1. General Information

• For optimum results, leave no gaps and pack very tightly together.
• No need to allow for expansion joints
• Cover paved areas after installation if other building trades are still working (or walking) on them.
• By nature the product inhibits mold, fungus and bugs
• Remember that ground contours are more visible with this product, therefore preparation is everything and spend the time doing if right the first time.

Cutting the pavers

• Use a carpet knife for the thinner tiles and band saw for the thicker ones. Bend the tile backwards to open up the cut.
• Hand saw is suitable for minor jobs.
• The tiles or made from old tyres, and therefore will react similar than what regular tyres would if using an angle grinder for instance.

Adhesive

It is not a specific requirement for the rubber tiles to be glued down, especially indoors where it’s used on top of an existing hard surface, however where firm fixing to the flooring is required the following applies:

There are available specifically formulated products for bonding rubber pavers to most surfaces including concrete however for:

• Domestic use: An even spread of silicon should be sufficient.
• Commercial: Liquid nails or heavy duty Grip.

Follow the instructions and safety precautions as per the specific product you are using.

2.Application on an existing or newly solid sub-base such as: Concrete, Timber, Ceramics and Pavers

• Surface should be smooth, clean, dry and not flaky.
• Old surfaces may need some repair before application; e.g. chip away loose material, fill and smooth out gaps or cavities.
• Where the surface has deteriorated, faulty material must be removed.
• The surface should have a slight gradient to ensure adequate drainage - 1% on pathways and 3% on large areas is sufficient, this ensures a natural run for the water.
• Tiles should not be left to sit in pools of water, even if stuck with a full spread of adhesive.
• New concrete should be allowed to cure (28 days) and thereafter washed down a few times with soapy water to ensure a neutral ph.
  

Application

• Ensure any concrete surfaces have cured properly before attempting to apply adhesive.
• Do not apply adhesive on outdoor applications if surfaces are wet or rain is likely.
• Surfaces to be bonded must be clean and dry
• Spread the adhesive uniformly over the “to be paved surface”, this can be done sections at a time. Pending the bonding material used, it may require an application to both surfaces, floor and tile.
• Position tiles into wet adhesive in the same positions as "loose laid".
• Once down, the tiles must remain dry until the compound has cured as per the products instructions.
• No traffic until sufficiently cured.

3. New Base

Firstly ensure that the Enviro-Paver used is suitable for this type of base by checking with our staff.

Compacting

• Compact the surface of the soil with a plate compactor (you can rent these).
• Fill the area with 50mm crushed stone or dolomite.
• Compact this with the plate compactor. Wetting the gravel lightly with water will help with the compacting.
• When you can walk on the gravel without causing an indentation you can add the next layer of gravel and compact it.
• Continue to add gravel in layers until the base is 50mm. Make sure to slope the surface for water drainage.




Edge Restraints
Edge restraints should always be used to prevent the pavers from moving. Any number of different materials can be use for that purpose. Just make sure that all corners are square.

Screed

• Screed a 5mm layer of loose dolomite on top of the compacted surface as the final preparation for laying the pavers.
• This level will be reflected in the finish of the paving so it must be accurate.
• The thickness must be kept consistent across the paved area to avoid uneven settlement of the paving to occur.



Paving

• Starting in a 90º corner lay the pavers in the pattern you have chosen.
• Work outwards keeping all joint lines straight.
• Work off the pavers you have already installed but stay away from the edge so you do not disturb the sand bed.
• Install remaining edge restraints.
• Cut pavers to be wedged in along the edge restraints.

Cutting
Cut pavers as per above

Imbedding
Roll down to embed with a heavy roller. No sweeping sand or vibrating is recommended.

Edging and Finishing
A permanent edge restraint is necessary to prevent movement of the pavers. Where the paving does not abut a solid structure, unsupported edges need to restraint and supported by a concealed concrete edge strip.