The highlights
- TÜV-certified breakage protection
- It statically reinforces the plate
- Self-adhesive on porcelain stoneware and natural stone
- Glass fiber reinforced EPDM plastic fabric
Why is breakage protection important for porcelain stoneware?
Porcelain stoneware is an ideal material for patios: it is extremely hard, dense, and easy to clean. However, this hardness has a physical drawback. The material is brittle and not resistant to sudden, localized impacts. If a heavy object (e.g., a hammer or a full flowerpot) falls awkwardly onto the slab, it can lead to immediate structural failure. Without effective breakage protection, the person standing on the slab will inevitably break through. This can result in serious lacerations.
The solution: The personal protection mat as an airbag for your patio
Our slab breakage protection mat acts as a safety net directly under the surface.
The 1,5 mm thick special mat with integrated fiberglass fabric is extremely elastic and tear-resistant.
The TÜV test provesEven if the ceramic plate breaks, the highly adhesive mat holds the fragments together. This creates a significant delay effect. The plate sinks only slowly instead of giving way suddenly. This mechanism is the crucial personal protection, which protects against serious fall injuries.
Select our impact protection mats
Select the appropriate width for your panel size here. For optimal panel reinforcement, we recommend bonding the panels to as full a surface as possible. For example, with an 80×80 cm panel, combine two 40 cm wide strips.
Assembly: Easy application on the construction site
The self-adhesive mat can be applied quickly and without special tools directly before installation:
- Cleaning: The back of the record must be absolutely dry, dust-free and grease-free.
- Cutting:Cut the mat to the required length using a utility knife.
- Stick: Peel off the protective film and press the mat firmly onto the back. A roller will make this step easier.
- Combine:For wide panels, simply glue several strips side by side, butting them together.
Your benefits at a glance
State of the art: Security for commercial providers
Legal certainty is essential for publishers and planners.
The Austrian Tile Association recommends in its current Information sheet 5 For installations with a height of 12 cm or more, backing or other safety measures are mandatory. Our TÜV-certified impact protection mat fully meets these requirements for safety backing. By using it, you are building according to the latest technological standards and minimizing your liability risk in the event of damage.
Technical features
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Other specifications | Personal protection & plate reinforcement (breakage protection) |
| Material construction | Highly flexible special plastic with a glass fleece core |
| overall strength | 1,5 mm |
| Adhesive system | Extremely strong, self-adhesive superglue |
| Certification | TÜV-tested protective effect (test report 4.2.2021) |
| conformity | Meets requirements according to the German Tile Association's information sheet 5. |
| Application | Porcelain stoneware (2 & 3 cm), natural stone slabs |
Frequently asked questions about personal protective mats
Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Protective Mats (FAQ)
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Why is a breakage protection mat necessary for porcelain stoneware patio slabs at greater heights?
Although porcelain stoneware is extremely durable, the material is brittle and susceptible to impacts from specific points (e.g., falling tools or heavy objects). In such cases, the slab can break without warning. The breakage protection mat acts as an "airbag": it holds the fragments together and prevents dangerous breakage. Therefore, it is essential for effective personal safety on raised terraces at significant heights.
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At what installation height is the use of such a mat legally or technically required?
Yes, the state of the art is defined here by the Austrian Tile Association's information sheet 5. This recommends backing or comparable protective measures for installation heights of 12 cm or more (bottom edge of the tile). Our personal protective mat fully meets these requirements as a TÜV-certified safety backing and thus minimizes your liability risk.
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Can I also use the mat for panel formats that are wider than the mat itself (e.g. 80 x 80 cm)?
Yes, the system is very flexible. The mats are available in different widths (40 cm, 60 cm, 100 cm). With wider panels, it's easy to... several lanes side by side, butting together They can be stuck to the back. This does not impair their protective effect.
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How is the panel breakage protection mat professionally installed?
Assembly is easy, as the mat self-adhesive This works like a strong decal. It's important that the back of the tile is completely dry, dust-free, and grease-free. After applying the decal, firmly roll it down with a roller until approximately 75% of the ceramic tile's structure is reflected in the decal.
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Does the use of a protective mat lead to significant additional costs in terrace construction?
The price per square meter of the mat is approximately €21–22. However, these costs are often offset by the static reinforcement of the panel. significantly fewer pedestal bearings The number of materials required can be reduced (especially with large installation heights and formats such as 80 x 80 cm, up to 50% less). The effective additional costs can thus be reduced to approximately €8 to €13 per m².
Delivery
The panel breakage protection mat is supplied as a roll in your chosen width (40, 60 or 100 cm). The adhesive side is protected by a release liner.
Care and Maintenance
Once applied, the mat requires no maintenance. Because it lies protected on the underside of the flooring, the adhesive bond is designed for a lifespan of decades.
Solid packaging
for safe transport
Fast delivery
with selected partners
Professional quality
for the highest demands
10 years warranty
on all our pedestals
TÜV tested – our personal protection mat
In the following we are allowed to quote verbatim from the TÜV test report dated February 4.2.2021, XNUMX:
“After laying and adjusting the respective plate, the 1 kg test body (drop ball) was notched out.
When the ball hit the plate, cracks formed in the respective plate. However, all plates remained on the supporting parts without total failure. In all test cases, a certain degree of flexibility was observed, but the plate did not break through. Only after a holding time of around 2 minutes did a slow sinking occur, during which the cracks opened from the underside and the reinforcement mat was locally stretched or shifted.
