FUERZA Floor Tiles Installation Guide
- August 10, 2024
- FUERZA
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FUERZA Floor Tiles
Product Specifications:
- Product Name: Fuerza Flooring
- Section Sizes: 3ft x 4ft, 3ft x 3ft
Installation Instructions:
Connecting Floors
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Step One:
To begin, remove the first flooring sheet from the pallet and place it in one corner of the floor to be installed. Ensure the connector loops on two sides are facing towards the inside of the floor. -
Step Two:
Place the next flooring section adjacent to the prior one with connectors positioned in the same direction. Work in lines completing each row before starting the next line. -
Step Three:
Use your foot to nudge flooring sections together, self-aligning male and female connectors. Utilize the open L space to guide placement of the next sheet. -
Step Four:
Engage the male clip into the female loop using a backwards kick with your heel.
Dismantling Floors
Method 1: Tipping Sections To Disconnect
Fuerza Flooring can be dismantled by tipping the desired floor section back
about 45% until it disconnects from the adjacent section. Preferred section
sizes for transport and storage are 3ft x 4ft and 3ft x 3ft.
Method 2: Angling Sections To Unzip
The second method involves bending flooring sections backward to disengage and disconnect when they reach about 30%. Lift sections off the floor and bend backward at the seam line.
FAQ:
- Q: Can Fuerza Flooring be reused after dismantling?
A: Yes, Fuerza Flooring can be reused multiple times after proper dismantling and storage.
Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE YOUR FLOOR TILE
Connecting Floors
Step One
To begin, simply remove the first flooring sheet from the pallet and place in
one corner of the floor to be installed. Be sure the connector loops, which
can be found on two sides of each sheet, are always facing toward the inside
of the
floor to be built (towards where the flooring will eventually be installed).
This is so that the adjacent connectors can easily slide into position over
the loops and then snapped down and engaged.
Step Two
Place the next flooring section adjacent to the prior one, with the
connectors positioned in the same direction as the prior sheet (loops facing
toward the direction of install), such that the male and female connectors are
ready to be engaged between sheets. We suggest working in lines, or rows,
completing each subsequent row before starting the next line. This will
prevent drifting or misalignment of your floor, which can occur on larger
installations. If you have an oversized installation (stadium flooring for
example) you can work simultaneously in rows and keep installing such that the
prior row is further along in progress by about 5 sheets (20ft or so) than the
next row. Several teams can work in lines, one just behind the prior.
Step Three
Use your foot to nudge flooring over to the first panel, such that the male
clips ride onto the female loops. Sections are designed to self-align when
nudged together. It is helpful to use the open “L” space in the corner formed
by 3 sections (prior row and next row) to help guide placement of the next
sheet. You can use your feet to nudge or kick sections into the open space of
the “L” so that it is ready for connection on two sides. The male nub will
ride up over the loops with a slight push or nudge with your feet.
Step Four
Use a backwards kick with your heel to engage the male clip into the female
loop. Kick backwards towards the loop and over the clip. To connect flooring
sections, press down firmly on the area near the male snap connector when
positioned over the loop, depressing it into the opening of the loop. Press
down until you feel a slight click, indicating that the connector is engaged.
While the connectors are designed to self-guide into the receiver loop , due
to ground variation, you may need to jiggle the connector area, using your
foot, pressing down, until it engages. It is best to use a sudden, quick
motion when connecting sections. Use a backwards kick at a roughly 45 degree
angle to engage the clip into the loop.
Dismantling Floors
Method 1: Tipping Sections To Disconnect
Fuerza Flooring is designed to dismantle quickly, by simply tipping the
desired floor section back about 45% until it disconnects from the adjacent
section. Preferred section sizes for transport and storage are 3ft x 4ft and
3ft x 3ft.
When tipping up sections of floor for disconnection, be sure to place weight on the side of the floor that contains the connector loop, while pulling up at an angle on the side that contains the spring connector tab, thus disengaging in. By lifting the flooring section, such that the section begins to tip at the seam that is being detached, the connector locks begin to disengage, fully detaching when the floor is tipped to about 45 degrees.
Method 2: Angling Sections
To “Unzip” The second method of disconnecting flooring sections is utilized
primarily when getting a side seam started. This method involves bending
flooring sections backwards, such that they dis-engage and disconnect when
they reach about 30%. This is the opposite of Method 1, which involves tipping
flooring sections upwards and off the floor.
In order to bend sections backwards, it is important to slightly lift sections
off the floor and bend backwards at the seam line, slowly working your way
along the line as the sections disengage. Lower the looped side downwards as
you continue to disconnect the section.
It is preferable to utilize Method 1 where possible as this is a speedier
method.
Finishing With Edging
Installing Edging
Utilize edging in areas where people are coming onto and off of your floor. For dance floors this is usually the full perimeter of the floor, while for game courts and basements it is usually only at entrances to a room.
Installing and removing edging is similar to connecting tiles, except that the edging only connects on one side of the flooring.
To install edging, position a male or female edge piece, such that the
opposite type of connector is aligned with the flooring connector on one side
of the module at the area you need edging.
Insert the male snap tabs into the female loop until it “clicks” and the
edging is engaged.
To remove edging, simply tip the edging at a 45% angle to detach.
Corner Edging
The corner pieces are designed to slot into the intersection of to edge pieces
and utilize a “T” connector system.
To install corners, simple raise the two edge pieces slightly, allowing you to
slide the corner piece into position, with the T aligned with the channel on
the side of each edge piece.
Slide the edging into position such that the T is slid completely into the channel, engaging it with the edging pieces.
REMOVING EDGING
To REMOVE EDGING, simply tip the edging at a 45% angle to detach
The corner pieces are designed to slot into the intersection of to edge pieces and utilize a “T” connector system. To install corners, simple raise the two edge pieces slightly, allowing you to slide the corner piece into position, with the T aligned with the channel on the side of each edge piece.
RUNNING POWER CABLES OR LED LIGHTS
Run cables under floor and to your desired location One of the benefits of Fuerza Floor Tiles are the integrated cable channels that run in both directions underneath each floor module
Lay LED tape lights in channels on the underside of translucent sheets and
secure with gaffing tape.
Run cables along the floor, along the line of the cable channel, making sure
to align any cables so that when you tip the floor back down, the cables will
rest within the cable channel.
You can use grip tape to hold the cable straight on the floor. This method is
ideal for simple straight runs of power cables.