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Virgin Rubber Interlocking Tiles: Installation Instructions

This document provides instructions for installing interlocking virgin rubber tiles. It describes the different types of interlocking tabs on the tiles and gives directions for preparing the floor, laying out and installing the tiles row by row, cutting tiles to fit around edges, and completing the installation. Installation involves snapping chalk lines, laying full tiles against the lines, interlocking rows of tiles, measuring and cutting perimeter tiles, and tapping tiles into place with a rubber mallet if needed.

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Virgin Rubber Interlocking Tiles: Installation Instructions

This document provides instructions for installing interlocking virgin rubber tiles. It describes the different types of interlocking tabs on the tiles and gives directions for preparing the floor, laying out and installing the tiles row by row, cutting tiles to fit around edges, and completing the installation. Installation involves snapping chalk lines, laying full tiles against the lines, interlocking rows of tiles, measuring and cutting perimeter tiles, and tapping tiles into place with a rubber mallet if needed.

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Virgin Rubber Interlocking Tiles

Power Lock, Designer Lock, Hammer Lock, Aerobic Lock, Flip Lock, Value Lock

Installation Instructions
My Gym Floors line of premium virgin rubber tiles feature interlocking tabs designed to hold
tiles firmly and securely in place without the use of tape or adhesive. These 24 x 24 rubber
tiles are recommended for interior applications. The following will make installation of My Gym
Floor Virgin Rubber InterlockingTiles quick and easy:
Utility knife
Chalk line
3 straight edge
Rubber Mallet
Framing square

Pencil
WD-40
Rigid measuring tape
Protractor (optional for arcs/columns)
30 x 30 x Masonite (optional)

Preparation of Floor
Tiles may be installed over any relatively smooth, hard surface. This includes on or below
grade concrete, hardwood, plywood, stone, VCT, or ceramic tile. The floor should be free of
protruding objects, deep recessions, or indentations. Floor should be clean, dry, and level.
Remove dust, debris, moisture, and powder accumulations from all surfaces prior to installing
rubber flooring.
Note: Tiles may not be installed over carpeting of any grade.

Preparation of Tiles
Allow mats to come to room temperature prior to installation.

Room Dimensions/Layout of Tiles


Measure room accurately in both directions. Determine required width of cut tiles around
perimeter of room. Take into account the following factors in determining the layout of your
tiles. Cut tiles around perimeter of room should be no less than 2 wide. While it is preferred
that cut pieces on opposite sides of the room be of generally equal dimensions, it is more
important that no tiles be cut to less the 2 in order to allow the interlocks to properly connect.
Factor in any jogs/walls, which will affect the layout of the tiles. It is important that the layout be
adjusted to prevent cut pieces of less than 2 at both the jogs and outer walls.
Starting at one corner of the room, snap a chalk line indicating the placement of the edge of the
outermost course of full (uncut) tiles. Snap a 2nd chalk line perpendicular to the first, indicating
the edge of the course of full (uncut) tiles on the adjacent wall. Use a carpenters square to
make certain that chalk lines are square at intersection.

Laying Tiles
Lay first full tile flush to intersection of chalk lines. Interlock tiles into place, making certain to
complete each full row, and ending with the last full (uncut) tile, before beginning next row.

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Special notes:
When installing Power Lock, Designer Lock, Hammer Lock, and Aerobic Lock,
be certain to lay out initial course of tiles with both open tabs facing out. This will
prevent the installer from having to lift tiles to interlock into place.

When installing Flip Lock, note that tiles have a thin flashing on the inside edge of
the interlocking tabs. Be certain to install these reversible tiles flashing side down
for a uniform fit and appearance.

When installing Value Lock, note that interlocking tabs are universal and tiles may
be installed in any direction. Close inspection of the tiles will reveal a subtle grain to
the pattern. If desired, you may wish to install the tiles with the grain going in the
same direction to create a more uniform appearance.

Lay out all full tiles in the above fashion. Be certain to complete one full row at a time, checking
periodically to make certain rows are square.
Note: Do not install tiles simultaneously in two directions.

Cutting Tiles
When all full tiles are completely in place, go back to cut in the perimeter tiles. Measure
distance from wall to outside edges of full tiles, allowing for a gap at wall, and mark these
dimensions on tile to be cut.
Note: It is helpful to cut tiles on a smooth hard surface, such as a 30 x 30 sheet of
Masonite. Tiles may be cut top side up, using a 3 straight edge and utility knife.
Install cut tiles into place, and continue in the same manner around perimeter of room.

Completion
When all tiles are completely installed, tiles may be set into place using a rubber mallet to
secure interlocks, if required.

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