Installation Guide

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Cork Underlayment Installation Guideline for Ceramic Tile,

Engineered Wood & Laminate Flooring Systems

The following installation instructions are a recommendation, but are not intended as a definitive

project specification. They are presented in an attempt to be used with recommended

installation procedures as published by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Tile

Council of North America (TCNA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Tools needed: straight edge, sharp utility knife, appropriate bonding agent or 6-mil poly plastic

Uses: used above, on and below grade to install ceramic tiles, engineered wood and laminate

flooring

GENERAL SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

1. All subfloors must be clean, dry, structurally sound, and within flat tolerance of the floor

covering manufacturer’s specific guidelines. Additional subfloor preparation may be

required for specific flooring products; consult the flooring manufacturer’s instructions

for details.

2. Concrete: For ceramic tile application: the subfloor should be in strict accordance with

the installation standards of the TCNA & ANSI. Inspect the Concrete subfloor for any

open cracks and fill with a high-grade epoxy filler. Wood Flooring application: Test for

excessive moisture prior to the installation of the cork underlayments. Moisture

tolerance greater than 3 lbs. per 1000 s/f in 24hrs with a Calcium Chloride test,

corrective action must be taken.

3. Wood subfloors: Under ceramic tile application: Consult the TCNA Installation handbook

for appropriate reinforcement methods. All subfloor work should be in accordance with

the recommended procedures as published by the Tile Council of America and the

American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Including but not limited to deflection, flat

and thickness requirements. Under wood flooring application: must be clean, dry,

structurally sound, and within flat tolerance of the floor covering manufacturer’s

specific guidelines.

4. Ensure the subfloor is free of dirt and debris; bond breakers and release coatings; oil or

any other residue that may interfere with the bond required for the installation of a glue

down application of Cork Underlayment.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Cork Underlayment Installation Guideline for Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood & Laminate Flooring Systems The following installation instructions are a recommendation, but are not intended as a definitive project specification.
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5. 70-115 moisture barricade 6mil plastic can be used in conjunction with cork underlayment over concrete slabs for floating applications of engineered wood and laminate flooring products. PERIMETER ISOLATION STRIP: TO IMPROVE ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES 1. Keep hard surface flooring material from direct contact with walls, cabinets, columns and other fixed vertical objects for optimal acoustic insulation performance. 2.
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agent to the substrate. Allow the adhesive to remain open for a minimum of 20 minutes prior to rolling cork back. Gently return and fully embed the cork into the adhesive field using pressure applied with a 50# floor roller in both directions using. 5. Repeat the process for the other half of the material making sure that the underlayment is fully bonded to the substrate. Proceed to cover the entire floor area making sure that the joints are butted tight and no gaps remain. 6.
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underlayment to the subfloor, as this will severely diminish the acoustical performance of the installation. 5. After completion, the Cork material should cover the entire floor area without gaps. 6. Follow the flooring manufacturer’s guidelines for the installation of the Loose Lay Flooring product. GLUED-DOWN/ DOUBLE BOND of CORK with WOOD FLOORING 1. Cut the cork material to the desired length and position the material in the space to be covered.