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Shade
Variances
- Cork tiles are made
from natural materials and subject to shade or tone variations
- Tiles may be received
from the manufacturer up to a maximum of 3 different shadesSeparate the cartons
according to shade markings on box; boxes will be marked light,
medium or dark
- Tile should be installed
from alternate boxes using 3 to 4 boxes to even out the distribution
of shade variances
Acclimation
- Do not loose lay tile
before installation, tiles may curl, making installation difficult
- Remove tiles from
boxes with the adhesive in room where they are to be applied for
24 hours prior to installation
- Temperature should
be between 65 and 75 degrees, 24 hours before, during and after
installation
Adhesive
- Adhesive: We recommend
a multi-purpose adhesive such as Roberts 3300 Max Performance
- Use recommended notch
trowel : 3/32" x 3/32", V notched. Spread rate
is approximately 100 - 125 sq. ft. per gallon
- Apply adhesive in
a uniform pattern onto sub-floor. Hold trowel at angle
no less than 45 degrees
- Only apply adhesive
to an area in which tiles can be laid in a 15 - 20 minute period
- An open time of 15
- 20 minutes ( depending on environmental conditions ) prior
to tile laying is advisable so that adhesive can develop tack.
DO NOT WET LAY TILES
Tools
and Supplies
- Square
- Straight edgeTape measureChalk line
- Trowel
Application
- Lay tile from the
center of the room toward the wall
- Mark a 45 degree angle
its point at the center of the room and place and align the first
few tiles to this markLay tile from alternate
boxes to help evenly distribute any shade variations on the tilesDo not install tiles
if they are curled in any wayTiles may be cut with
a linoleum or utility knife and straight edge
- Always install cut
tiles with a factory finished edge facing installed tiles
Securing
the Tile
- After the tile has
been laid and they do not slide underfoot, the floor must be rolled
in two directions with a 12 inch wide, 100 lb. roller. Use
a hand roller around the base and any area not accessible by a large
roller
- One hour and two hours
after the first rolling, roll again in two directions
- After installation,
the cork floor tiles will require a minimum of 72 hours to set
Finishing
the Tile
- APC Cork Tiles are
finished at the factory with a matte acrylic urethane finish.
It is not necessary to add another finish after the floor has been
installed
- If you wish to seal
the joints, it will be necessary to screen the tiles and refinish
with two coats of matte acrylic urethane
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