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Specifications
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Static coefficient of
friction |
C-1028 |
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Modulus of rupture |
C-120 |
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Dry: 1,800 psi |
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Wet: 800 psi |
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Modulus of elasticity |
C-469 |
1,75x106 psi |
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Shear strength |
D-732 |
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Dry: 1,200 psi |
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Wet: 1,170 psi |
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Tensile strength |
D-209 |
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Dry: 600 psi |
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Wet: 450 psi |
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Compressive strength |
C-170 |
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Dry: 3,900 psi |
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Wet: 3,000 psi |
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Water vapor permeance |
E-96 |
6.5 perms |
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Thermal conductivity (k) |
C-58 |
1.43 BTU-In/Hr F |
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Flame spread and smoke
development index |
E-84 |
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Frame: 0 index |
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Smoke: 0 index |
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Eco-Cem Specifications Sheet
Care & Maintenance
The life and appearance of the
ECO-CEM® panel installations can
be prolonged by following the
simple procedures listed below.
Dirt and Grit
The surface of ECO-CEM® is
smooth thus dirt and dust do not
stick. However, grit and sand
can act like sandpaper on the
finish causing scratches, dents
and dulling. Therefore, we
recommend the placement of floor
mats at entrances to trap debris
and prevent scuffing, and to
sweep or vacuum regularly.
Spills
Clean-up spills as they
happen, rinse with water or, if
needed, a normal household
cleaning agent.
Damp Mop
Damp mopping is the fastest
and most thorough way to
deep-clean ECO-CEM® flooring.
With medium to heavy traffic you
may want to damp mop as often as
once a week. Avoid oil soaps as
they may stain the surface.
Use a mixture of neutral PH
non-oily cleaner with water. Mop
generously with this mixture,
rinse the mop in clean water,
wring the mop dry, and then mop
once again for a final rinse.
Specialty products like Fila
Cleaner or AFM SuperClean are
best to be used with ECO-CEM®.
Stain Removal / Surface
Repair
ECO-CEM® is a natural
material that due to its high
content of cellulose fibers will
develop a patina and may stain.
Spills should be cleaned up
immediately to avoid staining of
the surface. For stain removal
on sealed and unsealed surface
there are specialty products
available such as Fila NoSpot
(Grease/Oil Stains) or Fila SR95
(organic stains).
ECO-CEM® may be sanded down if
the need occurs. Due to the
components of the material a
natural uneven coloration may
become emphasized – not unlike
poured concrete.
Sealer
To help prevent stains
and/or to enhance the appearance
of ECO-CEM®, sealers may be
used. To maximize benefits,
Sealer should be applied
immediately after installation
on clean and dry surface. When
applying sealers, please always
follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Disclaimer
Proper preparation and
installation is the
responsibility of the user.
These recommendations are
supplied as a technical service
and may be subject to change.
Cleaner and Sealer
recommendations are based on
information provided by the
manufacturer of the product.
Although this document makes
reference to Fila there are
other products on the market
which may be used. For detailed
questions as well as purchasing
of the products please contact
the manufacturer directly.
Eco-Cem Care and Maintenance
Floors & Walls - Preparation and Installation
Transport and Storage
ECO-CEM® panels are extremely
impact resistant and require
minimal packaging. During
transportation, use stable flat
pallets the same dimension as
the panels. When moving panels,
lift in order to prevent
scratches on the panel surface.
Store in an enclosed area
protected against heat and
humidity. For horizontal storage
provide support along the entire
bottom surface area with a
protective layer between the
pallet and the panels as well as
on top. For vertical storage
provide same protection with
additional support for height.
Existing Substrates
ECO-CEM® must be installed on
a level surface.
Leveler - The leveling of old surfaces
in cement can be achieved with a
professional, non-shrink
leveling product.
a) Concrete
At the time of installation,
the substrate must be cured,
free from hygrometric shrinkage,
and must be even, compact,
clean, and have a residual
humidity of equal to or less
than 2%. For the direct
installation to a concrete slab,
with the exception of leveling
compounds, it is necessary to
wait for a period of 1
month for the concrete to cure.
For slabs subject to flexural
strain, the allowed sag may
exceed 1/360 of the total span
of the structural system of
support.
b) Iron
Surfaces in iron must be
accurately cleaned and all
residual traces of oil removed.
If the iron is painted, check
the degree of adhesion of the
paint to evaluate the
convenience of completely
removing it by means of
abrasives or a paint-stripper.
c) Wood
Wood Check the dimensional
stability of the support and its
sensitivity to humidity. If the
wood is painted or varnished,
remove the coloring completely
with appropriate paint stripping
agents or abrasives.
Cutting
ECO-CEM® panels are cut with
a diamond tip blade, same as
would be used for Granite. Eco
Cem may be cut dry but this
method will create a lot of
dust. Preferably use a wet saw.
When finished with cutting,
clean up the material
immediately as it will absorb
the water and stain, this goes
especially for lighter colors.
Sealer may be applied prior to
cutting otherwise material will
need to be let dried completely
before application of sealer.
Installation
ECO-CEM® panels are easy to
install and line up smoothly
onto the adhesive. It is
necessary to pound the material
with a rubber hammer and press
against the corners. After
laying it is recommended to
cover the area with plastic
sheets and place weights - about
22 pounds (or more) of weight -
for 24 hours to be placed on
each corner. When applying the
adhesive it is important to be
certain that all corners are
sufficiently coated underneath.
Recommended adhesive for
installation of Eco Cem is
Kerakoll Superflex.
The installation of ECO-CEM®
panels requires freshly applied
adhesive. Spread Kerakoll’s
SUPERFLEX, a two-component,
high-elasticity, polyurethane
adhesive over the substrate with
a 3/8” (10 mm) toothed trowel.
Press down with care to obtain
best results. For large formats,
it is advisable to install with
the “buttering and floating”
method of spreading the adhesive
over the substrate with a
suitable toothed trowel, then
smoothing the back of the slab.
It is necessary to keep
exposed all pre-existing
expansion joints of the surface.
In addition, it is necessary to
leave 1/8’’-1/4’’ inch of free
space around the entire
perimeter of the area to allow
for overall surface expansion.
This allowance will be covered
by the skirting board and will
not be visible. Please consult
with your structural engineer
for more detailed information.
Once a panel has adhered to
the surface it is difficult to
remove. If a panel gets soiled
by fresh adhesive it can be
cleaned with alcohol or toluene.
If the adhesive has hardened it
can be removed by scraping the
surface with a chisel or steel
wool. The quantity of adhesive
needed may vary according to the
surface area (approximately 0.4
to 0.5 pounds per square foot).
Fastening
ECO-CEM® can easily be
nailed or screwed to framing.
All fasteners used to attach
panels to supports must be
corrosion resistant. Do not use
standard phosphate treated black
drywall screws. Fasteners should
maintain maximum spacing along
supports of 16” o/c. Centerline
of fasteners should maintain a
minimum of ¾” from the edge of
ECO-CEM® panels. Screw heads
should be flush with surface of
panel. For electric screwdrivers
use variable speed 2,500 RPM
maximum.
Grouting
ECO-CEM® joints smaller than
3mm should be grouted with a
non-sanded grout, for larger
joints one should use sanded
grout. Recommended grout joint
width is 0.5% of the longest
side of the tile (i.e. for a
tile 24”x48” the joint width
should be ¼”). There are many
good materials for use as grout.
Please refer to your installer
for products and specific
installation instructions.
The grout cleaning must be done
before complete hardening. Use a
soft sponge with clean water and
pass over the surface various
times.
Completion
Once ECO-CEM® floor boards
have been installed; they
require a minimum of 48 hours to
set before use. In addition to
the 48 hours, we recommend the
new flooring be protected with
plastic sheeting from any
construction related traffic
until the entire project is
completed.
Sealer
To enhance the appearance of
ECO-CEM® and/or to help prevent
staining and moisture
absorption, various Sealant
products may be used. The
following products may be used
with Eco Cem and have been
recommended by its manufacturer
for use with ECO-CEM®.
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Eco friendly |
Standard |
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Sealer |
Natural Look |
Fila W 68 |
MP 90 or Fila FOB |
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Matt enhancer |
n/a |
Fila Stone Plus |
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Wet Look enhancer |
Fila Tone Up |
Fila Wet |
It is strongly recommended that
a small sample of Eco Cem be
tested with the sealer before an
entire installation is sealed.
Surface Preparation for
Sealer
All surfaces must be clean,
dry, and free of dirt, dust,
loose sand, mildew,
efflorescence and any other
foreign matter. Please refer to
manufacturer’s instructions.
Disclaimer
Proper preparation and
installation is the
responsibility of the user.
These recommendations are
supplied as a technical service
and may be subject to change.
Sealer recommendations are based
on information provided by the
manufacturer of the product.
Although this document makes
reference to Fila there are
other products on the market
which may be used. For detailed
questions as well as purchasing
of the sealer products please
contact the manufacturer
directly.
Eco-Cem
Preparation and Installation
COVERINGS ETC is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and is committed to seeking out interesting and exciting new environmentally friendly materials and solutions for projects with sustainable bio-architecture incentives. The new ECOVERINGS line of products are naturally occurring, recycled, and/or manufactured with concern for the conservation of natural resources.
Read more about the Coverings ETC Green Policy and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating in this PDF: ECOverings from a LEED Perspective.
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