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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
When installing design floorcoverings always follow current
3. INSTALLATION
When installing design floorcoverings always follow current
standards for the installation of floorcoverings ( AS/NZ1884 standards (AS/NZ1884 in Australia and New Zealand or other
in Australia, New Zealand or other relevant national standards),
also best current installation practice incorporating the latest
technical developments should be employed.
Subfloor preparation and use of correct subfloor materials are
essential if the performance benefits from the
floorcovering being used are to be fully realized. For guidance
refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturers of
these materials (such as primers, underlays, adhesives etc.). It
is important that all the materials used in the subfloor system
are compatible, and wherever possible from one
manufacturer.
Polyflor Australia provides a one system solution using Kiesel
Screeds and Adhesives.
On receipt of materials, check that colours correspond to those
ordered and that there is no damage or visual defect in
the material. In particular, check that the material is from one
batch. Claims for visual defects can only be accepted prior to
installation and cutting.
2. TESTING AND PREPARATION OF SUBFLOORS
Subfloors should be tested and prepared according to current
standards for the installation of floorcoverings (AS/NZ1884
in Australia, New Zealand or other relevant national standards).
Prior to laying, ensure that the subfloor surface is clean, dry,
even, smooth, and free from cracks. Make sure that the subfloor
does not suffer from rising damp or hydrostatic pressure.
Prior to installation the moisture content of the subfloor must be
established to ensure that it conforms to the parameters set in
in AS/NZ1884 or in other relevant national standards.
A smooth, even and absorbent surface is necessary for correct
installation of the flooring. It is principally recommended that a
floor smoothing underlayment of 2.0 mm such as Kiesel FS101
be applied prior to the laying of design floorcoverings.
In installations where underfloor heating is used please contact
Polyflor Australia on 1800 777 425 for guidance on conditioning,
installation and commissioning of the underfloor heating prior to
relevant national standards) also best current installation
practice incorporating the latest technical developments
should be employed.
Before installation, the floor covering shall be stacked within
or near the installation area for a period not less than 24
hours or until such time as the product has achieved
ambient room temperature range of 18°C to 28°C in which it
is to be installed in.
Under normal conditions with an outside temperature above
12°C the tiles should be off-loaded from the pallet and stacked
no more than five boxes high during the conditioning period.
The stacks should be arranged to allow the air to circulate
around the stack on all sides. In cold weather where there is
an outside temperature below 12°C the boxes should be
opened and the tiles spread out in the area where they are to
be installed. This will permit the tiles to acclimatize quicker
to the environment they are to be installed in.
It is advisable to plan the layout of the room to maximize the
visual appearance of the installed floor. Measure the room concerned
in both directions. Mark a chalk centerline, ensuring that
it is square to the wall with the main doorway, loose lay the tiles
to check that no small cuts will be required at the perimeter,
then chalk another line square to the first one and repeat the
process of loose laying to ensure that no small perimeter cuts
are required.
The planks should be fitted together tightly but without undue
pressure, the perimeter tiles should be fitted last ensuring
that they do not apply any pressure to the adjacent tiles.
After a period of 45 — 60 minutes (depending on the site conditions)
roll the floor again with an articulated roller.
Early trafficking should be avoided, as this will disturb the adhesive
bond.
NOTE: MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature control of the environment that the installation
is to be performed in must remain constant. The temperature
must not be allowed to fluctuate for 24 hours prior and for a
minimum 24 hours after. If the installation temperature can be
affected by Easterly or Westerly sunlight, measures should be
taken to “block out” the windows during the installation and for
a period of 48 hours after whilst the adhesive achieves cure.
Polyflor Australia recommends Kiesel Star100 as the approved
adhesive for installation of the Expona range .The adhesive
should be applied using a V1 notched trowel as
recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. It is
recommended to use approved dispersion adhesives.
Adhesive manufacturers provide details of the open time and
their instructions should be followed. Ideally, the floor area
should be divided into small sections leaving the perimeter
tiles unadhered until the main body has been installed. When
a section has been installed it should be thoroughly rolled in
both directions with an articulated roller to ensure fu
