-30 mm layer of bedding material over an area of 1 square meter at a time, on the surface of the area. Apply a fine slurry to the back of the tile to ensure proper and full bedding. Press gently for even adherence at the back of the tile. Do not use iron hammer or some heavy material to press the tile.

 

  1. For fixing Neom tiles on Dado (Wall), we recommend the use of adhesive. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the same. We do not recommend the use of sand and cement for fixing on Dado (Wall).

 

  1. Mark and layout the tiles from the center of the area to be tiled so that cut tiles, if any, will be on the outer edges towards the walls.

 

  1. Complete the tile laying process by pressing the center of the Neom tiles. This ensures the tiles firmly fit into place, along the walls/floors.

 

  1. We advise you to maintain a minimum grouting space of 3 mm between the tiles along the expansion joints.

 

  1. Allow 3-4 days for bed curing. After this period fill the joints with grouts.

 

  1. Fifteen minutes after finishing the grouting process, wipe off the excess grout with a damp sponge and polish the tiles with a soft and dry cloth for a clean surface. The tiles can also be cleaned by mild acid (however, Hydrofluoric Acid and its derivatives should not be used).

 

  1. The company does not accept any liability in case of problems arising out of non-adherence of these fixing instructions.

 

  1. We advise you to please check the codes of design, shades and grade of tiles prior to installation as the company shall not be responsible once the tiles have been laid.

 

Please note that nothing in these instructions is a substitute for good workmanship & supervision.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Introduction: Neo Planks Tiles are easy to clean and maintain. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the tile accentuates the aesthetics and gives the surface an appealing shine.

Initial Cleaning: It is to be noted that the initial cleaning done after laying the floor is extremely important. The initial cleaning helps in removing any residue of mortar, adhesives and epoxy that may be left in the joints. We recommend using an acid-based detergent in 1:5 ratio with water. Rub this solution on the surface thoroughly to clean the surface properly. Next, it is equally important to rinse the surface thoroughly with water to remove traces of the detergent used.

Maintenance & Care: Neom tiles are manufactured under high firing temperature and the use of high-quality raw materials makes it waterproof. Minimum absorption rate doesn’t allow dirt to penetrate the surface, but it is necessary to clean it from the surface. We do not recommend using detergents containing waxes for cleaning the surface, as it may form an unwanted greasy layer on the surface. The appropriate choice of detergent has been mentioned in the following points. Especially after the installa- tion of polished surfaces, we recommend covering the surface with particle board or any other suitable material to protect it from dirt and on-site processing.

General Recommendations: For the slabs laid in heavy footfall areas like airports, shopping malls and public spaces, we recommend using automatic cleaning machines with suction. These machines ensure deep cleaning of the surface while removing liquids that may cause soiling and subsequently prevent the formation of any unwanted layers on the surface. Any readily available detergent can be used to clean the tiles, except Hydrofluoric acid or its compounds. Always keep the concentration of the detergent as low as possible to speed up the maintenance process and keep the costs in check.

We recommend using large-sized, bright or polished surfaces for raised floors. These surfaces can be easily dry cleaned or it requires fewer amounts of liquids. Once, the floor has been laid, it is essential to clean it properly with the necessary products.