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Reduce Carbon Emissions

LAMINATTI products weigh substantially less than their standard stone counterparts. With LAMINATTI at 1.65 kgs per m2 (3.64kg per square meter or .34 pounds per square foot), this is 1/20 of the weight of the standard 3/8” slate! As a result, transport costs and carbon emissions are dramatically reduced.

Save Money

When compared to standard stone or tile products, transportation cost, fuel and space are saved in normal shipping and handling because of Laminatti's extreme light weight. Installation is also faster, easier and cleaner to cut into any desired shape.

Benefits of using Laminatti

• Laminatti offers a Wide Application Range both for Interiors and Exteriors.

• Being Flexible, Laminatti can be used for almost every possible application.

• Being Light weight (yet offering High Strength), Laminatti is particularly suited for High-Rise Buildings.

• Laminatti is very easy to work with. It can be Shaped / Contoured / Profile Wrapped even on Intricate

Designs.

• Being easy to work with, Laminatti can be fitted in a very short period of time as compared to other paneling products.

• Slate being a Natural product, Laminatti is an Environment Friendly product and a “Must-Have” for every

Green Home.

• Being a Natural Product, Laminatti has a very long life.

• Laminatti does not require any special tools for its fitment. All standard Wood working / Stone working Tools are suitable for working with it.

• Laminatti is the perfect answer to those looking for a “RAW” & “MINIMALISTIC” look for their Interiors.

• Being a Natural Stone, Laminatti offers Protection as compared to Wood Paneling products in the unfortunate event of a Fire.

• Laminatti is very COST EFFECTIVE in terms of its Supply / Storage / Application and Transportation.

• Laminatti can be used and applied onto a diverse and wide range of materials like – Concrete / Wood / Metal / Plywood / MDF / HDF / Ceramic / Dry Walls / Painted Surfaces.

Application and use of Laminatti

LAMINATTI is ideally suited for wall paneling and it can be used almost everywhere where other conventional materials like wood veneer / laminates are used.

LAMINATTI is more versatile than wood veneer and laminates because being a natural product, it can be used in

Exteriors as well.

Being Flexible, LAMINATTI can be used onto pillars. It can be BENDED in both concave and convex forms or in arched or radial form, depending upon the particular nature of the curve.

Some suggested applications and uses for LAMINATTI are as given below :

IN INTERIORS and EXTERIORS

1 Bedrooms

2 Drawing Rooms

3 Kitchens

4 Lobbies

5 Bathrooms

6 Exterior Facades

7 Elevators

8 Decorative Claddings.

9 Display Sign Panel and Hoardings.

10 Yachts and RV’s

Some specific areas of applications in particular for LAMINATTI

1 Particularly suited for Pillars as it can be easily bend around it.

2 Suitable sizes can cover whole doors.

3 Suitable for all types of PORTABLE BUILDINGS OR MODULAR HOMES.

4 Looks very attractive as a backdrop of painting & figurines.

5 Can be used on the INSIDES and OUTSIDE of cabinets and furniture.

6 Can be Laminated onto panels on CEILINGS.

7 Suitable for TRIMS and KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES

8 Can be used as a designer wall in Malls / Hotel Lobbies.

INSTALLATION

LAMINATTI is a natural stone product and therefore has porous surfaces. They must be sealed or enhanced prior to handling to ensure they remain clean from the oils of your hands and to help protect them from stains and spills.

LAMINATTI is a thin sheet of natural stone veneer with a fiberglass backing and can be applied over numerous surfaces such as concrete, drywall, painted surfaces, ceramic, wood, plywood, MDF, cabinetry and many others. These are natural stone products and therefore within a family, it is normal to find varying degrees of texture and colour. These products are used in generally the same way wood veneer and laminate products are used. Fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) is used in the backing, giving it durability, strength and resilience. The minimum inward or outward radius it will flex depends on product thickness and the surface texture before it starts to crack. Warming the sheets with a heat gun, will help achieve a tighter radius.

SEALING

As mentioned previously, LAMINATTI is natural stone product and therefore has porous surfaces. They must be sealed or enhanced prior to handling to ensure they remain clean from the oils of your hands and to help protect them from stains and spills. There are a number of natural stone sealers and enhancers on the market for a variety of applications. Test these products for the desired appearance and colour prior to installation.

TOOLS

The LAMINATTI thin profile allows it to be cut with standard woodworking tools. It can be cut with long nosed snips, table saw with a masonry cutting disc or good quality diamond blade. The easiest way to cut curves in small applications is with long-nosed snips. Diamond blades or masonry saws are recommended for larger production runs. Additional installation tools required: Smooth Trowel or putty knife, 3/16” V-Notched Trowel, Rubber Covered Veneer Roller, NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator, Eye protection.

SAFETY FIRST

Ensure that proper eye protection as well as a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator is worn when cutting these sheets. If cutting with any tool which creates dust, work outdoors if possible in a well ventilated area or use a properly filtered ventilation system. The silica dust from this product may be harmful if inhaled.

BASE PREPARATION

Any of the substrates mentioned above are suitable forLAMINATTIinstallation. The method of adhesion should be chosen relative to the base material and projected usage. Be sure to test any of the adhesives you intend to use and ensure that your surfaces are clean and free of an contaminants that will hinder proper adhesion. Enhancing or Pre-sealing the sheets prior to your installation will protect the sheet surface during installation. If installing over existing ceramic or similar tiles it will be necessary to prepare the smooth tile surface to give it a tooth. It may also be necessary to fill grout lines level with the surface of the tile.

ADHESIVES

Any adhesive that you are considering for use withLAMINATTIshould be tested prior to use. The standard choice of adhesion involves an FRP adhesive applied to the fiberglass backing. For water resistant applications, we recommend using polyester resin or epoxy adhesives. Some recommended Adhesives:

1 Porous Surfaces - Titebond GRENchoice Fast Grab FRP Adhesive LePage PL 700 M arlite Solvent Free FRP Adhesive

2 Non-Porous Surfaces - Titebond Solvent-Based FRP Adhesive

3 Wet applications or Non-Porous Surfaces - Titebond GRENchoice Advanced Polymer Panel Adhesive

DESIGN

Initial prep and design for the area which you are covering will be worth while. An initial dry fit allows for the placement of sheets, textures and colours before final positioning.

APPLICATION

A 3/16” V-notched trowel is recommended for applying adhesive on substrate. If you have a curved application, gently warming the sheet with a heat gun will help relax the FRP backing somewhat to achieve a tighter radius. Flexibility will vary depending on the texture and thickness of the stone sheet. Once your sheet has been applied to your surface it is important to remove air bubbles which may be trapped. Starting in the center of the sheet and working outward towards the edges, apply gentle even pressure on your rubber covered veneer roller. Take care that you are not pushing your roller too heavily or you will force the adhesive out around the edges. These sheets may be butt together or you can create a tiled look by leaving a grout joint between the sheets. A modified, non-sanded or water based epoxy grout works well to fill the groutlines. Remember to re-seal after grouting is completed. If installing in a shower applicationLAMINATTImust be grouted and well sealed.