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Useful information when installing
Karndean LooseLay
Acclimatisation
At least 48 hours prior to installation, Karndean LooseLay
must be removed from packaging, unstacked and allowed
to acclimatise in the room where the installation is to take
place. Room temperature should be kept between
18°C - 29°C (65°F - 85°F).
Subfloor Preparation
Subfloor preparation must comply with AS / NZS 1884 and
Karndean's installation instructions. The subfloor must be
dry, smooth, level, clean and dust-free, but need not be
porous. Test for dampness and alkalinity as per Appendices
'A' and 'B' of AS / NZS 1884. Note: solvents MUST NOT BE
USED to clean subfloors prior to installation as they can
cause damage to the LooseLay on installation.
For more information visit: www.karndean.com/commercial
Flooring/Tools and Resources/Resources/Flooring
Installation/Subfloor Preparation
Routine Maintenance
Karndean LooseLay has a protective PU surface, which helps
to protect the floor and eliminates the need to strip and seal
after installation.
Regular cleaning with a pH neutral cleaner such as
Karndean Clean will help keep your floor at its best.
To refresh the appearance and durability of your floor, strip
the floor using the Karndean Remove solution, rinse the
floor with water and seal, using the Karndean Refresh sealer.
Repair
Karndean LooseLay is not only quick and easy to fit, but in a
situation where you may need to replace a damaged plank
or tile, it's just as easy to replace a piece as it is to fit in the
first place.
Installation
Karndean LooseLay must be installed commercially using
a pressure sensitive adhesive such as Karndean Hi-Tack PS.
Before starting the installation remove all debris and vacuum
the floor to remove all dust.
Karndean LooseLay can be installed on any subfloor that is
flat, level, smooth and dry (but need not be porous) using
one of the following three options:
1) Loose-lay for domestic dwellings only - fitted tightly to
the wall and each other using a pressure sensitive adhesive
around the edge of the room and at thresholds.
2) Grid stick - in rooms with walls longer that 4 metres
use a pressure sensitive adhesive around the edge of the
room/area and at intervals across the floor in a 3M spaced
grid with 10cm bands, fitting each tile/plank tightly to the
wall and each other. This option can also be used for
general commercial traffic.
3) Heavy commercial traffic / high temperature / high
spillage areas - we recommend installing the tiles/planks
with a full coverage of a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Our installation guidelines are available online at:
www.karndean.com/commercial Flooring/Tools and
Resources/Resources/Flooring Installation/LooseLay
Installation Instructions
LLP111
* For very high traffic areas, high-spillage wet areas, and high temperature areas you must use the full overall spread method.