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Cork flooring tiles are produced in 12-inch squares and therefore are mounted for 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 be sure you follow your manufacturer?s advice.<br><br><br><br>Regardless with the sub-surface, the preparation requirements is the same. The sub-surface should be clean, dry, smooth and level. The following information provides some typical steps a part of 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 adjust to underneath<br><br><br><br>* Make sure the concrete is clean, dry, smooth and level before beginning the installationNote: using a smooth sub-surface is critical for glued-down tiles ? the contour of imperfections in the concrete or loose debris forgotten will be seen and felt inside finished surface<br><br><br><br>* Apply sub-floor primer towards the concrete with a roller and invite to dry 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 of the sub-floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* If sub-flooring ends a crawlspace, cover the soil 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 allowing tiles to match underneath<br><br><br><br>* As with concrete, guarantee the sub-floor is level, clean and most importantly, smooth in order to avoid any irregular shape transfer with the cork<br><br><br><br>* Apply sub-floor primer having a roller and permit to dry prior to 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 within the room where the tiles will likely be installed<br><br><br><br>Note: make reference to your flooring manufacturer?s documentation for specific details<br><br><br><br>* Apply the recommended adhesive for the sub-floor having a roller, working in small areas at the same time, and enable 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 can provide the best overall look<br><br><br><br>* Using spacers, leave an expansion space around the border from the room and around any fixed objects, [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1zEmBTav-PhlDVZhQvSD99hx2Uwg&hl=en_US&authuser=1 kitchen design Boston] like pipes and kitchen islands<br><br><br><br>Note: reference your manufacturer?s instructions since expansion space recommendations may vary from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in.<br><br><br><br>* Apply pressure equally throughout the surface of each tile as it is laid in place<br><br><br><br>* After all tiles are in place, and before applying sealer, roll your entire floor according on the manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* Allow the adhesive to dry completely before walking around the floor<br><br><br><br>Note: the typical recommendation is 24 hours, but this might vary determined by climatic conditions<br><br><br><br>* Clean the finished floor which has a polyurethane cleaner then seal it using a urethane sealer, as recommended from the manufacturer<br><br><br><br>Always follow your flooring manufacturer?s recommendations as well as the end result will be a beautiful new cork floor that you simply?ll be proud to show off for many years.<br>Tony Cuozzo will be the co-founder of FastFloors.com the world?s best online source for flooring products. Find out more about a variety of flooring materials, installation instructions, design tips, suggestions about care and maintenance, and knowledge about individual manufacturers in addition to their products, available at: =>