Yucci share the maintenance and construction methods of artificial stone

First, the maintenance notes of Yucci artificial stone products:

 Effective protective measures can greatly extend the service life of artificial granite and maintain its decorativeity for a long time. In the care of man-made stone, the following matters must be noted:

 1, can not use alkaline cleaner

Generally, artificial stone contains more than 92% of natural marble, while marble is a metamorphic rock of limestone. The main component is calcium carbonate, so non-neutral substances will destroy its luster. In order to achieve a cleaning effect, the cleaning agents currently on the market often use alkaline materials as raw materials, and the long-term use results in a decrease in the gloss of the artificial stone. It is recommended to keep away from non-neutral acid and alkali items such as dilute hydrochloric acid and tile cleaners.

2, general floor wax is not available

The general floor wax is an oily wax. The wax will stick the dust to block the capillary pores and form wax scale, which will cause the surface to be unclean in the future. It is recommended to use a special protective agent for stone to achieve the effect of enhancing gloss, slipping, abrasion resistance and static electricity.

 3, can not cover the carpet for a long time

 For a long time, the carpet is covered on the surface of the artificial stone for replacement and ventilation. The moisture of the artificial stone itself cannot be dissipated by the capillary pores, which causes the artificial stone to have high water content and causes water spots to appear later. If you have to lay a carpet, please choose a carpet that is breathable.

 4, thorough dust removal and cleaning

 Sand and dust often adhere to the soles of the shoes, forming a powerful sandpaper that poses an invisible threat to the maintenance of artificial stone. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner or an electrostatic mop for dust removal. A dust removal mat should be placed at the entrance of a public place such as a store.

 5, to clean easily dyeable substances

 Artificial stone has natural pores, and dyeing substances (oil, tea, coffee, soy sauce, paint, ink, etc.) will penetrate into the interior of the stone and adhere to the surface along the capillary pores, forming unsightly stains and difficult to remove. When contaminants appear, they should be removed immediately.

 6, to maintain ventilation and drying

Always keep the indoor air unblocked, and use a protective agent to protect it. Place moisture to condense and mold.

 7, to maintain before the first use

    Clean the dust and stones on the stone surface with water, mop and rag.

 8. Spray the special protective agent for the stone with a watering can, and shake it with a mop to make it ventilated and dry.

 9. Avoid the direct contact of the artificial stone surface with dust friction and damage. It is recommended to place a foot pad at the entrance to reduce the outside sand and gravel.

 10. Clean daily or monthly with a neutral stone cleaner. The usage is as described above.

 11. If the surface of the stone is seriously worn and cannot be restored by the above wax method, it must be glazed or ground by a professional stone maintenance company.

 12, regular care and maintenance, can make the granite lasting perfect, gorgeous, smooth. For specific care and maintenance methods, consult a local professional stone cleaning and care company. The specific nursing work should be done by professional stone cleaning and care personnel to avoid damage to the stone.

 Second, the installation notes of Yucci artificial stone

 1. Technical requirements of the work team The construction team should have practical experience and skills in stone and tile paving.

 2. Selection of paving materials It is recommended to use artificial stone special paving agents as paving materials. Due to the drastic changes in temperature (such as increasing or decreasing 10 ° C or more in one day), the substrate bed may have obvious temperature difference and expansion and other unfavorable environments. The paving agent can greatly ease the hardening and use of cement mortar. The shrinkage or expansion stress in the process can greatly avoid the risk of cracking and hollowing of the plate caused by the wet paving of artificial stone cement (the cracking rate is statistically within one percent or a few percent, and sometimes even more small) .

3. Precautions in the construction process

construction process 

When the artificial stone is laid on the ground, it is necessary to arrange the reserved seam according to the specific size of the paved floor. The width of the reserved seam should be 1.5 to 3 mm, and the joint is filled with a caulk, such as a commercially available glass sealant (commonly known as Kangning).

Under normal circumstances, a joint of about 2mm should be reserved between the granite plates to facilitate evaporation of water and offset the expansion stress.

4. When paving a large area, 8mm expansion joints are required every 5 meters in the vertical and horizontal directions to prevent the expansion or contraction of the surface and structure to cause the stone to protrude or rupture.

5. After the paving of the granite is completed, it will take 3 to 5 days to close the seam to facilitate the normal drying of the bottom mortar. If the seam is quickly closed, the ground wall structure and the cement sand still contain a lot of water. The alkaline substances in the cement are still undergoing hydration. As a large amount of water vapor evaporates, the sodium salt and alkaline water are spit out from the pores of the stone, which is commonly known as “ The phenomenon of Baihua seriously affects the decorative effect.

 6. The surface of the construction surface and the surface of the artificial stone should be free of any chemical residues; the floor should be kept flat; the adhesive material must be evenly mixed before use.