The perfect ceramic covering in 9 steps: Kerakoll solutions for outdoor screed and concrete

August 2023

Climate change and temperature fluctuations pose challenges for outdoor ceramic tile installations. However, Kerakoll’s premium-quality products provide an excellent solution to these issues. These products are highly resistant to temperature changes and offer a high level of protection for the underlying structure. Kerakoll products enable fast installation, provide excellent dimensional stability and durability, and, in addition, the very low-VOC system helps improve air quality and protect workers’ health.

Now let’s take a look at the 9-step process that can be carried out using Kerakoll products!

#1. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

First, we will need a PVC sheet, which will serve as a separating vapor barrier.

Kerakoll Keracem Eco Pronto: Tanúsított, öko‑kompatibilis, ásványi eredetű, normál kötésidejű és gyorsan szilárduló kész esztrich, mely burkolatok ragasztóval történő lerakásához tökéletes aljzat.

#2. SUBSTRATE

Next, use Kerakoll Keracem Eco Pronto, which requires 16–18 kg/m2/cm of material. This product is a certified, eco-compatible, mineral-based ready-mixed screed with a normal setting time and rapid strength development, providing the perfect substrate for installing floor and wall coverings with adhesive. An ideal choice for GreenBuilding.

Keracem Eco Pronto

Kerakoll Aquastop Nanoflex: az építési terület feltételeitől függő, jobb felhasználhatóság elérése érdekében, a vízmennyiség változtatásával szabályozható homogén folyékony keveréket alkot, a ragasztott rendszer maximális tapadását biztosítva.

#3. WATERPROOFING

Using the Kerakoll Aquastop Nanoflex product, we can create a highly adherent, durable flexible waterproofing layer on substrates before tiling, with a material consumption of 1.15 kg/m2/mm.

Aquastop Nanoflex

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#4. WATERPROOFING JOINTS

We use Aquastop 120 to waterproof perimeter and expansion joints, ensuring the necessary protection before laying ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, and natural stone.

Aquastop 120

Kerakoll Aquastop AR1: különleges lúgálló üvegszál háló

#5. REINFORCEMENT MESH

Using the Kerakoll Aquastop AR1 product, we can reinforce the waterproofing membrane.

Aquastop AR1

#6. WATERPROOFING

The second waterproofing layer is also created using Aquastop Nanoflex, with a material consumption of 1.15 kg/m2/mm, which is ideal for GreenBuilding.

Aquastop Nanoflex

#7. CERAMIC TILING

The tiling process can be carried out using Kerakoll Biogel No Limits, with a material consumption of 1.25 kg/m2. This is a flexible, multipurpose adhesive gel that is ideal for bonding all types of materials on every substrate and in any application.

Biogel No Limits

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#8. GROUTING

We use Kerakoll Fugabella Color for grouting tiles, mosaics, and marble, available in 50 designer colors. Its material consumption can be found in the relevant technical data sheet.

Fugabella Color

Kerakoll Silicone Color: Dekorációs tömítőanyag burkolólapokhoz és mozaikokhoz 50 design színben.

#9. EXPANSION JOINTS

Finally, we seal the expansion joints with Kerakoll Silicone Color, which is also available in 50 design colors. Its coverage rate can likewise be found in the technical data sheet above.

Silicone Color

With Kerakoll products, you can be sure that your ceramic tiling will be perfect, regardless of any challenging environmental conditions. Kerakoll also pays particular attention to ecological sustainability, so its products are not only effective but also environmentally friendly.

About Masterworks

Masterworks Hungary Kft. is not merely a company; we represent an art—the art of sustainable living. By supplying high-quality, environmentally friendly building materials and serving as the official Hungarian distributor of Kerakoll products, we help our customers create their homes, offices, buildings, and even larger construction projects.

The Masterworks philosophy is built on three core principles: honest work, healthy relationships, and high-quality materials. The spaces we create not only reflect our clients’ unique personalities and aspirations, but also have a positive impact on our environment and society. Through our role in the construction industry, we do more than build homes—we create masterpieces that inspire people and enhance quality of life.