The NovaTherm NovaPro boards are dual purpose, meaning that they can be used both underneath tiles
and under floating floors such as Engineered and Laminate flooring. There are two different installation
methods that must be adhered to for each flooring.
Overview:
The NovaTherm NovaPro boards are dual purpose, meaning that they can be used both underneath tiles
and under floating floors such as Engineered and Laminate flooring. There are two different installation
methods that must be adhered to for each flooring.
The panels are constructed of EPS 400 superior grade polystyrene and have a 200 micron foil covering to
ensure the best possible output. Please read through this manual thoroughly and if you have any
questions please contact our technical support team on 01625 912 600. The following guidance notes
should be used along with the individual manufacturer’s technical datasheets and documents for
specific products selected. Ensure the subfloor is suitably strong, stable and flat enough to receive this
flooring system.
Suitable Timber Substrates include:
For a floating floor installation you will need to ensure the floor is flat and free from movement prior
to laying the panels.
For tiled or levelling compound installations you should install a structural plywood for new floors or
for existing floors you may need to overlay these with a suitable thickness of plywood or cement
boards, which should be fully screw down at 150mm intervals.
Suitable Solid Substrates include:
Fully cured concrete that must be at least six weeks old and thoroughly dry.
Solid screeds that have fully cured in relation to thickness as per manufacturers guidelines.
For floating floor installation these should be flat, if they are not a suitable self levelling compound
should be used before laying the panel on top.
For tiled or levelling compound installations you will need to ensure the subfloor is suitably primed.
For any substrates, such as power floated concrete, calcium sulphate screeds, or anything not listed
above please seek manufacturers advice as to priming recommendations.
Installation - Floating Floors
This method is suitable for floor coverings such as engineered wood and laminate flooring when using
Vinyl or Carpet. Please consult our technical department if unsure on 01625 912 600.
Step 1:
Remove all contaminants, dirt, grease etc. from the substrate and make dust free.
Step 2:
If supplied with a pipe layout diagram make a note of how to position the boards.
Step 3:
Lay the boards across the floor with the grooves facing upwards, making sure the pipework runs are
calculated correctly to reach manifold position
