DKTN Surfaces: Design, Quality and Versatility
No material adapts as well as DKTN to the needs of the architect and designer when it comes to designing the surfaces of a project: DKTN is perfectly suited to interior areas, damp areas or special solutions.
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Differentiating Elements
DKTN is not only unique in terms of its properties: In addition, the possibility of working with an ultra-thin format (DKTN Slim), receiving LEED points and the ease of installation are key advantages over other products.
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High resistance to ultraviolet rays |
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Très résistant aux rayures |
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Résistance aux taches |
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Maximum fire and heat-resistance |
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Résistant à l’usure |
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Resistance to thermal shock |
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High-precision joints |
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Design, installation and maintenance
Formats and Thicknesses
DKTN offers a wide variety of format options thanks to its 3200 x 1440 dimensions. In the case of interior cladding, there are no limitations regarding format, although we recommend the following if you need to cut the material, in order to improve its use:
We recommend low thicknesses for this application to reduce the weight of the pieces, improve handling and reduce installation times.
71x71
142x142
159x142
142x106
143x71
159x71
142x79
106x71
Recommended Grouting Materials |
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Surface Area |
EN-13888 |
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Extérieur |
CG2 |
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Interior |
CG2 |
Joints
The placement joints are an essential component for the quality, durability and aesthetics of a surface.
A joint of 2 mm is recommended for interiors, always respecting structural joints, or joints for expansion or movement of the building.
The stability of the supports, the environmental conditions, the requirements for use and the properties of the selected grouts and sealing materials will be of great importance for the design of the joint.
Edges
Pillars
DKTN can add a special touch to a design by adapting to the existing structure and providing solutions for areas with complex geometries. A good example are pillars; when covered with the material you can leave the decorated edges of the DKTN visible.
Baseboards
DKTN can be manufactured in strips to create a skirting board that gives continuity to the surface, respecting the aesthetics of the floor and also providing the same technical characteristics and maintenance to this piece.
Adhesives
The choice of adhesive is determined according to the placement support and the use.
Summary of recommendations:
Generic adhesive according to EN-12004 |
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C2TES2 |
C2TES2 |
Interior/Exterior |
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Without mesh |
With mesh |
Installation
In order for DKTN to perform well, it is necessary for the material to be installed appropriately, following the steps found in our Large Format Facing Manual.
Entretien
Thanks to the almost zero porosity of the material, DKTN can be maintained with a damp cloth to remove traces of dust.
It is recommended to carry out a final intensive cleaning of the works to remove any remains of the materials used in the installation, such as adhesives or grouting material.
Safety
It is necessary to know the necessary safety rules in case of handling and preparation of the product, for which we recommend downloading the fact sheets and the manual.
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