INSTALLATION STEPS

Flatness: th height difference within 2m guiding rule must be <3mm, otherwise the cement shall be filled up. Firmness: use iron nails to scrape on the wall. If the cement does not break away with only clear scratches, it will be deemed as qualified, otherwise the pavement cannot be carried out.

2. DETERMINE THE PAVING DIRECTION

Determine whether the paving direction is horizontal or vertical according to the customer's preference. The paving method of MSPC tiles is 1/2   dislocation paving.

3. BRUSH WALL REINFORCING AGENT

Clean the floating ash on the wall first, and then brush the reinforcing agent. It can be paved after being dried to non stick.

4. GLUING AND PASTING MSPC TILES

Apply glue continuously in the form of "M" on the back of the MPSC tiles, then drip glue in the large blank area. Keep a distance of >20 mm between   the gluing area and the plate edge.

STEP 1: GROUND BASE TREATMENT.

Before laying the floor, it is necessary to ensure that the ground is flat and dry. The leveling rate of the ground needs to reach the standard, and the rough room ground is generally leveled with cement ground. Attention should also be paid to the water content of the ground. If the water content is too high, moisture-proof treatment should be done.

STEP 2: LAY THE FLOOR MAT.

The function of floor mat is moistureproof and mute. Before laying the floor, it is necessary to put a layer of floor mat on the ground. Generally, the whole laying ground shall be paved flat without overlapping, and the joints shall be tightly bonded with adhesive tape. Damp ground and geothermal environment shall be paved with damp proof membrane under the ground mat. The width of the joint shall be overlapped by more than 200 mm and tightly bonded with adhesive tape. The wall corner shall be turned up at the same height as the skirting line.

STEP 3: INSTALL THE FLOOR.

Now, the edge of the floor is generally a lock structure with mortise and tenon. When installing such a structure, it is better to ensure that the two splices are close, instead of using floor glue to connect the floor.

STEP 4: INSTALL SKIRTING.

The position of skirting line shall be reserved between the floor and the wall, and small wooden block shall be used to clamp it in the middle. After installing the floor, you can remove the small wooden block and install the skirting line. Generally, the skirting line is stuck into the reserved seam and then nailed with special nails. 

    A. Open the ground heating device for 3-7 days in advance.

    B. Ground moisture content < 10%.

    C. Ground Flatness: use a 2m guiding rule to measure three points every two meters, and the height difference shall not exceed 3mm.

    D. The floor is clean and free of floating soil, sand and protuberance. Learn about special structures such as ground plug, wardrobe,  furniture bottom, and whether the reserved height meets the requirements (the reserved height is about 20-22mm).

2、GROUND PAVEMENT

     A. The side with double-sided adhesive tape shall be paved upward. When paving, the wall edge must be rolled up with a height of 50-  80mm.

    B. The film and the film shall be flat butt joint without overlapping.

    C. The upper and lower layers of membrane at the joint shall be separated, and the joint shall be placed between the two layers of membrane, and the surface shall be glued with double-sided adhesive tape or with adhesive tape.

3、 FLOOR PREINSTALLATION

    The solid wood floor belongs to natural materials, and the color difference is a natural phenomenon. Therefore, the trial paving shall be carried out in a small range before the paving, and the customer shall determine the consistency of the design and color. The installer shall try to adjust the design and color ratio of the floor installation, and determine the direction of the floor to achieve the best paving effect and beauty.

4、FLOOR INSTALLATION

    A. The lock catch of the first row of headboard must be sawed off.

    B. The starting plate can only be paved from the lower left corner or the upper right corner.

    C. Expansion joint distance. It is recommended to be 20-25mm in the high humidity area and 18-22mm in the low humidity area.

    D. Installation of cross head of floor. For the installation of the first row of floor cross head, the floor shall be inclined about 30° into the mortise and push inward to confirm that the cross head mortise fits in place.

    E. Installation of the second row of floor pavement. During installation, the first buckle on the long side is close to the second buckle on the long side of the first row. Insert the gap between the two buckles of the long side tenon of the first row of floor with an inclination of 0-45°, press flat and push forward flat, and then fully buckle with the first row of floor by tapping the transverse head.

    F. Installation at the end. After dimension cutting, insert the long edge of the floor into the invisible mortise and groove of the front floor with an inclination of about 30°, reserve the spacing of the lock catch at the cross head, then tap the long edge with a knock block or a return hook, and then press down to make it flat, and finally handle it with a return hook.

    G. Sawing of door jambs and concealed places. The expansion joint of the door pocket or the concealed place shall also be kept within the specified range. If the expansion space is too small, the wall must be hollowed out. Cut the floor size installed under the door pocket or concealed place, and use a tool knife to level the buckle at the protruding end of the tenon. Then insert it under the door pocket or concealed place, and knock it with the recoil hook or knock block to make it fully snap with the previous floor.

    H. The condition of cutting off the lock buckle. In the process of installation, two pieces shall be spliced together and shall not incline to a certain angle, and any one of the two pieces shall be clipped out of the buckle at the protruding end which needs to be spliced together.

    I. According to the location of the door and whether there is an external wall angle, choose the appropriate pavement method.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

• Water logging under the decking must be avoided by preparing a water permeable ground structure. This can be achieved by sand layers and gravel dispersion above.

• Use cement/stone tiles 40-50 mm thick or pedestals, to support the sub frame (see drawing).

• Place a rootbarrier under the tiles to prevent weeds growing under the decking.

• Install the decking boards with a slope of 1-2% to enable water to run off the surface. Alternatively, the decking can be installed without a slope, but due to the fact that water stays longer on the surface, it is possible to have more superficial cracks. If the installation is done without slope more cleaning will be required.

• The decking with the curved surface is developed to be installed without slope. Thanks to the curved surface, a fast drainage from the boards is guaranteed.

• Ensure good ventilation of the decking by keeping at least 20 mm space at walls and obstacles and avoid closing the terrace on the sides.

• When the surface underneath the decking is not fast drying, there should be at least 100 mm distance between the decking and the surface underneath the floor.

• Use sub frame joists with the minimum size of 40x60 mm. Suitable joists are those with the same durability class as the decking; Yangzi sub frame joists, sub frame joists, stable hardwood joists or impregnated pine joists. Avoid direct contact with the earth.

• Yangzi sub frame joists can be installed without gaps, connecting the joists with screws and glue suited for outdoor use. Other sub frame joists should be installed with 5-8 mm distance between the end of the joists.

• In order to create a stable deck frame, the outsides of the frame have to be connected at regular intervals to the ground/ structure below. Alternatively cross bracing can be applied.

• Install the boards on sub frame joists with 462.5 mm space between the joists (centre- to-centre) so each board is supported by 5 battens. Always install the head sides of the boards      exactly on the sub beam. Distance between sub frame joist depends on category of use. For non-residential use, please contact Yangzi.

• If a random installation pattern is preferred, make sure that the sub frame joist (centre-to- centre) are no more than 300 mm apart.

• Always install cut off outdoor boards on at least 3 sub frame joists.

THE INSTALLATION

 • Keep at least 5-6 mm expansion space between the boards (in width direction). With Yangzi outdoor woven bamboo decking fastener installation this is automatically the case.

 • Because of the stability of the boards and the end-match system no expansion space is needed on the end of the boards.

 • Every cut end has to be impregnated with board end wax, to prevent water penetration. Board end wax is available as accessory.

 • We advise to oil the decking shortly after installation but no later than after the first winter.

 • Press fastener in the groove of one board.

• Pre-drill the screw holes. On hardwood/ bamboo: use 3.2-3.5 mm extended drill (11 cm long) in order to pre drill deep enough.

• Mount the screw without fully tightening.

• Install the following board.

• Tighten the screw in the fastener and the sub beam. Always screw vertically to the joist. Apply low torque with slow screwing speed on the drilling machine.

 • Perform some tests for correct torque speed adjustment before full installation.

• Use approx. 20/17/14 fasteners per m2, this is depending on the type or board wide. When the tongue and groove are connected on the sub beam, use 1, preferably 2 fasteners, 1 for every board.

 • Only use the included stainless steel decking screws (4.5 x 30 mm).

ADDITIONAL NOTE

Whilst all due care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the installation instructions, individual circumstances (location, sub floor and installation procedures) may vary and are beyond the manufacturer‘s control. In case of doubt, therefore, consult the factory.