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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS an area to receive floor covering, that disturb lead –based paints in pre- 1978 homes, child care facilities and schools must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Detailed information on training and certification is available through the EPA at the following web site www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/toolkits.htm. • R ead and follow the safety precautions and warnings printed on the label of the installation accessory products being used.
DuraCeramic, DuraCeramic Dimensions and Ovations Residential Recommended for use in all areas of the home except countertops, ceilings and wet areas like shower walls and shower floors. DuraCeramic, DuraCeramic Dimensions and Ovations are constructed with a limestone composite base that is fortified with a polymeric resin. It provides toughness and flexibility to resist breaking from normal subfloor deflection, expansion and contraction.
Installation Accessories Information DS100 DuraSet DS200 DuraCeramic DuraCeramic Adhesive Joint Sealer Premixed Grout Order Code DS100 DS200 Use specific color code Description Solvent free, acrylic, pressuresensitive adhesive Water-based, flexible acrylic sealer Premixed sanded, acrylic grout Use Installing tile over all approved floor surfaces For sealing joints in ungrouted DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Dimensions floors only.
Product Information Specifications and Recommended Usage Product Information DuraCeramic DuraCeramic Dimensions Size (nominal) 15 5/8" x 15 5/8" (39.7 cm x 39.7 cm) 12" x 24" (30.48 cm x 60.96 cm) 14" x 14" (35.6 cm x 35.6 cm) Gauge (nominal) .160" (4.1 mm) .160" (4.1 mm) .140" (3.6 mm) Packaging 10 pieces/carton; 17 sq. ft.; 1.58 m2 10 pieces/carton; 20 sq. ft.; 1.86 m2 15 pieces/carton; 20.4 sq. ft.; 1.90 m2 Shipping Weight 30.5 lbs./carton 36 lbs./carton 32.7 lbs.
Congoleum UnderFlor Subfloor Recommendations Subfloor Construction/ Materials Comments Notes Congoleum UnderFlor • UnderFlor is an underlayment system for floating installations of DuraCeramic, DuraCeramic Dimensions and Ovations over a variety of substrates in lieu of direct bonding. See detailed instructions on page 7. The subfloor system for floating surface must be smooth, solid and dry.
Congoleum UnderFlor Substrate Recommendations UnderFlor can be installed over the following surfaces: Subfloor Construction/ Materials Wood Structure Fig. 5 – Install UnderFlor with seams perpendicular to the long dimension of the DuraCeramic Dimensions flooring. For DuraCeramic Dimensions always install UnderFlor with seams running perpendicular to the long dimension of the tile flooring (Fig. 5).
DuraCeramic DuraCeramic (15 5/8" x 15 5/8") Dimensions (12" x 24") 1 /2 Drop Layout • Snap a second perpendicular chalkline 12" away from the first perpendicular line (Fig. 8). Complete a dry layout in the first 2 rows starting from the perpendicular chalklines. If the border tile in either row is less than 6", adjust the perpendicular lines 6" in either direction.
Setting Floor Tiles • P osition two spacers along the edge of adjacent tiles, then lay the next tile gently against the spacers without forcing it into place (Fig. 13). Continue to set the tiles in straight rows to complete each section (Fig. 14). Follow the chalk lines to keep the joints straight and make minor adjustments if necessary. Remove the spacers immediately after setting each tile. • C arefully position the first tile into the adhesive at the intersection of the chalk lines (Fig. 10).
Grouted and Ungrouted Floors • Make a dry layout in one quadrant along the center and perpendicular chalk lines. • Measure the distance between the last whole tile and the wall. If the distance in either row is less than one-forth of the diagonal dimension of the tile, adjust the starting point and snap a new chalk line 1/4 of the diagonal dimension of the tile away from the original chalk line (Fig. 18). This will provide a balanced layout with larger cut tile around the perimeter.
Finishing Cut Edges for Borders and Insets • U se the tip of a hard rubber float and fully pack the grout into the joints (Fig. 21). Hold the float in a low angle and press firmly with short strokes at a right angle to the joint. • When installing tile with a diagonal layout and a square border, it will be necessary to prepare the cut edge of the diagonally cut tile. First cut the tile to the desired size. Then heat the cut edge and back of the tile with a heat gun to soften it.
• U se a firm square edge sponge to remove the excess water solution. Use light pressure and wipe diagonally across the joints (Fig. 24). Do not allow the water to flow into the ungrouted joints or accumulate in finished areas. IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION • I nstall or replace base moldings and return furniture to the room by rolling or sliding them over strips of hardboard. • Use acrylic caulking at bathtubs, showers and other wet areas to prevent water from seeping under the floor.
Ungrouted Tile Floors • U se a utility knife and carefully cut through the joint sealer using care to avoid cutting into the adjacent tiles. • Follow the same procedure for Grouted Floors to remove the tile and re-adhere the replacement tile. • Re-apply DuraCeramic DS200 Joint Sealer along all four sides of the tile to seal the joints. Congoleum UnderFlor Repair Techniques Repair techniques are very easy on Congoleum UnderFlor installations.
