INSTALLATION
General Information’s
Juteks vinyl floorings are designed only for interior applications.
To select the most appropriate item among Juteks range of products, you
should consider the traffic of the areas intended for installation. Softer
vinyl flooring is not suitable for areas under great loads, especially those
subjected to heavy traffic of casters and wheels (of office chairs, for
example).
Before installation always check products to ensure correct type, design
and colour. At the same time carefully inspect the material for any visible
damages and defects. Anyway that Juteks flooring are inspected before
leaving factory, it can happened that defects are not detected. In such
case, contact Juteks distributor for assistance.
NOTE:
Juteks will not pay labour charges on claims filed for materials
installed with obvious visible defects.
Storage and Handling
Juteks products must be stored in interior locations, protected from the
weather. Storage area must be dry and without direct sunlight. Because
vinyl flooring can become yellow, if it is exposed to exhaust from gas and
oil combustion, be sure that storage area will be free of such combustion
(outside and inside).
Storage temperatures must be between 0°C and 30°C.
Flooring products can be damaged by rough handling, that’s why handle
products with care.
If material is pre-cut and then stored for some time, it must be rolled around
cardboard tube before installation.
Installation
Subfloor, Juteks flooring and adhesive must be kept for conditioning,
24 - 48 hours prior to, during and after the installation in a room, with a
temperature between 18 - 29°C and a relative humidity of 50-60%.
Before installation material must be rolled face out until ready to begin
installation. However it can be pre-cut (accurately) for fitting the room, but
after that be sure to roll face out again (do not roll the material face in, until
taking it into the room for installation). When material is rolled face out, be
careful to not damage surface while handling such roll.
CAUTION:
If pre-cut roll is stored for some time before installation, please
follow Juteks instruction on
(Storage and Handling section).
Avoid creasing or folding of material, because it could lead to permanent
crease and damage in the flooring surface. Do not write on the backing
with an ink pen, felt tipped marker, …; if necessary use a graphite pencil
only.
Be sure to fit the flooring correctly and completely to the room. By fitting,
leave along walls (furniture …) approx. 2-3 mm interspace for distension.
When installing material in room, be sure that all sheets are installed in
printing direction (in direction in which rolls are unrolled).
If more than one roll of same colour is installed, all rolls must be from the
same production series (same batch number). Juteks cannot guarantee
colour repeat between different production series.
It is necessary to plan the direction of fitting the roll in order to avoid (if possible)
seams in the doorway, along the main walking areas, between outlets, etc. In
square rooms, it is best to lay the rolls parallel to the entrance light, while in
long and narrow rooms it is better to have them installed lengthwise.
CAUTION:
To ensure to have rolls from one batch, please carefully follow
instructions on
(Roll labelling information).
For gluing vinyl flooring onto the subfloor, use a suitable dispersive
adhesive (follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for use). Usually
for applying of adhesive notched trowel is used, that’s why always check
adhesive label for the proper notching, because too much adhesive can
lead to indentations. Juteks recommends applying adhesive over the entire
surface. For more information’s about gluing and further installation please
follow instructions on
Floor heating system
Prior to the installation of vinyl sheet flooring, it is important to ascertain
and enable a correct and optimal operation of any floor heating systems.
Floor heating must be switched off for 48 hours before and 48 hours after
the installation of vinyl flooring. During this time, it is necessary to provide
alternative heating in order to ensure a temperature between 18°C and
29°C. After that, the temperature should be raised gradually, a few degrees
per day, until it reaches the preferred level. The temperature at the subfloor
level should never exceed 27°C.
The thermal resistance of vinyl flooring affects the temperature level of the
heating medium. To ensure a sufficient transmission of warmth, you should
select flooring with a thermal resistance below 0,10 m
2
K/W. Otherwise you
would have to set the temperature of the heating medium too high to
achieve the appropriate transmission of heat.
NOTE:
Thermal resistance of Juteks flooring varies from 0,01 m
2
K/W and up
to 0,04 m
2
K/W.
Hot welding
With hot welding, a vinyl rod (same type of material as the covering)
and the floor covering material at the seam are heated to a sufficient
temperature whereby they are fused together.. It ensures a permanent
seal and a longer life for the floorcovering. Most specifications make
hot welding mandatory, since it prevents ingress of dirt and bacteria into
seams and provides a floor surface which is impermeable to water. It is
also recommended for areas with floor heating systems. However,welding
will only aid maintenance of high standards of hygiene if it is executed
correctly and should only be done by a trained professional.
The procedure of hot welding
Install the floor covering as described in the Juteks installation method.
Allow the adhesive to dry for a minimum of 48 hours before hot-welding
the seams.
When the adhesive has fully cured , cut a groove along the seam using
a standard grooving tool ( »U« shaped cutter). The depth of the groove
depends on the thickness and type of covering to be welded and the
diameter of weld rod to be used, but should not extending more than two-
thirds into the wearlayer thickness.
All over designs sheets, must be
installed in opposite direction.
All other designs (like wood, tiles, …)
sheets, must be installed in same
direction.
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