Burke Flooring EcoFitness Interlocking Tile Installation - Manual (Page 4)

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Burke Flooring Products, a Division of Burke Industries
2250 South Tenth Street, San Jose CA 95112
(408) 297-3500
Step Three - Snap Center Lines
Begin by measuring the length and width of the room. Divide the distances as measured in inches by
the width of the tile (28.5" or 22.5" measured from the inside tab on one side to the outside tab on the
opposite side). This will result in the number of full tiles plus a partial tile. Snap a center line for the
width of the room such that the partial tile on either side of the room is no less than 6" wide. Repeat
this for the length of the room.
Step Four - Lay Tiles
Place the first tile at the center of the room where the two lines you snapped in Step Three intersect.
Place the tile such that the inside of the dovetail is aligned to both the width and length line. Refer to
Step One for proper tile orientation. Place the second tile on the opposite side of one of the lines.
Position the tile such that the pattern of the two small center tabs (two large and two small) are in the
same relative positions as the first tile. Align the dovetail patterns and press together with your
thumbs. Complete the process by hitting the seam area with a rubber mallet.
The third tile may be positioned either with the inside of the dovetail aligned to the other line aligning
with one of the tiles, or such that 1/2 of the tile locks with the first tile and 1/2 locks with the second
tile.
Remember that with every tile you must repeat the relative position of the center tabs (two large and
two small). Continue laying tiles in all directions until there is not enough room to lay any more full
tiles within the space to be filled. There should be a space of at least 6" on all four sides of the room.
Step Five -Trim to Fit Room
Beginning in one corner, first measure from the wall to the inside dovetail pattern at each end of the
tile. Then measure from the corner of the wall to the center of the edge of the tile. Position the tile
such that the corresponding edge will align to the edge to be fitted and trim to fit the space from the
corner to the center of the tile and to the wall or edge. Maintain a 1/4" gap between the edge piece
and the wall to allow for expansion. Save the remaining piece to fit to the opposite wall. Continue
around the room, measuring and fitting each piece and allowing for a 1/4" gap for expansion. Finish
with molding or 1/2" quarter round molding.
CUTTING TIPS
Here are tips on cutting EcoFitness Rubber Interlocking Tile. This procedure works best when using
a non-retractable utility knife. When using a utility knife, be sure to keep the blades sharp to aid in
the cut, and help reduce the possibility of injury due to dull blades.