Brochure 2020 - Web

General INFORMATION.
Deco-Pak reserves the right to alter
specifications without prior notice. Any
advice or recommendation given by Deco-
Pak or its employees or agents as to the
storage, application or use of goods which
is not confirmed in writing by Deco-Pak or
acted on entirely at the buyer’s own risk, and
accordingly Deco-Pak will not be liable for any
such advice or recommendation which is not
confirmed.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Efflorescence.
Efflorescence appears on reconstituted paving,
white areas or lightening of surfaces. It is formed
by a natural chemical reaction between cement,
water and calcium reacting with CO2 in the
atmosphere. Generally with this phenomenon
the effect will disappear naturally over time with
weathering. Efflorescence Is very unpredictable
and Deco-Pak cannot accept responsibility for
the effect of this characteristic.
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS / MIXING
RATIOS FOR PAVING.
Crushed stone - 1 bulk bag (850kgs) will cover
7 square metres compacted (130kgs per square
metre)
Building sand - 1 bulk bag (850kgs) will cover 27
square metres (33kgs per square metre)
Cement - 1 - 25kg bag will cover 2.3 square
metres (11kgs per square metre)
Residual - 1 - 25kg bag will cover 15 metres (1.7kg
per square metre)
RECONSTITUTED STONE PAVING.
Despite every effort to portray accuracy of
text and pictures, due to the limitations of
photography, reprographics and illustrations
colours of paving cannot be guaranteed in
this brochure. Colours of paving may vary
in weathered areas and varying weather
conditions, such as rain, sunlight and frost.
All decorative paving will weather and
change In appearance over the course of
time.
Milano PORCELAIN Paving.
Milano Porcelain Paving, is a range of
dry-pressed ceramic tiles, a porcelain
stoneware solution to the highest standard
and favourable characteristics: The Milano
porcelain paving is resistant to thermal
shock, mold, moss, salt and frost. The
composition of the product allows it to be
resistant to high tensile strength (more
than 500kg per paving stone). With it’s high
rectified width it is ideal for indoor and
outdoor spaces with surface continuity.
It is advisable to create the appropriate
transverse and longitudinal gradients
during leveling or compacting, in order to
ensure optimal drainage of the floor. We
recommend the incorporation of a drainage
substrate in order to facilitate run off and
prevent water pooling. It is also advisable to
lay the tiles with a minimum joint of 3mm.
Given the frost resistance of porcelain
stoneware, the Milano paving range offers
a water absorption value of practically zero.
This property could lead to localised pooling
of water on the floor, even if the tiles are laid
properly.
HEALTH AND Safety.
Due to the heavy nature of our products we
always recommend suitable lifting equipment
to be used.
Always wear appropriate protective wear e.g.
gloves and safety footwear when handling the
products.
Always wear safety goggles and appropriate
respiratory protection when using cutting
equipment.
Ensure the products are on level ground
retained in some way before removing
packaging.
Always handle with care as breakages and
chippings may result from mishandling.
For larger products such as paving we
recommend the use of lifting equipment such
as a vacuum lift.
Minor scuffing can occur due to movement in
transit and will generally disappear in time.
HOW TO LAY A PATH.
Step 1: Choose a relatively flat, low traffic site for
your walkway and dig out a path to a depth of
2-4 inches (5-10cm).
Step 2: Place large stones, single file, along both
edges. The Deco-Pak range of boulders and
rockery stones, available at the garden centre
are ideal for this purpose.
Step 3: You will need a permeable landscaping
fabric to separate your gravel from the soil
beneath - and to suppress weeds. Deco-Pak
professional grade, heavy duty, Ground Control
Fabric (RRP £7.99 for a 10 x 1m roll) is ideal - just
ensure there is at least a few inches overlap each
side of your path. Tuck the fabric under the
stones and you’re ready for the final step.
Step 4: Choose a decorative gravel to lay over the
path. Some prefer a round pebble style covering
as it is less likely to get compacted, others a
more angular and crunchy surface.
Check out how to lay paving and our gravel
calculator on the Deco-Pak website:
www.deco-pak.co.uk/gravel-calculator
HOW TO INSTALL PAVING.
Step 1: Excavate approx 150mm of the surface
until the ground feels hard. Replace this with
approximately 100mm of crushed stone and
compact using a vibrating plate or roller. We
recommend a gradient fall of round 1 in 60 for
drainage.
Step 2: Peg or mark the area which you intend
to pave. It is an idea to work in a parallel line
from say a building or existing path.
Step 3: Using a cement mixer, mix 3 parts
building sand to 1 part cement until the
consistency is workable, not too wet. Place
several spots where your first slab is to be laid,
place your slab onto the mortar, and tap into
place using a rubber mallet. Level the slab using
a spirit level and use a line band to ensure that
your slabs will follow a straight line.
Step 4: Repeat step 3 ensuring that the
joints between each slab are near equal. We
recommend slabs about 5mm apart (at the
bottom) to create the correct width joint. Make
sure that no one can walk on your new patio
area for ideally, 2 days
Step 5: Mix 2 parts silver sand to 1 part cement
until the consistency is workable but not too
wet. Place a small amount of mortar onto a
hand board and push the mortar into the joints
with a pointing trowel. Be careful not to drop
the mortar on top of the paving as this will most
certainly stain the surface of the slab. Remove
any spillages with clean water immediately.
Finishes are intentionally manufactured with
uneven colour tones and surface decoration,
these subtle variations make these products
truly unique.