Please note: Silent Walk and Trojan IQ are not designed to completely seal the subfloor or as a solution to rising damp. In such circumstances,
the subfloor should be sealed prior to installation of underlay and FLOOR ART.
Silent Walk is an industry standard, acoustic, loose-laid underlay that
does not require expensive gluing or preparation. This underlay is
designed with a PVC moisture barrier to help protect the floor.
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INSTALLATION
When installing Trojan FLOOR ART, an allowance of at least 10-15mm on each edge should be provided to accommodate expansions,
including at a doorway, heating tube outlet, connect with tiles and any fixed items in the area where the floor is laid. Use spacing-wedges
during the installation to assist in maintaining the expansion gaps.
Note:
Larger rooms, such as halls, assembly rooms, dance floors, will need a bigger allowance for expansion join.
We recommend an expansion join in the middle of the room. If the floor is installed without this expansion join, all warranties will
be void.
The formula to calculate the expansion across the width of the installed floor is 2mm expansion for every 1 metre of floor width.
Always begin installation by facing the groove-side of the floorboard towards the wall. To join the floorboards together, a 30-40cm
wooden block should be used as a brace against the tongue side to knock the boards together.
Do not use force during the joining.
Never
hit the floor-board directly with the hammer. This is to avoid either the tongue or finished edges from being damaged.
Lay the flooring lengthwise against the longest wall of the room, starting from the corner furthest from the entrance. This will enhance
the beauty of the room and will enable proper workspace practice (by not walking on the newly laid floor).
DIRECT STICK INSTALLATION:
For installation by direct gluing to the subfloor or Direct Stick, please adhere to the glue manufacturer’s instructions. Only use acrylic
based glue.
FLOATING INSTALLATION:
When installing using the floating-system, always apply glue to the upper parts of the groove. This includes the groove at the head joint
(short end) of the plank. Always distribute the glue in a continuous line – never apply the glue in a broken line. Any excess glue that is
squeezed to the surface should be immediately wiped off with a damp cloth.
When laying the next row of floorboards, begin with pieces of planks left from the previous row or using start pieces included in the packs.
Ensure a minimum of 50cm distance between one head-joint and the other of the next row.
When laying the floor through several adjoining rooms, expansion joints must also be provided at every door’s passages. When laying
the floor in a corridor, lay the boards lengthwise along the corridor. Floor-boards forming the last row should be installed with a special
crow-bar designed for this purpose.
Once the floor has been laid, remove all spacing wedges and fill all visible joints with a silicon-free sealant or with an insert profile(s)
designed for this. Install skirting boards by screwing them to the adjacent wall. Never screw skirting boards directly to the floor boards.
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For further information or assistance, contact your retailer or Trojan Timbers directly.
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UNDERLAY
If you require noise reduction properties, Trojan IQ is suitable for your
floating installation. Trojan IQ is a premium acoustic underlay that
reduces foot traffic noise and sound transmission. Where superior
acoustic performance is required, we recommend the use of Trojan IQ.
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