Heavy Duty Industrial & Commercial Flooring Solutions

Installation FAQs

We offer a full professional installation service option to our business customers. If you’d like our install team to lay the floor tiles for you, let us know when discussing your quote. 

Installing the tiles yourself? We’ve got lots of handy materials available to show you how, and some of the most commonly asked questions are below. If you want to talk to our expert team, please get et it touch on sales@smartflooring.store, call +91 8700 344486 or via our quick contact form.

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Please refer to the installation instructions here. Alternatively, refer to the video below:

Yes, the recommended installation temperature is between 15ºC & 30º

If installation has to take place at a temperature below 15ºc, ensure the tiles acclimatise to the ambient temperature of the room & leave a larger expansion gap (than the recommended 5mm) between the tiles and any fixed point.

The tiles must be allowed to acclimatize to the ambient room temperature beforehand. We recommend you allow 24 hours. If time is short, you can breakdown the pallet of tiles to help them acclimatise quicker.

Installation should not take place at temperatures below 15ºC or above 30ºC

PLEASE NOTE: If installation has to take place at a temperature below 15ºC, leave a larger expansion gap between the tiles and any fixed point and / or incorporate an expansion gap in the floor every 8 to 10 meters.

No, the E500 cannot be installed outdoors. Fluctuating temperatures make PVC expand and contract
No specialist tools are required, however to make your life easier, we recommended a measuring tape, a metal ruler, a rubber mallet or light hammer, a chalk line reel and cutting tools (if necessary).
For cutting the tiles, there are several options. We recommend a guillotine for larger areas. You can also use an electric jig saw, table saw or a band saw with a timber blade. The tiles can also be cut with a Stanley knife, but this is more difficult than other methods of cutting.
Loose Lay or Glue: In the vast majority of smart flooring applications no adhesive is required; the tiles can be dry laid and will take forklift or vehicle traffic without a problem. The tiles may require gluing if there is a risk of heavy point loading or shear (for example a three-wheeled electric reach truck with the batteries located over a small single back wheel or areas with tight turning circles). It may also be necessary to glue patches of tiles exposed to an isolated heat source such as a catalytic converter or furnace. Please contact our experienced team for further advice at on sales@smartflooring.store, call +91 8700 344486 or via our quick contact form If the tiles are exposed to direct sunlight (loading bay doors, sky lights, windows etc). We recommend that the tiles are glued down. If gluing is required, we recommend you use FEVICOL SR 998

In many cases, there is little to no preparation required. Smart Flooring can be laid over damp and contaminated substrates.
We recommend that you sweep the area to remove loose items.

No repairs need to be carried out unless there are major cracks or missing pieces of cement. No skim coating, sealing or washing is necessary.

1.Painted Floor: No problem – just lay your tiles as per the instructions

2.Vinyl Flooring: Again this is fine – just follow the simple instructions

3.Carpeted Floor: Strictly speaking this is fine – but we strongly recommend lifting carpet if at all possible

Yes, we have experienced installation teams available in several countries to professionally lay your floor tiles in to your business. Ask about our full installation service option at sales@smartflooring.store, call +91 8700 344486 or via our quick contact form
No, you don’t have to use a sealant, however sealant will make future cleaning easier and will give your floor a high gloss appearance.
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