Installation

Installation of Elycem Board

Once the Isotec Parete or Isotec Linea panels have been installed, the Elycem boards can be fixed. Position the cement board vertically, perpendicular to the Isotec metal stiffener and fix with appropriate screws, placed at a distance of 20 mm from the edge and at a maximum distance of 200 mm from each other. Position the screw head so that it is aligned (on the same plane) with the surface of the board. Leave a distance of 3 mm between one cement board and the next, along the vertical edges of the sheet (long side). Place the horizontal joints side by side (short side) and stagger by at least 600 mm on the long side.

Grouting of Joints

Once the boards have been fixed, the joints of the Elycem can be grouted. The grouting is applied in a single layer with a thickness of 2/3 mm, with the reinforcement mesh laid on top, making sure not to overlap it.

Once the joints have been grouted, level the entire surface of the Elycem boards with levelling grout, on which will be embedded the reinforcement mesh. Apply the cement-based levelling grout on the surface with a 10 mm toothed trowel. Then place the mesh on top, with an overlapping of 100 mm on all sides.

Levelling and Painting

Complete the process with a final levelling of the surfaces by applying a 7mm-thick layer of levelling grout. Wait about an hour before passing a sponge over the levelling grout to obtain a smooth plaster surface.

Once the surface has dried, the colour can then be applied.