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| − | Cork flooring tiles are made in 12-inch squares and they are mounted | + | Cork flooring tiles are made in 12-inch squares and they are mounted towards the sub-surface with flooring adhesive. They can be installed directly onto concrete slabs or higher secure wood sub-flooring. Some flooring manufacturers recommend hardboard for glue-down installations, so make sure you follow your manufacturer?s advice.<br><br><br><br>Regardless of the sub-surface, the preparation requirements is the same. The sub-surface have to be clean, dry, smooth and level. The following information provides some typical steps involved with sub-surface preparation of concrete slabs and wood sub-flooring.<br><br><br><br>Preparation for installation on concrete:<br><br><br><br>* Patch any cracks or holes per your flooring manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* Check the concrete for moisture content<br><br><br><br>Note: test methods vary; follow your manufacturer?s recommendation<br><br><br><br>* Cut the bottom of door frames enough to allow for tiles to match underneath<br><br><br><br>* Make sure the concrete is clean, dry, smooth and level ahead of beginning the installationNote: using a smooth sub-surface is essential for glued-down tiles ? the contour of imperfections inside concrete or loose debris left out will be seen and felt inside finished surface<br><br><br><br>* Apply sub-floor primer for the concrete which has a roller and invite to dry just before applying adhesive<br><br><br><br>Preparation for installation on wood or hardboard:<br><br><br><br>* Repair any uneven areas<br><br><br><br>* Check moisture content in the sub-floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* If sub-flooring is over a crawlspace, cover the [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1zEmBTav-PhlDVZhQvSD99hx2Uwg&hl=en_US&authuser=1 hardwood Boston] bottom below the sub-floor with polyethylene sheeting<br><br><br><br>Note: most manufacturers recommend 6-mil sheets overlapped and taped together<br><br><br><br>* Cut the bottom of door frames enough to allow for tiles to match underneath<br><br><br><br>* As with concrete, ensure the sub-floor is level, clean and most of all, smooth to avoid any irregular shape transfer over the cork<br><br><br><br>* Apply sub-floor primer having a roller and invite to dry before applying adhesive<br><br><br><br>Acclimation:<br><br><br><br>* 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<br><br><br><br>Note: refer to your flooring manufacturer?s documentation for specific details<br><br><br><br>* Apply the recommended adhesive on the sub-floor having a roller, doing work in small areas at a time, and allow it to dry<br><br><br><br>Installation of tiles:<br><br><br><br>* Since cork has natural variations in shade and pattern, sort over the boxes and select tiles that will provide the best overall look<br><br><br><br>* Using spacers, leave an expansion space around the border of the room and around any fixed objects, like pipes and kitchen islands<br><br><br><br>Note: reference your manufacturer?s instructions since expansion space recommendations may differ from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in.<br><br><br><br>* Apply pressure equally through the surface of each tile as it is laid in place<br><br><br><br>* After all tiles have been in place, and before applying sealer, roll the entire floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* Allow the adhesive to dry completely before walking on the floor<br><br><br><br>Note: the normal recommendation is 24 hours, but this may vary based on climatic conditions<br><br><br><br>* Clean the finished floor having a polyurethane cleaner then seal it with a urethane sealer, as recommended by the manufacturer<br><br><br><br>Always follow your flooring manufacturer?s recommendations and the end result will probably be a beautiful new cork floor that you?ll be proud to show off for a long time.<br>Tony Cuozzo is the co-founder of FastFloors.com the globe?s best online source for flooring products. Find out more about a variety of flooring materials, installation instructions, design tips, advice on care and maintenance, and information about individual manufacturers as well as their products, offered at: => |
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Cork flooring tiles are made in 12-inch squares and they are mounted towards the sub-surface with flooring adhesive. They can be installed directly onto concrete slabs or higher secure wood sub-flooring. Some flooring manufacturers recommend hardboard for glue-down installations, so make sure you follow your manufacturer?s advice.
Regardless of the sub-surface, the preparation requirements is the same. The sub-surface have to be clean, dry, smooth and level. The following information provides some typical steps involved with 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 for tiles to match underneath
* Make sure the concrete is clean, dry, smooth and level ahead of beginning the installationNote: using a smooth sub-surface is essential for glued-down tiles ? the contour of imperfections inside concrete or loose debris left out will be seen and felt inside finished surface
* Apply sub-floor primer for the concrete which has a roller and invite to dry just before applying adhesive
Preparation for installation on wood or hardboard:
* Repair any uneven areas
* Check moisture content in the sub-floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations
* If sub-flooring is over a crawlspace, cover the hardwood Boston bottom 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 for tiles to match underneath
* As with concrete, ensure the sub-floor is level, clean and most of all, smooth to avoid any irregular shape transfer over the cork
* Apply sub-floor primer having a roller and invite to dry 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: refer to your flooring manufacturer?s documentation for specific details
* Apply the recommended adhesive on the sub-floor having a roller, doing work in small areas at a time, and allow it to dry
Installation of tiles:
* Since cork has natural variations in shade and pattern, sort over the boxes and select tiles that will 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: reference your manufacturer?s instructions since expansion space recommendations may differ from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in.
* Apply pressure equally through the surface of each tile as it is laid in place
* After all tiles have been in place, and before applying sealer, roll the entire floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations
* Allow the adhesive to dry completely before walking on the floor
Note: the normal recommendation is 24 hours, but this may vary based on climatic conditions
* Clean the finished floor having a polyurethane cleaner then seal it with 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?ll be proud to show off for a long time.
Tony Cuozzo is the co-founder of FastFloors.com the globe?s best online source for flooring products. Find out more about a variety of flooring materials, installation instructions, design tips, advice on care and maintenance, and information about individual manufacturers as well as their products, offered at: =>
