Baffin

Installation Instruction for your "GLUE-LESS" Cork Tile Flooring

• Make sure the sub-floor is clean, dry, smooth and firm.
• We recommend installation of plastic sheet as moisture barrier under cork tiles.
• Adjust door frames and doors to provide clearance above the new floor.

2. Hold your fingers under the tile, lift and push "butt" ends together. Use your tapping board to close gap (if necessary). Make sure that the tile edges are lining up accurately.

3. Joints to be staggered at least 300mm (approximately 1'-0").

4. Tiles in the second row and subsequent rows are to be fitted by first, placing the "butt" side against the previous tile. Then push together the long side with fingers under the tile.

5. After fitting the entire row, use your tapping block to knock and close any remaining gaps between tiles.

6. Tap together the end (last) tile with the aid of the "last board" puller. Remove all spacers. Install you baseboards.

ENJOY YOUR NEW CORK FLOOR

If radiant heating has been implemented in the sub-floor, the following basic instruction should apply:

• Turn off the heating 48 hours before installation starts.
• Turn on the heating in steps not earlier than 72 hours after installation.
• Do not exceed the temperature of 26ºC measured at the surface of the cork tile.
• Always check with the adhesive manufacturer that the glue used is approved for radiant heat application.

Start in the middle of the room by stretching an "adjusting string". Position a straight edge along your adjusting string and place your first tile against the straight edge. Start along this straight edge and determine the way and the pattern by laying some loose tiles. The most beautiful effect will be achieved by so-called "half-stone bond", leaping the tiles with the half all the time. Laying in square requires much more accuracy and not recommended. Make sure the starting row of tiles is perfectly straight and be careful with the alignment of all tiles as you proceed. Always install cut tiles with factory-finished edge facing installed tiles. Shuffle the tiles in order to obtain the most pleasing blend of shades.

Attention

In spite of all due care given when manufacturing the cork tiles, there is always a possibility of variations in structure and/or shade. Verify this by daylight before installation. Proceeding in this manner, you can distribute the tiles in such a way that variations in structure and/or shade are not striking. Remember, cork is a natural material and as such it is not possible to guarantee absolute uniformity.