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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.<br><br><br><br>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.<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 tiles to fit underneath<br><br><br><br>* 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<br><br><br><br>* Apply sub-floor primer to the concrete having a roller and allow 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 from the sub-floor according on the manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* If sub-flooring is over a crawlspace, cover the floor 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 tiles to fit underneath<br><br><br><br>* As with concrete, guarantee the sub-floor is level, clean and above all, smooth to avoid any irregular shape transfer through the cork<br><br><br><br>* Apply sub-floor primer using a roller and invite to dry just 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: make reference to your flooring manufacturer?s documentation for specific details<br><br><br><br>* Apply the recommended adhesive towards the sub-floor having a roller, 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 from 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 of the room and around any fixed objects, like pipes and kitchen islands<br><br><br><br>Note: make reference to your manufacturer?s instructions since expansion space recommendations can differ from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in.<br><br><br><br>* Apply pressure equally across the surface of each tile since it is laid in place<br><br><br><br>* After all tiles will be in place, and before applying sealer, roll your entire floor according to the manufacturer?s recommendations<br><br><br><br>* Allow the adhesive to dry completely before walking for the floor<br><br><br><br>Note: the conventional recommendation is twenty four hours, but this can vary according to climatic conditions<br><br><br><br>* Clean the finished floor with a polyurethane cleaner then seal it using 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 simply?ll be proud to show off for years to come.<br>Tony Cuozzo could be the co-founder of FastFloors.com the entire world?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 along with their products, available [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1zEmBTav-PhlDVZhQvSD99hx2Uwg&hl=en_US&authuser=1 flooring Boston MA] at: =>