The resulting joints are filled with a pasty or liquid pointing substance in a substantially planar manner and said joints subsequently harden independently.

The pointing substance consists of an alkali-silicate binding-agent component and a powder component which are mixed in the presence of water.

A layer of a sealant or gluing material is applied to the internal perimeter of at least one end section of the envelope.

The vessel can be launched 24 hours after the final coat has been applied.

Make sure to always perform a precautionary test before using the product (on a tile that is not laid), especially for Lapped or Polished products.