Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for installation
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to installing commercial vinyl floor coverings are verified and complied with
- Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
- Sub-floor condition is assessed for suitability for installation of commercial vinyl floor coverings
- Suitable adhesives, trims and accessories are selected
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set-out materials
- Vinyl to be installed is checked against order
- Commercial vinyl floor coverings are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
- Commercial vinyl floor coverings for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Working lines and starting point are established
- Soft underlay (if required) is cut to specification
- Pre-form fillet is cut and fitted (if required)
- Lay floor coverings
- Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
- Commercial vinyl floor coverings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins as appropriate
- Commercial vinyl floor coverings are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
- Commercial vinyl floor coverings are cut to required pattern and shape with minimum waste of materials
- Materials for welding and fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Welding and fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer instructions
- Vinyl skirting, reducer and edge strips are set-out and installed (as required)
- Completed installation is checked for flaws in installation and materials and faults rectified
- Complete housekeeping