How to install stone or brick cladding? Complete Matiera Guide

Do you want to successfully install your claddings, floor tiles or brick slips? This guide provides practical advice and essential steps to optimise the installation and maintenance of your Matiera products.

Each product comes with a detailed technical datasheet, essential for knowing the exact layout. If in doubt, our team is available to answer all your questions.

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Mesh installation Jointed installation Jointless installation Brick slips Flooring Paving Maintenance FAQ

Mesh installation — speed and practicality

Mesh installation ensures stable and durable fixing. Ideal for covering large surfaces quickly.

① Prepare

Clean, dry and smooth wall. Apply a bonding primer.

② Bond

Double bonding — wall and mesh — with a notched trowel.

③ Install

Follow the collection layout plan. Align each element.

④ Finish

Remove excess adhesive. Apply waterproofing outdoors or in wet rooms.

Jointed installation — traditional and solid finish

Ideal for a traditional and robust finish. The joint (1 to 2 cm) gives an authentic look, perfect for rustic styles.

① Position

Maintain a spacing of 1 to 2 cm between each stone.

② Grout

Fill the joints with a mortar suited to stone.

③ Smooth

Smooth with a float for an aesthetic and durable finish.

④ Waterproof

Apply a waterproofing agent for outdoor and wet room installations.

Jointless installation — modern and contemporary result

Edge to edge, without spacing. Ideal for a contemporary and uniform effect in modern interiors.

① Prepare

Perfectly smooth wall. Apply ORFLEX adhesive.

② Install

Cladding edge to edge. Precision is essential for the finish.

③ Clean

Remove excess and adhesive streaks immediately.

④ Waterproof

Protect outdoors or in wet rooms.

Brick slip installation — authenticity and tradition

Brikelia brick slips bring a unique charm to your interior and exterior walls.

① Prepare

Clean the wall, apply a bonding primer.

② Bond

Apply special adhesive on the wall and on the slips.

③ Grout

Fill and smooth the joints with specific mortar.

④ Clean

Remove excess after drying. Apply waterproofing outdoors.

Noviroc floor tile installation — charm and authenticity

Perfect for bringing authenticity and charm to your interiors, terraces and gardens.

① Prepare

Sand or mortar bed for a stable base.

② Lay

Follow the layout plan suited to your project.

③ Fill

Fill the joints for stability and aesthetics.

④ Finish

Check alignment and level for an impeccable result.

Paving installation — stability and outdoor elegance

Ideal solution for landscaping your outdoor areas in a durable and aesthetic way.

① Level

Levelled and compacted ground. Sand bed for installation.

② Lay

Pattern of your choice, alignment and stability checked.

③ Stabilise

Joints filled with sand or mortar to stabilise.

Maintenance — extending the durability of your claddings and floor tiles

Cladding maintenance

—Soft brush and clean water for surface dirt.

—Specific solvent-free products for stubborn stains.

—Apply a waterproofing agent every 3 to 5 years to extend lifespan.

Floor tile maintenance

—Water and brush to remove residues regularly.

—Specific anti-moss products for stubborn dirt.

—Renew joints as needed to maintain stability and aesthetics.

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Frequently asked questions about installation

Everything you need to know before starting

Which adhesive should I use to install stone cladding? +

We recommend our ORFLEX tile adhesive (class C2TE), available in our shop. It is suited for indoor and outdoor installation on all types of surfaces. For absorbent surfaces, apply a bonding primer before adhesive.

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Is a bonding primer needed before installation? +

Strongly recommended on porous, friable or overly smooth surfaces (smooth concrete, OSB, new plaster). It improves adhesion and reduces the risk of detachment. On a hard and sound surface, it may be optional.

What is the difference between mesh, jointed and jointless installation? +

Mesh — the fastest, ideal for large surfaces.
Jointed — authentic traditional look, rustic styles.
Jointless — contemporary and uniform effect, modern interiors.

How long should I wait before applying the grout? +

Wait 24 to 48 hours depending on ambient temperature and humidity. Never grout over adhesive that is still fresh.

Does interior cladding need waterproofing? +

In a dry room, optional but recommended for maintenance. Essential in bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms and outdoors.

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