Product Overview

MSI Arterra® Zement Nacar 36" × 36" × 2 cm Porcelain Paver pairs the minimalist character of poured cement with a warmer, more inviting palette. Creamy beige and pale neutral tones move softly across the surface, producing an understated architectural backdrop for sophisticated outdoor spaces.

The oversized 36-inch square format covers nine square feet with a single paver, creating broad expanses with fewer joints. Its exterior-rated matte texture provides added traction around patios, pool surrounds, walkways, courtyards, terraces, and contemporary landscape features. The light coloration also absorbs less solar heat than darker outdoor paving materials.

Technical Specifications

MSI confirms the LPAVNZEMNAC3636 SKU, 36" × 36" dimensions, 2 cm thickness, matte finish, V3 variation, PEI 4 rating, and DCOF above 0.42. MSI Zement Nacar specifications

Packaging data lists one 86.46-pound paver per package, nine square feet per piece, and 26 pieces per pallet. Packaging specifications

Recommended Applications

• Residential Patios: Creates an expansive, softly warm surface with fewer joints than conventional pavers.

• Pool Surrounds: The exterior-rated texture and light color make it suitable for properly constructed residential pool decks.

• Courtyards and Terraces: Establishes a precise architectural grid for modern outdoor designs.

• Walkways and Garden Paths: Provides a warm concrete appearance without the routine sealing requirements of natural stone.

• Rooftops and Balconies: May be used with an engineered pedestal system rated for the paver’s dimensions and weight.

• Gravel Landscapes: Works as an oversized stepping paver surrounded by decorative aggregate or groundcover.

• Covered Outdoor Living Areas: Coordinates naturally with timber, warm stucco, brass, bronze, natural stone, and contemporary outdoor furniture.

• Indoor–Outdoor Design Schemes: The creamy cement palette complements pale limestone, travertine, oak, and warm neutral interior finishes.

Installation Methods

Depending on project requirements, Zement Nacar may be:

• Mortar-set over a properly prepared concrete slab

• Dry-laid over compacted aggregate and bedding sand

• Installed over stabilized gravel as large stepping pavers

• Supported by an engineered pedestal system

• Incorporated into an approved rooftop or balcony assembly

The installation method must account for drainage, substrate conditions, climate, wind exposure, elevation, anticipated loads, and applicable construction requirements.

Installation & Handling Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: OVERSIZED 86-POUND PAVER

Each 36-inch paver weighs approximately 86.46 pounds. Use two-person or mechanical handling to reduce the risk of injury, edge damage, and uncontrolled placement.

• Inspect Before Installation: Confirm the shade, dimensions, surface, edges, and condition of every paver before setting it.

• Blend the V3 Variation: Arrange material from several packages or pallets to distribute creamier, beige, and softly clouded pieces.

• Prepare a Stable Base: Construct a correctly compacted and graded base capable of supporting the pavers and expected loads.

• Provide Drainage: Slope the completed installation away from structures and prevent trapped water beneath the pavers.

• Mortar-Set Applications: Use an exterior-rated polymer-modified Large and Heavy Tile mortar approved for porcelain pavers.

• Mortar Coverage: Back-butter every paver and achieve at least 95% coverage in exterior bonded installations.

• Dry-Laid Applications: Follow regional requirements for excavation, compacted aggregate, bedding material, edge restraint, and joint stabilization.

• Pedestal Applications: Use a system engineered for the 36-inch square dimensions, approximately 86-pound weight, finished elevation, wind exposure, and anticipated live loads.

• Joint Spacing: Maintain uniform joints appropriate for the selected setting system. Pedestal installations require open drainage joints.

• Movement Accommodation: Include perimeter and field movement joints following TCNA EJ171 and applicable construction standards.

• Cutting: Wet-cut using an appropriate porcelain blade or approved score-and-snap method. MSI advises against dry cutting with power tools because of silica-dust exposure.

• Order Allowance: Add approximately 10% for straightforward installations and 15% for complex layouts, extensive cuts, or future repairs.

Vehicular-Traffic Caution

Some retail channels describe this SKU as suitable for vehicle traffic. However, MSI’s current Zement Nacar specifications identify residential flooring as approved and commercial flooring as not approved.

Before installing it on a driveway, obtain written approval for the complete assembly from MSI and the installation-system manufacturer. Base preparation, edge support, load distribution, and installation method are critical to vehicle-bearing performance.

Pool-Area Considerations

• Confirm that the completed installation meets applicable local slip-resistance requirements.

• Maintain proper deck slope so water drains away from the pool and adjacent structures.

• Use setting materials, joint products, drainage components, and movement joints rated for exterior wet environments.

• The light beige surface generally remains more comfortable than dark pavers in sunlight, although temperature still varies with weather and exposure.

• Test pool chemicals, cleaning products, metal furniture, and rust-producing objects on spare material before prolonged exposure.

Care & Maintenance

• Sweep or rinse regularly to remove soil, sand, leaves, and organic residue.

• Clean with warm water and a neutral-pH porcelain cleaner.

• Use a soft nylon brush to remove residue from the textured matte surface.

• Avoid waxes, oily soaps, and film-forming cleaners that can reduce traction.

• The porcelain surface normally does not require sealing.

• Cementitious grout or jointing material may require sealing according to its manufacturer’s instructions.

• Remove grease, fertilizer, rust marks, and strongly pigmented spills promptly.

• Avoid directing high-pressure washing equipment closely into open joints or edge-restraint materials.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic: Warm minimalism, Mediterranean modern, contemporary resort, organic modern, and refined industrial.

• Color Character: Creamy beige with pale neutral and subtly clouded cement movement.

• Format Advantage: Each paver covers nine square feet, producing a spacious architectural surface with fewer joints.

• Complementary Materials: White oak, teak, walnut, limestone, travertine, warm stucco, and pale gravel.

• Complementary Metals: Brushed brass, champagne bronze, aged bronze, weathered steel, and matte black.

• Suggested Joint Colors: Warm ivory creates visual continuity; light taupe or warm gray defines the large square pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the manufacturer SKU?

The MSI item number is LPAVNZEMNAC3636.

What color is Zement Nacar?

It has a warm creamy-beige appearance with subtle clouding inspired by poured cement. MSI’s database classifies it as White-Cool, but the manufacturer’s written description specifically identifies beige and creamy hues.

How much does one paver cover?

Each 36" × 36" paver covers approximately nine square feet.

How many pieces are included in one package?

One paver weighing approximately 86.46 pounds.

How many pieces are on a pallet?

Packaging specifications list 26 pieces, covering approximately 234 square feet.

Can it be installed around a swimming pool?

Yes. MSI promotes Zement Nacar for residential pool surrounds, patios, and walkways. The completed assembly must meet applicable drainage and slip requirements.

Can it be installed over gravel?

Yes, when supported by a stable, properly prepared, compacted, and adequately drained base.

Can it be installed on pedestals?

Yes, when the pedestal system is engineered for the paver’s dimensions, weight, elevation, wind exposure, and anticipated loads.

Does it require sealing?

The porcelain surface normally does not require sealing. Cementitious grout or joint material may require sealing.

Can it be used on a driveway?

Do not assume driveway approval solely from third-party listings. Obtain written approval from MSI and the installation-system manufacturer before specifying it for vehicle traffic.