KwikLok tiles can be laid on damaged or cracked subfloor surfaces. For best results, it is advised to install on a level and clean floor. Simply follow these simple steps to achieve a durable, clean and adaptable flooring finish in your chosen area:
Sweep the existing floor to ensure that the surface is clean and free of dust and dirt.
We advise that KwikLok tiles are laid in areas that have an ambient temperature between 16°C-24°C (Let the tiles acclimatise for at least 24-48 hours before laying).
We recommend using a self-leveling repair compound in areas where there are variations in subfloor surfaces. If not addressed, floor tiles may ‘dislocate’ at the connection interlocks (The smoother the subfloor is the more even and resilient your KwikLok tile floor will be).
Relative humidity in the room should not be more than 60% (ideal 30% to 60%).
Measure the length & width of the room and divide the dimensions in two – then locate & mark the centre of the room where the centre of your first tile* will be. (This will be the starting point for the installation). You can at this point check the number of tiles required to reach the walls in each direction. Remember you can cut the tiles to fit around the edges of the room. Draw a chalk-line through the start point parallel to the longest dimension. This is to act as a guide for keeping tiles parallel to the walls. To ensure the line is parallel to the walls, measure out from the wall near each end of the room, mark the points on the floor and draw the chalk line between the points.
It’s very important to leave an approximately 5mm expansion gap between the tiles and any walls/fixed points for expansion. Sometimes for larger areas, a bigger gap may be required.