Bondline ESD X ESD Floor Tiles Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- BONDLINE
Table of Contents
ESD X Joint Installation
Guidelines
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
CUTTING TOOLS (Choice)
BEFORE YOU START
Heat Expansion
Tiles can expand and contract with changes in temperature. Areas of tile that
are exposed to a heat source* may expand causing tiles to lift. Please contact
us for further advice regarding ESD tiles and heat expansion.
*Heat sources include but not limited to: Direct sunlight (for example
south facing shutters), ovens, furnaces, catalytic converters.
Heavy Trucks and/or Tight Turning Circles
Heavy vehicles are rarely used in ESD areas, but if you do plan to use them
please read the following information:
Some vehicle designs present problems for the tiles for example heavy trucks
with small wheels or electric trucks with a battery located over the drive
wheel. We strongly advise you to test the tiles with these types of vehicles
or contact us if you have any concerns.
Important – If the existing floor/ substrate has already been grounded it
may be necessary to lay an insulative barrier under the tiles. If in doubt,
please contact us for further advice.
Surface Marks & ESD Fibres
The method of manufacture may result in a surface mark being visible on the
tile at the injection moulding point (centre) and around the edge of the tile.
Please check the tiles before installation. If any markings are unacceptable,
do not continue with installation as we will not accept responsibility for
replacing or refunding the cost of any goods after 10m?2 or more have been
installed.
These ESD tiles contain steel fibres that may be visible on the surface of the
tile.
Due to having completely different joint designs, the X joint ESD tile cannot
connect to the standard tile range.
Staining From Rubber Tyres It is possible for tyres and wheels to stain the
tiles. This is caused by a chemical reaction between the anti- oxidant used in
some rubbers and the plasticizer used in vinyl. Please contact us for further
information.
PREPARATION
Allow tiles to acclimatise in the room for 24 hours. The minimum installation
temperature is 159. If time is short, we recommend you split the tiles into
smaller stacks (as seen in step 2) to speed up acclimatisation.
Please Note: We are unable to honour our warranty terms for installations
that have taken place at temperatures below 15°c.
If installation has to take place at a temperature below 15°c, ensure the
tiles acclimatise to the ambient temperature of the room before starting.
Leave a larger expansion gap (than the recommended 5mm) between the tiles and
any fixed point. Step 1: Sweep or vacuum the floor to remove any loose
impediments. Remove any high points in the floor and fill large holes with a
suitable floor repair compound. Step 2: Split the pallet into several
stacks and place them around the area. They will acclimitise quicker, and will
be easier to access during installation.
STARTING OUT
Step 1: It’s extremely important that tiles are kept square during
installation. Every room has a different starting point. If you can, identify
a straight wall or edge to work from. Snap a straight chalk or laser line
1-1.5m away from the wall.
Step 2: Referring to the diagram below, lay the grounding tape
horizontally as shown by the red lines. The tape must be laid every 500mm in
this direction and should run under the centre of every tile. The tape should
also be laid vertically at 3m intervals (preferably underneath the
interlocking joints). Step 3: Begin fitting the tiles together creating a
single row of tiles against the line created in Step 1. Shuffle the position
of the tiles carefully along the line considering the cuts to be made on
either side.
Step 4: Fit two more rows of tiles and shuffle the tiles again ensuring
they are as straight as possible against the chalk/ laser line.
Step 5: Continue to add tiles forming a pyramid (Refer to the numbering
system below). Step 6: Continue to build the staggered pyramid by adding
one full size tile to both ends of every row. When you can no longer lay any
more full sized tiles, cut the remaining tiles to fit using the cutting
instructions below.
Step 7: Fit the grounding tiles near the edge of the room and connect the
grounding cord and plug to the socket.
A grounding tile should be installed every 60-80m2.
CUTTING TILES
Step 1: To make a cut, turn a tile over and place it on top of an
installed tile. Push it against the wall or object as shown below. Step 2:
Every tile has small each joint. Slide the tile left or right until you see
the top of the first bump (on the tile underneath). Step 3: Mark the back
of the tile where it lines up with the highest point of the bump. Do the same
on the other side of the cut (it should already line up with the bump). Step
4: Join the two marks together with a metal ruler to create a cutting line.
Cut the tile using your preferred method. When the tile is turned over it
should fit leaving a 5mm gap between the edge of the tile and the wall.
Step 5: Continue until you have completed the remaining cuts.
We recommend you finish the edges with caulk and/or skirting boards.
FOR THE PERFECT ESD FINISH
- Leave an expansion gap (minimum of 5mm) between the tiles and any fixed point
- We highly recommend that you clean the floor immediately after installation to ensure optimum ESD performance.
- Don’t force tiles together – if they don’t fit together easily, something is wrong.
- Undercut wooden doorjambs and slip the tiles underneath.
- Use ramps to create safe transitions into the room.
- Glue the tiles if they are exposed to direct sunlight (refer to Page 1 – Heat Expansion)
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