Recommended Tools

 

Tape Measure, Chalk Line, Razor Blade Knife, Straight Edge

 

Prior to Installation

 

The floor should be smooth, flat, clean, dry, and free of any debris that

could affect the adhesive. Remove anything that is not well adhered to the

floor. It is recommended to remove or seal old adhesives. Damp

mopping and vacuuming is recommended to ensure that floor is clean.

Fill all cracks and depressions that might impact the finished floor with

appropriate floor filler.

 

Floor temperature should be between 65 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Store carpet tiles at room temperature for 24 hours prior to installation.

 

Installation

 

Measure the area to determine the best layout. It is preferable to have

larger cuts at perimeter walls. Often walls are not straight and the cut

size may change from one end of the room to the other. Take into

account doorways or other partitions when determining the best starting

point.

 

After determining your starting point snap chalk lines to use as a guide.

Layout chalk lines that bisect at the starting point and are at right

angles.

 

Installation should begin at this point and you may choose to lay the

tiles either in a straight grid or use a horizontal ashlar, or brick, pattern.

 

Once you are ready simply remove the liner from the back of the tile

and align the tile with the two chalk lines. Check the arrows on the

back of the tile and take care that all tiles are laid in the same direction.

 

As you lay each tile brush back the face fiber to keep it from being

trapped between the tiles. Butt the tiles snugly but do not compress the

tiles.

 

When you get to the perimeter cut measure the size needed and mark

the tile on the back with a felt tip or ball point pen. Prior to cutting

check the arrow to be certain that the fill tile will run the same direction

as the other tiles in the room. Cut tile from the back and position the cut

edge at the wall.

 

When you have completed the installation, vacuum the carpet and stand

back to admire your new floor.

Simply Green

 

BEAUTIFUL FLOORS MADE SIMPLE

A Berkshire flooring brand

Installation Guide