Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the installation of expansion joints to timber and engineered flooring are verified and complied with
- Instructions and/or plans are read and interpreted to identify process required to complete work tasks
- Timber and engineered flooring is assessed for the type, number and installation requirements of expansion joints consistent with Australian Standards, industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Suitable expansion joints, cover strips, fixings and adhesives are selected as required
- 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 position of each expansion joint, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set out expansion joints for installation
- Expansion joints are positioned according to the requirements of the flooring type, manufacturer specifications and Australian Standards
- Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Adhesives and fixings, are prepared for use as required
- Working lines and starting point are established
- Prepare expansion joints
- Instructions and sequence for cutting and fixing are followed
- Timber or metal mouldings are laid out to meet directional sequence, pattern match, specification requirements and to minimise waste and joins, as appropriate
- The aesthetics of the materials are maximised, where appropriate, matching grains and colours
- Timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip materials are accurately and clearly marked for cutting
- Timber or metal moulding or cork expansion strip is cut to length and size for final fixing ensuring minimum waste
- Install expansion joints
- Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip for fixing are organised and used in accordance with relevant safety management requirements
- Adhesives and mechanical fixings are prepared for use as required
- Fixing methods and equipment are used following manufacturer recommendations
- Timber or metal mouldings or cork expansion strip are fitted to perimeter wall expansion gaps, expansion joints in the body of the flooring or transitions of the timber or engineered flooring
- Finished job is inspected and any imperfections are rectified following workplace procedures
- Complete housekeeping