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Installation Guide
Ensure that tiles and planks are laid into the adhesive within the prescribed
open time indicated on the adhesive container.
Products should be rolled after installation using a 68kg roller in larger
areas, or a hand roller in smaller areas.
With the exception of products installed with Pressure Sensitive (PS)
adhesive, which can receive trafic immediately following installation, ensure
that all tiles and planks are free from general trafic for 12 hours after
installation (or protect from direct contact for that period, i.e. board over).
Please note that the following products are directional: MLC01, MLC07,
MLC08, MX92, MX93, MX95, MX97, MX98, SS6 and T99. T101 and T102 will
require to be tessellated.
Acclimatisation of material before installation
Remove material from packaging, spread out and allow to condition in the
room where the installation is to take place at a constant temperature of
18-26°C for a period of 24 hours prior to installation. A constant temperature
should be maintained during installation, and for a 24 hour period after
installation (tiles and planks must be stored flat).
Sub-floors
Products must only be laid on sub-floors where the moisture level does not
exceed 75%RH when tested with a hygrometer in accordance with BS8203-4;
2001 (installation of resilient floor coverings). Where readings above 75%RH
are recorded it would be necessary to install a surface Damp Proof
Membrane (DPM), this applies to both new and old floors.