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Cork flooring tiles are made in 12-inch squares and so are mounted for the sub-surface with flooring adhesive. They can be installed directly onto concrete slabs or over secure wood sub-flooring. Some flooring manufacturers recommend hardboard for glue-down installations, so be sure to follow your manufacturer?s advice.



Regardless with the sub-surface, the preparation requirements are similar. The sub-surface have to be clean, dry, smooth and level. The following information provides some typical steps included in sub-surface preparation of concrete slabs and wood sub-flooring.



Preparation for installation on concrete:



* Patch any cracks or holes per your flooring manufacturer?s recommendations



* Check the concrete for moisture content



Note: test methods vary; follow your manufacturer?s recommendation



* Cut the bottom of door frames enough to allow tiles to fit underneath



* Make sure the concrete is clean, dry, smooth and level just before beginning the installationNote: developing a smooth sub-surface is vital for glued-down tiles ? the design of imperfections within the concrete or loose debris forgotten will be seen and felt within the finished surface



* Apply sub-floor primer to the concrete having a roller and allow to dry just before applying adhesive



Preparation for installation on wood or hardboard:



* Repair any uneven areas



* Check moisture content from the sub-floor according on the manufacturer?s recommendations



* If sub-flooring is over a crawlspace, cover the floor below the sub-floor with polyethylene sheeting



Note: most manufacturers recommend 6-mil sheets overlapped and taped together



* Cut the bottom of door frames enough to allow tiles to fit underneath



* As with concrete, guarantee the sub-floor is level, clean and above all, smooth to avoid any irregular shape transfer through the cork



* Apply sub-floor primer using a roller and invite to dry just before applying adhesive



Acclimation:



* Most manufacturers recommend acclimating cork tiles for 2-3 days, at normal-living temperature and humidity levels, and inside room the place that the tiles will probably be installed



Note: make reference to your flooring manufacturer?s documentation for specific details



* Apply the recommended adhesive towards the sub-floor having a roller, in small areas at the same time, and enable it to dry



Installation of tiles:



* Since cork has natural variations in shade and pattern, sort from the boxes and select tiles that can provide the best overall look



* Using spacers, leave an expansion space around the border of the room and around any fixed objects, like pipes and kitchen islands



Note: make reference to your manufacturer?s instructions since expansion space recommendations can differ from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in.



* Apply pressure equally across the surface of each tile since it is laid in place



* After all tiles will be in place, and before applying sealer, roll your entire floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations



* Allow the adhesive to dry completely before walking for the floor



Note: the conventional recommendation is twenty four hours, but this can vary according to climatic conditions



* Clean the finished floor with a polyurethane cleaner then seal it using a urethane sealer, as recommended by the manufacturer



Always follow your flooring manufacturer?s recommendations and the end result will probably be a beautiful new cork floor that you simply?ll be proud to show off for years to come.
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