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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 shades
- Separate 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 edge
- Tape measure
- Chalk 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 mark
- Lay tile from alternate
boxes to help evenly distribute any shade variations on the tiles
- Do not install tiles
if they are curled in any way
- Tiles 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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