AngelStep® Installation Guide

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

ANGELSTEP INSTALLATION – Carpet installation.

ASI CPT DG01

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Fix any squeak in timber floor if necessary.
• Install 40mm x (AS thickness -1mm), MDF battens around the perimeter of room for smooth edge grip installation.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive e.g Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between walls and finished surface.
• It is preferable to install skirting after floor has been installed. Leave a 3mm gap between floor finish and skirting.
• Install carpet as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut AngelStep product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

Yellow tongue as substrate for Tongue and groove solid timber floor

ASI YT TGF DG02

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive e.g Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• If full direct stick/bond is required for AngeStep to sub-floor and AngelStep to finished flooring, a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent can be used when notch troweling.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between walls and finished surface.
• Install yellow tongue directly onto AngelStep.
• Install timber floor as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations. Fix boards to yellow tongue only.
• It is preferable to install skirting after floor has been installed. Leave a 3mm gap between floor finish and skirting.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut AngelStep product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

Engineered timber or Laminate floor

ASI ELF DG03

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive e.g Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• If full direct stick/bond is required for AngeStep to sub-floor and AngelStep to finished flooring, a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent can be used when notch troweling.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between walls and finished surface.
• Install timber floor as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations.
• It is preferable to install skirting to wall only after floor has been installed.
• Leave a 3mm gap between floor finish and skirting.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

AngelStep installation – Vinyl or Laminate finish

ASI VLF DG04

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive e.g Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between walls and finished surface.
• Spot glue the first layer of CFC to Angel Step.
• Glue the 2nd layer of CFC together with manufacturer’s recommended glue.
  (contact)
• Do not line up CFC joints, cross-hatch and overlap joints to form a floating floor.
• If full direct stick/bond is required for AngeStep to sub-floor and AngelStep to finished flooring, a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent can be used when notch troweling.
• Install vinyl or laminate as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations.
• It is preferable to install skirting to wall only after floor has been installed. Leave a 3mm gap between floor finish and skirting. • Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep installation – Vinyl finish

ASI CS VF DG05

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Install AngelStep strips around perimeter edges to contain screed.
• Tape at butted joints to avoid screed leakage
• Pour cement reinforced screed as per AS Standards
• Install vinyl as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep installation – Vinyl finish

ASI YT VLF DG06

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Fix any squeak in timber floor if necessary.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between wall and finished surface.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Install yellow tongue directly onto AngelStep.
• If full direct stick/bond is required for AngeStep to sub-floor and AngelStep to finished flooring, a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent can be used when notch troweling.
• Install vinyl as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations.
• It is preferable to install skirting to wall only after floor has been installed. Leave a 3mm gap between floor finish and skirting.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

AngelStep installation – Floating floor using Compressed Fibrous Cement as substrate for tiling installation.

ASI CFC TF DG07

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between wall and finished surface.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Spot glue the first layer of CFC to Angel Step.
• Glue the 2nd layer of CFC together with manufacturer’s recommended glue. (Contact)
• Do not line up CFC joints, cross-hatch and overlap joints to form a floating floor .
• Install tiles as per AS Standards and manufacturers instructions.
• It is preferable to install skirting after floor has been installed. Leave a 3mm gap between floor tiles and skirting.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep installation – Tiled finish

ASI CS TF DG08

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install waterproof membrane if in bathroom.(shown as blue line in above drawing).
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Install AngelStep strips around the room edges to contain screed.
• Tape at butted joints to avoid screed leakage.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Pour cement reinforced screed as per AS Standards.
• Install tiles as per AS standard and manufacturers recommendations.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

AngelStep installation – Polished floor finish

ASI CS PC DG09

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Install AngelStep strips around the room edges to contain screed.
• Tape at butted joints to avoid screed leakage
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Pour cement reinforced screed as per AS Standards
• Polish floor as per AS standard.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

AngelStep installation – Terrazzo floor finish

ASI CS TRF DG10

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Install AngelStep strips around the edges to contain screed.
• Tape at butted joints to avoid screed leakage
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Pour cement reinforced screed as per AS Standards
• Install terrazzo floor as per AS standard. (screed thickness and terrazzo finish
  vary in accordance with installers specifications and recommendations.)
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives

AngelStep (AS) product comes in 4mm, 8mm,10mm thickness.
Choice of AngelStep varies subject to:

• floor structure, floor span, type of materials
• floor thickness, density
• acoustic tests

Acoustic performance of floors will vary with above parameters

AngelStep installation – Parquetry floor

ASI FC/YT PFDG11

• Ensure the concrete slab is flat with no more than +/-3mm deviation in a 3m radius as per Australian standard AS3600:2001: Concrete structures. Deviations to the surface greater than 3mm over 3m are to be filled with a self leveling compound following manufacturers recommendations, or ground down to conform to the aforementioned specification.
• Floor to be clean and free of debris.
• Install AngelStep butted together. Joins may be taped using aluminum tape if necessary to ensure zero gaps between sheets.
• Leave 3-5mm gap between wall and finished surface.
• Spot glue AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• Spot glue the first layer of CFC to Angel Step.
• Spot glue the 2nd layer of CFC together.
• Do not line up CFC joints, cross-hatch and overlap joints to form a floating floor. OR ALTERNATIVELY
• Spot glue 19mm yellow tongue construction flooring directly to the AngelStep using a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent.
• If full direct stick/bond is required for AngeStep to sub-floor and AngelStep to finished flooring, a polyurethane based flooring/construction adhesive such as Bostik Ultraset SF, Sika T-55J, Mapei Ultrabond P990 or equivalent can be used when notch troweling.
• Install floor blocks as per AS Standards and manufacturers instructions.
• Install skirting after floor has been installed . Leave a 3mm gap between floor blocks and skirting.
• Use a Stanley knife or equal to cut product.

Note: Do not mechanically fix through AngelStep or use Modified Silicone Polymer adhesives