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Cork installation instructions for cork glue down tile

Tiles must be placed starting in the center of the room and following towards the walls. If rectangular tiles are used, their longest side should be parallel with the direction of the light into the room.



Installation can be done following the scheme of either illustration 1 (making the tiles’ edges coincide row after row) or illustration 2 (alternating edges and centers of the tiles on each row.)



Contact adhesive has to be applied both on the tile and the pavement. Approximate glue quantity should be 200 gr. per square meter or 20 gr. per square foot. Drying time must be allowed before sticking the tiles, which must be pressed onto the floor from center to edges. During the installation the floor must be rolled to ensure adequate adhesion to the subfloor.



Usually tiles on the last line before reaching the wall have to be cut to measure with the aid of a knife or cutter.

Maintenance Tips
To obtain the best results and extended durability from the sealed floor, a water based product or spray applied on a mop may be used. If wear on the floor’s varnish-coat begins to be noticeable, a restoring sealer, either matt or gloss, may be applied.

Maintenance Tips
Black River Cork floorings, with their 3 coats of ultraviolet-dried acrylic varnish, have been subjected to 24-hour household-chemical endurance tests. The surface was later cleaned with water and detergent, leaving no noticeable change in the visual appearance of the surface. The household chemical products used were the following: lemon juice, cola soft-drink, red wine, spirits, liqueur, coffee, tea, water, olive oil, vinegar, ketchup, mustard, 10% sugar solution, toothpaste, shoe polish, window cleaner, painting wax, marker pen, lipstick, nail polish, mineral oil, ethanol (50%), fernox (10%) and renax (10%).

CONSIDERATIONS FOR VARIOUS ROOMS:

Kitchens:
It is standard practice to install glue down cork flooring before new cabinets are installed. The new cabinets will have no effect on the glue down cork flooring. 

When moving appliances across a cork floor, you will need to put plywood down and create path to the location of appliance. Please be extremely careful since sliding heavy objects could gouge or damage your flooring. Never slide or move appliances over cork floors without glider sheets underneath. Typically, your cork floor should be placed only under the front feet of the dishwasher and stove.

If your cork floor is pre finished, you do not need to apply additional polyurethane but it is a good idea to consider sealing the seams.  We recommend contacting a professional to tackle this part of the job.  Always check for compatibility between the existing floor and new polyurethane prior to recoating.

Offices:
If rolling chairs are used at desks, place a plastic floor mat under the chair.  Be sure to use the mat that does not have the pointed nubs on the bottom which will damage your cork flooring.

Maintenance:
Any heavy furniture and chairs should have thick felt pads placed on the feet to help disburse the weight.  Heavier objects such as pianos and pool tables may require a large pad under the feet.  This will help to reduce denting of your cork floor. If a piano is left unprotected in one spot, the cork flooring will actually crush, ruin your cork floor.

If heavy items are on wheels (pianos, big screen TV’s etc) they should not be rolled directly on the cork flooring.  Always put a piece of plywood with a packing quilt underneath to move these objects.  Heavy enough objects will even dent wood floors.

Routine cleaning should be done only with Bona Kemi Hardwood floor cleaners.  No harsh detergents containing any vinegars, pastes, or waxes should be used. 

Over time, the urethane layer will wear, as on any floor of this nature.  It is important to have your cork flooring recoated before the urethane is worn completely off. 

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