Installation Guide

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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. Tightly butt the material against the perimeter isolation barrier.
2. Pull the loose laid material back at least half the length of the cut material. Using a
properly sized notched trowel, apply either Roberts Urethane wood flooring adhesive,
or the same type of wood flooring adhesive that will be used to bond the finished wood
flooring to the cork product and to the substrate.
3. Repeat the process for the other half of the sheet, rolling in both directions with a 100#
floor roller.
4. Proceed to cover the entire room, making sure the sheets are tightly butted together,
without gaps. Rolling the floor area in both directions using a 100# roller. Never
mechanically fasten the sheets to the subfloor, as this will severely diminish the
acoustical value of the product.
5. It is recommended that the finished flooring be installed at least 24 hours after the
application of the Cork Underlayment.
6. Always follow the wood flooring manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
7. For added acoustical insulation: if baseboard molding is to be used, leave a minimum
1/8in. gap between the finished floor and the bottom of the baseboard. This space can
be filled with a color matching non-hardening sealant.