Laying Instructions Download
Step 1
A pallet can carry up to 20 boxes. To prevent damage, 2 pallets should
never be stacked on top of each other. There is a batch number on
every box. Before fitting, check that the tiles are from the same
batch. It is important that batch numbers are not mixed within an
installation in view of slight colour variations which may occur
from batch to batch.
Step 2
To ensure optimal conditioning of tile backings, the temperature
for fitting must be between 10°C and 25°C ,
at a relative air humidity of approximately 60%.
The tiles should be removed from their outer boxes and laid loosely
on the floor for 24 hours before laying so that
they can become conditioned to room temperature guaranteeing stability.
Step 3
NB:Recommended Adhesives for Heritage Carpet Tiles:
For PVC or Latex Backed carpet tiles: Nuplex RMA 86 or, Mapei Ultrabond
Ecofix
For Ecobac and Bitumen Backed carpet tiles: Mapei Ultrabond Ecofix
or, Nuplex Super 7
Heritage Carpets will support and warranty any installation using
the recommended adhesives, and following proper installation methodology.
There is an arrow on the back of each tile which indicates pile
direction. If laid broadloom or half-bond style, all the tiles
should be laid with the arrows pointing in the same direction (diagrams
1 and 3). If laid checkerboard style the arrows should be at 90
degrees to the adjacent tile. (see diagram 2) Start laying with
a full tile laid at the door, continuing to the middle of the room
in parallel with the main wall (see diagram).
Make sure that no pile material is trapped between the tiles. This
central point is a starting point for the gradual placement of the
other pieces. It is necessary to use good pressure when placing the
tiles.
Step 4
The tiles can be placed in different ways:
Broadloom
/ Straight Line
All the arrows point in the same direction |
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Checkerboard
/ Quarter Turn
Arrows at 90 degrees to each other |
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Half-bond
Every row is moved up half a row from the previous one (so
that 4 corners never meet) |
Installation of Carpet Tiles – Straight Line vs Quarter Turn
The pattern on some carpet tiles allows them to be laid either using “Straight
Line” method or by “Quarter Turn” method. The pattern on other carpet
tiles is such that they can only be laid “Quarter Turn” Each one
of our sample folders states the recommended laying method. Contact
our office if any uncertainty exists. Kindly follow this to avoid
any complications
Step 5
Lastly, the edges are finished:
- Place the tile to be cut (2) on the tile laid last
- Slide a third tile (3) against the wall
- Cut the tile to be placed (2) along the edge of (3)
- Place the cut tile (2) against the wall
Step 6
The tiles can be laid without adhesive, but in doorways and for offices
and other heavy-wear installations we recommend the use of a tackifier
adhesive.
Regular vacuum-cleaning will help maintain the appearance of the
tiles. Never use solvents (white spirit, petrol,etc.), as they can
affect the colour.
Carpet Tile Maintenance Download
- Sensible precautions and educated planning are important for
perfect maintenance. Appropriate selection of colours along
with Effective entry mats to remove dirt ,
are of major importance for keeping carpet in good condition.
- A carefully-planned and executed cleaning program must focus
on critical areas such as transit areas between hard
floors and broadloom carpet, corridors and high traffic areas.
- Daily vacuum-cleaning and regular stain removal are
the first steps.
- Another aspect of a well planned cleaning programme is the
treatment with a dry powder system. This should
be followed by periodical vacuum cleaning of the total surface.
- For complete renovation, once per year ,
the carpet should be cleaned with a spray-extraction
machine , making sure however that the carpet is thorougly
rinsed, in order to remove detergent residues (if any) which
could cause resoiling.
Therefore:
- Soil Containment - isolation of soil entering
the building using mats at entrances
- Vaccuming - scheduled frequency for removal
of dry soil using a suitable brush vaccum cleaner.
- Sport and Spill Removal System - using professional
spot removal techniques.
- Interim Cleaning - scheduled frequency appearance
cleaning for all traffic areas.
- Restorative Cleaing - scheduled frequency
deep cleaning to remove residues and trapped soils.
Adhesives Recommended
Nuplex Lockfast_Super-7 For Bitumen & Ecobac Backed Carpet Tile
Nuplex Lockfast_RMA-86 For PVC & Latex backed Carpet Tile
Mapei Ultrabond ECO 800 For Any Heritage Carpets Carpet Tile
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