INSTALLATION
ADHESIVES
MAINTENANCE
It is important to know that installation success depends on selecting the correct floorcovering and installation methods. We suggest reading the user's guide where you will find information about applications, installation, properties and packing of each rubber flooring.
FAQ
SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
1-
How should the subfloor be prepared prior to the application of a rubber
floorcovering?
2- Which precautions must be taken when reshaping and different
subfloors show up?
3- Can I lay rubber floorings directly onto old adhesives?
4- Can I lay rubber floorings onto underfloor heating?
5- Which is the acceptable moisture level to start installation?
6- How can I speed up adhesive drying time?
7- Which products do you recommend to level a subfloor?
1- Can
I use an adhesive different to the one recommended by Indelval?
2- Is it important to use the recommended trowel?
3- What other precautions must be taken prior to the installation?
4- Is it necessary to weld Indelval rubber flooring?
MAINTENANCE
Indelval rubber floorings
are formulated and designed to last for years. You will enjoy your floorcovering
forever; just with the right care and attention. Indelval rubber floorings
do not need waxes or acrylic coatings to look good as the first day.
1- Which
precautions must be taken once the rubber floorcovering has been installed?
2- Can I move heavy furniture and fittings across Indelval
products?
3- Which precautions must be taken with static loads such
as heavy furniture?
4 - Do wheeled chairs affect the floorcovering?
5 - Do static chairs affect the floorcovering?
6 - Do heaters or other electrical devices damage the floorcovering?
7 - What products should we use to clean the rubber flooring?
8 - Can I use a rotating machine to clean the rubber flooring?
9 - How often should we clean the floorcovering?
INSTALLATION
1- How should the subfloor be prepared prior to the application of a rubber floorcovering?
See Installation. Subfloors .back^
2- Which precautions must be taken when reshaping and different subfloors show up?
See
Ceramic Tiles
See Enamelled Ceramic Tiles
See Granite floors
See painted Screeds
See Rubber Flooring
See Vinyl Flooring
See Metal decking
See Parquet Floors
See Wooden Bases (suspended) .back^
3- Can I lay rubber floorings directly onto old adhesives?Before installing a new rubber floorcovering, it's necessary to have the screed without rugosities or cracks; you need to remove the entire existing adhesive using a sanding machine. We do not recommend using removers as they contain solvents that may damage the new adhesive. back^
4- Can I lay rubber floorings onto underfloor heating?Yes, but its temperature must be less than 29ºC as higher temperatures may cause softening and increase the risk of irreversible marks. back^
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Which is the acceptable moisture level to start installation?In those areas where
the subfloor keeps in touch with ground, it's possible to find arising
damp. In these cases and also when installing over new screeds it is necessary
to perform moisture tests. There is a difference between curing time and
drying time. Curing time is the period of 28 days that the concrete needs
to finish its chemical reaction. Drying time is the period of time necessary
to reduce water vapour emanations. This period of time will depend on
many factors such as ambient temperature, Relative Humidity and amount
of construction water used.
There are two methods to know if the subfloor is dry enough to receive
a rubber flooring:a) Lay a tile over
the subfloor to be tested and place a load of approximately 10-kg over
the tile. After a 72 hour period you should observe the back of this tile
and if it does not show moisture signals it means the subfloor is ready
to receive a rubber flooring.
b) Apply a sheet of polyethylene (approx. 100 x 100 cm) and seal its perimeter
using adhesive or adhesive tape. After a 72 hour period if the subfloor
is still wet you will observe water drops between the polyethylene and
the subfloor; this means installation mustn't be carried out. back^
6- How can I speed up adhesive drying time?You should warm up the room and it also must be ventilated. back^
7- Which products do you recommend to level a subfloor?See Neoval NL and Primer (Imprimacion) back^
ADHESIVES
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Can I use an adhesive different to the one recommended by Indelval?Indelval does not
make any warranties regarding installation when used other manufacturers'
adhesives. Indelval only approves and recommends Neoval AD. back^
See Neoval AD
2- Is it important to use the recommended trowel?Indelval recommends that the adhesive must be applied using a notched trowel of the correct size notch, which must be 1.5x1.5x1.5mm. Correct notch size ensures the correct amount of adhesives will be applied to the substrate. If the groove is too wide, too much adhesive will be applied to the substrate and rubber flooring, causing undesired marks onto the surface. back^
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What other precautions must be taken prior to the installation?Before applying the
adhesive, sweep or vacuum the whole area. When laying tiles, always loose
laying tiles to check direction, building lines and different shades.
Please be sure to do this with the appropriate lighting and in the event
of any problem please replace the tile before applying the adhesive.
You must take the same precautions when installing sheets. Please be advised
the sheets are not rectified and you must rectify them before installing
or overlapping. When installing veined sheets, it is extremely important
that you always loose laying sheets to harmonize veins. back^
4- Is it necessary to weld Indelval rubber flooring?No. They do not need to be welded, as PVC or Linoleum floorings, as they are dimensionally stable. However, some sanitary areas require seams welded to prevent ingress of dirt and bacteria into seams. Indelval offers a large variety of hot melt welding rods. back^
1- Which precautions must be taken once the rubber floorcovering has been installed?It is necessary to place sheets of plywood or acrylic onto the surface to protect it from the action of wheeled chairs during the first three weeks. During this period of time, the adhesive reaches its maximum bonding properties. back^
2- Can I move heavy furniture and fittings across Indelval products?Never. You will need to spread the load by placing strips of plywood on the floor under the load. Then the load can be moved, avoiding damages. back^
3- Which precautions must be taken with static loads such as heavy furniture?Be very careful with this kind of loads, they may have screws or ledges that may affect the floorcovering. Any detrimental effect can be minimised by using furniture leg cups. It's recommended having a backing of 1 in2 /30-45 kg. back^
4 - Do wheeled chairs affect the floorcovering?It's recommended using large diameter wheels, as the others can cause floorcovering to come unstuck. Recommended min. diameter 50mm; minimum contact surface:25 mm. Always check the wheels for faults. back^
5 - Do static chairs affect the floorcovering?Always check the legs of the chair. Remember to use furniture leg cups and always check them, as damaged cups may pierce the surface of the floorcovering. back^
6 - Do heaters or other electrical devices damage the floorcovering?It is necessary to place a sheet of asbestos under them as the heat coming from them may discolour the floorcovering. back^
7 - What products should we use to clean the rubber flooring?You should use the recommended products that have been tested and approved by Indelval S.A. However, there are several similar products that can be used too. Never use coloured waxes as they may permanently damage the floorcovering. Never used solvent-based cleaners. back^
8 - Can I use a rotating machine to clean the rubber flooring?Yes, the floorcovering should be scrubbed using a 350 rpm (max speed) rotating machine fitted with soft bristle brushes (never use black, brown, green, red or beige brushes) back^
9 - How often should we clean the floorcovering?
We recommend daily maintenance, but frequency will depend on the traffic. Remember: dust and dirt are natural rubber floorcovering enemies. If left uncontrolled, would shorten the life of the rubber flooring. We suggest placing a door mat at the entrance (length: 1.50 m) aprox. Do not forget to clean the door mat periodically. back^