Karndean + underfloor heating

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by Hereward Carpets, Dec 18, 2014.

  1. Hereward Carpets

    Hereward Carpets Member

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    Hi people

    We have a job where we are fitting as per title.
    Karndean recommend that material is acclimatised at 18-26deg 24hrs before installation, but also say the underfloor heating needs turning off 48hrs before, during & after installation.
    The underfloor heating is the only heating source downstairs, so the 2 requirements contradict themselves!

    Any suggestions!?
    Cheers
    Mark
     
    Hereward Carpets, Dec 18, 2014
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  2. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Got some portable heating in mate. Done that a few times.
     
    dazlight, Dec 18, 2014
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  3. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Defo need heaters as screed won't dry properly and when the ufh goes on it pushes loads of moisture out.
     
    merit, Dec 18, 2014
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  4. Hereward Carpets

    Hereward Carpets Member

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    Thanks for your replies.
    We're on it with portable heaters.

    Cheers
    Mark
     
    Hereward Carpets, Dec 18, 2014
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  5. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    Lol karndean crack me up
     
    Distinctive Adam, Dec 18, 2014
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  6. Lvtman

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    Wickes had some cheap ones. About £12 each. Bought 6 the other day lol
     
    Lvtman, Dec 18, 2014
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  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Put the underfloor heating on low Advice from Neil Andrews

    Make sure you use Universal adhesive not HT
     
    Last edited: Dec 18, 2014
    Spacey, Dec 18, 2014
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  8. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't all lvt brands recommend the same ?
     
    Spacey, Dec 19, 2014
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  9. Distinctive Adam

    Distinctive Adam Well-Known Member

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    Depends who there technical team are hey floorskills :cool:
    If jedi says so then he says so
     
    Distinctive Adam, Dec 20, 2014
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  10. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    run underfloor heating at low, basically you dont want a surface temperature higher than 18c. Use heaters to heat room up to normal temperature (18-21c ??) Acclimatize product off the floor.
     
    Matt, Dec 22, 2014
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