TECHNICAL MANUAL

SIZES AND THICKNESS Single slabs of LINEA have a thickness of only 3 mm:

handle. The minimal thickness is the innovative feature,

which makes the product suitable for a variety of

Slabs exiting the kiln have a rated size of 1000x3000

LLINEA
INEA 3mm, LINEA PLUS
and LINEA TWIN

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Resistant LINEA Plus resists a bending stress of 1.235 newton.

Flat

Thin and light A thickness of 3mm and a weight of only 7 kg/m2.

Easy To cut, drill and install.

The LINEA slab is the outcome of the latest

technology. It is produced using a porcelain stoneware Reliable
mixture composed of top quality clay and raw over the world.
materials. It is pressed using a force of 15,000 tons.
Firing takes place in innovative and environmental- Large A range of sizes, up to 3x1 metres
friendly kilns, and is the result of Panariagroup’s
research activities and know-how.
Eco friendly -66% raw material required.

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 OVERVIEW
OF LAYING
INSTRUCTIONS 300x100 cm Other formats 300x100 cm Other formats 300x100cm Other formats
Interior cove- Exterior Interior cove- Exterior Interior Interior cove- Exterior Interior Interior cove- Exterior Interior Interior
ring covering ring covering ring covering ring covering

not not
Minimum recommended gap 1 mm applicable 1 mm 5-6 mm 2 mm 1 mm applicable 2 mm 1 mm 5-6 mm 2 mm 2 mm

Waiting time necessary before not not

th oor can be walked on X applicable
X X 48 h. X applicable 24 h. X X 24 h. 24 h.
according to according to according to
Waiting time necessary before not at least 15 not instructions instructions instructions
use X applicable X X X applicable of adhesive X X of adhesive of adhesive
days manufacturer manufacturer manufacturer

Application of double layer of not not

adhesive NO applicable NO YES YES NO applicable YES NO YES NO NO

Use of levelling system of the not not

RAIMONDI R.L.S. type YES applicable YES YES NO YES applicable
NO YES YES YES YES
with 6 with 3-4 with 6 with 8 with 6 with 6 with 3-4 with 6
Brush recommended for not not with 6 mm with 6 mm
mm teeth, mm teeth, mm teeth, mm teeth, mm teeth, mm teeth, mm teeth, mm teeth,
applying adhesive to base tile applicable applicable teeth, inclined teeth, inclined
inclined inclined inclined inclined inclined inclined inclined inclined
Brush recommended for applying not with 3 mm with 3 mm not with 3 mm with 3 mm
adhesive to back of slaba NO applicable
NO straight teeth straight teeth
NO applicable straight teeth
NO straight teeth
NO NO

Recommended adhesives SEE TABLE ON PAGE 6

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The new surface for architecture Renovate your home without demolishing Tw o - l a y e r s l a b w i t h a h i g h r e s i s t a n c e
Porcelain stoneware slabs that are extra large and Porcelain stoneware slabs with a large size and a T h e s e a r e “d o u b l e - l a y e r ” p o r c e l a i n s t o n e w a r e s l a b s o f
have a thickness of 3 mm. thickness of 3,5 mm, reinforced on the rear side by a large size and with a thickness of 7 mm, composed of
mea breglass mesh. two Kerlite slabs that have been reinforced in between
reglass mesh.

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3 mm 3,5 mm 7 mm

WHERE CAN IT BE INSTALLED? WHERE CAN IT BE INSTALLED? WHERE CAN IT BE INSTALLED?

Suitable for residential walls, public buildings, exterior and -
interior environments. loads.
heavy concentrated loads.

SUBSTRATE SUBSTRATE SUBSTRATE

INSTALLATION DOUBLE-SPREADING TECHNIQUE INSTALLATION

Spread the adhesive full-bed on the substrate using a
trowel*. Tap the slab surface with a rubber trowel to enable
correct adhesion. For installation on exterior walls, always
adopt the ‘double-spread’ technique.
* see Tab. on page 2
using a trowel with tilted teeth*. Spread adhesive also on
Tap the slab surface with a rubber trowel to enable correct
adhesion.
Spread the adhesive full-bed using a trowel with tilted
teeth*. Tap with care using a rubber trowel to ensure per-
fect adhesion. The double-spreading technique is not nec-
essary.
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 TECHNICAL Technical
Requirements of the
EN 14411-G / ISO 13006-G BIa-
CHARACTERISTICS characteristics Test method UGL Group standard
Water absorption (E) ISO 10545-3 ≤ 0,5 % 0,1 % 0,1 % (*) 0,1 % (*)
Flexural strength ISO 10545-4 ≥ 35 N/mm 2
≥ 35 N/mm 2
≥ 120 N/mm (**)
2
≥ 55 N/mm2 (**)
Breaking stress (S) ISO 10545-4 ≥ 700 N Not applicable to wall tiles ≥ 1000 N (**) ≥ 1800 N (**)
Compression strength - - Not applicable to wall tiles ≥ 400 N/mm 2
≥ 400 N/mm2
Deep scratch resistance ISO 10545-6 ≤ 175 mm3 ≤ 145 mm3 ≤ 145 mm3 ≤ 145 mm3
Linear thermal expansion ISO 10545-8 Requirement not applicable α ≤ 7x10 -6 °C-1 α ≤ 7x10 -6 °C-1 α ≤ 7x10 -6 °C-1
Thermal shock resistance ISO 10545-9 Requirement not applicable Resistant Resistant Resistant
Chemical resistance to acid and alkali with a
high (H) and low (L) concentration ISO 10545-13 As declared by manufacturer ULA, UHA (resistant) ULA, UHA (resistant) ULA, UHA (resistant)
Resistance to chemicals for domestic uses ISO 10545-13 UB min. UA (resistant) UA (resistant) UA (resistant)
Resistance to stains ISO 10545-14 Min. Class 3 5 (Resistant) 5 (Resistant) 5 (Resistant)
Frost-resistance ISO 10545-12 No alteration Resistant Resistant Resistant
characteristics Length and width ISO 10545-2 ± 0.6 % ± 0.6 % ± 0.6 % ± 0.6 %
Straightness of sides ISO 10545-2 ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 %
Size

Right-angle corners ISO 10545-2 ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 %

Flatness ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 %
Thickness ISO 10545-2 ±5% ±5% ±5% ±5%
λ = 1,3 W/m°K λ = 1,3 W/m°K λ = 1,3 W/m°K
λ = 1,1 kcal/mh°C λ = 1,1 kcal/mh°C λ = 1,1 kcal/mh°C
Heat conductivity UNI EN 12524:2001 λ = 0.7 Btu/fth°F λ = 0.7 Btu/fth°F λ = 0.7 Btu/fth°F

(*) value refers to ceramic material

(**) value refers to complete piece (slab and reinforcement)

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RESISTANCE TO SLIPPING
Technical Test
characteristics method Reference requirements
> 0,40 > 0,40 > 0,40
B.C.R. Not applicable to wall tiles
L.13/89 - D.M. 236/89 Leg. Decree 503/96 leather-dry / rubber-wet leather-dry / rubber-wet

R9 R9
DIN 51130 R9 (6° ≤ α ≤ 10°) Not applicable to wall tiles
R11 R11
Slip resistance
Classe C (A+B+C) Classe C (A+B+C)

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DIN 51097 Class C (A+B+C) (α ≥ 24°) Not applicable to wall tiles
(Geoquartz Serie) (Geoquartz Serie)

Technical Test
characteristic method
WALL INSTALLATION
Italian Standards
Fire-resistance - Class 0 Class 1 Classe 1
M.D. 14/01/85 - M.D. 15/03/05

European Standard
UNI EN
Fire-resistance 89/106/CE Directive - 2000/147/CE Decision Class A1 Class A2 - s1,d0 Classe A2 - s1,d0
13823:2005
- UNI EN 13501-1:2005

FLOOR INSTALLATION
Italian Standards
Fire-resistance - Class 0 Class 1 Classe 1
M.D. 14/01/85 - M.D. 15/03/05

European Standard
UNI EN ISO
Fire-resistance 89/106/CE Directive - 2000/147/CE Decision Class A1 Class A2 - s1 Classe A2 - s1
9239 :2006
- UNI EN 13501-1:2005

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 RECOMMENDED Here below is a list of the most common supports used in building with the relative adhesive and class in accordance to the EN 12004 (adhesion) and EN 12002 (deformability) standards.

ADHESIVES Adhesive for interior walls with standard bond strength

Surface Manufacturer
Plaster for civil buildings, gypsum-based plaster with
Mapei / Kerakoll
cement panels, light-weight blocks. Laticrete / Litokol
Mapei / Kerakoll
Concrete, old ceramic, marble, stone. Laticrete / Litokol
Mapei / Kerakoll
Particle board, metal. Laticrete / Litokol
Product Class
KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / H40 ECO IDEAL C2ES2 / C2TE
LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 282 / SUPERFLEX K77 C2TES1 / C2TES1
KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / H40 ECO TENAFLEX C2ES2 / C2TE
LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / SUPERFLEX K77 C2TES2 / C2TES1
KERALASTIC / T SUPERFLEX R2T / R2T
ECO LATALASTIK / LITOELASTIC R2T / R2T

Adhesive for exterior walls with standard bond strength

Surface Manufacturer Product Class
Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO C2ES2 / R2T
Plaster Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / CEMENTKOL K21 + LATEXKOL C2TES2 / C2S2
Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO C2ES2 / R2T
Concrete Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / CEMENTKOL K21 + LATEXKOL C2TES2 / C2S2

Adhesive for special supports with standard bond strength

Surface Manufacturer Product Class
Work benches made of marine grade plywood, metal, Mapei / Kerakoll KERALASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO R2 / R2T
etc. Laticrete / Litokol LATALASTIK / LITOELASTIC R2T / R2T

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RECOMMENDED Here below is a list of the most common supports used in building with the relative adhesive and class in accordance to the EN 12004 (adhesion) and EN 12002 (deformability) standards.

ADHESIVES Adhesive for with standard bond strength

Surface Manufacturer Product Class
- Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / H40 ECO EXTRAFLEX C2ES2 / C2TES1
ics, marble slabs and stone. Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / SUPERFLEX K77 C2TES2 / C2TES1
Mapei / Kerakoll KERALASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO R2 /R2T
Wood, PVC, rubber, linoleum, metal, resin. Laticrete / Litokol LATALASTIK / LITOELASTIC R2T / R2T

Adhesive for interior walls with standard bond strength

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Surface Manufacturer Product Class
Plaster for civil buildings, gypsum-based plaster with
Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO C2ES2 / R2T
cement panels, light-weight blocks. Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 282 / SUPERFLEX K77 C2TES1 / C2TES1
Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO C2ES2 / R2T
Concrete, old ceramic, marble, stone. Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / SUPERFLEX K77 C2TES2 / C2S2
Mapei / Kerakoll KERALASTIC T / SUPERFLEX ECO R2T / R2T
Particle board, metal. Laticrete / Litokol LATALASTIK / LITOELASTIC R2T / R2T

Adhesive for exterior walls with standard bond strength

Surface Manufacturer Product Class
Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO C2ES2 / R2T
Plaster Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / CEMENTKOL K21 + LATEXKOL C2TES2 / C2S2
Mapei / Kerakoll KERABOND + ISOLASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO C2ES2 / R2T
Concrete Laticrete / Litokol LATICRETE 335 + LATICRETE 333 / CEMENTKOL K21 + LATEXKOL C2TES2 / C2S2

Adhesive for special supports with standard bond strength

Surface Manufacturer Product Class
Work benches made of marine grade plywood, metal, Mapei / Kerakoll KERALASTIC / SUPERFLEX ECO R2 / R2T
etc. Laticrete / Litokol LATALASTIK / LITOELASTIC R2T / R2T
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Title Description

Type of surface Unglazed (UGL)

Shaping method Pressing

Water absorption in accordance to EN ISO 10545.3 ≤ 0,5%

BIa

EN 14411/ISO 13006 Appendix G

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to EN 14411/ISO 13006

EN - ISO – DIN - BCRA

Declared safety features Slip resistance

• BCRA Method: > 0.40 (leather/dry, rubber/wet)
• DIN 51130 Method: R9
• DIN 51097 Method: class C (A+B+C)

Release of toxic/harmful substances ISO 10545.15 - none

Fire resistance, Italy (MD 14/01/85, DM 15/03/05, method ISO/DIS 1182.2)

• KERLITE 3MM: class 0
• KERLITE PLUS e KERLITE TWIN: class 1

Fire resistance, European Union

(Dir. 89/106/CE, Dec. 2000/147CE, UNI EN 13501-1:2005, method UNI EN 13823:2005)
• KERLITE 3MM
• KERLITE PLUS e KERLITE TWIN

Data for the Technical Chart New ceramic mineral produced in 3000x1000 mm slabs of porcelain stoneware, obtained using raw materials of

wet milling, the mixture is coloured and spray dried, then pressed by compacting on a belt with a force of 15,000

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 CLEANING AND CLEANING AFTER INSTALLATION
Cleaning after installation is compulsory when
TABLE A - STANDARD CLEANING (CEMENT-BASED PLASTER, GROUT, CEMENT, PLASTER)

MAINTENANCE building work has been completed. TYPE OF DETERGENT NAME OF DETERGENT MANUFACTURER

Badly performed cleaning after installation or, worse KERANET MAPEI

still, failure to perform after-installation cleaning, may
CEMENT REMOVER FABERCHIMICA
even if this is performed daily. Acid base
To guarantee excellent cleaning, it is recommended to DETERDEK FILA
use a motorised brush with suitable discs.
LITOCLEAN PLUS LITOKOL
CEMENT-BASED PLASTER MIXED WITH WATER
To remove residues of cement, grout, plaster, cement-
TABLE B - THOROUGH CLEANING
based grout, etc., after-installation cleaning must
be performed after 4 or 5 days from installation (to TYPE OF DETERGENT NAME OF DETERGENT MANUFACTURER
enable the plaster to harden) and in any case within
10 days. After 10 days, cleaning can become very WAX REMOVER FABERCHIMICA
troublesome. Cleaning is performed with special acid
PS 87 FILA
These detergents are easy to retrieve. Some are
Alkali base
mentioned in the Table A.
CIF degreaser with sodium bicarbonate UNILEVER ITALIA

LITONET LITOKOL

EPOXY ADHESIVES CEMENT-BASED PLASTER WITH ADDITIVES

These must be removed immediately and accurately us-
ing a sponge and plenty of water since these adhesives
harden very rapidly, even in just a few minutes. The day
following after-installation cleaning, perform thorough
cleaning with alkaline detergents. Some of these are
mentioned in Table B. For more information, refer to the
instructions provided by the maker.
(LATEX, RESIN, ETC.)
Remove immediately with a sponge and plenty of
water.
Do not perform after-installation cleaning if the
temperature is high. In Summer, clean during the
cooler hours of the day.

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DAILY CLEANING
TABLE C - DAILY CLEANING
Perform daily/routine cleaning with neutral
detergents or degreasers diluted in water, following TYPE OF DETERGENT NAME OF DETERGENT MANUFACTURER
the instructions given on the packages.
Use standard detergents (see Table C). GLASSEX degreaser RECKITT BENCKISER

AJAX COLGATE PALMOLIVE

EXTRA-DUTY CLEANING
This is performed to remove particularly old or deep- Neutral detergent or degreaser CIF degreaser with sodium bicarbonate UNILEVER ITALIA
down stains or residues.
FLOOR CLEANER FABERCHIMICA
they tackle are indicated in Table D.
FILA CLEANER FILA

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IMPORTANT: always perform tests before using a
TABLE D - EXTRA-DUTY CLEANING
product (on a spare tile).
RESIDUE TO REMOVE TYPE OF DETERGENT NAME OF DETERGENT MANUFACTURER

COLOURED STAIN REMOVER FABERCHIMICA

Multipurpose, alkaline-based PS 87 FILA
grease, etc.
CIF degreaser with sodium bicarbonate UNILEVER ITALIA
Wine Oxidizer OXIDANT FABERCHIMICA
Lime deposit Acid base VIAKAL PROCTER & GAMBLE
Rust Acid base DILUTED MURIATIC ACID VARIOUS MAKERS
NITRO THINNER, TCE, TURPENTINE VARIOUS MAKERS
Ink, felt-tip pen Solvent- based
COLOURED STAIN REMOVER FABERCHIMICA
VIM CLOREX POLVERE GUABER
Tire marks, rubber marks, suction POLISHING CREAM FABERCHIMICA
cup marks, metal or Abrasive paste
pencil marks DETERGUM ZEP ITALIA
Eraser (for pencil marks only) -

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 REMOVING WAX OR GLOSSY FILMS
TABLE E - REMOVAL OF WAX AND GLOSSY FILM CAUSED BY DETERGENTS

TYPE OF DETERGENT NAME OF DETERGENT MANUFACTURER

Table ETable D
VIAKAL (*) PROCTER & GAMBLE
Acid base
TILE CLEANER undiluted (*) FABERCHIMICA
(*) Do not follow the instructions on the pack but apply the detergent undiluted; let it work for 15-30 minutes then rub with soft or mildly
abrasive pads (white, yellow, red). Rinse thoroughly with water.

To remove the glossy lm, use a suitable detergent

New oor that has been cleaned after installation Simple substances (Coca Cola, wine, water, etc.) will (undiluted Tile Cleaner by Faber). Daily cleaning
in accordance to the instructions provided on the Detergents for routine cleaning that contain wax tend remove this glossy lm and give the oor its initial should be performed using a detergent that does
previous pages. matt appearance. not contain wax.

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PROFILES FOR CORNERS
AND EXPANSION JOINTS

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or inner corners. terminal elements. corners. corners with rounded edge.
CRM 44A SJM 44A RJF 44A RJM 44A

Pr lo Step

PVC joint for wall tiles: Metal joint for walls: EKSB45 made by
BWS45 made by SCHLUETER SCHLUETER SYSTEMS.
SYSTEMS.

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