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Acclimatization |
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Store the unopened packs for up to 48 hours in the room where the floor will be installed under these conditions:
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- sealed packs
- room temperature > + 18°C
- floor temperature > + 15°C
- Air humidity between 40% and 70%
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Note! Do not open the packs until you are ready to install the flooring boards.
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SUB-FLOORS: |
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Damp sealed sub-floors, such as PVC, linoleum, rubber or wooden sub-floors are perfectly acceptable. Make sure you will need to remove all soft types of floor coverings, such as carpets.
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Note! In case of electrical radiant sub floor heating systems make sure that the surface temperature never exceeds 28°C.
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Basic rules for laying |
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- place a 0.2 mm damp proof membrane over the full area of all screeded and stone floors. Overlap the strips by at least 20 cm directly under the joints.
- the use of a sound proofing underlay is highly recommended. Make sure not to overlap the strips.
- allow for expansion gaps of 8 – 10 mm between the floor and all walls, units etc.
- for doorways and rooms larger than 10 m (33 feet) in length and/or width you will need to allow for additional expansion gaps. Cover those with expansion profiles.
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Installation of the laminate floors |
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Step 1 – Check all flooring boards for possible damages or defects, such as scratches, discoloration and such. |
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Ensure you understand the difference between the tongue and the groove on the flooring board (Fig. 1).
Start installing the first row from the left-hand corner of the room with both tongue sides of the board pointing towards the walls (Fig. 2).
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