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Wall Installation

Indoor wall installation for 10-12 mm panels

Wall Installation for 10–12 mm thickness

12 mm-thick Panel Adhesive Installation

Level the panels during installation, leave a 1–2 mm joint gap as recommended.

Fill joints with grout or weather-resistant silicone structural adhesive (open exposed joints are also acceptable).

Ensure the base surface is flat and level.

Elements

  • 12 mm-thick Panel
  • Plywood
  • Cement
  • Gypsum
  • Concrete Structure
  • Metal Frame

Dimensions: 1200 mm panel · substrate 800 mm / 900 mm

Indoor wall installation for 10–12 mm panels: adhesive bonding over plywood / cement / gypsum substrate, with 1–2 mm joint gaps.

Outdoor facade cladding installation 25+ mm

Exterior Facade Cladding Installation (25 mm)

Dry-hanging for 30 mm-thick Panels:

Install panels with dry-hang brackets and two-part structural AB adhesive.

A 5–10 mm open joint gap is recommended for thick panel systems.

Back-bolt anchoring is the preferred installation method for maximum structural stability.

Elements

  • Exterior wall
  • SHS Metal Subframe: horizontal rail spacing 600–800 mm on centre; vertical stud spacing 800–1000 mm on centre
  • Main Structure: base wall must be solid concrete or structural steel framing; hollow masonry / brick substrates are not approved for this system

Panel width: 1200 mm

Outdoor facade cladding installation for 25+ mm panels: dry-hanging with metal subframe and back-bolt anchoring, 5–10 mm open joints.

Floor Installation

Floor paving methods for 15-30 mm panels

Floor Paving Methods — Part A

Method A1: Structural Adhesive Bonding Paving (for 25–30 mm Thick Panels)

Install using combination of structural silicone sealant, low-expansion foam adhesive, and two-part structural AB adhesive.

A 2–3 mm expansion gap must be left between all adjacent panels.

Method A2: Cementitious Tile Adhesive (for 25–30 mm Thick Panels)

Use cementitious tile adhesive formulated for your specific panel size: select dedicated large-format panel adhesive for panels 2600 mm.

Flatness tolerance 5 mm per 2 m straight edge, after substrate installation. Standard tile adhesive for smaller formats.

Method A3: Thin Panel Installation (for 15 mm Thick Panels)

This method requires a perfectly flat, level substrate (flatness tolerance 5 mm per 2 m straight edge), after substrate installation.

Bond panels directly using structural adhesive or dedicated thin-panel tile adhesive.

Prime the back of all panels with waterproof back primer before installation (standard requirement for exterior / heavy-load paving).

Materials

  • Structural silicone sealant — for joint & perimeter
  • Foam adhesive — for leveling & bonding
  • Resin-based adhesive — for fast bonding
  • Apply adhesive with a notched trowel to create uniform ribbed coverage, ensuring 100% adhesive contact with the panel back
  • Structural silicon-based adhesive (recommended) / large ceramic tile adhesive (acceptable alternative)
  • Paving leveling

Floor paving methods for 15–30 mm panels: structural adhesive bonding, cementitious tile adhesive, or thin-panel installation.

Exterior paving with adjustable pedestal system

Exterior Paving System B — Adjustable Pedestal

Joint Gap Specification:

Maintain a consistent 5–10 mm open joint gap between all adjacent paving panels.

Adjustable Pedestal System Installation:

First prepare and level the compacted reinforced concrete base substrate.

Position pedestals per approved layout (height is fully adjustable; bases may be fixed to the substrate with adhesive mortar if required).

Lay paving panels onto the pedestal alignment, ensuring panel corners are properly seated, with spacing less than 600 mm.

System Load Rating:

800 kg/m² when installed on a properly compacted reinforced concrete base.

Exterior raised paving: adjustable pedestal system with 5–10 mm joint gaps, load rating up to 800 kg/m².

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