Panel Surface Preparation
Sweep the floor surface to remove debris and loose particles. Expose all surface blemishes such as chips, cracks, gaps, ridges or the like. Fill all unacceptable locations with an appropriate and compatible patching compound such as Hebel Patch or levelling compound as required. Ensure panels are then dry.
Carpet Smooth Edge Installation
Installation of Carpet Smooth Edge (Gripper) is to be in accordance with AS/NZS 2455.1:1995.
Installation of carpet gripper prior to laying carpet requires the use of specifically selected nails or course threaded screws. Standard fixings supplied with the carpet gripper are not suitable for fixing to Hebel PowerFloor panels. Carpet gripper strips are available without factory supplied nails. For carpet gripper installation near the panel edge, only glue is recommended. If relying on glue only, the carpet can not be stretched until the glue is set after approximately 24 hours.
Table A.1 – Carpet Smooth Edge Fixings
| Fixing Type | Description | Application Method |
Installation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twist Nails | 51mm domehead twist nail | Coil Nail Gun(Refer to Fig A.1) | The head of the twist nailshould finish flush with the surface of the gripper strip |
| Screws | Type 17 point- course thread No. 8g x 50mm – Countersinking screw |
Makita 6834Auto Feed Screwdriver (Refer to Fig A.2) |
The head of the twist nailshould finish flush with the surface of the carpet gripper strip |
| Screws | Type 17 pointTrimhead deckScrew. 4.2 x 50mm 4.2 x 65mm |
Quickdrive auto feed | The head of the screwshould be flush with the smooth edge |
Underlay Installation
Minimum medium duty underlay is to be used. No other special requirements.
Carpet Installation
As per carpet manufacturer’s guidelines. No other special requirements.
