Repair Glue Down Floors

REPAIRING WICANDERS SERIES 200, SERIES 2000 AND SERIES 4000

WICANDERS floors are renowned for their durability. However, like all floors, they accidentally can be damaged.
The following instructions will help you to deal with any such situation, in a very easy way, allowing you to keep your floor looking and performing at its best.

Replacing a damaged tile

Tools and materials required:
Knife, chisel; trowel; scraper; Levelling compound; Adhesive.

To remove the tile you must cut out the centre with a knife NOTE: Wicanders SERIES 200 is varnished on site, to remove the tile you must cut the varnish on the edges, than cut out the centre with a knife

Lift the tile up, from the centre to the edges using a scraper This method will avoid damaging the adjacent tiles.

Try to remove the tile without damaging the subfloor. If this is not possible, the subfloor should be filled with a suitable levelling compound. Take great care with this, to ensure that the subfloor is absolutely flat and smooth.

Use a contact adhesive; apply it according to the instructions on the label. Press the tile down. Remove any surplus adhesive.

NOTE: 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 in all floor, after cleaning the floor.