A Guide Raised Floor Installation

Raised floor systems installation work is a professional job. You can install the raised floor by yourself.

This Blog tell you waht you need to prepare and how to install raised floor systems.

Why You Want To Be A Raised Floor Installer?

The market of the raised floor is prospering and likely to increase in the next couple of years. This gives you direct work exposure among emerging companies and tech giants. A well-earned installation professional is a qualified worker. You are recognized as a trusted individual to install high quality, long lasting raised floor system.

Key traits of a professionally raised floor installer

• Has a rigorous knowledge and skills
• Uses only appropriate tile installation techniques
• Qualified professionals educate potential clients
• Adheres to the safety parameter

Benefits of pursuing career as a raised floor installer

• Be found by the high end client. Most entrepreneurs look for a qualified installer, who understands the raised floor system's ins and outs and performs installation tasks with utmost responsibility.
• You get paid for each installation project. Being an independent installer often gives you the privilege to charge a premium for your work. After ascertaining the budget, you can use appropriate tile installation methods and educate your clients.
• High wages and small competitors. There are few people in the world capable enough to conduct a professional installation. Being an expert in raised floor installation gives you an edge in the market and an opportunity for high wages with the small competition.

What You Need To Prepare For A Professional Installer?

A raised floor system's components includes panels, pedestals, stringers, ramp, fascia, screw, and pane lifters. You can tailor gears and mechanisms to precisely meet the office needs and expectations.

In the installation of raised access floor, one should follow the below-mentioned criteria

PRE INSTALLATION JOBS

The pre-installation is the process of preparing the site for the raised floor foundation. It often includes anti-dust painting, installation of pedestals, and ceiling works. we need a levelling and visual inspection of floor height - to verify that pavement is positioned firmly without lipping of tiles.

SELECTING THE RAISED FLOOR TYPE

The raised floor system is categorized into two – low profile raised floor and high profile raised floor. The main difference is the gap between the raised floor. Low profile raised floor doesn’t have underneath space. High profile raised floor has more undernerath space.

A low profile raised floor works perfectly in an office with minimal IT requirements. Whereas in a data center (having servers, high end equipment’s and need of extensive wiring & mechanical services), a high profile raised floor would efficiently serve the purpose.

DETERMINING THE LOAD AND WEIGHT CAPACITY

The next step would be to figure out how much weight a raised floor should hold? we need to consider The load and weight capacity and different applications of raised access floor. One can consult a professional installer for prudent information and in-depth explanation.

How to install?

• Marking for raised floor installation
• Installation of the underfloor support structure - laying the foundation for pedestal and stringer
• Connecting stringer to additional pedestals for stable support
• Levelling the support structure to adjust floor height
• Laying raised floor panels onto stringer frames
• Cutting the panel to the right size for ease pavement

How to cut?

Raised floor panels should measure and cut precisely to fit in the office space. A portable hand stone cuting manchine is the most effective equipment to cut raised floor panels.

How to finish?

The panels of the raised floor system have variety of flooring finishes. Some of the finest choices are: Loose lay, Vinyl, HPL, ceramic, Hardwood, natural stones, and stainless steel are the finest finishing choices available in the market and have a varying level of ease, strength, and durability.

This is the installation Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgHBp06QZ7w&t=64s

The raised floor industry has evolved dramatically in recent years. The system's size and shape (& equipment used to make it) is pretty complicated for the average person to self-install at a building. If one has recently established a new office and wishes to install a pioneer raised floor system inside the property, hiring a professional would be their first choice. If you are an independent installer and want to obtain raised flooring projects, contact HUIYA today.