If you’ve chosen one of these natural stones for your projects, here are some useful installation tips:
Using the wrong adhesive can cause tiles not only to lift over but could also cause a hazard. You may need to consider your choice of grout to accommodate and we recommend adhesives that do not contain water.
Natural stone tiles do not require sealing if it is being used in dry areas, such as for garden landscaping or indoor construction. However, if you’re using natural stone tiles for outdoor, such as pool, you must seal the tiles at the waterline. Ensure the tiles are clean and dry before applying the sealant, and keep the tiles away from water or extreme conditions for approximately 12 hours following.
When installing Pedra Hijau or any other natural stone tiles, your surface should be clean, and removed from any existing coating such as paint or wax.
All natural stone tiles expand when hot and contract when cool. When these natural tiles are, it is important not to leave them in the sun beforehand, as they can expand by several millimeters. For example: when you prepare your pool or work area, make sure it is also sheltered so that your tiles are not accidently subjected to extra heat. Remember to lay with movement joints to accommodate expansion and contraction.
One of the advantages of using natural stone tiles is that no two pieces are ever the same. Whether creating a Pedra Hijau wall or designing a water feature – you’ll be guaranteed a beautiful blend of green shades.
Once you’ve installed your tiles, it’s important that you protect them from water (including rain) for several hours, and we recommend keeping them out of direct sunlight for a period of 12 hours. If you’re creating a pool, it’s advisable to fill it as soon as possible to protect them from the elements.
How to clean and maintain natural stone tiles
This issue appears after installation when the material crumbles on the surface of Pedra Hijau. This problem can be minimized by the material selection after the cutting process by water testing control in the factory. This typical problem normally comes from the crystal color base that contains clay inside the stone.
It is easy to clean mud from the stone. You only with a nylon brush or a soft plastic.
The most common problem on Pedra Hijau is the yellow spot. There are 2 types of spots:
The permanent stain (from the stone itself) is natural and cannot be cleaned.
Another one is a yellow stain which is caused by storing, can be cleaned. This stain usually arises from the oxidation of the stone and oxygen.
How to clean yellow spots:
To avoid these common problems, always choose a professional supplier that provides high-quality stones.
At Pedrasverde, we work hard to control our products to ensure you get high-quality products.
Factory, Warehouse & Office:
Operation hours : 8am – 5pm
Bali Office (by appointment only)
Puri Taman
Jalan Gunung Soputan
Blok B no16
Denpasar-Bali-Indonesia
