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If installing over existing ceramic tile, do the grout lines need to be filled in (around 1/4 inch wide and 1/8 inch deep)?
COREtec can be installed over existing ceramic tile floors as long as there is no large damage causing the subfloor to be severely uneven.
Was this helpful?do you install cortec flooring before kitchen cabinets and appliances ?
You can do either, there are pros and cons whichever way you choose.
Was this helpful?How thick is the cork underlayment ? Can I also add additional 2mm of cork underlayment ?
Coretec Plus 5" planks have 1.5 mm cork underlayment attached.
Was this helpful?What type of rug pad?
Avoid using rubber backed mats as they can stain the flooring surface over time.
Was this helpful?I have a outdoor covered patio in Honolulu Hawaii. I have extra Coretech-plus flooring from doing our main house and was thinking of using the extra flooring and install it over our wood decking on the patio. While it is covered and out of the main sun and weather, it will get wet from the hard blowing rain and be more exposed to the elements than an interior installation. Would the flooring work for this application. I understand that there could be issues in the future with mold/mildew growth under the floor from water between the floor and decking, but I think the flooring would be just fine?
This is a very unique application, and we do not typically recommend installation of the vinyl planks outdoors.
Was this helpful?Is the cor tec plus certified by theNACFA.?
Coretec is CARB Compliant and GREENGUARD GOLD Certified.
Was this helpful?Hello, I an thinking of having Cortec Plus installed in my father's house in a basement. During the last hurricane we had flooding. They say the water came through the walls. Will the water get under the tiles?
The interlock on the planks is very tight, but it is not impossible that water could get under around the perimeter of the floor. Coretec is 100% waterproof, so there shouldn't be any damage to the planks. You would want to pull them up and clean beneath so that water doesn't sit there.
Was this helpful?I'm installing coretech in our basement. Do you recommend a a vapor barrier?
Vapor barriers are recommended whenever installing over a concrete subfloor.
Was this helpful?Can it be installed over a ceramic tile floor (bathroom) or does the tile need to be removed?
COREtec can be installed over an existing tile floor, it will not telegraph.
Was this helpful?What are actual brands of cleaning products we can use on our vinyl plank flooring? I hear non abrasive and diluted, but what are actual store bought brands which work best?
Clean the floor using a properly diluted Neutral pH cleaner in cool water or ready to use spray cleaner that will not leave a residue such as Bona Professional Series Stone, Tile, and Laminate Cleaner in a pre-mixed spray bottle.
Was this helpful?Is it true the Coretec plus doesn't expand or contract? Confused by this and using 1/4" spacers. And, it does not have to go through an acclimation period? Thnx
The COREtec does not expand or contract under normal conditions. We do still recommend the 1/4" space around your install in the rare instance there is come expansion in the floor. To ensure a proper install we do recommend an acclimation period of 24-48 hours as there may be an extreme environment change between warehousing and your home.
Was this helpful?Saw a 12mm core-tec floor today in the store. What's the difference between it and the 8mm shown
MM is typically used in reference to the thickness of the plank or tile. It sounds like what you were looking at would have been 12mm thick, whereas our COREtec flooring that we offer is 8mm thick. 12mm thickness is more commonly found with laminate flooring products.
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