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TECHNICAL SHEET DATA 1. PRESENTATION OF THE PVC FLOORING FORTELOCK We are introducing the first-class system of PVC interlocking flooring. The floor tiles are made by state-of-the-art and energy efficient injection presses and they feature homogeneous or heterogeneous designs. The system Fortelock can be laid on both new and old surfaces of various qualities. Thanks to the carefully selected material, the homogeneous floor tiles excel in high wear resistance, resistance to chemicals and long-term stability. They are intended to create floor coverings exposed to heavy load, which require superior abrasion resistance, impact resistance and resistance to penetration of liquids (oils, solvents and others). The aesthetically designed heterogeneous floor tiles Fortelock are intended for commercial, residential and public premises, as they excel in material resistance and easy maintenance as well as a positive effect on safety when walking. Made in the Czech Republic. 2. INSTALLATION OF A NEW FLOOR ENTRANCE The pattern on the floor tile Fortelock DECOR is random. Therefore, it is advisable to spread the floor tiles, compare them and assemble them as you wish. 2. In case of higher load on the floor (in particular when using pallet trucks), consider fixation or bonding with adhesive (see clause 2.3). Please, first browse our advice, warnings and guarantees (clauses 3 and 4). 6. Any final cuts and completion of peripheral floor tiles (see clause 2.2) shall be done only after the floor tiles have all be laid. Ideally after several hours after their application. When cutting the peripheral floor tiles, consider a gap of min. 10 mm from any fixed point (e.g. around a column, rack or walls). In case of tiles marked as Eco, count at least with a gap of 15 mm. This joint can be pointed with flexible sealant or covered with a strip. Laying Fortelock LIGHT, INDUSTRY, XL 7. After the application, we recommended that you use products and detergents made by Dr. Schutz and read the document Cleaning, Maintenance and Disinfection thoroughly. 3. Before laying, mark the ground with chalk or laser and make two orthogonal lines, see the dashed line in the drawing. Fortelock Industry Light and XL shall be marked from the entrance to the room, whereas Decor and Invisible shall be marked at the edge, at least 10 cm from the wall. Put the side of the floor tile with hidden interlocks to the wall. 1. The floor tiles shall be installed on a level and hard surface. Be sure to let them acclimatize thoroughly (see clause 2.1). 4. If you want to have the entryway trims positioned precisely, first put two rows of floor tiles along the line and connect the entryway trims where required. 5. The floor tiles shall be installed in their places in the order as indicated in the drawing. Knock with a rubber mallet (with a black or white head according to the colour of the floor). Start with the outer corners of the floor tile and continue toward the inner corner of the floor tile before laying. It is imperative that the floor tiles ate kept in the mutual rectangular position. 8. You can use PVC marking tape to clearly demarcate workplaces in warehouses and industrial plants. Laying Fortelock DECOR, INVISIBLE 9. We will be very happy if you share your good or bad experience with laying your floor as well as your photographs. Please send your comments to us at info@fortemix.cz. 2.1. TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND PREPARATION OF THE ORIGINAL SUBFLOOR TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS Do not install the floor tiles immediately after their delivery. Let the flooring acclimatize for at least 48 hours before the installation. The acclimatization shall take place at air temperature of 18-26 °C, considering the temperature in the room. The higher the temperature, the faster the floor tiles acclimatize. The floor tiles must be unloaded from pallets and spread in the room where they are expected to be installed. To facilitate the acclimatization process, spread the floor tiles in smaller units, e.g. in bundles of 10 pieces / 6 pieces for XL. Note that the temperature of the subfloor must not fall below +15 °C. Working temperature during the installation and 24 hours after the installation must be constant, in the range from 18 to 26 °C, to avoid any thermally conditioned dimensional changes of individual flooring components. When installing at normal temperature deviations, note the movement of the floor and leave a gap of at least 5 mm between the floor tiles and any fixed points (e.g. a wall). If the installation takes place at a temperature below 15 °C, leave a larger expansion gap ( joint) between the floor tiles and any fixed points (e.g. a wall). If the operating temperature below 0 °C is necessary, contact the business department of the manufacturer. PREPARATION OF THE ORIGINAL SUBFLOOR (SURFACE) The floor tiles Fortelock can be installed on virtually any hard surface, which is smooth and even. Therefore, remove any uneven points from the floor. Any unevenness and holes shall be filled with filling or sealant intended for repairs to floors. To ensure permanent functional qualities of PVC floorings, the structure of the subfloor must be flawless, as recommended in applicable national or European standards. RECOMMENDATION If there is still construction work in progress, protect any newly laid floor tiles with a suitable protective cover. Limit the risk of inadvertent damage. 2.2. CUTTING OF PERIPHERAL TILES, INSTALLATION OF BASEBOARDS To shorten the panel, the side to be cut must be turned to the wall, so that there is an expansion gap of approx. 10 mm. This expansion gap shall be kept at all penetrating or related structures (such as heating bodies, a different type of floor covering). The joints shall be covered with skirts or fill with elastic sealant. For easy, even and, in particular, fast cuts of individual floor tiles, we recommend that you use a cutter/a guillotine, e.g. type FREISS PF-63. The PVC floor tiles Fortelock Light can be easily cut with a knife. Prior to any di˘cult or complicated cuts, make a template. If you do not have a cutting machine/trimmer, it is also possible to use hot air guns to heat the tile at the cutting point, then the tile can be cut with an ordinary cutter knife. Especially for more complex cut-outs (eg around heaters, door frames, niches and external corners), cutting is much easier with the use of a hot air gun. The tiles can also be supplemented with original floor moldings. The floor moldings are made from Industry series tiles (except ECO), so the technical parameters are identical to Fortelock Industry tiles. Floor moldings can be installed in three ways: a) by screwing the base molding into the wall and inserting the floor molding, b) gluing the base molding to the wall and inserting the floor molding, c) by direct screwing the floor molding into the wall without using the base molding. The least technically demanding is the installation b). We first adjust the size of the base molding to the size of the room (they are supplied in a length of 2.5 m). Then we glue the base molding to the wall - we recommend using Den Braven Mamut glue for gluing - or we screw it properly. In case of gluing, it is necessary to let the glue harden before inserting the individual parts (we recommend 24 h). If you screw the base molding, it is possible to install the individual parts of the floor molding immediately. Insert the upper part of the floor molding under the edge of the base molding and press it against the wall so that the lower part of the floor molding (narrowed part) covers the expansion joint. Gradually, we insert other parts of the floor molding and pay attention on the correct connection of the locks. In the case of direct screwing to the wall, measure the height (9 cm) and screw it into the wall. During installation, we pay attention to the correct connection of the locks. IMPORTANT • We recommend that the width of the cut tiles, located closest to the walls, should be more than 10 cm. • At doors and recesses, the area of the cut floor tile must be larger than a half of theoriginal entire floor