How do I apply RESIMARMO

RESIMARMO ? A little name that’s pronounced like a confidence, a blend of chic and audacity.

To apply RESIMARMO, you need to pay close attention to one essential factor: substrate preparation. Depending on its condition, this preparation can take several forms.

• Chemical stripping.
• Mechanical cleaning.
• Scarification.
• Sandblasting.
• High-pressure.
• Thermal.

Type of apply

The general condition of the substrate determines the marble aggregate laying technique to be used.

• Trowel laying.
• Smoothing distribution.
• Leveling with a straightedge.
• Stretching with guides.
• Final smoothing by hand.
• Final machine surfacing.
• Helicopter finishing.

1. Make a lean screed.
2. Apply a reinforced concrete screed.
3. Apply a levelling compound.

Different installation products

• Bonding primer RESIPRIMER (to promote adhesion to the substrate).
  
• RESIFIX aliphatic polyurethane resin (single-component or two-component), for mixing.
  
• RESIMPER sealant (waterproofing polyurethane resin).
• RESIPROTEC protection (polyurethane resin). This is the finishing step after laying the aggregate.
• RESITEX geotextile, used to reinforce the substrate at joints.
  
• Aluminum profiles (delimit surfaces). For borders, edges and stair nosings.
  

Tip: use RESIPROFIL anodized aluminum profiles. Profile thicknesses range from 8 to 15mm.
The more irregular the surface, the thicker the profile. Profiles are cut to the exact dimensions required for a high-quality end result. Care should also be taken when cutting 45° corners.
A hot-melt glue gun is the most suitable method for fixing the profiles. A power tool, the glue gun melts and applies hot-melt glue in stick form. A trigger advances the glue stick as it melts. This is the preferred gluing method, because once applied, the glue solidifies rapidly. Thanks to its fast-setting properties, it can correct variations in the level of the substrate to which RESIMARMO is to be applied.

Price of marble aggregate application

Unfortunately, not everyone is a DIY enthusiast !

• Organization of delivery to your premises on pallets by carrier (transport costs extra, see page Marble aggregate transport costs).
• Unloading at your premises in a place accessible by hydraulic elevator and pallet truck (you don’t touch anything).
• Site preparation (excluding the cost of screeds or concrete slabs)..
• Supply of marble aggregate in the color of your choice (from 18 basic colors).
  • Sorted – (constant grain size)
  • Rolled – (Superior quality, no sharp edges – comfortable underfoot).
  • Washed – (Aesthetic quality, dust-free, clean).
  • Dried – (Quality for good homogeneity of the resin mixture).
• Delivery of the right resins for each work phase.
  • RESIPRIMER primer (epoxy bonding resin) for floor preparation.
  • RESIFIX resin (cohesion resin) to hold the RESIMARMO mixture in place.
  • RESIPROTEC (protective resin) for your floor covering.
• Complete installation of RESIMARMO flooring (thickness: 1 cm).
• Creation of pattern(s). (price of pattern(s) extra see here, page Patterns to be integrated..
• Site clean-up after finishing.

The different work phases

All our sites are indicated when we install RESIMARMO flooring.
On the one hand, we comply with the law, and on the other, it lets local residents know that we’re close by. That’s why neighbors of new customers often put their trust in us too.

• Chemical erosion followed by mechanical cleaning
• Scarification, sandblasting, high-pressure cleaning
• Disc sanding (machine can be rented)
• Thermal stripping
• Etc…

• RESIPRIMER bonding primer : promotes adhesion to the substrate.
  
• RESITEX geotextile fabric : solves problems associated with poor waterproofing.
• RESIFIX one-component polyurethane resin, mixed with marble aggregate to create a RESIMARMO compound that can be applied to a rigid, solid surface.
• RESIPROTEC protection product : a polyurethane resin, RESIPROTEC is the finishing step in heavy-duty applications.

The profiles delimit the RESIMARMO application area and serve as a reference to ensure consistent coating thickness.

• Use anodized aluminum profiles.
• Profile thickness can be between 8 and 15mm. The more irregular the surface, the thicker the profile should be.
• Profiles are cut to the exact dimensions required for a high-quality end result, including the cutting of 45° corners.

RESIPRIMER is an adhesion promoter with excellent bonding properties. It guarantees an ideal bonding surface for the entire range of RESIMARMO products.
It is a two-component epoxy resin, with components A and B pre-measured for ease of use. The absorption of the substrate determines the quantity of RESIPRIMER to be used. As a general rule, 250g of RESIPRIMER / m² will be required.

We recommend applying RESIPRIMER in two coats. The first should be diluted (with water), but the second should be undiluted.

• Concrete mixer, wheelbarrow, rake
• Aluminum ruler, paint roller, paintbrush
• Electronic scale, trowel, smoothing trowel
• Cotton rags, glue gun, sanding machine

Application of RESIMARMO

Mix 100 kg of marble aggregate (4 x 25 kg bags) and 5 kg of RESIFIX in a clean concrete mixer.

• Pouring RESIMARMO into a wheelbarrow and transport the compound to the application site.
  
• Spread RESIMARMO with a rake to obtain an initial homogenized thickness.
  

Use an aluminum ruler to complete the spread of RESIMARMO.

Surface finish

• Obtain a uniform, final surface.
• Prevent the aggregate from becoming uncomfortable to use.
• Compress the compound for greater structural strength.

RESIGLIDE smoothing product

For cleaning tools, use RESICLEAN which is also used to clean other tools that have been in contact with RESIFIX such as concrete mixers, wheelbarrows, aluminium rulers, etc.

Important : The RESICLEAN product can be diluted with water.

Additional information

• RESIMARMO coating is dry after 24/48h.
  
• 100 Kg of 1/4mm aggregate and 5 Kg of RESIFIX cover an area of 5.5/6 m2 per cm of thickness.
  
• Marble aggregate can be laid on 40 to 60 m2 /day.
• 12 colors are available, and a total of 24 colors complete the RESIMARMO range.
• RESITEX (liquid waterproofing membrane) can be used as a waterproofing base.
  

Special cases

• Certain site conditions make it impossible to cover critical areas.
• Skylights, perforated grilles and air vents fall into this category.
• To remedy this situation and achieve a superb finish, we recommend the use of progressive slope profiles.

If not…

Installing RESIMARMO, marble aggregate is a personal matter for you. You install it yourself! It’s not rocket science. But you do need a few tools :

There are two key points to bear in mind during installation :

• Respect the proportions (resins, aggregates…).
• Compact well.

After that, it’s just a question of elbow grease…

Everything is in place to make your installation of RESIMARMO marble aggregate a success.

You can get help to lay your marble aggregate.

Don’t hesitate to lay your RESIMARMO flooring yourself. We’ll be happy to provide you with detailed documentation and video support. You can also contact us for advice on the following number :

Or by e-mail to the following address :

commercial.service@resimarmo.com
technical.service@resimarmo.com

We wish you every success with your projects !

The RESI GROUP team.