Indochine Cement

Introduction With its rich history , world known Vietnam is not only a beautiful country in the Southeast Asia region . Vietnam is famous not only by a culture imbued with national identity have been around for thousands of years . Vietnam is known as a country with unique architectural style and ancient oriental mystical flair mixed Indochina style by the French’s brought here from 100 years ago .

Therefore, Vietnam is known as one of the famous cradle of Building materials have been all over the world known and trusted . That pride comes , Indochine Tile Company, through many years of experience in supply traditional building materials such as Cement encaustic tiles, Terracotta tiles

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...etc manufactured in Vietnam. Our products produced based

Introduction 03

History of Terracotta tile

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Cement Tiles History

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Cotto tiles Production

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The feature of Cement Encaustic Tile

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Cotto tiles

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Cement tile Production

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Terracotta facade

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and constantly improve the service to

Product

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Roofing tiles

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bring customers most confidence .

Hexagon Tiles

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Brick 56

3D Wall Tiles

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Boder

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Technical Data

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Color Pallete

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Installation Guide

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Specification of cotto tiles

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on the best conditions and controlled by skilled workers with many years of experience .

We set the criteria for maintaining top quality products

Besides the dedication to work with all your heart , we always day and night continuous innovation and give birth to the most beautiful products contribute to building a prosperous beautiful life .

Cement Tiles History Cement tiles are handmade colorful tiles used as floor coverings first appeared in Southern France from the 1850s and exhibited at the Paris International Exposition in 1867 by the French company Garret & Rivet. In that time, Cement tiles are an extremely high-grade materials, luxury used for flooring and decoration for the sumptuous castles and nobles in France, the European countries and spread to the world. Differences which can not have material that can replace that is the variety of colors, soft lines and patterns, intricate bring a flawless beauty, lovely.

L’ Indo - Chine Francaise

In the late 19th century, after invading for the countries of Indochina territory, the French have conducted construction of infrastructure in the colonial countries, including Vietnam. They bring technology, engineering, architecture, culture and some products such as Cement Tile become the messengers of two cultures European, and East Asia. Not long after that, till this day, Cement Tile production in Vietnam has become one of the brand’s typical Indochina culture.

They are sometimes mistakenly called encaustic tile, which refers to kiln-fired clay tile. Cement tiles are not fired; there is no glaze layer on the surface of the tile.

Cement tile supplied by INDOCHINE TILE Co. Ltd produced by handicraft, one at a time, using mineral pigments, cement, a mold, and a hydraulic press. The metal mold is handmade following specific design drawings. The pigment composition is a mixture of high quality white Portland cement, marble powder, fine sand, and natural mineral colour pigments. Cement tiles being handmade are expected to have slight imperfections, which give them character and depth.

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The feature of Cement Tile All Indochine Tile handmade cement tiles are built with three layers that can be seen in a crossection view: First layer: The wear layer or tile face is a mixture of highly resistant portland white cement, powdered white marble and natural pigments. Wear resistance, color and brightness rely on the quality of this layer. Finished product has the natural finish surface and they can be polished or sealed. Any cement tiles are glazed.

Second layer: It is a mortar made of fine sand and high qportland cement. For tile manufacturing, this mortar is applied as a base and reinforces the first layer, providing the ability to withstand compression loads which some times may be high for the finished product.

Third layer:Is a porous mixture with the required thickness for impact strength before and after installation.

A good tile should be compact & waterproof, tiles are not glazed, which is accomplished by using mixtures rich in high quality cement, mechanically mixed and manufactured under high pressure. In addition, a thorough curing process is used to increase its strength.

Why choose Cement Encaustic tile?

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• 100% hand crafted, paying attention to individual design and colors specifications.

• Friendly with environment and Green Product with 100% natural materials, including pigments.

• No flammable and are 100% recyclable.

• No slippery to the bare foot.

• Various design, shape, size or color.

• Quality control is performed on an individual basis (piece by piece) not by lot production.

Cement tile Production

Product

Indochine Cement Tiles format Each tile is handmade, using natural pigments, high quality cement, marble dust and marble. The tiles are pressed under a very high pressure using minimum quantity of energy, which makes them ecological products.

1/ Pouring of the colours in the various divisions of the template.

2/ Producing 2nd and 3d layers which are the base of the tile.

3/ Pressing.

4/ Disassembly of the matrix and detachment of the tile.

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30 x 30cm

17 x 17cm

14 x 14cm

20 x 20cm

20 x 20cm

Victorian ITC01

15 x 15cm

20 x 10cm

10 x 10cm

23 x 23cm

Turkey ITC02

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Calabria ITC03

Calabria ITC04

Parsua ITC07

Calabria ITC05

Calabria ITC06

Cubic ITC09

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Cubic ITC08

Victorian ITC10

Parallel ITC11

Classic02 ITC13 12 13

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Star ITC12

Seine ITC15

Seine ITC16

Seine ITC14

Seine ITC17

Marseille ITC18

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Marseille ITC19

Arabian ITC20

Crown ITC23

Crown ITC24

Arabian ITC21

Arabian ITC22

Crown ITC25

Crown ITC26

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Crown ITC27

Crown ITC28

Trap ITC31

Arbor ITC32

Crown ITC29

Crown ITC30

Arbor ITC33

Arbor ITC34

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Arbor ITC35

Arbor ITC36

Shield ITC39

Tuscany ITC40

Shield ITC37

Shield ITC38

Tuscany ITC41

Tuscany ITC42

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Victorian ITC43

Floral ITC44

Valencia ITC47

Valencia ITC48

Floral ITC45

Floral ITC46

Princess ITC49

Pistil ITC50

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Square ITC51

Istanbul ITC53 22 23

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Square ITC52

Istanbul ITC55

Armour ITC56

Morocco ITC54

Calabria ITC57

Tulip ITC58

Hexagon Tiles

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Hexagon ITC59

Hexagon ITC60

Hexagon ITC61

Hexagon ITC62

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Hexagon ITC63

Hexagon ITC64

3D Wall Tiles

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ITC 3D 65

ITC 3D 66

ITC 3D 69

ITC 3D 70

ITC 3D 67

ITC 3D 68

ITC 3D 71

ITC 3D 72

Boder

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Boder B01

Boder B02

Boder B03

Boder B04

Boder B05

Boder B06

Boder B07

Boder B08

Boder B09

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Technical Data

Name of detects 1. Maximum tolerance of square corners in mm is not bigger than

0.5

2. Maximum of warping surface in mm is not bigger than

0.5

3. Maximum of curving edges surface in mm is not bigger than

0.1

4. Maximum of color fading, tolerances between lines and connection of patterns compared to standard samples in mm is not bigger than

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5. Breakage of facing layer, its depth is not over 1mm and its length is not over 10mm. Caculated by marks, spots is not over

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6. Breakage of corners on facing layer is not over 3mm. Caculated by marks, spots is not over

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7. Breakage of base layer with size is not over 10mm. Caculated by marks, spots is not over

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Name of criteria 1. Abrasion of facing layer (g/cm2) is not over 2. Water absorption (%) is not over 3. Compressive strength and impact strength, times not less than 4. Breaking load pressed on whole tile, daN/tile is not less than 5. Hardness of facing layer 30 31

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Allowed level

Parameter 0.45 10 25 (times) 100 (Pass)

Color Pallete

Installation Guide: Care and inspection 1 Inspect your order carefully. Original Mission Tile will not be responsible for any

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S834

S873

S8.32

S8.4

S830

S7005

S6.8

S8.3

S820

S5

S7.14

S7.15

S7.13

S7.2

S6.5

S7039

S112

S800

S8.1

S7.11

S13

S1.72

S7.1

S5.6

S2.3

S6.1

S3.9

S7.17

S6.6

S3.7

S1.Y

S6

S3.4

S3.2

S7

S3.8

S2.3

S78

S5.5

S7.21

S50

S5.8

S7.08

S8

S3.5

S3.0

S.0

material that has been installed, installation of material means full acceptance.

2 Store material in a dry area and do not let boxes or tiles to get wet. Moisture or dampness might cause stains, color fades, cracking, pitting or efflorescence.

3 During installation and handling, be careful not to damage the finished surface, edges and corners of the tiles. Carry tiles face to face to avoid scratches.

4 Original Mission Tile as a cement-based product may have residues on the tile surface. Before starting the installation, it is highly recommended to use a clean cloth to remove any residues.

Installation

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5 Original Mission Tile, as a product of cement and natural materials, is subjected to color and shade variations and it is highly recommended to mix tiles from the different boxes.

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6 Installation must be made over a flat, level, stable and completely cured subfloor.

Moisture, water evaporation or excess of water can cause stains, pitting, cracking and efflorescence to appear on the tile surface, this effect is a natural reaction of cement-based products.

6.1 Isolation membrane is recommended to prevent cracking or fracturing from

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S872

S1.3

S7.17

S1.Y

S2.2

S2.3

S4.2

S4.8

S.8

S7.19

S9.4

S839

S8.5

S7.3

S19

S9.3

S9.1

S1.9

S7.32

S36

S7.16

S5.3

S32

S33

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the movement of the subfloor, never installed tiles over uncured subfloors.

6.2 Waterproof membrane is recommended in all wet areas to prevent leakage of water through to the subfloor or spaces below.

6.3 Radiant heating systems can be used with Cement Tiles and it is recommended to use a membrane, concrete is a good heat conductor, be sure subfloor, mortar bed and tiles are completely dried to avoid efflorescence.

7 When installing we recommend to place the center tiles first, then the borders and finally the field tiles that will surround the pattern.

8 Use a high quality thin-set adhesive based in cement, such as a Laticrete or Mapei products. Contact adhesive manufacturer to recommend the appropriate product and Follow manufacturer’s instructions. 3/8� mortar bed is recommended.

9 Make sure that adhesive is applied to the full back of each tile (100% coverage). It is recommended to apply the back buttering to get a better adherence.

10 Do not beat with a mallet or rubber hammer to set tiles, this might cause

breakage or form thin cracks that will show up when applying the grout or sealer, perfectly level tiles using hand pressure only, Cement Tiles cannot be polished down.

Remove excess adhesive from the surface with a damp cloth or sponge when it is still fresh to avoid any stains.

11 Cement Tiles can be cut using a sharp diamond blade in conjunction with water to avoid the chipping of edges.

12 Allow tiles and mortar bed to dry out completely before starting to seal and/or

polish the tiles. Do not cover the tiles to allow breathing and evaporation. Do not step on tiles until mortar bed is dried.

13 For out-doors installations, a roof is highly recommended where Cement Tiles

will be installed to avoid color fading caused by direct sunlight, tiles might also be polished with wax for extra protection and repel direct sunlight.

Cleaning

14 After installation, wash floor with a PH neutral detergent. Use a single disc floor

machine with a white pad to remove any residues, remove excess dirt and water. Do not use any acids or alkalines to clean tiles.

15 Use a PH neutral cleaner and fine sandpaper to remove any stain or residues. Do not allow water or other liquids to spot, pond or ring on the surface tiles.

Sealing, grouting & waxing

un-sanded grout to allow expansion, for large grout line use a sanded grout.

Recommended grout joint width is 1/16�-1/8�. Joints should be full and free of all voids and pits. Once grout has been applied and starts to dry, remove excess grout immediately. Do not affix duct tape, gaffer tape or acid tapes directly on to cement tiles surface this can cause discoloration or staining.

20 There are different types of sealers that offer different finishes, matt, enhanced and gloss sheen, if you prefer a glossy finish Tiles can be polished with wax, this process must be done by a professional. Never grind or buff Tiles with an abrasive pad or disc, this process will damage the color surface.

21 After cleaning process has been completed and accepted, it is recommended to re-seal the tiles and grout lines for extra protection, especially in water places to avoid any water filtrations and moisture.

Maintenance

22 For ongoing maintenance, clean regularly with a neutral detergent and buff tiles with a soft white pad, we recommend to add a capful of liquid wax to the water for extra protection.

17 Cement Tiles are porous and not pre-sealed. Therefore, sealing with a

24 The use of properly sized walk-off mats at entrances and sweeping or dust mopping is most important to remove abrasive grit that may cause wear.

17.1 Apply 2 thin coats of a penetrating sealer and a final coat of a Topical sealer

to create a protection film over the tile surface, allow it to dry completely, refer to manufacturer instructions. Use a dry absorbent white cloth, clean mop or a solvent resistant spryer and remove all excess sealant from the tile surface.

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19 Cement tiles are installed edge to edge with a minimal grout line using

23 Extremely heavy foot traffic or out-door installations may require additional maintenance. A natural patina will occur as the floor is maintained and wears.

penetrating sealer is necessary before grouting; we recommend Miracle, Stonetech, Fila and Drytreat sealers.

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they will cause staining especially in light colors, is recommended using un-tinted grouts, on solid color tiles use grout of the similar color. We recommend making a test in a single piece to see the results before applying it to the complete area.

16 Treatments must be done after installation and when tiles are completely dry. It is highly recommended to make a test on a single piece to check the desired finish.

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18 Do not use dark color or dyed grouts unless it matches the color of your tile, as

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