WICANDERS :: Amorim revestimentos, S.A.

Repair Floating Floors

REPAIRING FLOATING FLOORS WITH Corkloc® GLUELESS SYSTEM - SERIES 100, SERIES 300, SERIES 1000 AND SERIES 300

Repairing a damaged plank of floating floor

Alternative A: Plank removal.

Demanged or wrongly installed planks can be removed as follows:
a) Remove the skirting board.
b) Remove all planks until you reach the one to be replaced.

Warning:

Planks should be folded up or slid out of their lock; never bent down against their lock.

Remember to stack the planks facing the wall (whose CorkLoc system has been cut) in order for you to be able to return them to their respective positions.

Alternative B: Plank cutting.

The following tools and materials are required in order to remove planks from within an installed area:

Electric handsaw, Knife, Chisel, Hammer, Adhesive (PVA Adhesive, class D3).

1. To remove the plank you must cut it with a circular saw. Set the saw to the precise depth of the plank to prevent cutting polythene or subfloor. Insert a new piece of polythene sheeting if damaged during this process.

2. Use a wood chisel to remove the corner pieces.

3. Remove the plank pieces.

Use extreme caution when removing the damaged plank to prevent damage in adjoining planks.

4. Cut off the tongues on the short and long sides of the new plank.

5. Cut off the groove rebound on the short and long sides of the new plank.

6. Use a wood chisel to remove the corner pieces.

7. Apply Wicanders W-185 or a PVA D3 class adhesive also on the short and long groove where the repair is being effected.

8. Slide the repair plank into the place, first inserting the side with groove and pressing with hand.

9. Place weights on the repaired plank to maintain it in the place.

Avoid traffic in order to ensure prefect adhesion of the plank.

NOTE: If the floor was vanished after installation, to achieve a uniform surface, before gluing the tile you should apply the same coats of varnish applied on floor.
After the glue is dry you must apply one coat of varnish or V-Care on the entire floor, after cleaning the floor.