Mukali Viejo Matt Porcelain Floor Tile - 230 x 1200mm
Mukali Viejo Matt Porcelain Floor Tile - 230 x 1200mm
Mukali wood, also known as Aningre or Anegre, grows in East and West of Africa. It is an African hardwood commonly used for plywood, interior furniture, cabinetry, and high-end millwork applications.
Get this same exquisite wood look tile on your floor for a more natural feel in your home. This tile can be used indoors or outdoors depending on the room and area you wish to use them in.
Wood look tiles are said to be the latest trend in modern floor tiles and create an astounding, cool and calm feeling in your living room as well as bedroom.
What is the difference between Mukali Natural and Mukali Viejo?
The Mukali Natural tile is abit lighter than the Mukali Viejo tile. You can see the photo in the above carousel where both tiles are placed next to each other. The Mukali Viejo tile has a more rich brown glaze and is considered to be darker. Both tiles look beautiful indoors and outdoors, they are both from the same factory in Spain and are of the same size & A-grade quality.
You should consider the Mukali Natural tile to make your room more brighter and if you have used dark tiles on your wall. However the Mukali Viejo tile is recommended if you have plain bright tiles on your wall so that your floor stands out and makes the room abit darker.
We recommend you use the right spacing and adhesive for this elegant heavy-duty tile for best and long lasting results. Please also take note that laying of wood look tiles in a brick or running bond pattern should be carefully considered because of potential tile lipping (or lippage) caused by the curvature of large format tiles. A maximum offset of 30% is strongly recommended. See photo in the carousel to help you understand better.
Product Specifications
| Box Price (KES) | 5,354.10 |
|---|---|
| Quantity Per Box | 4 Tiles Per Box |
| Square Metres Per box | 1,12 m2 |
| Colour | Brown |
| Tile Styles | Wood Look |
| Finish / Texture | Matt |
| Tile Size | Plank |
| Tile Application | Indoor Floor & Wall |
| Dimensions | 230 mm x 1200 mm |
| Quality | A-Grade |
| Suitable Rooms | Bathrooms, Kitchens, All Living Rooms |
| Recommended Adhesive | Superbond |
| Recommended Grout Colour | Dove Grey |
| Recommended Tile Spacing (mm) | 3 - 5 mm |
| Length (mm) | 1200 mm |
| Width (mm) | 230 mm |
| Thickness (mm) | 10 mm |
| PEI Rating | |
| Number of Tile Faces | 17 |
| Brand | STN |
| Weight Per Box (Kg) | 33 kg |
| Tile Type | Porcelain |
| Type | Floor Tiles |
How To Install Tiles
- As with everything you buy, it is important to check that you are 100% happy with the product before you install. Please compare the product to the images you saw online, check the shades and colour of the tile before you start. If you are not on-site, get your tiler to send you an image of a dry layout to approve.
- When you are ready, make sure that surface is dry, clean, flat and firm. Do not tile on old floor coverings like vinyl tiles.
- Check screen, substrate and foundation are set for tiling.
- Make sure there are expansion joints in the screed.
- Tiles are a fashion item and as new tile designs come in, you may not get the same size and shade of tile as what you originally bought.
- Always buy 15% more meter squared of tiles than the size of the area you will be covering, as there will be offcuts when installing.
- Always keep a spare box or two of tiles, for future renovations and incidentals.
- Make sure you have read any brand-specific instructions, listed on your tile box before starting to tile.
- For Kilimanjaro tiles, for example, make sure you are following the extrusion lines on the back of the tile when laying your tiles
- Start tiling in the middle of the area.
- Make sure you’re using the correct adhesive for the application.
- Check screen, substrate and foundation are set for tiling.
- Apply adhesive evenly using a notched trowel. (Apply 1m2 at a time)
- Only mix enough adhesive to use within 1 hour.
- Work over small areas so the adhesive does not dry.
- Scrape away excess adhesive, separating each tile from the next.
- All tiles must be fully embedded using a rubber mallet.
- Start off by creating building lines in your work space. This will allow you to achieve straight lines.
- Do not butt join tiles. Please use recommended spacing on box or in the product details.
- For Kilimanjaro tiles please use a minimum tile spacing of 8mm and above.
- When tiling large areas. Create expansion joints to allow for structural movement.
- This is done by using a flexible compound (such as silicone) between tiles.
- Expansion joints should be made every 9m2.
- The perimeter joint needs to be 5-8mm.
- Make sure all the joints are clean.
- Apply the grout using a rubber squeegee.
- Grouting should be done 24 hours after the installation of the tiles to allow, the tile to set properly.
- Once the grout has set, the entire area must be cleaned. Use a damp cloth and the recommended cleaning agents.
- Avoid walking on the tiles for 2-3 days to prevent loosening of the tiles.
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