Oltremateria

Oltremateria

Eco-friendly continuous surfaces for floors,
wall coverings and furniture accessories

The OLTREMATERIA project was created to be a benchmark for eco-sustainable living, where technological know-how is combined with continuous research into innovative solutions with the goal of creating eco-friendly environments, improving the quality of current and future life and safeguarding the ecosystem.

To talk about OLTREMATERIA is to unveil a water-based and certified continuous surface system for floor and wall coverings.

The product’s adaptability is infinite: vertical and horizontal surfaces, with perfect performance even on radiant floors, applicable on flat or textured surfaces, customizable in color and composition, non-toxic, fireproof, breathable and frost-free.

The OLTREMATERIA project is a guarantee of an excellent author’s product, made with the utmost care and professionalism at all stages, thanks to the many years of experience of our highly qualified staff who are constantly updating on the development and experimentation of new processing techniques.

Continuous surfaces

THE TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OLTREMATERIA SURFACES
in Ecomalta / Oleomalta

Our materials and continuous surfaces have been subjected to rigorous International laboratory tests and at construction sites around the World to put their performance to the test.

The results show that Oltremateria has above-normal strength qualities.

The strengths and technical characteristics of Oltremateria have been tested under mechanical, thermal, residual impression, impact, wear, fire, cracking, chemical, corrosive, food contact, and VOC stresses .
It is also produced totally in ITALY in ISO 9001 certified laboratories.

Waterproofing was also repeatedly tested, and achieved excellent results while maintaining, very importantly, however throughout the thickness of the cycle, some vapor breathability allowing the substrate to breathe.

Because of its superior technical characteristics, Oltremateria is also suitable and certified for covering radiant floors: it has excellent thermal conductivity, which allows it to heat up much sooner, speeding up the radiation process. The more the material conducts heat, the lower the consumption: this means your house will heat up much sooner, and you can save on your utility bill as well.

ECO-SUSTAINABILITY AND AIR QUALITY

ECO-SUSTAINABILITY AND AIR QUALITY.

Oltremateria is a healthy wellness choice

Strict Japanese tests by the Japan Building Coating Materials Association have certified that Oltremateria ecomalta has no harmful VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or Formaldehyde emissions, giving it a rating of F****Four star,which is the highest expected rating.

Oltremateria with ECOPUR purifies the air with environmental ionization, certified 2000 e/cm2°.
It is the world’s first continuous ionizing floor and wall surface: it ionizes and purifies the air without consuming energy.
Our products do not develop gases that are toxic to the environment and subsoil.

Eurofins ‘ “Indoor Air Comfort” certification attests to the compliance of Oltremateria surfaces with internationally established low VOC emission criteria. The “Indoor Air Comfort” level certifies that the emissions of Oltremateria products meet the criteria of all legal specifications issued by European Union and international authorities according to EN 16516; ISO 16000-9 and ISO 16000-6.

Qualità dell'aria

RESISTANCE

RESISTANCE

With Oltremateria you can be sure

The materials that are most suitable for comparisons with Oltremateria continuous surfaces are earthenware, cement resin, and wood, which are outperformed in adhesion, resistance to scratching, impact and wear, flexibility, and resistance to water and heat.

Certified according to the EN 13813:2004.

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REACTION TO FIRE

REACTION TO FIRE

Oltremateria is certified and fire resistant

Oltremateria is a fire-certified system for floors in class BFL-S1 according to the harmonized EN 13813 standard.

This allows it to be used in almost all civil and commercial areas.

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ABRASION

ABRASION

Excellent resilience, even under stress

We ran a chair with W-type wheels with soft polyurethane tread and 85 kg load on an Ecomalta / Oleomalta Oltremateria floor for 30,000 times.

The test resulted in “no defects observed.”

Certified according to UNI EN ISO 6504-3:2007 and UNI EN ISO 7784-2 :2006.

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IMPACT

IMPACT

Oltremateria resists impact

When tested by dropping a mass, Oltremateria was rated in Shore A hardness (80-85) depending on the inert material used.

In Buchholz 42 hardness (notable).
Oltremateria has been used for decades in public and private environments: Homes, Offices, Shops, Wellness Centers, Restaurants, Hotels, Theaters, Kindergartens all over the world.

Determination of impact resistance – according to EN ISO 6272-1:2013: IR 10.

Oltremateria resiste agli urti

ADHESION

ADHESION

Oltremateria adheres to every surface

Thanks to its polymeric formula, it allows superior adhesions to traditional glues for laying floors and cementitious resins, guaranteeing absolute safety.

The test according to UNI EN ISO 2409-1:2017 gave a very good result (type of breakage 100% A substrate breakage).

The cohesive strength of the substrate is lower than the adhesive strength of the Oltremateria coating surface.

Oltremateria adheres perfectly to cement, lime, plaster, terracotta, ceramic, wood, plasterboard, Plexiglas, plastic, metal, glass, …

Grande adesione delle superfici

ELASTICITY

ELASTICITY

Oltremateria is much more elastic than cement and concrete

Oltremateria with Ecomalta and Oleomalta, unlike traditional materials (ceramic, marble, cement and concrete), has elastic and more plastic characteristics that withstand slight deformation before cracking.

This allows its application even on special substrates, such as coating plasterboard surfaces, plexiglass, metals and wood.

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PERMEABILITY

PERMEABILITY

Water and steam are not a problem

By choosing the right processing cycle and protective finish, Oltremateria is an ideal product for bathrooms and showers, washbasins, bathroom furniture.

In fact, it has been used for years in the industrial field by the best domestic and foreign companies for the coating of panels and accessories, washbasins, bathroom furniture, walls and continuous surfaces.

Oltremateria superfici continue ecologiche

SLIP

SLIP

Finishes for different degrees of slippage

Thanks to Oltremateria’s artistic and handcrafted workmanship, you can choose the ideal grade of finish for your project.

Smoother for indoor flooring, more textural when a higher degree of slip-resistance is required, such as poolside or for three-dimensional decorative walls.

Oltremateria is certified slip-resistant (dynamic coefficient of friction 0.71 rubber sole and 0.52 leather sole) in its smoother surface.

HACCP

HACCP

Oltremateria is suitable for environments where food is present

Oltremateria is a HACCP-certified surface for food environments and is antibacterial certified by the CSA Research Institute under ISO 22196:2001.

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HEAT CONDUCTION

HEAT CONDUCTION

Excellent conductivity to reduce consumption

When using underfloor heating, thermal conduction is important.

Oltremateria is certified for radiant floors and has a Lambda coefficient of λ=0, 63 (ability of the material to transmit heat) greater than traditional resin floors and more than twice that of a wood surface.

This corresponds to high thermal conductivity, lower consumption and consequently better system performance.

OTTIMA CONDUZIONE TERMICA

CLEANING

CLEANING

Oltremateria withstands even the most severe chemicals.

Continuous and seamless is hygienic, easy and quick to clean.
Simply wipe a cloth dampened with warm water over the surface to be cleaned, with the addition of a little neutral, nonfoaming floor cleaner or Marseille soap. Cleaning agents with solvents and concentrated acids are strongly discouraged. Surfaces should not be treated in any way with: Alcohol, Acetone, Solvents or similar.

In addition, several stringent tests have shown that Oltremateria resists various chemicals and staining agents from commonly used products.

oltremateria resiste agli agenti chimici

SPECIFICATION ITEMS

CATALOG

FEATURES

MAINTENANCE

Continuous surfaces

FAQ

IS OLTREMATERIA CERTIFIED?

In addition to being a certified product, Oltremateria Ecomalts and Oleomalts have undergone multiple tests that have yielded excellent results.

IS AN ULTRAMATTER FLOOR SAFE FOR HEALTH?

Yes, stringent international tests show that, both while being applied and after the application and drying stages, Oltremateria does not release any toxic substances into the air for humans or the environment.

ARE THESE SURFACES RESISTANT TO TRAMPLING AND IMPACT?

Tests show the high resistance of our surfaces to various stresses.
The surface strength is found to be superior to that of wood, earthenware and various types of mortar.
However, certain cautions should be observed when maintaining the surface.

See FAQ: “How to maintain a perfect appearance over time.”

TO WHAT CAN I COMPARE THE RESISTANCE OF OLTREMATERIA?

Oltremateria has very similar strength characteristics to an excellent wood, earthenware or quartz cement floor, depending on the aggregates used.
This material offers excellent mechanical performance and is suitable as a floor and wall covering in both residential and commercial settings.

Oltremateria, on the other hand, is not comparable to ceramic surfaces, as these are profoundly different materials, both in composition and production process. Ceramic and stoneware surfaces are very hard, but they are also brittle, rigid, inflexible, and non-customizable: characteristics diametrically opposed to those of Oltremateria.

BEYOND-MATTER SURFACES GET SCRATCHED?

All surfaces, even the most durable, can become scratched.
Just think of steel-such as that used for car bodies or the kitchen countertops of some appliances-which, when subjected to stress from sharp objects, tends to be easily scratched or, in the event of a fall, deformed with dents that cannot be restored, only replaced.

As is the case with any type of surface, scratches are more visible on very shiny and smooth materials.
For this reason, we recommend, particularly for flooring, the use of matte finishes with a more textured effect.

Oltremateria surfaces, however, offer a significant advantage: they are always partially or fully restorable, unlike materials such as ceramic, steel, or glass.
In the event of scratches or damage, extraordinary maintenance operations can be carried out, similar to parquet, marble, or earthenware surfaces.

CAN ACCIDENTAL DROPS OF HEAVY OBJECTS RUIN THE COATING?

Yes, if heavy, sharp objects are accidentally dropped, the surface may suffer damage or visible marks. However, Oltremateria surfaces are always partially or fully restorable, unlike many other materials.

WITH ONLY 3 MM THICKNESS, CAN OLTREMATERIA USED ON THE SURFACES SUPPORT THE TRANSIT OF CARS AND HEAVY VEHICLES?

Absolutely, Oltremateria has high resistance to abrasion and is also suitable for garages and driveways.
In these contexts, specific coating cycles with ecoresin or layering with Ecomalta or Oleomalta can be adopted, depending on the design requirements.

Remember that resistance to vehicular traffic is given by the technical and compressive strength characteristics, the thickness and the way the substrate is constructed.
When renovating old pavements, it will be advisable to check their condition and know the technical characteristics and thickness of the substrate.

I WOULD LIKE TO COAT A FIREPLACE AND KITCHEN COUNTERTOP. DOES OLTREMATERIA RESIST HEAT?

Thermal resistance tests carried out on the material obtained excellent results.

Oltremateria has been subjected to high temperatures, up to 125-130 °C, without showing any defects.
However, it is not recommended to place hot objects directly on the top, as prolonged or localized exposure could compromise their integrity. Therefore, the use of special trivets is recommended. Also, in the case of kitchen countertops, it is recommended to use special cutting boards, avoiding cutting or chopping directly on the countertop.

CAN I APPLY OLTREMATERIA IN THE BATHROOM, SUCH AS FOR A SHOWER STALL OR BATHTUB OR SINKS?

Certainly. Oltremateria has designed specific cycles for these types of interventions in areas with high water contact.
It is particularly suitable for this type of application, as Ecomalts and Oleomalts, containing no cements in them, are distinguished by their excellent impermeability, ability to repel water and high resistance to its penetration.

When restoring or renovating existing surfaces, a careful assessment by the applicator is essential, accompanied by adequate preparation of the substrate or substrate and the study of the most suitable application cycle.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR APPLICATION TEAMS

We are looking for new application teams experienced in the flooring and coatings industry. We will introduce you to our technology and you can experience its immediate benefits.

After thorough and specific training in the use of our products you will become part of our team of specialists!

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