PREPARING your
floor
Vinyl flooring must be laid on a perfectly smooth
and level floor. If the floor is damaged, take extra care in the
preparation.
Concrete floors: remove all dust. Fill
any cracks and rub down any uneven patches. If required, apply a screed to fully
level the floor.
Old tiling: remove any loose tiles and
fill the spaces with concrete. Scrub the floor with detergent before applying a
screed to ensure a perfectly flat surface.
Old laminate flooring: ensure that it has
been firmly stuck down. If not, take it up. |
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You will
need:
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* Metal
ruler
* Spatula Trimming knife
* Semi-free installation: double-sided adhesive
tape
* Fixed installation: a finely serrated spatula,
strong acrylic glue |
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HOW TO LAY your Event
floor?
The day before fitting, unroll your flooring in
the room where it is to be laid and leave for 24 hours at room temperature. |
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If your home has
underfloor heating, turn it off preferably 24 hours (including preparation time)
before fitting the floor.
Cover the entire surface of the room leaving a 5 cm excess
at the base of the walls. Joints can be made in two ways:
* By laying the edges side by side;
* By overlapping
the edges and cutting to fit |
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Follow the direction of laying (in general, the lengths
are reversed).
Try not to leave any gaps at the joints or lay the edges
too tightly together (this may result in unsticking over time). |
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The next stage differs according to the type of
fitting.
Fixed fitting:
This is essential in
rooms over 30 m2 or in heavy use, ensuring maximum stability and
durability. |
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* Fold the length back partially and apply adhesive using the finely serrated spatula (this stops
furrows appearing).
Observe the recommended amounts (approx. 250 g/m2) and the
sticking time required for the smooth application and drying of the adhesive: to
be sure, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
* Fold down each length and fix
firmly moving from the centre of the room towards the
walls. This will expel any air trapped between the floor and the
flooring.
Semi-free fitting (using double-sided adhesive
tape):
Suitable for rooms less than 30m2 and subject to normal
traffic. |
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* Lift the flooring and place
double-sided adhesive tape around the perimeter of the room and under
the joints to keep them in place. |
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* Lay the length back down and press
hard. |
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Free fitting:
Suitable only for small
rooms subject to low traffic.
Finishing
off:
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Along the
skirting boards, remove the excess using the trimming knife and
spatula. |
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Tips of the trade:
* Laying your Event floor on stairs. Use
the fixed (adhesive) method for maximum long-termhold.
* The joints are still visible in parts. Use a cold solder.
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