Instructions / Assembly

Cutting Border Tiles

• Cuts are made from the back. Install border tiles by placing the tile face down exactly on top of the last row of eld tiles,

keeping the arrows pointed in the same directions. This will be your cut tile. Using another tile, butt it against the wall,

allowing it to lie on top of the tile that is to be cut. Using this tile as a reference tile, score a line on the back of the tile

that is to be cut.

• Cut the tile along the reference line, being careful not to cut through the installed tile below. Install the cut tile with the

cut edge along the wall.

• Use this same technique at doorways and around other objects that must be cut. The EcoFlex NXT and EcoFlex Matrix

tile must have the backing cut slightly shorter by cutting the backing at a slight angle. A transition strip must be used to

protect any exposed edges. Never use a cut edge as a seam.

Tiles can also be cut by measuring and cutting from the back with a straight edge and knife or by running them up the wall

and cutting them with a knife or wall trimmer.

Never cut carpet over carpet, as this can result in over penetration of the blade and severed loops on the lower carpet.

POST-INSTALLATION CARE

Carpet should be protected from heavy trafc and construction dust with a non-staining, building material paper. Never use

plastic sheeting as it will trap moisture and prevent proper curing of the adhesive. Plastic may also leave residues that can

result in rapid soiling after removal. Plywood or Masonite boards should be used when moving heavy equipment.

STAIRS

Carpet tiles are NOT recommended for stairs.

CHAIR PADS

Chair pads are recommended for use under chairs with roller casters. Casters must be the at round type with 5/8” to 1” width

minimum. If chair pads are not used, the appearance of the carpet tile will decrease. Maintenance and / or shifting of the

carpet tiles will be required more frequently when pads are not used.

REPLACEMENT TILES

Occasionally, it will be necessary to replace damaged or heavily soiled tiles. Tiles can be replaced with on-site inventory

or from another area of the installation. A difference of appearance will be noticed when the tile is replaced. However, this

difference usually diminishes in a short time.