The pediment is a band that covers the wall of sinks and worktops and prevents infiltrations and the proliferation of mold on the walls
what is the pediment
OR pediment it is the trim strip above the sinks and worktops that it serves as one of the functions protect the wall from moisture. With creativity and good taste, this object can also contribute to the refinement of the environment.
What is the pediment for?
When installed correctly, the gable Prevent tap water from splashing directly on the wallprotecting the surface from infiltrations and proliferation of molds and bacteria, factors that accelerate the deterioration of the masonry.
Its function is similar to that of a plinth and, therefore, the pediment is also called a “vortex”.
pediment types
There are different types and sizes of gables to meet different structural and decorative needs.
Timpani with the same appearance as the flat base sense of spaciousness, even more interesting for small worktops in the kitchen or bathroom. Gables with an aesthetic different from the material of the washbasin, in turn, give more elegance to the look of the washbasin, subtly sophisticating the decoration of the space.
Gables for indoor and outdoor environments can be made with different types of materials, such as e.g marble, tile, ceramic, wood, metal, brick, masonry, among others. Gypsum, being very porous, is not suitable for this purpose.
How to install the gable
The installation of the gables can be done after the initial design and application can be done using mounting stickers only such as Cascola PL 700, resistant to damp environments and bad weather, which fixes without the need for nails, mortar, dowels and/or drills.
The adhesive also has sealing properties, eliminating the need for grout and silicone after it has been set, provided it is also applied to the joints and intersections of the stones, to prevent seepage.
The marketing manager of Cascola, Vitor Cybis, underlines the importance of cleaning the surfaces thoroughly before applying the pediment with assembly adhesive, for a perfect fixation. To ensure a better finish and function, the installation of the gable should be done by professionals, adds Cybis.
“A cleaning the wall and the material it is important because a perfect fixing is obtained without the presence of dust, grease and other dirt on the surface. After cleaning, apply Cascola PL 700 adhesive vertically, diagonally or in dots to the back of the gable to allow the adhesive to dry properly, avoiding the accumulation of water inside.
The adhesive bonds materials such as tile, ceramic, wood, metal, brick, masonry, among others, and the total cure time is 24 hours,” says the professional from Cascola.
Source: Terra
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