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• Wood Mosaic Panel, Woodblock, Wood
Strip, Parquetry. Remove these products
if laid direct to earth/bitumen/pitch;
these should not be overlaid with an
impervious vinyl. If fixed onto a wood
substrate, then treat as for timber floors.
• Plywood Subfloors. Suitable if compliant
with AS/NZS 2269 and a minimum
thickness of 6mm. Test for dampness
and lightly sand / fill joints to ensure no
show-through. Vacuum all dust to
facilitate bonding.
Use of Adhesives
Important: Karndean will not be liable for
any loss, damage or complaint if the
prescribed adhesive system and its
instructions are not strictly followed.
Karndean Mega-Bond Adhesive
Water based non-solvent / low-odour,
VOC compliant, non-toxic, nonflammable adhesive suitable for indoor
use. Mega-Bond incorporates a polymer
sealer allowing use in domestic
bathrooms, laundries and kitchens (but
not 'wet rooms') and in commercial
potential wet areas such as aged care
living areas.
Apply with an unworn V1 1.6mm x 1.6mm
notched trowel and lay into wet film (do
not let the adhesive tack-up).
Karndean K 8000 Waterproof/High
Temperature Adhesive
2-part polyurethane adhesive that is lowodour,
non-flammable and VOC
compliant that when mixed creates a
strong chemical bond. Strictly follow the
use instruction label on each pack.
Must be used for localized areas subject
to excessive heat and direct sunlight e.g.
shop windows, patio door rooms or
around fixed heaters. Also use where
excessive water can pool, e.g. around a
drain waste.
Use a V1 1.6mm x 1.6mm notched trowel
into wet film which does not possess wet
or dry tack properties, but relies on
thickness of adhesive film.
Application
• Use a V1 1.6mm x 1.6mm notched trowel.
• Lay the tiles/planks in FRESHLY SPREAD
ADHESIVE. Do not allow the adhesive to
tack-up first.
• Use hand pressure or a hand roller
across the surface of each tile/plank.
• Excess adhesive can be removed with a
damp cloth.
• Roll with a 30kg - 40kg floor roller as
soon as each main area is complete.
• Defer heavy traic for 24 hours
Clean-Up
Water whilst wet, but Karndean Remove if
adhesives dry onto the floor.
*This installation guide is for all Karndean
LVT ranges except Karndean LooseLay
which is explained on pages 95 and 96.