Below is given the safe Method Statement for performing the installation of vinyl Flooring in simple steps.
Selected working area should be barricaded to avoid accidents & damages and obtain necessary clearances and approvals from Engineers including MEP clearance.
Inspection request to be raised and ensure its approval prior to start vinyl flooring.
Ensure the surface to receive the Vinyl flooring must be absolutely hard, level, dry, smooth and structurally sound.
It must be free of cracks and other irregularities and must not be contaminated with dust, paint, plaster, oil, grease or any other substance which could affect adhesion.
Existing sub floor will inspected for the deflection and should not exceed 7mm.
The surface level shall be clean prior to application of primer.
Self-leveling compound will be applied wherever required on the prime surface by a trowel and spike roller shall be passed over the leveling compound before it dries to remove air, the mixture of self-leveling compound should be as per manufacturers recommendation.
Expansion Joints or movements joints shall be considered.
Laying Preparation for Vinyl Flooring Sheets
Sheets must be unrolled and left in the room to be covered with approved adhesive, for at least 24 hours prior to laying.
Ensure sub –floors are dry prior to start of vinyl flooring.
Lay first length along guide line, ensuring sheets are laid as per the approved shop drawing.
Fold back sheets half way, use finely serrated trowel to apply the single stick acrylic adhesive and manufacturer instruction must be followed.
Smooth down manually then roll with a 50 kg flooring roller in 2 directions to ensure adhesion.
If necessary groove and hot rod weld joints after 24 hours of adhesive application, Layout of the rolls joints will be as per the approved shop drawings
Laying of PVC Skirting
Apply approved adhesive to a few linear meters of the walls. Wait enough time till the adhesive on the wall and skirting becomes tacky.
Press each strip of skirting into position ensuring joints are butted tight, smooth down manually.
Internal and External corners are cut on site to adjust with existing site conditions and gaps between the pieces should be minimum.
Inspection request to be raised after completion of work and ensure its approval from consultant/client.
Method Statement for Installation of Rubber Flooring
Below is given the method statement for installation of rubber flooring related to any type of project.
Arrange the following instrument’s or equipment.
- Cutting knife
- Wood saw
- Vertical cutting saw with mixed cutting blades
- Carpenter’s line
- Notched spatula
- 900 angle
- Measuring tape
- 2 m screed bar
- 1 m long angle for cutting using the Knife
- Sander
Rubber Flooring Procedure
Before starting the site work obtain necessary clearances and approvals from other engineers including MEP clearance.
Selected working area should be barricaded to avoid accidents & damages to people and the property.
Ensure the surface that is receiving the rubber flooring will be thoroughly cleaned and it will be made free from any dust and loose lying debris.
Check the surface of the pad, and if necessary polish it and leave it to dry for 24 hours.
Unpack the tiles and leave them on a flat surface to regain their features.
Tiles to be stuck down, must be laid on stable, even, solid layer of 5cm screed, which is flat and dry. Use single- part solvent- free polyurethane adhesive only.
Apply tiles as per the recommended option i.e. by leaving a gap every 3 or 4 tiles to stop the joints from getting out of step by the end of row.
The gaps can be filled in when installation is complete.
Atmospheric Condition to be considered and tiles should not be laid in the rain, or when there is too much humidity.
Ground for laying to be prepared properly by cleaning thoroughly and the surface should be polish if necessary to dry as per manufacturers recommendation.
Proper installation /cutting and laying of rubber tiles should be followed as per manufacturers recommendations.
Method Statement for Acrylic Flooring Installation
Below is the step wise method statement for Acrylic Flooring Installation.
Obtain necessary clearances and approvals from Engineers including MEP clearance.
Selected working area should be barricaded to avoid accidents & damages.
Ensure the surface to receive the Acrylic surface will be thoroughly cleaned and it will be made free from any dust and loose lying debris.
Set out surface layout, markings as per approved drawing with reference from grid line (Identify F.F.L by surveyor)
Standard Concrete installation
- Acid Etch with concrete preparered to be used
- Level out with court patch binder
- Apply Ti-coat as primer
- Apply 1 coat Acrylic Resurfacer
- Apply 3 coats fortified PlexiPave
Re-coat if needed or if any damage occurs during the construction stage.
Remove any loose or flaking material. Repair any spalled areas or depressions with court Patch Binder
Apply 1 coat Acrylic Resurfacer (needed for courts that require extensive preparation).
Recoat with 2-3 coats of Fortified PlexiPave (depending on surface wear and texture).
Keep area barricaded and warning tape surrounding the area until dry.
Inspection request to be submitted after completion of works and ensure its approval.
For more details please refer below supplier method statement.
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