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How to prepare the OSB substrate for tiling?
The assessment of properties and the method of surface preparation has critical impact on the durability of the ceramic cladding. OSB substrate (e.g. casings, partitions, floor layers) implies many technical…
What adhesive to choose for application of floor tiles?
Contractors have been using ready-made adhesives for over 25 years. In the past, one mortar was used to bond all kinds of tiles to any type of substrate. Nowadays, we…
How to renovate an insulated façade? Special case
Building materials have certain lifespan. It is often the case that they require some repair or replacement over time. Particularly vulnerable to damage and wear are materials used for façade…
Clever solution for a façade – mosaic render
Mosaic render is made of aggregate bonded with specially developed base which main ingredient is acrylic resin. It is used both for interior decoration and upon building façades. It offers…
Clever solution for a façade – render imitating wood
Façade should protect a building against adverse weather conditions. Should it also be its glory? Absolutely! Therefore, while choosing the type of top finish, one should think not only about…
Gel adhesive technology
ATLAS GEOFLEX is a highly flexible gel adhesive. Its recipe is an effect of cooperation between ATLAS R&D Department and contractors participating in numerous validations and testing. Owing to its…
Renovation of a terrace in context of the thermal insulation
Thermal insulation of walls – too easy! Construction of a terrace – a little harder… Joint between the terrace construction and the thermal insulation… Hmm… A hard part is coming.…
Travertine – beauty of stone
Despite it is “only” a plaster, it perfectly imitates a stone facing. Thus, it is very popular on the market. What are we talking about? About travertine – the material…
Waterproofing with ATLAS Woder Duo
What is the advantage of ATLAS Woder Duo waterproofing over similar products? Find out, what are the most important Woder Duo properties. Contains polymer fibres Polymer fibres in the waterproofing act…
Concrete Effect
Concrete mostly used to be associated with concrete-block buildings filling the central and eastern Europe cities since the middle of the 20th century. Rather massive, gray and ugly. But, currently we…
Façade paint on difficult substrates – case study
The most comprehensive test for construction chemicals in view of their efficiency and durability consists in applying them onto difficult substrates. In particular, it refers to products which yet have…