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Make sure the sub-floor
is clean, dry, smooth and firm. |
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We recommend installation
of plastic sheet as moisture barrier under cork
tiles. |
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Adjust doorframes and
doors to provide clearance above the new floor.
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Use 1/4" thick spacers
against the wall. The spacer's can be removed after
installation of the floor. Lay the first row of
tiles with "top, short" tongue adjacent
to the wall. |
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Hold your fingers under
the tile, lift and push "butt" ends together.
Use your tapping board to close gap (if necessary).
Make sure that the tile edges are lining up accurately. |
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Joints to be staggered
at least 300mm (approximately 1'-0"). |
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Tiles in the second row
and subsequent rows are to be fitted by first, placing
the "butt" side against the previous tile.
Then push together the long side with fingers under
the tile. |
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After fitting the entire
row, use your tapping block to knock and close any
remaining gaps between tiles. |
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Tap together the end
(last) tile with the aid of the "last board"
puller. Remove all spacers. Install you baseboards. |
Enjoy
Your New Cork Floor!
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Radiant
Heated Floors:
If radiant heating has been implemented in the sub-floor,
the following basic instruction should apply:
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Turn off the heating
48 hours before installation starts. |
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Turn on the heating in
steps not earlier than 72 hours after installation. |
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Do not exceed the temperature
of 260C measured at the surface of the cork tile. |
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Always check with the
adhesive manufacturer that the glue used is approved
for radiant heat application.
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Pattern:
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the room by stretching an "adjusting string".
Position a straight edge along your adjusting string
and place your first tile against the straight edge.
Start along this straight edge and determine the
way and the pattern by laying some loose tiles.
The most beautiful effect will be achieved by so-called
"half-stone bond", leaping the tiles with
the half all the time. Laying in square requires
much more accuracy and not recommended. Make sure
the starting row of tiles is perfectly straight
and be careful with the alignment of all tiles as
you proceed. Always install cut tiles with factory-finished
edge facing installed tiles. Shuffle the tiles in
order to obtain the most pleasing blend of shades. |
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Attention
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given when manufacturing the cork tiles, there is
always a possibility of variations in structure
and/or shade. Verify this by daylight before installation.
Proceeding in this manner, you can distribute the
tiles in such a way that variations in structure
and/or shade are not striking. Remember, cork is
a natural material and as such it is not possible
to guarantee absolute uniformity. |
