ecotile Installation & Cleaning Instructions
ecotile 5, 7 & 10mm standard open joint tile installation instructions
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Preparation
ecotile can be installed over any hard surface and in most situations will not require gluing. The only situations where we recommend gluing are where the tiles will be located in direct sunlight (i.e. south facing loading bay) or there will be very heavy traffic movements combined with tight turning circles. If the installation is to take place when the temperature is cold (below 15 degrees centigrade) it is essential that the tiles are allowed to acclimatize for a minimum of 12 hours. If possible installation should be undertaken at a temperature of 18 degrees centigrade. A 5mm expansion gap must be left between the tiles and any fixed point to allow expansion and contraction of the tiles when changes in temperature occur.
Working Method
Start installation of the tiles from the middle of the room or area where the tiles are being installed, working outward towards the sides. This will ensure even distribution of the weight and surface tension of the tiles. The tiles can be connected with a rubber mallet or engineering hammer .
Finishing and Edges
When all full size tiles are laid it is advisable to wait 24hrs before cutting the edge sections. This will allow the tiles to settle and expand fully. Remember to leave a 5mm expansion gap between the tiles and any fixed points (walls, machines etc.) To get the best results when cutting use a table saw, guillotine or jigsaw. We recommend finishing the 5 mm expansion gap between the tiles and the walls with either a bead of silicon mastic or a sit on skirting profile such as Gradus SO100.
ecotile 6mm HJT installation instructions
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Cleaning & Maintenance
Sweep and occasionally damp mop the floor as required. Application of a hardwearing floor sealer will help maintain the appearance of the floor and extend its lifespan. For an initial degrease and heavy duty clean we recommend ecotile Blast available in packs of 4 x 5 litres. To seal the floor and provide heavy-duty protection of the tiles we recommend our polyurethane floor polish available in packs of 4 x 5 litres. Coverage is 50m² per litre per coat. For general maintenance and cleaning we recommend EcoTile’s non-alkaline cleaner available in packs of 4 x 5 litres. ESD Floors should be sealed and cleaned with Selstat anti-static floor polish. When cleaning dilute the polish 40:1.
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