LARGE

FORMAT
SUPPORTING MEMBER OF:

TILES
TOOLS
(SYSTEM)

ASSOPOSA MASTER TILE INSTALLER TRAINING EVENT

LARGE FORMAT TILE WORKSHOP

INJURY
BREAKING THE TILES
AIR POCKET/BUBBLES
LIPPAGES

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THIN BODY XL TILES |XXL TILES
SMOOTH | STRUCTURED

CUT
CUTT-OF CUT | ANGLE GRINDER CUT 45 AND 90
BULLNOSE PROFILING WITH ANGLE GRINDER |
EDGE FINISHING | HOLE AND SQUARE CUTTING

INSTALLATION
APPLYING ADHESIVE ACHIEVING PROPER COVERAGE
LAYING THE TILES | LEVELLING THE TILES
REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE | ACCOST
INSTALLED TILES

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classifying large format tiles

150x300
4.9x 9.8

100x300
3.2x 9.8
175
5.7

Thickness
3 mm
1/8
-

25 Kg
55 lbs

Thickness
7 mm
1/8
-

48 Kg
160 lbs

120x240
3.9x 7.8
Thickness
9 mm
3/8
-

58 Kg
128 lbs

Thickness
3 mm
1/8
-

37 Kg
81.5 lbs
Thickness
6 mm
1/4
-

66 Kg
145 lbs

160x320
5.2x 10.5
Thickness
6 mm
1/4
-

74 Kg
163 lbs

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major dangers/variables to consider

FLEXIBILITY
FRAGILITY
WEIGTH

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devices for handling large format tiles

EASY-MOVE

T-MOVE

CAM ADV

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EASY-MOVE ADV
ADJUSTABLE (TELESCOPIC) LENGTH.
FROM 180 TO 320 cm.
MINIMUM TILE LENGTH: 100 cm (USING
JUST ONE PROFILE).
AVAILABLE WITH:
VACUUM (PUMP) SUCTION CUPS.
VACUUM (PUMP) SUCTION CUPS WITH
VACCUM GAGE.
STANDARD DUAL-SUCTION CUPS.
CROSSBARS VERSION AVAILABLE FOR
HEAVIER SLABS
CROSSBARS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED FOR HANDLING TILES
WITH HOLES (WINDOWS /DOORS).
CROSSBARS CAN BE ADDED
AFTERWARDS OR BOUGHT
IMMEDIATELY TOGETHER WITH THE TWO
MAIN EASY-MOVE GUIDES/PROFILES.

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EASY-MOVE ADV
EASY-MOVE WITHOUT CROSSBARS (VACUUM SUCTION CUP VERSION)

EASY-MOVE WITH CROSSBARS (DUAL STANDARD SUCTION CUP VERSION)

USE OF JUST ONE PROFILE (x2)

DETAIL OF THE SAFETY DEVICE/HOOK ON THE CROSSBARS

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EASY-MOVE ADV

WALL INSTALLATION (TILE WITH HOLE)

WALL INSTALLATION (JUST ON PROFILE)

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EASY-MOVE ADV

FOR HANDLING TILES ON WHICH EVEN LARGE NOTCHES-CUT AND/OR HOLE-CUTS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF THE CROSSBARS

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T-MOVE

Designed for up to 4 people

Overhanging handles straight back

min tile size 100x100 cm | 3.3x3.3

Suggested mainly for XXL slabs (70 Kg or more + adhesive in the back).
I.e.: 320x160cm thickness 6 mm = Kg 74 weight; total area 5,12 sqm |
total adhesive kg 15 (3 Kg/sqm x 5,12 sqm). Total weight: 89 Kg.
Suitable for 2 or 4 operators according to the weight of the slab.
Handles designed to overhang from the create so to maintain better
ergonomic position while lifting the slab (straight back)
Maximum versatility thanks to its variable extension.
Comes with 6 vacuum suction cups 150 mm.

MAX tile lenght: 320 cm | 10.5

6 Vacuum s/cups

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T-MOVE
DUAL POSITION OVERHANGING HANDLES

STRAIGHT BACK - IDEAL ERGONOMIC POSITION

CROSSBARS WITH SAFETY DEVICES

DESIGNED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE

VACUUM GAGE VERSION AVAILABLE

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T-MOVE

ADJUSTABLE LENGTH OF THE MAIN PROFILES AS WELL AS CROSSBARS FOR MAXIMUM VERSATILITY

Maximum tile size 3200x1600 mm (with tile width remaining inside the crossbars)
Minimum tile size with 3 crossbars: 1600x1000 mm
Minimum tile size with 2 crossbars: 1000x1000 mm
FOR HANDLING TILES ON WHICH EVEN LARGE NOTCHES-CUT AND/OR HOLE-CUTS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED

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SUCTION CUPS TYPES

FOR TEXTURED TILES GREY STAIN FREE RUBBER

VACUUM (PUMP) SUCTION CUP WITH VACUUM GAGE

VACUUM (PUMP) SUCTION CUP WITHOUT VACUUM GAGE

T-MOVE | EASY-MOVE ADV

T-MOVE | EASY-MOVE ADV

FOR SMOOTH TILES

DUAL/DOUBLE STANDARD SUCTION CUP

EASY-MOVE ADV

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CAM ADV

MAX TOTAL WEIGHT/LOAD CAPACITY: 250 Kg

HOOKS FOR HOLDING FRAME+TILE MAX WEIGHT/LOAD CAPACITY: 130 Kg
MAX WEIGHT/LOAD CAPACITY OF THE "STORAGE SIDE: 200 Kg
MINIMUM TILE LENGTH TO FIT STORAGE SIDE: 950 mm

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CAM ADV

DESIGNED TO WORK IN COMBINATION WITH T-MOVE AND/OR EASY-MOVE WITH CROSSBARS

IDEAL FOR BACK-BUTTERING
MAKE POSSIBLE TO EASY ACCESS THE SUCTION CUPS WHILE PERFORMING BACK-BUTTERING SO TO
RE-PUMP (RESTORE VACUUM). THIS IS FUNDAMENTAL ESPECIALLY WITH TEXTURED TILES.
ALLOW TO TAKE THE TILES CLOSE TO THE LAYING REDUCING FATIGUE AND RISK TO BREAK THE TILES

CUT
FIRST THING IS TO HAVE A STURDY AND
FLAT WORKING TABLE OTHERWISE
NO GOOD CUT CAN BE DONE
MODULAR BENCH BM 180
1 Table: 180x90 cm | 3x6- max load 150 Kg | 331 lbs
2 Tabels connected: 360x90 cm | 3x12

FREE-CUT RAIL| SCORE CUT

FREE-CUT GUIDES FOR CUTTING UP TO 426 cm (14)
Dismountable for the ease of
transport.
Made in extruded and die-cats
aluminium.
The guides are properly fixed to the
slab thanks the 120 mm (4 )
suckers.

FREE-CUT | SCORING UNIT DETAILS

CUTTING UNIT TECHNICAL DETAILS

Sturdy die cast aluminum frame

Precise and robust steel-made wheel holder pivot

Equipped with system to align scoring wheel to

the cutting rail with the maximum accuracy

The scoring wheel is held by an axle/pivot which

rolls on two bearings

Equipped with system to eliminate scoring wheel

play

16 mm wheel made in sintered-hard-metal

Precise parallelism to the rail and no play confer

to FREE-CUT the maximum accuracy and quality
of cut

Wheel angles/shape have been chosen upon

extensive tests in order to obtain the maximum
sharpness while maintaining a long life of the
wheel

FREE-CUT | SQUARES DETAILS

SQUARES TECHNICAL DETAILS

THE SQUARES ARE NOT ONLY SQUARE.

THEY PREVENT THE WHEEL TO HIT THE TABLE BOTH AT THE BEGINNING AND AT THE
END OF THE CUT.
THIS ALLOWS DIAMOND WHEEL NOT TO GET DAMAGED AND THEREFORE TO
PRESERVE ITS SHARPNESS AND PRECISION
RESULTING IN LONG LASTING CUT QUALITY

FREE-CUT | STANDARD PLIERS

FREE-CUT PLIERS FOR THIN BODY TILES (3-6 mm |1/8- )

FREE-CUT | SPECIAL PLIERS

FREE-CUT PLIERS FOR REGULAR THICKNESS TILES

FREE-CUT | SPECIAL PLIERS

FREE-CUT PLIERS FOR REGULAR THICKNESS TILES

1. Flat breaker : for

thickness from 3
up to 6 mm.
2. Round breaker:
for thickness
higher than 6
mm.

1
3. Side breaker.

2
3

FREE-CUT

FREE-CUT VARIOUS MODELS | COMBINATIONS | LENGHTS OF CUT

CUT WITH ANGLE GRINDER

FREE-FLEX CUTTING UNIT WITH ANGLE GRINDER
JUST SLIDE THE CUTTING UNITS INTO THE FREE-CUT GUIDE
AND PERFORMS CUT WITH ANGLE GRINDER (DIAMOND DISC)
FREE-FLEX 35/55 - MITERING VARIABLE ANGLE

FREE-FLEX 90 - STRAIGHT CUT/PLUNGE CUT

 BULLNOSE WITH ANGLE GRINDER

FREE-FLEX-PROFILER CUTTING UNIT WITH ANGLE GRINDER
JUST SLIDE THE CUTTING UNITS INTO THE FREE-CUT GUIDE
AND SHAPE BULLNOSE (WITH DIAMOND WHEEL)
RADIUS/THICKNESS:
6 mm OR 10 mm
3/8 or 1/4 inches
DRY USE

SLOTS WITH ANGLE GRINDER

SLOT CUTTING UNIT WITH ANGLE GRINDER
JUST SLIDE THE CUTTING UNITS INTO THE FREE-CUT GUIDE
AND CREATE SLOTS (CONTINUOUS OR NOT) ON THE SIDE

DISC 250 mm (10)

DRY USE
TILE THICKNESS:
MAX 30 mm (1 3/16)
Min 20 mm (13/16)
MAX SLOT DEPTH:
15 mm (5/8)

 BULLNOSE AND SLOTS

SAMPLES
BULLNOSE

SLOT (NOT CONTINUOUS)

SLOT (CONTINUOUS)

FINISHING EDGE
TO CLEAN/FINISH THE TILE EDGE AFTER CUT (IF NEEDED)
TO FINISH THE SIDE OF THE TILE UP TO POLISHING DEGREE
DIAMOND PADS (MANUAL)

DIAMOND PADS (FOR ANGLE GRINDER)

ROUND HOLE CUTTING

HUMID USE DIAMOND BIT FROM 6 mm (1/4) TO 100 mm (4)
Use with battery operated or standard drill
800/2500 rpm
Maximum tile thickness: 22 mm (7/8)

Shaft attachment 10 mm (3/8)

Long life

ROUND HOLE CUTTING

HUMID USE DIAMOND BIT FROM 6 mm (1/4) TO 100 mm (4)
RANGE

PROPER USE

SQUARE HOLE CUTTING

ALWAYS PERFORM HOLES IN THE CORNERS TO PREVENT THE TILE TO BREAK

BM180 AND ANGLE GRINDER

MODULAR BENCH BM 180 + TILE HOLDER CLAMPS

BM180 AND ANGLE GRINDER

ADJUSTABLE ANODIZED ALUMINUM PROFILES TO AVOID TO INTERFERE WITH
DIAMOND DISC WHEN CUTTING WITH ANGLE GRINDER

INSTALLATION
APPLYING ADHESIVE
LARGE FORMAT TILES ALWAYS REQUIRE BACK-BUTTERING
ALWAYS APPLY ADHESIVE CREATING STRIPES AND NOT CURVES
THE STRIPES HAVE TO BE ALWAYS PARALLEL TO THE SHORT SIDE OF THE SLAB
ALSO ON THE FLOOR CREATE STRIPES WITH THE SAME DIRECTION
USE THIN TEETH/NOTCH TROWEL FOR APPLYING ADHESIVE IN THE BACK OF THE TILE
(I.E. 3 mm / 1/8)
USE LARGER TEETH/NOTCH TROWEL FOR APPLYING ADHESIVE ON THE FLOOR
(I.E. 10 mm - 3/8)
THE SUM OF THE TWO TEETH SIZE HAS TO BE EQUAL OR BIGGER THAN 13 MM (1/2).
WHEN PRESSED THIS WILL RESULT IN ABOUT 3.5 MM (1/8).

APPLYING ADHESIVE
LARGE FORMAT TILES ALWAYS REQUIRE BACK-BUTTERING

APPLYING ADHESIVE
ALWAYS APPLY ADHESIVE CREATING STRIPES AND NOT CURVES
Stripes will act as channels that allow to expel air from under the tile
YES

THE STRIPES HAVE TO BE

ALWAYS PARALLEL TO THE
SHORT SIDE OF THE SLAB

NO

ALSO ON THE FLOOR

CREATE STRIPES WITH THE SAME DIRECTION
USED FOR THE BACK OF THE TILE
Back of the tile

Floor (or wall)

Front of the tile

Floor (or wall) with tile on

SLANT RIDGE NOTCHED TROWEL

GIVES THE BEST COVERAGE (95/97%)
FAR BETTER THAN STANDARD SQUARE NOTCH (75%-80%)
SIZES:
6 mm 1/4
8 mm 5/16
10 mm 3/8
DIMENSIONS:
28x13 cm (11x5 1/8)
ERGONOMIC RUBBER HANDLE
Standard Trowel

Slant Rigde Trowel

SLANT RIDGE NOTCHED TROWEL

VS

STANDARD SQUARE NOTCHED TROWEL

Standard Trowel

COVERAGE 75-80%

Slant Rigde Trowel

COVERAGE 95-97%

36x13 cm NOTCHED TROWEL

36x13 cm (14 3/16x4 )

increases of about 39% the coverage for each pass (compared to 28x12 cm - 11x 4 3/4 trowel)
SIZES:
3 mm 1/8 square
8 mm 5/16 V
11 mm 1/2 V
10 mm 3/8 square
12 mm 1/2 square
15 mm 9/16 round
DIMENSIONS:

36x13 cm (14 3/16x4 )

ERGONOMIC RUBBER HANDLE

28x13 cm (11x5 1/8)

+39%
36X13 cm (14 3/16x4

COVERAGE TEST

APPLYING ADHESIVE - FIDO

FIDO THE ERGONOMIC HAND/ARM SUPPORT IS A TERRIFIC ALLY FOR:
RESTORING VACUUM INTO
SUCTION CUPS
AFTER BACK BUTTERING

(YOU NEED TO APPLY PRESSURE ON THE

BACK OF THE TILE TO RECREATE VACUUM)

INCREASING
PRODUCTIVITY

(LARGER AREA
COVERAGE WHEN
SPREADING ADHESIVE)

REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

AIR BUBBLES/POCKETS ARE ARGUABLY THE BIGGEST
DANGER WHEN INSTALLING LARGE FORMAT TILES
VOLPINO

142G

THE TILE VIBRATOR DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR

LARGE FORMAT TILES

ITS MADE OF STURDY METAL FRAMEWORK.

TO REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

IT HAS A RUBBER BOTTOM TO PREVENT TILES/SLABS

DAMAGES.

AND TO IMPROVE BOUNDING

THE OFF-SET HANDLE INCREASES EFFECTIVENESS.

REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

VOLPINO

RUBBER VIBRATING AREA 210x413 mm.

REPLACEABLE STAIN-FREE RUBBER.
DESIGNED BOTH FOR USE ON FLOOR AND WALL.
THREE HANDLES FOR CHOOSING THE IDEAL POSITION ACCORDING TO THE SITUATION.
POINTED VIBRATING AREA TO REACH ANGLES WITH EASE
CO-DESIGNED WITH ASSOPOSA TILE MASTERS INSTALLERS
WEIGHT: 6 Kg
REMOVABLE CENTRAL HANDLE

REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

VOLPINO FLOOR VIDEO

REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

VOLPINO WALL VIDEO

REMOVE AIR FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

142G RUBBER BOTTOM TILE BEATER
To improve adhesive bounding and to expel air from underneath the slabs/tiles its necessary to
use this tile beater for

BEATING THE SLABS FROM THE CENTRE TO THE EDGES

following channels created by applying the adhesive correctly

Its made of sturdy metal framework and if has a rubber bottom to prevent tiles/slabs damages.
The off-set handle increases effectiveness.

REMOVE AIR BUBBLES/POCKETS

FROM UNDERNEATH THE TILE

RLS RAIMONDI LEVELLING SYSTEM

LEVELLING THE TILES (LIPPAGE REMOVAL)

RLS RAIMONDI LEVELLING SYSTEM
introduced in 2009: the original wedge/clip tile levelling system
simple, fast, proven effectiveness. used from professional worldwide since many years
100% MADE IN ITALY
available joint size: 1 mm | 1,5 mm | 3 mm | 4 mm 1/32 | 1/16 | 1/8 | 5/32
Tile thickness:
standard clip: from 3 to 12 mm (1/8 )
tall clip: from 12 to 20 mm (1/2 )

BEFORE

AFTER

RLS RAIMONDI LEVELLING SYSTEM

HOW TO USE

RLS RAIMONDI LEVELLING SYSTEM

CLIPS

WEDGE

PLIERS
floor

wall

ACCOST INSTALLED TILES

CLOSER - DEVICE TO ACCOST SLABS

To accost big tiles/slabs it is not an

easy task especially when they have
back buttering and the dimension of
the slab is up to 3 meters.

One or two CLOSER can easily adjust

the position of the slabs by acting on
the special knob once the pair of triple
suction cups are in grip/holding.

Better if used in combination with

levelling system R.L.S..

SUCTION CUPS
For handling the large format tiles
of 3mm/4mm thickness tiles
it is sufficient the use of the suction cups (even
without frames like EASY-MOVE or T-MOVE)
However, its very important to pay attention
because you can break the tiles since they are
very flexible.
This is because we recommend always to use
frames (like T-MOVE or EASY-MOVE)

SUCTION CUPS
VACUUM FOR TEXTURED TILES

SUCTION CUPS
STANDARD FOR SMOOTH TILES

THE NEW FRONTIER

ROBOSLAB
Hydraulic operated
Up to 200 Kg
(440lbs)
160x320 cm tiles
5.2x10.5 tiles
Up to 4 meters
height
6 vacuum suction
cups operated by

two separate
vacuum pump
circuits
Capable also of
longitudinal
installation
(max100 Kg 220 lbs).

THE NEW FRONTIER

ROBOSLAB

THE NEW FRONTIER

ROBOSLAB

THE NEW FRONTIER

ROBOSLAB