ᐅ When should the perimeter insulation strip be removed?

Hello Astana,

You are correct that the edge strip should only be removed after the flooring has been installed, for sound insulation reasons – you are right about that.

However, tile installers technically have the option to lay tiles at the edge with a very precise gap from the wall; this allows the tile installer to create a defined joint for the wall connection.

So both approaches are possible, but the tile installer must be very careful not to have the floor tiles touch the wall – otherwise, that would be poor workmanship.

To be sure, discuss with the tile installer how they plan to shape the perimeter joint in the tiled floor.

This example shows once again that every tradesperson does it differently. We have also always cut the border strip only after laying the tiles. There is a folded edge at the top, which makes it easy to remove.

Hello,
That is a good question. About 3 months ago, the screed was laid in our house. Now I want to remove it because there is screed between the separation strip and the wall. It simply fell in there. However, I will wait to remove it until after I have installed the floor covering.

Thank you very much for the tip.

Thank you for your responses. We are facing the same task. The tiler we want to hire also wants to remove this edge insulation strip beforehand. Now we have good reasons not to do that.

Remove only after the tiles have been installed. Definitely not before. I don’t understand why he wants to remove it earlier. This is about sound insulation, which I find extremely important.