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Acclimatisation of Material
Please make sure at least 24 hours prior, during and after installation, flooring
materials are removed from packaging (tiles and planks may be stacked, but
must be rested flat) and allow to condition in the room where the installation is
to take place.
Room temperature should be kept between 18-26°C. HVAC System, where fitted,
shall be in operation during the acclimatisation and installation period.
Sub-floors
Install Karndean in accordance with AS 1884 - 2012 (or for New Zealand
NZ251884-2013): Floor coverings - Resilient sheet & tiles - Installation
practices. Ensure that subfloors are permanently dry, smooth, level, clean,
absorbent and constructed to provide a firm foundation. Please check "Subfloor
Preparations" section for further details.
Arranging the tiles
Most of our planks/tiles do not need direction or pattern matching and can be
arranged at random, except the following:
MLC01, MLC07, MLC08, MX92, MX93, MX94, MX95, MX96, MX97, MX98 and
MX99 which are directional.
Installation Procedure
(Also see the adhesive bucket label)
1. Lay the tiles and planks into freshly spread adhesive without allowing tack-up to
ensure maximum bond strength and eliminate the risk of 'peaking'.
2. Use a hand roller for each small section immediately as you progress. Wipe
excess adhesive of immediately with a damp cloth.
3. The whole area should be rolled in both directions after installation using a 68kg
roller or a hand roller in confined areas, paying particular attention to the edges.
4. Ensure all planks and tiles are free from traic for 24 hours after installation
(or protect them from direct contact e.g. cover with board/sheeting).
5. Clean-up: Adhesive when wet with a damp cloth and when dry with
Karndean Remove. Tools: with water when adhesive is still wet or mineral turps
if the adhesive has dried.
Installation guide
Installation guide
*This installation guide is for all Karndean LVT ranges except Karndean LooseLay
which is explained on pages 95 and 96.