Installation – easy and fast

Preparations for installation:

Please note these important requirements:

concrete surface fulfills certain criteria
(see prerequisites of the separate installation instructions)
dimensions of cubicles comply with the standard
mats have an even temperature: minimum 5 °C and maximum 30 °C

If temperatures are below 5 °C, it might be necessary to store the mats for several days in the building, so that the necessary even installation temperature is attained.

Installation tips – in short:

Do not make bulges or compress mats - avoid pressure buildup:

adjoin mats loosely

join puzzle mats loosely, lift them slightly and gently pull them apart

Avoid pressure buildup!

DO NOT PRESS!

DO NOT PULL ON ONE SIDE ONLY!

At low temperatures: pull the puzzle seam so far apart that an opening becomes visible

Important because of rubberspecific thermal expansion.

KEW Plus and WINGFLEX:

to install loosely set distance between mats by means of the assembling tool (wider than profile)

indent assembling tool approx. 20 cm

Tip:

A pliers construction can be helpful in laying out, i.e. pulling mats (especially KURA P).

Comply to distances and joints

Lying mats:

distance to rear concrete edge: minimum 3 cm

Exceptions:

WINGFLEX:

can be installed flush with the rear concrete edge, because the mat and profile are especially designed for that.

WELA:

keep at least 5 cm distance to rear concrete edge, as the distance will decrease considerably within the first days after installation.

Walking alley floorings

distance to guiding rail (scraper): minimum 1 cm

distance to side edge: 2 cm
(minimum 1 cm to maximum 6 cm)

Floorings in the milking parlour

distance to the pit: 1 cm

distance to side edge: 2-4 cm

Tip:

A pliers construction can be helpful in laying out, i.e. pulling mats (especially KURA P).

Special areas with KURA mats:

Especially wide areas:

Tip:

To make the stress free installation even easier, we recommend dividing large areas evenly and leaving an expansion gap of up to 2 cm at least every 12 m.

Flushing manure removal:

distance between mats: 1-2 cm

distance to side edge: 1-6 cm

Cutting

bend mats / pull them slightly apart
moisten blade lightly for cutting
lay a board underneath - scoring - cutting

Tip:

To pull apart, grip small pieces with pliers.

For cutting pediKURA and profiKURA a power jig saw is most suitable.

Follow this sequence:

drill

pound the plastic plugs in flush

pound in nails / fasten screws (with washers)

With mastic asphalt:
Use longer nail plugs (10×120mm)!

Tip: pulling the drill out at regular intervals during drilling extracts the dust from the hole

Pound in nail plugs, i.e. fasten screws, until they are seated evenly fast and are slightly countersunk

Tip:

Check to see if the fastening can be felt with a flat object made of metal (e.g. hammer) by sliding it over the fastening. If it can be felt, pound it in deeper!

A small gap should be visible!

Do not pound fastenings in too deep / do not overtighten!

No tension should develop; the mat should not bulge!

Tools for installation – examples

Measuring:

measuring stick
tape measure

Marking:

felt tip pen, marker
wax marking pen
chalk

recommendation, e.g.: edding 4000 deco marker yellow or white

Tip:

to mark long lines make a chalk line, e.g. for mat positioning

Cutting:

mat cutting:

carpet knife
sharp kitchen knife
power jig saw with serrated blade (for board/soft materials)
hole saw (established sizes: 83 mm, 102 mm)

cutting profiles:

power jig saw with saw blade for wood and plastic
hand saw

recommendation, e.g.: circular saw

Tip:

Use old jigsaw blades, grind saw teeth to a sharp blade.

Drilling:

rock drill:

diameter: e.g. 10 mm for 10 mm plugs
Minimum drill length:
- 100 mm for 80 mm plugs
- 120 mm for 100 mm plugs
- 140 mm for 120 mm plugs

Installing nail and framing plugs:

hammer (weight of about 800 g generally sufficient)
13 ring wrench or power screw driver
13 socket with ratchet wrench

For further guidelines for correct installation, please have a loot at the installation instructions for the respective product.

They are available in many languages.
you will obtain these with the delivery, at your local KRAIBURG dealer or at the Downloads
For many products you can also watch installation videos

Proper installation can vary due to individual conditions at the site. For this reason, the manufacturer can fundamentally not be held liable for the installation!