Base preparing and gluing are the main factors on which the superficial movements of natural stone flooring depend. Sky Stones pays a lot of attention to the kinds of products employed, dimensions and gluing materials and additives. Base preparing and gluing are important being the starting point of flooring. With this products line Sky Stones pays a lot of attention to the enviromental impact , to the importance of obtaining a waterproof and draining area, to the resistance and the easiness of using them, and to their elasticity.
They will have to be used, of course, according to the kinds of different flooring (some products are suitable for tiles, others for little cubes, etc...).
Thanks to these products flooring problems such as hollows, cracks, detachment, … are reduced.
splitflex: crushed porphyry stone 2/4
Range of use
Splitflex is soil-free crushed porphyry stone 3/6 or 2/4 suggested for natural stone flooring such as little cubes, cobbles, small-sized tiles, … suitable for both light and heavy trafficked areas.
Advantages
- It is easy to use, just lay it out and then proceed
- It is draining: the base properties remain the same despite rain or sudden downpour
- If joints are maintained draining Splitflex drains the water thoroghly. It is thus advisable to create water collection points in the rocky soil
- It gives the flooring a good elasticity and absorbs adjustment effects avoiding cracks or microcracks
- You do not need to beat it on the same day. You can work on big surfaces.
- It is suitable for 2/4 joints
Application
Splitflex can be used on its own. It can also be used in case of humidity. It is just laid down on the base before proceeding.
Where to use it
Excellent for heavy trafficked areas and where you often need to access the underground services (frequently dug streets or gas stations).