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EZ Lock Tile Installation Instructions.PDF

 

PREPARATION

Locking PVC Tiles must be site conditioned at room temperature for 24 hours prior to installation. During this period room temperature should be maintained at 70o F +/- 5o F (21o C +/- 3o C). Remove as much equipment as possible from the work area. Tiles should be laid around rather than under heavy machinery. Thoroughly sweep floor area and remove any debris. Fill any significant holes or cracks.

INSTALLATION

Start by calculating the center of the room. Install tiles from the center working out towards the walls, using a rubber mallet or engineering hammer to connect the tiles. The tiles can be easily cut with a sharp utility knife, or jigsaw. For best results especially in large installations the use of a band-saw is recommended. Once all the full tiles have been installed then proceed with the trimmed tiles. A space of 1/4” (6mm) expansion gap should be left at the walls and any other obstacles such as pillars and extremely heavy equipment. If required the expansion gap can be filled with a flexible caulk and/or covered with PVC base cove. In most applications no gluing is required. The only situations that gluing is recommended are:   When the tiles will be exposed to direct sunlight. Where there are extremely heavy traffic maneuvers combined with tight turning. Floor is exposed to high temperatures. Tiles are installed in cold temperatures When gluing is required for best results we recommend the use of TILEBOND 55™

COATING

For additional; protection and a enhanced look it is worth considering applying 2 coats of TILECOTE 88™

TIRE MARKS

For applications prone to tire marking especially where marking tires are used on light color tiles, we recommend the application of TIREGUARD 44™ on all floor areas that are in contact with the tires. (See product information).

MAINTENANCE

Although our Locking PVC tiles are resistant to oil and most chemicals (see technical specification sheet) Nonetheless, it is prudent to remove any spillages as soon as possible.