Alpha Rubber Tiles Installation and Maintenance Manual
Installation and Maintenance Video
Installation and Maintenance Manual
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1. ALPHA RUBBER TILE FLOORING INSTALLATION
2. ALPHA RUBBER TILE FLOORING MAINTENANCE
1. ALPHA RUBBER TILE FLOORING INSTALLATION
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1. Make sure the base is dry, clean and free from deformation.
2. If you have an underfloor heating system, turn it off before starting the installation. For safety reasons, we don’t recommend switching it on again.
3. Always keep the tiles horizontal so they don’t lose their shape, and leave them in the room where they will be installed for 24 hours so they adapt to the room temperature.
4. Before beginning, measure the area to be floored. Plan the installation carefully so you don’t waste material or end the rows with small portions of flooring.
5. For outdoor installations, there must be a way to drain the water. We also recommend gluing the flooring.
6. To minimise unevenness between the tiles and the base, use ramps and corners around the installed perimeter.
INSTALLATION
The Alpha tiles can be installed in two different ways:
GLUE FREE INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1 – Put the tiles on the ground and position them tightly against each other to avoid visible gaps. For a smoother, more even surface, we recommend interspersed installation.
2 – Using an X-Acto knife, set square and chalk, make the required cuts on the edges and corners.
3 – If there are structures in the area being floored, measure the exact size and location of the flooring that must be removed. After removing it, make a cut perpendicular to this opening so the new flooring can be placed to accommodate the structure.
INSTALLATION WITH GLUE
In addition to the above materials, you’ll need:
GLUE PREPARATION
You need around 1kg of glue per m².
Glue has two components: resin and a catalyst. Mix them well and begin the installation immediately.
When ready, the glue can be used for 20 to 25 minutes. After, you can no longer use it for the installation.
Application should be done at a room temperature of between 15 and 25ºC and should never drop below 0ºC.
INSTALLATION
1 – Make the required cuts before installation.
2 – If there are structures in the area being floored, measure the exact size and location of the flooring that must be removed. After removing it, make a cut perpendicular to this opening so the new flooring can be placed to accommodate the structure.
3 – Use a tool to manually mix the two glue components. Prepare small amounts of glue, as once ready, it must be used quickly.
4 – Use a notched trowel to spread the glue gradually, then place the tiles on top. We recommend interspersed installation to ensure smoother, more even flooring.
2. ALPHA RUBBER TILE FLOORING MAINTENANCE
Flooring maintenance and cleaning are essential to ensure a longer life.
If glue has been used to stick the flooring down, wait 3 days before cleaning with water to allow optimal glue adhesion.
Use a vacuum cleaner to regularly clean any rubbish from the surface. This prevents wear and tear/damage to the flooring.
For greater hygiene, use a microfibre mop or scrubber with soft brushes together with pH-neutral detergents, which can be found in any supermarket.
Don’t use sponges, steel wool pads or bleach. These products may scratch and damage your flooring.