The special feature of Drytile is the specially developed polyolefin-based cork layer. The open-pored surface ensures that the tile adheres firmly to the floor. No mortar bed, no gluing. The result is reduced alternating loads and lower shear forces on the tile and joint.
The all-round edge of the cork layer automatically creates a narrow and precise system joint. As simple as it is ingenious.
The system's own joint compound is easy to work with. The flooring can be walked on again after 12 hours and the surface is ready for traffic again after 24 hours. The very high edge adhesion combined with high flexibility and high compressive strength gives the joint a certain "joint function", which means that the forces acting on it can be distributed more evenly.
Drytile tiles can be laid faster than classic tiles in record time. This saves time and money. If individual tiles are damaged or the room concept changes, tiles can be replaced in a matter of minutes. Simply cut open the joints, remove the old tile, insert the new one, grout - done! The Drytile system can be removed without leaving a trace and without damaging the substrate.
Drytile enables dry installation without mortar and adhesive, reducing dirt, dust and waste. The tiles can be dismantled and reused without leaving a trace, which improves their recyclability. Ceramic tiles are made from natural materials and can be recycled to produce new tiles, reducing the use of resources.
Drytile can be optimally combined with underfloor heating or hollow floor systems. The system ensures efficient heat transfer, easy installation and interchangeability. Terrace tiles in the same format and design are available to match many floor tiles. Complementary skirting boards provide an aesthetic transition between floor and wall.
The Drytile system naturally offers all the advantages of ceramic tiles over other floors such as laminate or vinyl: they are absolutely lightfast and UV-resistant, odorless and heavy furniture does not leave any pressure marks on them. Ceramic tiles are easy to clean, hard-wearing and non-flammable. This makes them the perfect choice for floors that are subject to heavy daily use.
Nuremberg Institute of Technology
The Technical University of Nuremberg has tested the dynamic behavior of Drytile in comparison to a conventional tiled floor and has come to the conclusion that a Drytile floor heats up only slightly slower. The test certificate is available from us on request.
ITA Wiesbaden
Depending on the system variant, impact sound reduction values of up to 13 dB can be achieved, according to the results of the ITA Wiesbaden tests.
For copyright reasons, publication on the Internet is not possible, which is why we send the certificate on request.
Otto Graf Institute Stuttgart
The Research and Materials Testing Institute for the Building Industry at the University of Stuttgart carried out extensive tests on the fire protection of Drytile system floors.
The result: Flame retardant, no smoke development, or Bfl-s1.
The test certificate is available from us on request.
When laying large-format tiles - whether in the classic or drytile version - the substrate must have a high degree of evenness. DIN 18202 "Tolerances in building construction" serves as the basis for dimensioning. For higher mechanical loads, we recommend a tolerance of 2 mm over a length of 2 m.
By using suitable levelling compounds, an appropriately level substrate can be prepared for the subsequent laying of the large format tiles.
Our system center will be happy to advise you in detail on the correct substrate preparation.
