The subfloor is highly important for correct installation due to its preparation and care. If the subfloor is not appropriate for the installation of FloorTape Click, the necessary steps should be taken.
GLUED-DOWN INSTALLATION
The existing floor covering must be entirely removed for glued-down subfloors because no signs of mould and/or insect infestations should be present. Make sure the floor is level by applying a floor levelling product or levelling compound (also nail down any loose or floating parts). This will produce a smooth and porous subfloor for the glue to adhere to.
In the case of installation on a wooden subfloor, the moisture content of the wood should not exceed 10% and the space underneath should be completely dry and ventilated (minimum 4 cm2 per m2 of floor). A minimum of 6mm of plywood should be used to cover the floorboards.
Nailing should be done using ring shank nails in grid format, 75 mm around the perimeter and 150 mm in the centre.
FLOATING INSTALLATION
For floating floors, the subfloor should be stable and firmly fixed (it cannot be soft or damaged).
- Unsuitable floor coverings: carpet, cushion vinyl. Felt, floating laminate and parquet, etc.
- Suitable coverings: ceramic tiles, vinyl tiles, PVC, glued laminate and parquet, fixed wood boards, etc.
- Does not have to be removed, but use of polyethylene foil is compulsory to avoid migration: rolled PVC, glued linoleum and glued oiled parquet.
When installing on a wooden subfloor, all existing floor covering should be removed first. No signs of mould and/or insect infestations should be present. Make sure the subfloor is level and nail down any loose parts. Apply an appropriate wooden levelling board for perfect subfloor preparation (the levelling boards should be secured every 30cm with screws).
In the case of installation on a wooden subfloor, the moisture content of the wood should not exceed 10% and the space underneath should be completely dry and ventilated (minimum 4 cm2 per m2 of floor). A minimum of 6mm of plywood should be used to cover the floorboards.
The fixation will be made with nails with a ring shank in the shape of a grid, 75mm around the perimeter and 150mm in the center.