Hints for laying

KEEP CONNECTING POINTS CLEAN

When installing designer flooring, make sure that the connecting joints are free of dust, dirt and foreign matter. The cleaner the clic system, the better the connection between the panels. It is best to leave the panels in the box until shortly before they are laid.

Please note that long-term continuous temperatures of > 32 °C / < 13 °C for vinyl and > 60 °C / < 15 °C for SPC floor coverings, may damage the floor, especially when combined with direct sunlight.

CHECK THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE BASE LAYER

The floor layer should raise any concerns noted during their inspection before the floor covering is laid. In particular if:

• there are larger irregularities

• there are cracks in the base layer

• the base layer is not dry enough

• the surface of the base layer is not sufficiently firm, too porous or too rough

• the surface of the base layer is contaminated, e.g. by oil, wax, varnish or paint residues

• the height of the surface of the base in relation to the height of adjoining parts of the building is not correct • the base layer is not at a suitable temperature

• the indoor climate is not suitable

• there is no heating protocol for heated floor constructions

• the edge insulation strip has no projection

• no measuring points are marked in heated floor constructions

• there is no joint plan

MEASURING THE ROOM

Measure the length and width of the room If the room has any alcoves, then these must be measured separately. This gives you the floor area of the room. Buy at least 10% more to allow for defects, offcuts or replacements. However, this may vary depending on the size and layout of the room. The first thing you should check is that the opposite walls are parallel to each other. If they are not parallel, you can make adjustments to the first row of the floor. Start by laying out a row of loose panels to see if you need to adjust the length of the first panel.

Measure the length of the room and divide it by the panel length so you do not end up with a short piece of less than 30 cm on the opposite wall. If the remaining piece is smaller than 30 cm, calculate half of the remaining piece and shorten the first panel by this length. To do this, take measurements and mark the first panel. Then use a straight edge and a multi-purpose knife to score the panel and break it off.

RECYCLE ANY LEFTOVER PIECES

When cutting vinyl floors to length, always make sure that you cut the short side of the panel with the groove. The leftover piece can then be used on the opposite side of the room at the end of this row - if the arrangement allows this.

GET ANY DAMAGED FLOORING REPLACED

Be sure to have some extra vinyl panels in reserve in case an unforeseen replacement needs to be made. Vinyl panels that have click joints can be removed and replaced with new ones. If you need to replace a vinyl panel, take a multi-purpose knife and simply cut along the long side of the damaged panel and lift it out. Then take a spare panel and cut off the tongue and groove only on the long side of the replacement panel. Leave the tongue and groove at the short end of the panel. Then simply fit in and snap the two short ends into place. If you have any problems or questions, please contact your sales partner.

RANGE OF USE AND APPLICATION

CAUTION: The flooring has been designed for indoor use only. Do not lay the floors over existing carpets, foam underlays or in saunas or solariums.

FLOATING INSTALLATION AND EXPANSION JOINTS

For a floating installation to be successful, the floor covering must be able to move freely on all sides. When laying, ensure that expansion joints are maintained to all fixed parts of the structure in the horizontal plane. Similarly, rooms on passageways or areas with different climates must be separated from each other by expansion joints. Expansion joints in the substructure must be repeated in the floor covering.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION TIPS

Ideal temperature

SPC: 15-60 ° C / vinyl: 13-32 ° C

Surface temperature

no more than 60 °C for SPC floors and no more than 32 °C for vinyl floors

Acclimatisation

Vinyl for 48 hours , SPC and Multilayer + for 24 hours

Air humidity

between 35 % – 60 %

Base layer

level tolerance 3 mm over 1.8 m

Underfloor heating

Must be at a depth of at least 13 mm in the base layer, NO electric heating mats. The surface temperature must not reach 28 °C.

Edge clearance

> 8 mm clearance on walls and around heavy, fixed objects, wall cupboards, kitchens etc.

Adhesive

NOT RECOMMENDED – warranty will become invalid!

Underlay materials

A moisture protection foil SD ≥ 75m must always be laid out on mineral bases over the entire surface and in the form of a trough.

Underlay mat

The use of an underlay mat is generally recommended. We recommend the DB Cover underlay mat when laying our flooring. No additional underlay mat may be laid on floors with an integrated underlay mat.