Prefinished eco cork flooring for green homes |
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It is important to note that laying Cork Concepts coloured tiles is not the same as laying the traditional tiles with wet glue. The tiles will not slide into each other but rather need to be placed edge to edge firmly. The tiles can be lifted off the contact glue as long as pressure has not been applied to them. Once you are satisfied with where they are laid, they can be pressed firmly into place. Keep your Stanley Knife as sharp as possible. Cork is a very abrasive material and will blunt knives very quickly. A good straight edge is essential.
Cutting in: Until proficient it is easiest to cut yourself a template for around door surrounds etc. Historically tiles were laid from the center of the room out but these days layers start in from the door and work towards the center of the room. Do NOT lay a long line of tiles. Lay the floor in quarters. This reduces any creepage. Do ensure that the best visual appeal is achieved from the critical point of entry. Do not have a half tile right in the middle of the hall or a darker tile right in the middle of the kitchen! How to control stepping? When laying cork tiles using the pyramid method and if stepping starts to occur you can apply the back lay method to help with controlling the stepping: (Only when gradually becoming more pronounced) Step 1: Drop a chalk line parallel to the lay line (middle of the room) Step 2: Drop a chalk line parallel to the other lay line (transverses the first lay line at right angles) Step 3: Now lay your first tile at point A Step 4: Now lay a single line of tiles to each lay line Step 5: Now starting at point A back lay your tiles towards the existing laid tiles. This process has now re-aligned your cork tiles with the existing lay line. Now you can continue your pyramid from point B & C. Tip: When laying cork tiles it helps to lay them with sanding direction (if visible) on the tiles, all going the same way! 
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