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Harvey Maria floors are suitable for laying in bathrooms, shower-rooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and conservatories.
Installation for the Home: Handy Hints
- The floor onto which the floor is laid should be permanently dry, clean, rigid, free of flaws and flat.
- Suitable surfaces include well fitted 4mm or 6mm plywood and screeded concrete floors
- Flooring should always be stored flat prior to installation
- Flooring should be stored in piles in the relevant room for at least 24 hours prior to fitting in order to acclimatise to the conditions of the room.
- The ambient room temperature, and the temperature of the flooring and adhesive, should be at least 18ºC (sub-floor temperature at least 15ºC)
- Underfloor heating should be switched off for 48 hours before and after laying your new floor
- USE ONLY Harvey Maria Recommended Adhesives. For conservatories and areas with underfloor heating use the appropriate Harvey Maria specialist High-Temperature Adhesive.
- Begin laying from the centre of the room - Always cut tiles with picture side up and always use a sharp blade
- The tiles will bond with the adhesive to form a water-tight seal. Small gaps at the edges of the room, around baths and toilets etc. should be filled with a clear mastic
- Ensure that your new floor is free from general traffic for 24 hours after installation or protect from direct contact for that period
Instructions: Maintenance for the Home:
Harvey Maria floors are made from resilient materials which require relatively low maintenance. As with all floors, regular maintenance of your Harvey Maria floor will help ensure the high performance of the floor throughout its life.
All Harvey Maria floors are supplied with a domestic warranty (up to 15 years). A condition of the warranty is that you follow the recommended maintenance routine outlined below.
- A good doormat is always advisable for floors with access to the outdoors
- Floors should be regularly swept or cleaned with a vacuum and a well wrung mop or damp cloth
- The floor should be sponge-mopped periodically with Harvey Maria Routine Cleaner to remove any water-borne staining and soiling
- For a professional finish which will extend the warranty period of your floor by 2 years we recommend the DR Schutz high performance Floor Care Kit available from Harvey Maria (not suitable for Simply Stone range). The kit includes a polymer based emulsion polish which will protect the floor and restore the lustre to the floor after a period of wear.
- The Floor Care Kit is advised for areas of heavy traffic and for areas with direct access to the outdoors (e.g. a busy entrance hall).
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