INFOSANTIER

Transporting natural stone on site (tiles of various sizes, slabs, cobblestone, mosaics, panels, special pieces) is done using mechanical equipment.

Unloading and storage are labor-intensive operations, since handling stone is difficult. Once the storage area is set up, unloading is done by hand, with a pallet jack, or with a crane, depending on the type of stone and the weight of the package.

After storage, the following steps are carried out:

• bringing tiles to the installation location, transported by hand or using gripping and securing systems needed to protect the stone

• choosing and numbering tiles

• doing a dry layout

• preparing specific tools and equipment

• any demolition or stripping work as part of renovation

• preparing the substrate (pouring screed, applying waterproofing, plastering, outdoor excavation)

• preparing adhesives and grout

• installing tiles or special pieces (installation and grouting)

• applying treatments