Rounded edge profile designed to protect edges and corners of tilings. This material belongs to WPC family (Wood Plastic Composites), adding vegetable fibers in its composition and contributing so to preserv the Environment. This profile has an attractive appearance, similar to wood, which allows it to adapt to multiple environments. Novocanto® Maxi makes a joint of technology, sustainability and functionality just in one product. 

Maxi is a highly resistant material which has been tested to certify its excellent properties. The installation of Maxi outdoors, results in a natural variation in its original color, being slightly higher in the range of redish colors.

To avoid these possible color variations due to continuous sun exposure, we recommend installing Maxi indoors. Maxi has a peculiar texture and a wide range of colors available that integrates perfectly in the environment where is installed.

Dimensions

• h: 8, 10, 12 mm

Applications

Profile whose main function is protecting the edges of ceramic installations. The installation of Maxi outdoors, could result in a variation in its original color, being significantly higher in the range of redish colors. To avoid color these variations due to the continuous sun exposure, we recommend the installation of the Maxi range indoors.

Materials

Maxi is a composite material, from the range of WPC products, formed by PVC and vegetable fibers. Those fibers proceed from recycling of organic waste from agriculture. The waste reduction and the recycling of materials, help Maxi to respect the Environment and the sustainable construction.

Maxi has an original finish, similar to wood and natural elements, which adapts to different decorative environments. The main advantage of this composite material is that it has the best qualities of PVC and vegetable fibers such as good mechanic strenght, abrasion resistance and dimensional stability among others.

Technical Features and tests

• Water absorption: Very small absorption, great dimensional stability. Retains its weight after drying.
• Reaction to fire: Classification M1 / UNE 23.727-90 1R / AITEX
• Abrasion resistance: No surface variation up to 2200 cycles
• Surface resistance to staining: Resistance to Acetone, coffee at 80ºC, bitumen, 30% hydrogen peroxide and 25% sodium hydroxide Acetone: surface degradation and blisters Rest: without alteration (UNE EN 438-2: 2005 Aptdo. 23 / AIDI-MA)
• Impact resistance: Spring: 34 N Ball drop: 120 cm. drop height / 9.9 mm tread diameter
• Cigarette burns: Surface degradation

Placement

1. Spread a big amount of thin-set mortar on the surface where you are going to place the profile.
2. Place the profile aligned to the corner and press it, so the thin set mortar could pass through the holes of the anchoring wing.
3. Place the tiles along the anchoring wing and press to get an optimal adhesion.
4. Continue tiling the wall.
5. Finally, clean the leftover material, remove the protective film if necessary and let dry

Warnings

1. Part of the composition of Maxi and Maxikenya is natural, so it may have differences in tone that can not be considered as manufacturing defects.
2. It is recommended to take the profile by its central part, avoiding taking it by its tops to prevent bending stresses which could cause scratches or breaks.
3. Do not bend excessively the material. Store it always horizontally in dry places.
4. It can’t be sanded due to the possible damage on its surface appearance.
5. It stands well in damp environments but it is not recommended to install it in submerged places.
6. Take into account that the installation of Maxi products outdoors, means a natural variation of its original color, being significantly higher in redish colors. 

Cleaning and maintenance

You can clean Novocanto Maxi with a cloth dampened just with water or with a solution of water and neutral detergent 5%. The correct use of bleach doesn’t affect the material.It is not recommended to use chromic or sulphuric acids or polar solvents as toluene or acetone for its cleaning.