INSTALLATION MANUAL
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1. Brick or Ashlar Installation methods will require 4 TacTiles per square metre Quarter Turn Monolithic Non Directional Installation methods will require 4 TacTiles per square metre NOTE IF THE SUBFLOOR EXCEEDS THE REQUIRED MOISTUREANDPHREQUIREMENTSTHEINSTALLATIONOF A BARRIER COAT IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT FUTURE ISSUES FROM RISING MOISTURE AND PH FAILURE TO CARRV OUT THE CORRECT SUBFLOOR PREPARATION OR REMEDIAL WORKS MAY RESULT IN VOIDING OF THE PRODUCT WARRANTY TACTILES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AND WARRANTED FOR USE WITH INTERFACEFLOR CARPET TILES NO WARRANTY EXISTS FOR USE OF TACTILES WITH ANY OTHER MANUFACTURERS FLOOR COVERING 9 1 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 09 10 Interface FLOR TacTiles Note TacTiles are not recommended for installation of carpet tiles to stairs Note A TacTile must be applied under every cut tile abutting the field tiles Note Glasbac amp GlasbacRE Tile TacTiles will be effective for the life of the installation providing they are not removed or replaced Where carpet tiles are replaced TacTiles will only be effective for 2 installation changes after which they need to be replaced to maintain the integrity of the installation2. NOTE WHEN USING TACTILE IN A GLASBAC INSTALLATION THE TACTILE IS USABLE FOR TWO INSTALLATIONS AFTER WHICH A NEW TACTILE SHOULD BE USED NOTE WHEN USING TACTILE IN A GRAPHLAR INSTALLATION THE TACTILE WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT FOR EACH INSTALLATION CHANGE NOTE A TACTILE MUST BE APPLIED UNDER EVERY CUT TILE ABUTTING THE FIELD TILES NOTE A TACTILE MUST BE APPLIED UNDER EVERY CUT TILE ABUTTING THE FIELD TILES FOR BRICK AND ASHLAR INSTALLATIONS IF NEEDED TACTILES CONNECTORS CAN BE APPLIED AT ALL JOINTS THIS IS NOT REQUIRED BUT LEFT TO THE DEALER S DISCRETION WHEN CONDITIONS SUGGEST ADDITIONAL TACTILES CONNECTORS ARE NECESSARY 8 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 07 08 Interface FLOR TACTILES GlasBac amp GlasBacRE TacTiles can be used in the installation of both GlasBac and GlasBacRE carpet tile To lift existing carpet tiles simplv peel the carpet tile from the TacTile and fit a new carpet tile to the existing TacTile TacTiles reach maximum bond strength after four hours TacTile can be installed directly over wood ceramic marble and stone floors with minimum floor preparation as long as moisture and pH levels are within InterfaceFLOR recommendations Refer to Appendix 1 amp 2 Once the installation is completed and then maintained in line with InterfaceFLOR installation and maintenance recommendations TacTiles will be effective for the life of the installation providing th
3. by laying in a triangular method Step 4 Complete the remaining quadrants section by section Border Border 6 1 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual Figure 3b Figure 4 Figure 5 Interface FLOR Large Area with Obstacles Example An Elevator Step 1 Establish your starting point as shown in Figure 3a with the A B at 90 degrees Step 2 Pass your obstacle along line A and B with a minimum of 1 and 1 43 modular carpet At this point you will establish line C and D parallel to line B and A Step 3 Complete modular carpet between A and B Notice only a single row of modular carpet is used for this exercise Step 4 Continue to anchor your installation Fill in the remaining quadrants as shown in Figure 3b Office Complex Step 1 The crossover point centre corridor centre hall is the starting point for this example as shown in Figure 4 Line A and B should again be at 90 degree angles Lay a row of modular carpet on each side along chalk line A At the entrance of each office passed a chalk line is projected into that office at 90 degrees Complete your corridor including cutting Step 2 Lay the modular carpet into the offices and anchor the installation This will create line C parallel to line A The total installation is lined out Complete the body of installation by laying in a triangular method as shown in Figure 3 Step 3 Complete all cut modular carpet in the corridor includi
4. installed as per the directions printed on the carton Installation methods amp codes printed on the cartons are DIR Directional QTR Quarter Turn RDM Random SPEC Specification Methods Refer to diagrams on inside back cover If SPEC code appears on the carton please confirm with the client their preferred installation method Itis the installers responsibility to confirm the installation method prior to commencement on installation COMMENCING THE INSTALLATION Apply Inter Tac as recommended Lay one row of modular carpet down each side of the chalk line then install the modular carpet using the stair method This will quickly pin point if the grid is running out of alignment Alignment As modular carpet is butted against each other continually check with fingers that the joints are properly aligned Do not install modular carpet that is out of square by more than 1mm Tension Ensure an even tension throughout the installation as this is vital to the overall appearance Lack of tension and pile entrapment may cause poor performance and will impair the appearance of the finished installation Over tension of the installation may cause peaking of the tile The cumulative space gained in GlasBac or Graphlar modular carpet products should be 5mm measured over 11 modular carpet squares 10 joins Any gain less than this may cause peaking and or buckling Cutting All InterfaceFLOR modular carpet must be cu
5. modular carpet If a sealer is used any reaction shall be the contractor and end user s responsibility Ceramic and quarry tiles All joints are to be filled and levelled as per Appendix 1 Use rough Sandpaper to remove surface glaze Wood Floors Unless the subfloor is free from grooves ridges gaps holes or similar imperfections the use of a hard underlay is recommended Underlay The underlay should be either reduced density as per AS2458 medium density fibre board types MDF and MDFMR in accordance with BS1142 or medium density fibrous cement sheet known as hard underlay The underlay and the fixing material must be compatible with the InterfaceFLOR modular carpet and Inter Tac adhesive Installation shall be in accordance with the underlay manufacturer s instructions Sealer Moisture Barrier If a sealer is used on a concrete floor it must be compatible with vinyl and can be either a solvent or water based sealer which can be acrylic epoxy urethane or chlorinated rubber Sealers must also be used in accordance with manufacturer s directions If in doubt coat sealer on back of the tile and leave overnight It is not suitable for use if it remains sticky An example of suitable products to use for sealing against Hydrostatic moisture problems would be WPM300 from ARDEX or RL20 from RLA Polymers An example of a suitable product to use for sealing against new build green slab moisture problems would be GS4
6. other Instead installation is by placing the modular carpet locating buttons attached to the backing into the matching positioning holes on the access panel Inter Tac adhesive is not required The locating buttons limit movement of tiles on the access panels Off Grid Access Flooring Installation 500 x 500mm modular carpet On access floors off grid installation will mean that the edge of the modular carpet does not correspond with access floor panel joints Installation as per standard InterfaceFLOR modular carpet installation instructions Intertac adhesive and TacTile are both suitable for modular tile installation over access flooring On access floors an application rate for Intertac of over 14m may be achieved in some cases STAIRS Stairnosing InterfaceFLOR modular carpet cannot be installed over the nose of a stair A metal or rubber nosing must be installed Riser Apply Inter Tac to both the tile backing and the riser Allow Inter Tac to tack up and place carpet for the riser in position Tread Apply Inter Tac to 100 per cent of tread The tread should be fitted after the riser to allow the tread carpet to hold the riser securely in position IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL 12TH GAUGE PRODUCTS BE CHECKED THOROUGHLY FORTUFT SPROUTS AND THAT ANY NOTICEABLE SPROUTS ARE NAPPED AS PART OF THE FINISHING PROCEDURE ANY VARIANCE FROM ANY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BECOME THE RESPONS
7. 20 or PE420 from RLA Polymers NOTE WHERE PRACTICAL THERE SHOULD BE UNCUT MODULAR CARPET TILES INDOOR WAYS AND HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS Figure 1 Figure 2 5 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 04 Interface FLOR INSTALLATION SET OUT General In setting up a point in the room shall be determined from which modular carpet can be laid to ensure that thev are parallel to the longest wall Procedure The procedure for setting out shall be in accordance with the following as shown in Figure 1 Step 1 Mark a line EF parallel to the longest wall Step 2 Mark point X along line EF at a distance to ensue that the requirements of perimeter modular carpet are a minimum of 14 width Step 3 Mark points J1 and J2 at a distance of 3 m each side of X Step 4 At J1 and J2 scribe an arc at a distance of 5 m to establish point K where arcs intersect Step 5 Draw a line through points K and X which will be 90 degrees to line EF Single Room Installation Step 1 Establish two chalk lines at 90 degrees as shown in Figure 1 This line may be established slightly off centre to enable you to meet other requirements such as placing uncut modular carpet in traffic areas Step 2 Commencing only at the cross point of the two chalk lines complete one row of modular carpet on each side of the centre line Step 3 Anchor your basic installation as shown in Figure 2 Complete the body of the installation
8. IBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND NOT THE MANUFACTURER AND SHALL VOID ALL OTHER WISE APPLICABLE WARRANTIES 12 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 15 16 17 18 Interface FLOR INSTALLING FIXTURES amp FURNITURE AFTER MODULAR CARPET INSTALLATION To avoid dislodging modular carpet during furniture and fixture placement place standard sheets of plywood or cardboard over the complete installation If plastic type protection is used any condensation is the responsibility of the contractor Do not position adhesive tape on pile of modular carpet FINISH Edge Restraint In the event of an open perimeter area a fixed reducer strip anchored to the floor is recommended The edge restraint should be the same height as the carpet and finish level with the carpet pile ensuring a smooth transition from one surface to the other Nap all slivers and tuft sprouts using napping shears It is recommended that all 12 gauge products be checked thoroughly for tuft sprouts and that any noticeable sprouts are napped as part of the finishing procedure Apply a final Vacuum or Pile Lifting process Ensure that the overall finished appearance is consistent throughout Correct any defects including incorrect arrow direction Upon completion a further vacuum or pile lift may be required It is essential that lighting be in service to allow inspection under good lighting conditions CONCLUSION These installation procedures are re
9. Note Graphlar Tile TacTiles will be effective for the life of the installation providing they are not removed or replaced Where carpet tiles are replaced TacTiles will require replacement for each installation change to maintain the integrity of the installation TACTILE SUBFLOOR PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS TacTile can be installed directly over wood ceramic marble and stone floors with minimum floor preparation as long as moisture and pH levels are within InterfaceFLOR recommendations Refer to Appendix 1 amp 2 Notes on Subfloor Moisture and pH requirements Moisture Content Test Method Hygrometer Required to be 80 or less when using TacTiles alone For use of TacTile with higher readings refer Appendix 1 amp 2 Subfloor pH requirement Required to be pH9 or less when using TacTiles alone For use of TacTile with higher readings refer Appendix 1 amp 2 UNDERFLOOR HEATING InterfaceFLOR modular carpet may be installed on internally heated floors provided that the surface temperature will not exceed 27 degrees C Underfloor heating must be turned off 48 hours prior to commencement of installation and shall not be turned on again until 48 hours after installation is completed to allow the NOTE ALLNEEDLEPUNCHPRODUCTSMUSTBEINSTALLED 10 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual QUARTER TURN 11 12 Interface FLOR adhesive to set LAVING DIRECTION All InterfaceFLOR modular carpets should be
10. TM Mission Zero our promise to eliminate anv negative impact our companv may have on the environment by the year 2020 la rf g P 4 A By A L U 2012 March Edition Contents 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 20 BEFORE STARTING CONDITIONING OF MATERIALS FLOOR PREPARATION INSTALLATION SET OUT ANTI SLIP COMPOUND INTER TAC APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE TACTILES TACTILE PLACEMENT TACTILE SUBFLOOR PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS UNDERFLOOR HEATING LAYING DIRECTION COMMENCING THE INSTALLATION ACCESS FLOORING STAIRS INSTALLING FIXTURES amp FURNITURE AFTER MODULAR CARPET INSTALLATION FINISH CONCLUSION CUSHIONBAC MODULAR CARPET UNBACKED SHEET GOODS INSTALLATION OVER UNDERLAY SYSTEM 6 1M X 1M IMPERVIOUS SHEET SYSTEM Appendices 2 1 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 01 CONCRETE SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS Interface FLOR page 3 page 3 page 3 page 6 page 7 page 7 page 8 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 page 12 page 12 page 12 page 12 page 13 page 13 page 14 page 16 02 MOISTURE amp PH TEST RESULT RECOMMENDATIONSpage 17 03 INTERFACEFLOR INSTALLATION METHODS CODESpage18 Introduction This manual has been prepared by the InterfaceFLOR technical division to assist professional contractors and layers in the installation of InterfaceFLOR and heuga modular carpet These instructions cover the mos
11. URN Installation Code QTR In this case the arrows should be turned 90 degrees every other modular tile tt gt gt t 1 RANDOM Installation Code RDM This pattern allows installation of modular tiles without regard to arrow direction ASHLAR Installation This pattern is created by offsetting the side joins of the modular tiles All arrows should point in the same direction BRICK Installation This pattern is created by offsetting the front and back joins of the modular tiles All gt gt arrows should point in the same direction gt Code SPEC Specification Methods can represent either Directional Quarter Turn Ashlar or Brick Installation The codes printed on the cartons indicate the manufacturers recommended installation method However it is the installers responsibility to confirm the clients preferred installation method prior to commencement of installation 18 _ InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual Interface FLOR CONTACTS Australia Interface Aust Ptv Limited Phone 028332 2400 Fax 02 9318 1996 Email enquiries apOinterfaceflor com Web www interfaceflor com au For urgent installation cleaning and maintenance enquiries call 1800 785 277 New Zealand Inzide Commercial Phone 0800 800 656 Fax 09 441 9851 Email enquiriesoinzide co nz Web www inzide co nz e Int
12. commended by the manufacturer and installation should only be carried out by experienced and competent carpet installers Strict adherence to these procedures will result in a quality installation under most conditions Any situation that can alter the installation procedure such as the identification of defect material or unusual installation conditions creates a responsibility for the contractor to notify both the owner and the manufacturer before proceeding Any variance from any of these instructions will become the responsibility of the contractor and not the manufacturer and shall void all other wise applicable warranties INTERFACEFLOR CUSHIONBAC MODULAR CARPET Follow the same procedure as outlined for InterfaceFLOR modular carpet NOTE ADHESIVE SPREAD RATE WILL BE APPROX 13 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 5M PER LITRE 19 20 Interface FLOR INTERFACEFLOR SHEET GOODS UNBACKED Apply 100 adhesive such as Roberts 95SF or Polymer 300 If installing to areas that will be subjected to excessive steam cleaning ie hotel bar areas gaming rooms etc use adhesive such as Roberts 12SF or Polymer 365 INSTALLATION OVER UNDERLAY Bridgestone Airstep SuportaPad or Dunlop DB3 Underlavs Prepare floor as outlined in Section 3 ensuring floor is primed using a product such as Roberts 370 or Polymer 6000 Primer Adhesion of Underlay to Subfloor 1 Before use the underlay should be remov
13. ean spillage on seam immediately with water If left for longer periods the sealer will attract dirt and may become difficult to remove 3 Only water based cleaners should come into contact with the seam CONCRETE SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS 1 Construction Concrete subfloor shall be finished off true to grade and in accordance with good building practice and shall be free from rising moisture as per AS2455 1995 2 Surface a Planeness When a straight edge 3m long is placed on the surface at any position no part of the surface is more than 5mm above or below the straight edge b Smoothness When straight edge 150mm long is placed on the surface position no part of the surface shall be more than 1 mm below the straight edge c Finish New concrete floors shall be steel troweled to a smooth surface but not to a glass finish They shall be free from score marks grooves depressions and scraped free of foreign materials 3 Dryness Before installation commences the dryness of subfloor should be determined For Interface and Heuga modular carpet the moisture content measured by Hygrometer shall not be greater than 70 RH for use of Intertac Pressure Sensitive adhesive Where less than 80 RH or less exists TacTiles can also be used for installation In cases where slab RH measures between 80 and 90 a sealant such as GS420 NuSlab Seal should first be applied followed by TacTiles for the installation of InterfaceFLOR carpet tile
14. ed from its plastic packaging and fully unrolled for a period of no less than four hours It is preferable that the product be left unrolled overnight Decide the position of the datum lines for alignment of modular carpet and offset the starting seam of the underlay by 200mm from this line 2 The underlay should be bonded firmly to the subfloor with a product such as Roberts 656 using a 1 6mm x 1 6mm V notched trowel For example Roberts Switchblade V1 3 The underlay should then be lowered into the adhesive when tack up is evident and rolled with a roller of no more than 25 30 kgs This ensures the underlay is secured to the subfloor All joins must be close fitting when positioned and excessive rolling should be avoided to allow curing of the adhesive Adhesion of InterfaceFLOR Modular Carpet 1 On the surface of the underlay follow the procedure as outlined in Section 4 for the Set Out using a pencil or waterproof marker 2 Apply Roberts 656 or the equivalent adhesive to the surface of the underlay using a 1 6mm x 1 6mm V notched trowel and allow to dry per manufacturer s specifications before laying carpet into adhesive In some conditions an air mover may be required to assist with tack up time 3 Commence installing modular carpet as outlined in Section 8 4 Roll completed installation using a roller no more than 25 30 kgs 5 Finishing should be carried out in accordance with AS NZS 2455 2 2007 Text
15. erface InterfaceFLOR Intersept and GlasBac are registered trademarks of Interface Inc e InterTac is a registered trademark of Interface Aust Pty Limited e Airstep is a registered trademark of Bridgestone Australia Ltd i2 is a trademark of Interface Aust Pty Limited PN 1905001
16. ey are not removed or replaced Rolling Loads TacTiles can be used under areas that will be subjected to normal commercial rolling load applications Eg Castor Chair Hand Trolleys or similar For areas that will be subjected to heavy rolling loads such as pallet trolleys fork lifts scissor lifts etc please contact InterfaceFLOR Technical Services for project specific advice Ramps TacTile is not recommended for use on ramped floor areas The use of Intertac pressure sensitive adhesive is recommended when installing modular tile to ramped floor areas TACTILE PLACEMENT For Quarter Turn Monolithic Non Directional Installation methods A TacTile should be placed under every corner of each tile across the installation area and all cut tiles abutting the field tiles For Brick or Ashlar Installation methods A TacTile should be placed on every other corner across the installation area and all cut tiles abutting the field tiles TacTiles should be applied based on the following diagrams
17. ile Floor Coverings Installation Practice Part 2 Carpet Tiles and in line with the Manufacturer s printed instructions Interface FLOR SYSTEM 6 1M X 1M IMPERVIOUS SHEET SYSTEM The installation of 1m x 1m sheets to provide a moisture impervious installation can be N STA L LATI O N carried out in the following installation methods METHOD Intertac Utilising Intertac adhesive to hold the sheets in position and seam sealing of the carpet sheets to each other to provide impervious seams Intertac Installation method 1 Vacuum sweep the subfloor 2 Apply InterfaceFLOR Floor Sealer as per recommendations 3 If InterfaceFLOR Floor Sealer is not being used the subfloor should be primed with an acrylic based floor primer 4 Set out the grid line for the 1m x 1m sheet 5 Apply Intertac as per recommendations set out in the InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 6 Once the Intertac has tacked up install your first sheet to the grid line 7 Apply a 3mm bead of seam sealer to the sheet edges being careful to only apply seam sealer to the sheet backing and not the yarn 8 Install the next sheet by sliding the new sheet into the already installed sheet being careful not to force seam sealer up onto the yarn 9 Follow this procedure for the balance of the area Note Any seam sealer that gets onto the yarn or sheet face should be immediately removed Note While still wet the seam sealer can be removed with water Note Whe
18. inal coat of Interface Floor sealer Note The interface Floor Sealer product data Sheet should be referenced for further detail prior to commencement of application of the floor sealer Contact InterfaceFLOR for further details if required InterfaceFLOR Seam Sealer InterfaceFLOR Seam Sealer is a high strength water based seam sealing adhesive designed to provide a moisture impervious seam Seam Sealer Application method 1 Installation temperature of working area and substrate is to be a minimum of 10 degrees C and a maximum of 30 degrees C 2 Carpet edges must be clean amp dry 3 Starting at one end of the seam apply a 3mm continuous bead to the base of the carpet sheet backing ensuring no sealer is on the yarn 4 Slide the next sheet into the seam while the seam sealer is still wet ensuring that no seam sealer is forced up onto the yarn 5 Remove any excess wet seam Sealer with water on a clean damp cloth 6 Allow seams to fully dry for 24 hours before allowing traffic NOTE INAREASWHEREAFULLV SEALED FLOORCOVERING IS INSTALLED THE USE OF INTERFACEFLOR FLOOR SEALER IS NOT OBLIGATORY 01 APPENDICES NOTE REFER TO MOISTURE AND pH TEST RESULT RECOMMENDATION TABLE ON PAGE 17 16 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual Interface FLOR Seam Sealer Maintenance Requirements 1 If spillage on the seam occurs prevent any traffic on the seam until the spillage has been cleaned and fully dried 2 Cl
19. lled water then using a pH test paper or meter SHOULD THE PH LEVEL BE OUTSIDE THIS RANGE STOP AND DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION SEEK FURTHER ADVICE FROM INTERFACE BEFORE PROCEEDING 02 MOISTURE AND PH TEST RESULT RECOMMENDATIONS Moisture amp PH Range Test Interface Installation Results System TacTile Less than 70 RH amp less than pH9 or Intertac Between 70 and 80 RH amp less than TacTile pH 9 Between 80 and 90 RH amp less than Seal substrate with GS420 NuSlab Seal pH 12 and install with TacTile Contact Interface for site specific Above 90 RH or above pH12 advice Note It is critically important to test all new concrete floors and those with recently applied levelling compounds to determine the moisture and pH conditions prior to commencing installation of InterfaceFLOR GlasBac and GlasBac RE carpet tiles Armed with the RH and pH readings the table above should then be used to select the correct installation system for InterfaceFLOR carpet tile installations FAILURE TO TEST THE FLOOR MAY VOID ANY INTERFACEFLOR WARRANTY ON THE INSTALLED CARPET TILES 17 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual Interface FLOR 03 INTERFACEFLOR INSTALLATION METHODS AND CODES DIRECTIONAL Installation Code DIR An arrow is printed on the back of each modular tile to indicate pile direction Make sure the arrows point in the same direction throughout vour installation QUARTER T
20. n dry will require a solvent based seam sealer cleaner 14 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual NOTE ANV SEAM SEALER THAT GETS ONTO THEVARN OR SHEET FACE SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELV REMOVED WHILE STILL WET THE SEAM SEALER CAN BE REMOVED WITH WATER ONCE SEALER IS DRY IT WILL REQUIRE A STRONGER CLEANING SOLUTION TO REMOVE 15 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual Interface FLOR InterfaceFLOR Floor Sealer Interface Floor Sealer is a water based modified acrylic compound for sealing concrete and other cementitious compounds When dry it cures to from an impervious film and displays excellent long term resistance to urine water blood and most common chemicals It complies with ASTM D 1308 87 for the resistance to urine Floor Sealer Application method This sealer can be applied to all clean sound concrete or cementitious surfaces 1 Floor must be absorbent If the floor is not absorbent do not proceed with the installation 2 Apply an even coat of Interface Floor sealer with a long nap roller with a pile height of no less than 10mm 3 Allow Interface Floor sealer to dry for a minimum of 5 hours to the appearance of a clear film 4 For highly absorbent floors a second coat may be required allowing a minimum of five hours between coats 5 Sealant film is not to be penetrated or its integrity compromised at any time 6 Subsequent adhesive application to be applied after a minimum of 24 hours from f
21. ng door ways Lay and anchor modular carpet along line C Fill in the remaining parts Borders Set out chalk lines at the required distance for the border and or field colour modular carpet Ensure all 90 degree angles are correct Use these chalk lines as wall lines and cut modular carpet up to these lines Cut border modular carpet in from chalk line to compensate for any irregularities in the wall Refer to Figure 5 NOTE ANEW LONG NAP ROLLER SHOULD BE USED ATTHE START OF EACH INSTALLATION NOTE INCERTAINCONDITIONS SUCHASUNDERHOSPITAL BEDS ON RAMPS OR IN AREAS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH TRAFFIC ABUSE A STRONGER BOND TO THE SUBFLOOR MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A STRONGER BOND A HIGHER WEIGHT OF ADHESIVE SHOULD BE APPLIED EG V1 NOTCH TROWEL THE TILE IS THEN INSTALLED INTO SEMI TACKED UP INTERTAC ADHESIVE ALLOWING FOR SOME ADHESIVETRANSFERTO OCCUR NOTE TACK UP TIME WILL BE RELEVANT TO HUMIDITY IN THE WORK AREA AND GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS 7 1 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 05 06 Interface FLOR ANTI SLIP COMPOUND INTER TAC All InterfaceFLOR modular carpets require 100 application of Intertac unless utilising TacTile or otherwise specified by manufacturer Intertac is a low odour solvent free pressure sensitive adhesive containing Intersept InterfaceFLOR anti microbial additive The subfloor should be prepared to AS NZS2455 1 2007 requirements An approved primer such as GS400 must be u
22. ns The temperature must remain within this range throughout the installation Relative humidity in the area should be 45 10 3 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 03 FLOOR PREPARATION The subfloor must be rigid dry smooth flat level sound clean and free from harmful materials When installing GlasBac modular carpet products no bitumen based substance must come in contact with the GlasBac backing The subfloor must be rigid to stop modular carpet from cupping Old carpet under felt loose laid vinyl cushion backed vinyl and any old adhesive must be removed and floor scraped clean A clean floor Floor should be free from all dirt dust and harmful materials Before applying Intertac sweep and vacuum the subfloor to remove all dust Concrete or timber floors must be primed with an approved primer such as GS400 before application of Intertac A dry floor All floors must be dry New concrete floors must be checked for moisture as per AS NZS2455 1 2007 Moisture content must not exceed levels as indicated in Appendix 1 of the InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual If the moisture content is above the recommended maximum readings STOP and DO NOT PROCEED with the installation Seek further advice from InterfaceFLOR before proceeding A low pH floor The subfloor should have an alkalinity level of between pH7 amp pH9 to be suitable for carpet installation Refer to Appendix 1 Should the pH level be outside
23. s Moisture testing should be conducted by Hygrometer per AS NZS2455 1 2007 with the invasive RH test method preferred The sealed hood RH test method should be used only if invasive method cannot be conducted Interface do not recommend measuring substrate moisture content with any method other than Relative Humidity test methods IF THE MOISTURE CONTENT IS ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM READINGS STOP AND DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION SEEK FURTHER ADVICE FROM INTERFACE BEFORE PROCEEDING Interface FLOR 4 Cleanliness Before installation begins foreign materials such as grease oil paint existing floorcovering and any other harmful materials should be removed Any surface treatment or old adhesive that will effect the new adhesive or the holding power of the modular carpet should be treated or removed The floor shall be vacuumed and washed to ensure a perfect bond 5 Porosity All concrete floors or floors that have been filled using a levelling compound should be sealed using a sealer compatible with the backing system 6 Alkalinity The subfloor should have an alkalinity level of between pH7 amp pH9 to be suitable for carpet installation In cases where slab pH measures between pH9 and pH12 a NCTE RED al TEA AAE OS POR SN AELE pil TES sealant such as GS420 NuSlab Seal should first be applied followed by TacTiles for the PROCEDURE installation of InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles Test by wetting the floor with disti
24. sed on all porous surfaces Before application of Intertac the subfloor should be vacuumed and washed to remove all dust from the subfloor APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE Inter Tac is a pressure sensitive compound For general installation requirements application of Intertac is by long nap roller achieving a spread rate of 10 14m per litre depending on the condition of the substrate On non porous floors the rate of application will change and a spread rate greater than 14m per litre may be obtained in some cases Adhesive application should not commence until moisture and pH readings of the subfloor have been taken and the subfloor deemed within specified requirements If the subfloor moisture or pH readings are higher than recommended the installation should not commence until remedial action is taken Refer to Appendix 1 amp 2 It is mandatory that Inter Tac must tack up before use Colour must change from green to clear and it must not transfer Users assume all risk and liability resulting from the use of Inter Tac It is recommended that users carry out project specific trials to confirm the suitability and application of Inter Tac Note A new long nap roller should be used at the start of each installation Note In certain conditions a stronger bond to the subfloor may be required For a stronger bond the tile can be installed into semi tacked up Intertac adhesive allowing for some adhesive transfer to occur m ms
25. t common installation circumstances If a particular installation condition is not covered the contractor should representative If InterfaceFLOR or heuga modular carpet is installed before construction is complete any resulting staining soiling contamination or damage caused by building construction may void the end user s product warranty The contractor should inform the appropriate person of this warranty implication contact an InterfaceFLOR 01 BEFORE STARTING It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify before the installation that material supplied conforms to owner s specifications including correct product colour and quantity Labels on each carton contain important information including product colour and manufacturing batch dye lot information Itis not recommended to mix dye lots in the same area with the exception of the i2 collection of products as they possess mergable dye lots Take particular notice of installation codes printed on cartons as this indicatesthemanufacturers recommendedinstallationmethod Howeverthe client s preferred installation method should be confirmed and signed off bv the installer before commencement of installation 02 CONDITIONING OF MATERIALS The installation location and all products and materials used in the installation must be at temperature between 15 degrees C 35 degrees C for a period of 48 72 hours before the installation begi
26. t from the backing side by overlaying the modular carpet marking and cutting A template should be used around columns Step 1 Firstly effect a light cut without attempting to cut right through NOTE MODULAR CARPET CUT ON AN ANGLE ORA CUT EDGE THAT IS EXPOSED TO HEAVV FOOT OR WHEELED TRAFFIC MAV NEED TO BE SEALED WITH LATEX NOTE WHEN ABUTTING INTERFACEFLOR CARPET UP TO A HARD SURFACE FINISH OR EDGE TRIM THE TOP OF THE CARPET PILE SHOULD BE LEVEL WITH THE TOP OF THE HARD SURFACE OR EDGE TRIM IF THE CARPET PILE SITS HIGHER THAN THE HARDSURFACE OR EDGE TRIM AND IS EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF TRAFFIC THIS MAV CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CARPET EDGE NOTE ON ACCESS FLOORS AN APPLICATION RATE FOR INTERTAC OF OVER 14 M MAY BE ACHIEVED IN SOME CASES NOTE IT IS IMPORTANT TO BRING THE MODULAR CARPET RIGHT UP TOTHE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOSING FLUSH WITH THE TREAD AS THIS WILL SUPPORT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE NOSING AND PREVENT IT ROCKING AND COMING LOOSE DO NOT BEND MODULAR CARPET OVERTHE EDGE OF STAIR STEPS 11 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual 13 14 Interface FLOR Step 2 Then crack the modular carpet along the line cut Step 3 Complete by cutting right through the fibres with a straight utility or hook knife ACCESS FLOORING On Grid Access Flooring Installation GlasBac OG 600 x 600mm modular carpet The installation of GlasBacOG differs from traditional on grid carpet laying in that you do not butt up the tiles to each
27. this range STOP and DO NOT PROCEED with the installation Seek further advice from InterfaceFLOR before proceeding NOTE WHEN INSTALLING NON IMPERVIOUS BACKED FLOOR COVERINGS WATER BASED ADHESIVES APART FROM PRESSURE SENSITIVEADHESIVES CANNOT BE USED 4 InterfaceFLOR Installation Manual ONA SEALED FLOOR Interface FLOR Identify the Type of Floor New concrete floors Must be smooth level and dry as per Appendix 1 amp 2 Old concrete floors Remove paint sealer grease oil adhesive and any harmful materials especially bituminous based substances which are not compatible with GlasBac modular carpet products All existing adhesive must be removed from the floor Fill and level all cracks and holes Bring surface up to specification as in Appendix 1 using an approved latex levelling compound eg Ardex K15 or equivalent in accordance with manufacturer s directions This levelling compound needs to be compatible with the backing system Any existing carpet under felt loose laid vinyl cushion back vinyl and all existing adhesive must be removed and the floor scraped clean Vinyl Tiles Damaged amp loose vinyl tiles must be replaced or patched and all existing wax coated products are to be removed Any existing bituminous based adhesive or underlay are to be removed when installing GlasBac modular carpet products Ensure that the bond between vinyl tiles and subfloor will last the service life of the
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