EARTHWERKS OPERA 800 LUXURY VINYL PLANKS_

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks The EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks stick down collection has a natural and authentic look with deep colour variations between the planks of OP802, OP803 and OP807 which accentuate and enhance the unique character of real wood flooring. The EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks product range has a 0.55mm wear layer and is suitable for underfloor heating. INTRODUCTION_ BENEFITS_ SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION_ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS_ MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES_ TECHNICAL PROPERTIES_

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks INTRODUCTION_ EarthWerks Opera 800 LVPs is a 2.5mm thick, with a 0.55mm wear layer, 177.8mm x 1219.2mm (planks) FloorworX EarthWerks Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVPs) stick down collection has a natural and authentic look. Deep colour variations between the planks of OP802, OP803 and OP807 accentuate and enhance the unique character of real wood flooring. EarthWerks Opera 800 LVPs is ideal for heavy commercial, education, leisure, hospitality and residential applications. Safe from harmful substances such as formaldehyde and VOC Suitable for underfloor heating.

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks BENEFITS_ PU coating provides additional surface protection Lifetime residential warranty 30 year commercial warranty 0.55mm Wear layer Durable Easy to maintain Hygienic Slip resistant

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION_SHEETING Supply and fix 2.5mm thick with 0.55mm wear layer x 177.8mm x 1219.2mm EarthWerks Tempo Luxury Vinyl Planks, manufactured to specification and laid in FloorworX No. 62 acrylic adhesive which has been spread using a trowel fitted with an A2 notched blade at a rate of between 5.5m2 and 6.5m2 per litre on a previously prepared Class 1 sub-floor in accordance with SANS 10070, using FloorworX Self Leveller when required, including all cutting and waste.

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks WARRANTY_ FloorworX offers a premium lifetime residential wear limited warranty and 30 year commercial wear limited warranty, subject to our terms and conditions, against defective material provided that it is installed and maintained in accordance with our recommendations. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to installation and maintenance instructions. This product is for indoor use ONLY.

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS_ EarthWerks Opera 800 LVPs should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations Training Centre is available for installation training to installers SUB-FLOOR_ Sub-floors must be smooth, hard, clean, and dry before laying commences The final appearance and durability of any resilient flooring installation depends largely on the condition of the surface upon which it is laid A good sub-floor is vital in achieving a satisfactory adhesive bond and long-term durability Uneven, solid or suspended timber floors may need preparation to meet the required standard

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks SUB-FLOOR_ All sub-floors must be tested for moisture content prior to installation To prevent problems associated with rising damp - it is essential that a damp-proof membrane be incorporated beneath the sub-floor The South African Standard Building Regulations require that all sub-floors in contact with the ground are so constructed as to be damp-proof Water is an integral part of the construction of a sub-floor - the amount of water used depends on the type of sub-floor, the required structural strength and the extent of curing It is impossible to state a time period after which a sub-floor may be considered dry enough upon which to lay flooring - factors such as ambient temperature, relative humidity, thickness of the slab, type of finish required and methods used to cure the concrete, will affect this period There are various methods of testing the moisture content within the sub-floor, which includes the use of a Hygrometer – the most practical and accurate instrument

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks CLIMATIZATION_ EarthWerks Opera 800 LVPs must be allowed to relax for 24 hours in a uniform room temperature between 18°C and 27°C prior to installation ADHESIVE_ The recommended adhesive for EarthWerks Opera 800 LVPs is FloorworX No. 62 acrylic adhesive Adhesive to be spread using a trowel fitted with an A2 notched blade at a rate of between 5.5m2 and 6.5m2 per litre POST INSTALLATION_ It is essential that during the course of installation the material be rolled in both directions with an articulated 68kg three section metal floor roller

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks MAINTENANCE_ PREVENTIVE CARE Approximately 80% of the dirt and soiling that has to be cleaned off a floor has been trafficked in from outside the building. More than 90% of that soiling can be avoided by the use of an effective entrance matting system When less dirt is trafficked through the entrance there will be a reduction in maintenance requirements. Regular cleaning is more cost-effective and hygienic than occasional heavy duty cleaning Wipe up any grease and oil spills immediately and treat stains as soon as they are observed Black rubber wheels and rubber furniture feet can discolour the floorcovering - hard plastic is preferred Always follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions regarding the use of cleaning chemicals

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks MAINTENANCE_ POST INSTALLATION SITE CLEAN Floor maintenance begins immediately after the completion of installation The initial step is to remove any loose dirt or debris using a dry mop, broom or vacuum Sand, construction debris and sharp-edged objects may result in irreparable damage being inflicted to the new floor. Remove any visible adhesive residue using a damp cloth, once the adhesive has cured it will be difficult to remove If other trades are working in the building after the installation of the flooring, the floor must be protected from subsequent damage by the use of thick paper, cardboard or hard board. No wet maintenance must take place until 72 hours (3 days) have elapsed from the time of installation - this is to ensure that the adhesive has sufficient time to cure properly and develop full bond strength

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks MAINTENANCE_ INITIAL CLEAN Dust mop or vacuum the floor to remove loose soil and dust Scrub the floor using a solution of FloorworX Maintain diluted 1:10 with clean water, with a rotary machine fitted with a blue pad Remove the residue immediately after scrubbing using a wet/dry vacuum Rinse with clean water using a flat mop and allow the floor to dry Dry buff the floor using a rotary or high speed machine fitted with a white pad For higher traffic areas, apply FloorworX Spray Buff in a fine stream or mist onto the floor in front of a rotary machine fitted with a red pad and work in until dry FloorworX Spray Buff applied in this manner at the rate of 600m2 per litre assists in maintaining a smooth surface and constant level of gloss

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks MAINTENANCE_ REGULAR CLEANING Dust mop with flat mop or vacuum on a daily basis to remove dust and loose dirt Treat spills, spots and stains immediately Spot clean by hand with a red or white pad and a diluted solution of FloorworX Maintain, working from the outside of the mark to its centre Dry buff or spray buff periodically, as described in 4.1 Initial Clean above The frequency of dry buffing or spray buffing is dependent on the amount of foot traffic and the effectiveness of the daily cleaning regime

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks MAINTENANCE_ PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Scrub the floor using a solution of FloorworX Maintain diluted 1:10 with clean water, with a rotary machine fitted with a blue pad Remove the residue immediately after scrubbing using a wet/dry vacuum Rinse with clean water using a flat mop and allow the floor to dry Dry buff the floor using a rotary or high speed machine fitted with a white pad For higher traffic areas, apply FloorworX Spray Buff in a fine stream or mist onto the floor in front of a rotary machine fitted with a red pad and work in until dry FloorworX Spray Buff applied in this manner at the rate of 600m2 per litre assists in maintaining a smooth surface and constant level of gloss

EarthWerks Opera 800 Luxury Vinyl Planks TECHNICAL PROPERTIES_

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