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Diabolo® floor coverings.

granular materials, (c) mortar base of fine sand and (d) on top of
these, placement of straight lines of Diabolos® floor coverings,
secured by clips. In interspersing spaces between said lines, a unified
mixture (of granular material and enriched garden soil) is poured
/ tamped down and, subsequently, seeded and watered for adapted
grass to grow.
Made of POLYAMIDE-6, abovementioned clips serve to keep the
terracotta coverings in a straight line and, with mechanical resistance
due to high module of elasticity, act as expansion joints. Further, these
clips maintain gaps between lines (at 1.75cm), allowing but reduced
mobility access and their anti-rotation and anti-lifting characteristics
facilitate simple and fast system installation at a designed rate of 11
clips per m².
Performance Parameters
Test results from the Diabolo® profile report 20120724 (Source:
CRED TERREAL) assessed the following performance levels against
established standards:
Test

Standard

Performance Level

Flex Resistance

EN 10545-4

>15Mpa (N/mm2)

Shock resistance
(steel balls DO, 5 kg)

EN 10545

>3.5 joules

Abrasion resistance

EN 1344
EN 1344

V>100mm3 (class A2)
Class FP100

Ageing due to
frost/thawing

EN 539-2

No deterioration after
300 cycles of frost/
thawing

Resistance to
slippage

EN 1344

Class U2 (USRV>45)

Water Absorption

EN 10545-3

<12%

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Olivier Rober.

Diabolo® Features
With typical dimensions of 125cm (L) × 5.75cm (W) × 10cm (T) and
colour tones of red, purple, orange-red , brown and ebony, TERREAL
Diabolo® floors of 100% terracotta inspire building design whilst
its application enhances space and accentuates the urban landscape.
Aside from being a warm and natural material that can be laid
perfectly horizontal on a wide range of large surfaces, Diabolo® is
durable and can resist heavy loads when placed on a well-preserved
surface, e.g., adaptable for passage of vehicles weighing up to 3.5
tons. Main areas of use include public areas, squares, pavements,
pedestrian walkways, driveways and terraces (swimming pools, steps,
etc). An added feature is that with a wide selection of formats and
colour tones, a customisable result is possible with Diabolo®. ■
For more information at www.terreal.com.my