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    The 5-step document outlines the process for preparing a subfloor before installing a wood floor. [1] The first step is to assess the subfloor for cleanliness, moisture levels below 65% RH, soundness, levelness within 3mm over 2m, and strength. [2] If needed, the subfloor should then be primed and a damp proof membrane applied. [3] Any leveling of the subfloor should then be done using Pallmann P25 compound, allowing 24 hours to cure. [4] Wood floor adhesive, such as Pallmann P5, P4 or P9 should then be applied using the correct notch trowel. [5] The wood floor can then be installed

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    The 5-step document outlines the process for preparing a subfloor before installing a wood floor. [1] The first step is to assess the subfloor for cleanliness, moisture levels below 65% RH, soundness, levelness within 3mm over 2m, and strength. [2] If needed, the subfloor should then be primed and a damp proof membrane applied. [3] Any leveling of the subfloor should then be done using Pallmann P25 compound, allowing 24 hours to cure. [4] Wood floor adhesive, such as Pallmann P5, P4 or P9 should then be applied using the correct notch trowel. [5] The wood floor can then be installed

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    The 5-step document outlines the process for preparing a subfloor before installing a wood floor. [1] The first step is to assess the subfloor for cleanliness, moisture levels below 65% RH, soundness, levelness within 3mm over 2m, and strength. [2] If needed, the subfloor should then be primed and a damp proof membrane applied. [3] Any leveling of the subfloor should then be done using Pallmann P25 compound, allowing 24 hours to cure. [4] Wood floor adhesive, such as Pallmann P5, P4 or P9 should then be applied using the correct notch trowel. [5] The wood floor can then be installed

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    The 5-step document outlines the process for preparing a subfloor before installing a wood floor. [1] The first step is to assess the subfloor for cleanliness, moisture levels below 65% RH, soundness, levelness within 3mm over 2m, and strength. [2] If needed, the subfloor should then be primed and a damp proof membrane applied. [3] Any leveling of the subfloor should then be done using Pallmann P25 compound, allowing 24 hours to cure. [4] Wood floor adhesive, such as Pallmann P5, P4 or P9 should then be applied using the correct notch trowel. [5] The wood floor can then be installed

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    5 STEPS

    TO SUBFLOOR
    PREPARATION
    FOR WOOD FLOORS
    ROOT AND BRANCH
    Sums up the PALLMANN full range offer for the installation, renovation and
    maintenance of wood floors.
    This straight talking guide from the experts at PALLMANN will walk you through
    the subfloor preparation steps to ensure that everything is as it should be
    before the installation of a wood floor.
    Some basics:
    • Prepare the building for the wood floor.
    • If the building isn’t in absolute “live in” condition, then DON’T INTRODUCE THE WOOD FLOOR.
    • So ALL building working should be finished and all systems checked and operating consistently.
    • Only then can you bring the wood floor into the building and follow the manufacturers
    acclimatisation instructions.
    • At every visit take moisture readings of subfloor and wood, relative humidity (rh) and tempera-
    ture readings of room space. Record and keep these measurements … its really important!
    • Always give your customer correct information to ensure realistic expectations.
    • Use the following “5 steps to subfloor preparation for a wood floor”.
    2
    5 STEPS
    TO SUBFLOOR
    PREPARATION
    FOR WOOD FLOORS

    3
    STEP 1

    Assessment

    4
    STEP 1
    Subfloors should be
    • Clean… free from contamination.
    • Dry… with a moisture measurement of less than 65 % RH.
    • Sound… free from any structural defects.
    • Level… + or – 3 mm over a 2 metre length.
    • Strong… the correct “tensile” strength to hold the lateral
    movement of a wood floor.

    Action
    • Contamination can be controlled by chemical or mechanical
    removal and/or with priming. Old adhesive residues must be
    removed completely and if the substrate is not sound it should
    be removed or consolidated.
    • Moisture measurement in the subfloor should be measured
    with a hygrometer and should be less than 65 %.
    • If the subfloor is not level, then a levelling compound of the
    correct tensile strength can be applied.
    STEP 2

    Priming /Applying
    a damp proof membrane

    6
    50 min

    • Once the subfloor is clean it should be primed with PALLMANN


    P104 using the nylon fibre roll roller 80 – 200 g per square metre,
    per coat.
    • If the subfloor moisture content exceeds 65 % but not 90 % then a
    second coat of PALLMANN P104 can be applied at 90 degrees to

    STEP 2
    the first. This dries within 1 hour.
    • If a levelling compound is to be applied the final coat of PALLMANN
    P104 must be gritted while still wet using copious amounts of quartz
    sand to provide a better connection.

    12 h

    • After leaving overnight excess sand can be removed and saved


    for future use.
    STEP 3

    Levelling

    8
    us
    Level Pclt
    Effe

    STEP 3
    24 h

    • If the subfloor needs levelling or doesn’t have enough “tensile strength”


    then PALLMANN P25 wood floor levelling compound can then be applied
    at a minimum thickness of 3 mm.
    • It should be mixed thoroughly, poured and then rolled with a spike roller
    to ensure smooth and level finish.
    • PALLMANN P25 should be left for a minimum of 24 hours before
    the adhesive can be applied.
    STEP 4

    Applying adhesive

    10
    STEP 4
    • For most wood floors PALLMANN P5, P4 or P9 should be applied with a B11
    notch trowel at a rate of approximately 1 kg per square metre.
    • For wood floors thinner than 10 mm the PALLMANN adhesive should be applied
    with a B3 notch.

    load bearing sanding

    12 h 48 h
    STEP 5

    Install wood floor to


    manufacturers’ instruction

    12
    STEP 5
    For exotic wood floors, underfloor heating or floating installations please contact
    Technical support for system changes. E-mail info@pallmann.co.uk or call 07825 382174.
    14
    ATTEND OUR
    PALLMANN 5 STEPS
    TRAINING
    5 STEPS PROGRAMME
    Why should I attend?
    Our PALLMANN wood floor installation systems
    are fail safe when used correctly. That’s why we
    offer 2 years warranty when you attend each of
    our 5 Steps Training sessions. The sessions also
    provide you with hands-on training for all aspects
    of wood floor installation, renovation and mainte-
    nance.

    How much does it cost?


    It’s free! We only require a £ 50.00 refundable
    deposit per person. The deposit will be refunded
    on the day you attend or it can be exchanged
    for several products worth £ 50.00 or more.

    How do I book a place?


    Our training sessions are run at our technical
    forum in Rugby. For more information
    or to book a place:
    Call: 07825 382174
    E-mail: info@pallmann.co.uk

    15
    5 STEPS

    PALLMANN GmbH
    A company of Uzin Utz Group
    Im Kreuz 6
    97076 Würzburg
    Germany
    Telephone +49 (0)931 27964-0

    02.15 | msl
    Telefax +49 (0)931 27964-50
    E-mail info @ pallmann.co.uk
    Internet www.pallmann.co.uk

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