Fitting DraughtEx
Draughtex is the perfect finishing touch to your floorboards with its quick and easy application. Its unique design and application tool ensure that your floor can be sealed without causing damage to the boards. DraughtEx should be applied in between floorboards after they have been treated or painted.
Step 1 - Preparation
Before fitting DraughtEx ensure that the gaps between floorboards are clean and free from debris which can be removed using an appropriate tool such as an old credit card or a screwdriver. When removing debris from between floorboards, care should be taken to avoid any electrical wiring or pipework that may be hidden under the floor.
Step 2 - Beginning the Application
Using an old credit card, blunt knife or another appropriate tool push DraughtEx into the floorboard gap next to the skirting board. The first 1-2 inches of the application should be completed using this method to ensure the sealant is firmly in place creating a stable base for the installation. This method should be applied to each floorboard gap.
Step 3 - Using the Applicator
Once DraughtEx has been inserted into the first 1 - 2 inches of the gap and the end is firmly in place, use the applicator to gently push the sealant into the remainder of the gap. Narrow gaps (or gaps with varying widths between 2-12mm) can still be sealed by simply stretching and compressing the DraughtEx as required.
Step 4 - Cutting to Size
Once the DraughtEx has been installed to within 2 inches of the opposing skirting board, the final length of the gap should be measured and the sealant trimmed accordingly. This is done to ensure a good fit during the final stage of installation and reduce wastage. DraughtEx can easily be cut to size with household scissors.
Step 5 - Finishing the Application
Once DraughtEx has been trimmed to size, use an old credit card, blunt knife or another appropriate tool to push sealant into the floorboard gap for the last 1-2 inches. This will ensure a snug fit and create an effective seal between DraughtEx and the skirting board. This method should be applied to each floorboard gap.
Safety Tip - Avoid Injury Risks
The DraughtEx application tool is extremely effective for installing the floorboard sealant due to its slimline fitting wheel. It is however important to ensure that a safe distance is maintained between the applicator and your leading hand to illiminate the risk of injury. The applicator should be stored in a safe place away from children.
