Just a rubber mallet with stanley knife, really. One of the advantages of TekTile is that no specialist tool or installer are required. However, you can use guillotine for straighter cuts, electric jigsaw, or table saw.
TekTile (R-Tek) is the world's leading manufacturer of interlocking tiles hence we are able to purchase the best raw materials at the most competitive rates. Our factory is state-of-the-art and every tile are inspected to ensure top quality products. TekTile manufacturing plant operates to 9001 Quality Standards and any tiles that are rejected are recycled to be used in the production of black tiles.
At first glance, price of R-Tile might be more expensive. However, when you take into account the following points, R-Tek tiles are heavy duty product that actually costs less.
You can always use them immidiately after the installation process. This is one of the advantages of interlocking loose lay flooring system.
Yes! However it's best to remove carpet tiles before the installation of our flooring system.
TekTile Australia is a direct distributor of R-Tek Manufacturing, United Kingdom. R-Tek Manufacturing is the world's leading producer of interlocking floor tiles, with UK based manufacturing and worldwide distributors. At TekTile, we always strive to deliver flooring innovations that helps our customers.
In most cases, you do not need adeshive for majority of flooring applications. However, there are some exceptions:
1. Areas in which reach Trucks or 3 wheeled forklift truck operates in a confined space with tight turning circles
2. Areas which has extreme temperature difference, such as fridge and freezer areas
c. Areas with south facing loading bay door that is exposed to direct sunlight. (FBall 81 adhesive recommended)
Refer to our Installation and Maintenance Guide for in depth information. However, in general we recommend to seep / vacuum up dust, and then damp mop the tiles. Water by itself, or with a small quantity of detergent will suffice with either a mop or rotary scrubber dryer. If you're going for the extra shine, use lamb's wool pad to buff the floor surface.
Most TekTile lineups are made from 100% PVC Compound, and the R-Tile Luxury Vinyl Tiles are made of composite Materials. We also offer a range of recycled tiles in black and grey.
We do not recommend outdoor installation.
We recommend our 7mm Industrial Dovetail for environments where forklift or heavy trucks are present. For all other areas, the thickness and surface design is a matter of your preference.
Although our interlocking system is highly robust, it is not guaranteed to be 100% waterproof. If large amounts o f water are spilled and left on the floor, it is possible for some seepage to occur. However, water should be easily evaporate as TekTile interlock system is able to breathe. There has not been any instances where spillages have resulted in odours or substrate damage.
Yes! Our loose lay interlocking system allows evaporation so it can be installed over damp substrate. Being loose lay, it also can be installed on contaminated substrates.
We have huge range of products ready to answer any needs. Our tiles has been installed on retail, residential, commercial, industrial, and educational premises with positive feedback regarding performance and looks.
No. However, areas that have cracks or missing cement pieces needs to be filled with a self-levelling compound before the tiles are installed.