Special Hungarian point and herringbone pattern in laminate, PVC, vinyl or LVT

A PVC FLOOR IS EASY TO FIT

IT’S NOT SO DIFFICULT AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW ALL THE STEPS PRECISELY

After a previous article on new fitting methods with no left or right edge, this time we consider specifically the fitting of a PVC floor in Hungarian point or herringbone pattern. Fitting PVC might seem quite simple, but you do need to follow a number of steps carefully.

You can subdivide the fitting into various ‘phases’. Obviously, you start with accurate dimensions of the room where the floor is to be fitted. And so, you need to measure the room and take account of the material lost through cutting. As with most floors, cleaning is also essential with PVC floors. And so, don’t forget to sweep and vacuum clean the floor first of all and, if necessary, you can even apply a primer. Obviously, check to make sure that the subfloor is fairly smooth and even.

Levelling and setting time

Never forget that you always have to level a subfloor if it isn’t completely flat. Moreover, the use of a primer ensures that the levelling agent applied on top adheres securely to the existing floor. Make sure that you take account of the producer’s recommended setting time, so no one should walk on the floor in the meantime! Once the leveller has set, you sandpaper and clean the surface again.

Another good tip: A subfloor has to be completely dry and its humidity level must not exceed 1.8% for a cement floor and 0.3% for an anhydrite floor. A wooden base floor (it is not advisable to glue on such a surface) may also contain a maximum of 14% damp and loose parts must be secured so that you have a hard and solid base floor.

Acclimatisation

People sometimes forget, but PVC floors, too, have to acclimatise. And so, allow the floor plenty of time to adapt to its future surrounds. Generally speaking, here you need to count on at least 24 hours of ‘rest’ on the site, but 48 hours is even better and more certain. Make sure the temperature remains constant during the acclimatisation, during the fitting, and during the three days after the fitting. Temperatures between 19 and 25 degrees are ideal.

A specialist

MEISTER

‘MEISTER herringbone laminate M6’: four authentic oak laminate floors MEISTER has developed four decors which fit in perfectly with current decorative trends. This user-friendly and authentic herringbone laminate floor comes perfectly into its own in both rustic and modern homes. The top quality synchronous structure of the pores and fine micro-joint all round give this floor a top quality and natural look. Moreover, the special Diamond Pro surface ensures greater scratch resistance and is highly resistant to chemicals. Apart from the aesthetic aspect, MEISTER has also considered fitting convenience. Thanks to the licensed Unizip click system, there is no longer any hint of a plank A and a plank B. This MEISTER herringbone laminate floor can thus be fitted with one type of plank. This helps to fit the floor faster and reduces cutting waste. The collection is available in the following size: 620 x 155 x 8 mm. This floor also has an anti-static top layer and is suitable for fitting in commercial rooms (class 32).

MEISTER herringbone laminate M6 in the oak champagne design (7001)