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Aug 29th, 2006, 11:41pm
 
Hi chaps, I'm putting a new floor down in my kitchen and have decided on the Tileloc product from B&Q. When Im laying it woudl anyone suggest running a bead of pva or clear silicone in the grooves to prevent any water ingress or just lay it without. Reason I ask is that I've spoke to a few people and got differing advice.
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Re: Kitchen foor
Reply #1 - Aug 30th, 2006, 7:35am
 
I haven't fitted the Tileloc boards but normally "click" fit laminate has such a tight joint that if you try to put anything in the joint it stops it closing properly and it  won't fit together. If you try and force the joint the small MDF tongues, which lock the joint, will just snap off. Even a thin layer of glue can stop the joint from closing.

As with any product you need to follow the fitting instructions if you don't want to void any warranty.



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Reply #2 - Aug 30th, 2006, 7:36am
 
If you read the small print on the back of the packs Floormaster suggest using their own product on the joints if the flooring is to be used in wet areas.

Its called "Locguard"

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Reply #3 - Aug 30th, 2006, 7:40am
 
Seems it's not needed. Google found...

http://www.gatago.com/uk/d-i-y/22363237.html

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Not used Aqualoc but I layed the TileLoc flooring in our kitchen a couple of
years back. Didn't seal anything - just layed it an left it Smiley The TileLoc
stuff seemed to quote the same claims as the AquaLoc.

Despite a washing machine pumping out behind the units and leaving it soaked
for several weeks it is fine. In fact, an offcut has been outside for two
winters now (I left it on the wall out in the garden to see what it would do)
and it still clicks together perfectly.

Very impressed.


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Reply #4 - Aug 30th, 2006, 7:45am
 
And to quote from the catalogue for fitting Aqualoc

"Use Locguard for extra protection in areas prone to excess moisture"

Take your choice, best to contact floormaster as you could invalidate any guarantee if you don't fit as suggested.

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Reply #5 - Aug 30th, 2006, 8:10am
 
Yes I agree with Jason. It might be ok without but best follow the instructions and use their sealer anyway.
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Re: Kitchen foor
Reply #6 - Aug 30th, 2006, 4:23pm
 
thanks for the advice chaps. No mention of locguard in th instructions so I'll lay t dry.
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