Why shouldn’t rubber flooring be installed directly from the pallet?

Rubber flooring should not be installed straight from the pallet because the tiles need time to recover their shape and acclimatise to site conditions. During transport and storage, the tiles at the bottom of the pallet are compressed by the weight of those stacked above them.

Before installation, take the tiles off the pallet and spread them out, unstacked and unrestrained, for at least a day. This gives them time to recover their shape, allows air to circulate around them and lets them adjust to the ambient temperature and humidity.

Before laying, check the tiles for colour variation. Mix tiles from several pallets and blend the different shades so that the finished surface has a pleasing overall appearance.