Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of block parquetry are verified and complied with
- Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- 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 block parquetry flooring consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
- 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
- Skirting boards or cover trims are removed or undercut if required and stored for re-fitting
- Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set out block parquetry flooring
- Block parquetry flooring are acclimatised according to manufacturer recommendations
- Block parquetry flooring for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Adhesives and edge strips are prepared for use as required
- Area to be covered is measured, working lines and starting point are established
- Layout and cut parquetry blocks
- Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
- Appropriate underlay is laid according to manufacturer recommendations
- Block parquetry flooring is laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins
- The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, including matching grains and colours
- Parquetry blocks are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
- Parquetry blocks are cut where required to provide appropriate size and shape ensuring minimum waste
- Install block parquetry
- Adhesives and edge strips/accessories are prepared for use as required
- Adhesives are used following workplace procedures
- Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
- Parquetry is installed and fixed to produce required pattern
- Appropriate field and perimeter expansion joints are allowed
- Skirting boards or cover trims are fitted/refitted and finished
- Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Complete housekeeping