Where is konecto flooring made

All our floors are made from high quality components and regard for easy maintenance and affordability. We achieve this by manufacturing our products with the latest technology available and continue to upgrade our facilities to be the leader in our category.

From start to finish we are making sure our flooring is the highest quality every step of the way. The components of our products are composed of vinyl backing printed film and thick wear layer fused together under high heat and pressure creating a solid mass that will wear for many years.

Long story short, the layers were not up to spec on a microscopic level. The materials and adhesion properties would react differently with each individual layer from being produced in other countries. For instance the problem we had was the fiberglass layer pulling up off the adhesive layer. We found out later this was because the fiberglass would not compress well into the adhesive backing. Konecto figured the problem was with their management and let a few of their team go and then updated how their product was made.

With their new management the Konecto line has improved 1, After completion roll the entire floor in both directions with a lbs roller Before starting an installation two planks should be joined and then rolled and pulled apart. When installing Konecto be sure to keep dust, dirt or foreign particles away from the KonectoStrip. The cleaner the KonectoStrip remains, the better the bond between planks. A protective sheet of paper has been placed between each plank insuring the KonectoStrip remains clean and ready to use.

When installing tiles and planks you should work out of a minimum of 3 boxes and mix planks or tiles when installing. All subfloors must be sound, solid and have little flexibility Approved subfloors All Levels of Concrete: Any large cracks or voids must be filled with a cementitous patching compound. Lightweight concretes are approved Please Note: As we state in all our sales literature, Konecto is Water Resistant and will withstand standing water.

All other subfloors, i. Caution: Soft underlayment and Substrates can diminish Konecto inherent strength in resisting indentations. Quarry tile, terrazzo, and ceramic tile: Use caution with highly embossed tile. This type of tile plus grout joints should be filled with a high quality cementitous patching product.

However, excessive moisture in the subfloor can cause mold, mildew, and other moisture related issues like the trapping of moisture emissions under Konecto. This will cause an adverse affect on existing glue down substrates causing it to release. Example: Parquet and Strip Wood Flooring which can also swell and buckle. This is the only type of radiant heat that is approved. Subfloors should have been operational for at least 3 weeks prior to installation to drive out moisture and calibrate temperature settings.

All radiant heat floors should be turned down so subfloor temperature is maintained at 65 degrees for 3 days prior to installation and kept at 65 degrees for at least 48 hours after installation to allow the adhesive to fully cure. Maintain proper temperature for 48 hours before, during and after installation. Existing Resilient Floors: Existing resilient tile and sheet vinyl floors must be in good condition and fully bonded to the structural floor The exception is that any tile or sheet that is of a soft cushion construction must be removed.

Note: A layer of resilient or soft underlayments like lauan may compromise the inherent strength of Konecto. Do not install over more than one layer of existing flooring, to prevent indentation or possible stress on the adhesive seams. When installing Konecto over existing ceramic tile, you must skim coat the grout lines with a floor leveler. If you install Konecto over an existing floor that has an embossing or grout line on it, we recommend you skim coat with a floor leveler.

Check for any dips in the subfloor that can create a void underneath the floor that will cause stress on the plank seams when walking on it. If so please fill in and level subfloor with embossing leveler. Konecto is water resistant so it can be installed directly over concrete floors in the basement, Refer to Approved Sub Floors, Page 3. If your concrete floor has any bumps or burrs of concrete sticking up, simply knock them off with a hammer and chisel and fill in the holes.

Any loose or damaged tiles should be patched prior to installing Konecto over the asbestos floor. Never sand asbestos floors make sure you are positive asbestos is not present when ever you sand.

We recommend the following actions in the room you are installing Konecto in: Beware of any sheetrock taping and sanding, painting, wall prep, finishes, and other activities that produce lots of dust. Cover Konecto with a drop cloth Installing: Before laying out the floor, check the wall you are starting from and make sure it is square to the opposite wall. Simply measure the room from opposite ends of the wall to the far wall.

If the measurements are different you can make adjustments on the first row of Konecto by scribing the plank on the over edge. Installation should start in a corner and proceed from the wall with the under- edge facing out away from the wall.

Do not net fit to wall or any vertical structure! Trim off the top over-edge facing the start wall. When securing two planks together, you should use a low level angle to secure the second plank into the corresponding edge. The over-edge always placed on top of the under-edge.

Use one hand to hold the plank and the other hand to guide the edge into place for a tight fit by hand rolling the plank as you go. Be careful to keep the seams tight. You can push the plank slightly against the adjoining plank to create a tight seam, if necessary, after the connection has been made. If your seam appears not to be tight, you can immediately pull apart the planks and reapply it. Slowly lift the top plank away from the bottom plank and simply reapply them. Please use Konecto Adhesive to re-enforce the bond after pulling apart.

We recommend the staggered random method. Simply measure and mark the plank, then using a straight edge and utility knife, simply score the plank and snap. The over-edge butts up to the first row.

Again, get one corner of the plank started tightly against the other and use a low level angle and roll the plank tightly into place. When cutting Konecto for length, be sure to always cut the short side of the plank with the over edge, the remaining piece can then be used on the opposite side of the room, at the end of that row.

Again the remaining piece can be used at the opposite end of the row, if the layout of the room permits 9. Continue this pattern for the remainder of the rows to be installed.

Always place the cut end of the first plank against the wall. Fitting around irregular objects, simply make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes or irregular objects. Place the pattern upon the plank and trace. Cut along trace lines using a utility knife or heavy duty scissors, and lay plank. Not Rolling will Void Warranty! Replacement of Plank Be sure to keep some spare Konecto planks in case there is an unforeseen need for replacement.

It is on the right side and top of the plank when facing plank and starting wall is on your left from the second row on. This will soften the adhesive enough for you to then make an incision with your utility knife along the seam cutting through the whole plank. Cut a slot around 6 inches from the long side you just cut. Then using a flat head screw driver or putty knife, pry up the damaged plank use the heat gun to help release the plank.

If strip is damaged then please replace using alternate method below. Lift adjoining planks and slide replacement plank into place. The wax paper will help keep the plank from sticking to adjoining plank when sliding in plank. Remove the wax paper. Use a hand roller on all four seams of plank.

Alternate Method: Use a heat gun being careful not to burn plank surface. Do this on all four sides. Cut a slot in the center of the plank to be removed.