1/25/2024 0 Comments Natural stone flooring![]() If the floor has movement and flexibility, 2 layers of marine plywood laid in opposite directions will limit this. ![]() Timber floors comprised of tongue and groove boards should be overlaid with WBP marine plywood fixed with stainless steel screws at between 200 to 300mm centres. Any holes or hollows should be filled and levelled. The floor must be checked to ensure it is of sound structure, level and smooth and free of any dust, oils or grease. If tiles are to be sealed it is recommended that they are cleaned prior to installation to remove any dust or dirt that may be present, and when completely dry a sealing application can be applied to the face of the tile. This will also make it easier to clean away adhesive and grout, from the surface. You also need to clean and prepare your surface before you tile to remove any grease, dirt, or fingerprints, that could inhibit tile adhesion. When laying the floor use the thickest first and blend the thinner tiles as work progresses. Whilst we recommend that the tiles used are always calibrated, there will still be some variation in thickness. Prior to laying the flooring, an area should be set aside for unpacking and enable you to sort the tiles to allow for colour/texture and thickness variations. This means gloves, safety goggles/glasses, dust masks, and knee pads should be worn, and on any project, be aware of all manufacturer’s instructions and safety advice. It is imperative that personal protective equipment is worn and extra care taken when using power tools designed to cut tiles. When implementing the installation, ensure you have the correct tools, adhesives and grouts, and where appropriate sealing/ impregnator products to give added protection to your finished surface covering. This also allows you to mix the tiles to ensure a uniformity of fluctuations in shade and tile markings. It can also be helpful to dry lay the floor first to ensure the most effective use of the pattern you have chosen and minimise where possible small cuts. It is also worth keeping a few spares for repairs. We recommended a minimum 10% wastage is considered when ordering your tiles for cuts, and when using natural stone, to also allow for the rejection of some tiles where shade or markings are deemed to be aesthetically unsuitable. Smaller areas often work better with smaller modular tile units or if wanting to achieve a traditional pattern, tiles that have a fixed width with random lengths can be effective. It is always important to first plan out your project taking into account the proposed application of the floor surface, how the area will be used, and the size of the floor that will be covered. ![]() How to Guide for interior floor tiles: 10 important steps
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