Cabin Laminate Flooring Installation Guide These instructions are intended to assist in achieving an optimum installation. Any variation to these instructions by installers may affect the warranty.
Preparation Laminate 5G Click Floors are design to be installed as a floating floor system the floor SHOULD NOT be adhered, nailed or pinned in any way to the subfloor or structure. Floating floor installation systems SHOULD NOT be used if loads are likely to exceed 200kg/object area or if the load is greater than 30kg/cm2 - in this case we recommend only direct stick products should be considered.
Pre-installation Checks Concrete subfloors must be tested for moisture using the relative humidity in-situ probe test. RH levels should not exceed 75%. Laminate 5G Click Floors must be allowed to condition on site for a minimum period of 48 hours, in a dry, well ventilated area with an air temperature between 18°C and 28°C. The temperature must remain within this range for the entire installation period and a minimum of 48 hours after installation completion. This may require covering the windows to prevent any flunctuations of temperature during or after the installation to prevent thermally induced changes to the product. Boxes should be stored no more than 5 high to avoid damage and maximise acclimatisation. Packs should not be opened until time of installation to avoid moisture ingress prior to installation.
Subfloor Testing and Preparation Subfloor must be clean, dry, flat & structurally sound. Concrete floors should be checked with a straight edge 2m long. When the straight edge is placed at a rest on the subfloor no part of the surface shall be more than 3mm below the length of the straight edge. Depressions and cracks must be filled using a suitable approved levelling compound in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All irregularities must be levelled. Timber, plywood and particleboard subfloors, must be checked for any loose boards/panels or excessive deflection or movement. If loose boards are found or movement is excessive, the subfloor should be repaired and damaged boards replaced, then if required, sanded to a level smooth and dust free surface. Subfloor must be flat and dry. Carpet, carpet underlay and/or existing floating floors is NOT a suitable subfloor.
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