The easy way to install 7.5mm timber flooring
Welcome to our simple guide for installing your new 7.5mm timber floors.
You're going to love just how quick and easy it is to lay your new 7.5mm timber floors over your existing subfloor.
Welcome to our simple guide for installing your new 7.5mm timber floors.
You're going to love just how quick and easy it is to lay your new 7.5mm timber floors over your existing subfloor.
Check for signs of moisture in your subfloor using a calibrated moisture metre. Moisture content must be;
Using a straight edge tool check subfloor is level according to relevant industry standards, no more than 3mm deviation over 3m. Floor preparation and levelling may be required before installing your floors.
When you've received your timber hybrid floors it is essential to acclimatise them in the centre of the room before installing.
Up to one week’s acclimatisation is essential in areas that are particularly humid, cold, wet, hot or dry. Boards installed in a humid environment will naturally grow, hence the requirement for acclimatisation in areas such as QLD.
Room temperature is between 15-30 degrees and humidity levels are between 30%-70%.
All installed boards will be considered as accepted by the installer and/or homeowner, therefore it is essential that the boards be thoroughly checked pre-installation, with adequate lighting. Boards should be checked for the following prior to installation;
Our 7.5mm timber floors are designed to be laid over almost any pre existing subfloor including tiles. For optimal performance ensure your existing tiled floor is clean, flat, smooth and level with a minimal bevel. A levelling agent may be applied to grout lines if required.
Set up your installation tools and open multiple packs to pre-select boards that blend best with matching scotia, skirts and trims.
Check door and door frame clearances to ensure that doors will move freely without contacting the floor surface.
Although timber floors can be installed in any direction, as a rule, they are usually installed perpendicular to a window. Installing the floor parallel to the longest wall tends to make a room appear larger.
Know your maximum raft size, before floor expansion is required.
Tip! Stagger boards to ensure a more favourable overall appearance of the floor. When installing boards of random length, ensure that the staggered length is at least 20cm. End boards must be greater than 30cm in length.
Finally finish your floor simply by affixing Scotia or reinstall your skirting boards around the perimeter of your room to conceal the expansion gaps.
Congrats, you did it! Before you kick back and admire a job well done, don’t forget to snap some photos and share your new floors. Tag us on Instagram @flooringonlineau to really make our day.
Our experienced team are here to help on 1800 718 427 or chat with us online.
No, 7.5mm Timber is designed for floating installation.
Stagger boards to ensure the more favourable overall appearance of the floor. When installing boards of random length, ensure that the staggered length is at least 20cm. End boards must be greater than 30cm in length.
Without a level subfloor you leave your boards vulnerable to damage and creaking. A maximum of 3mm deviation over 1m is the industry standard.
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