Installation Instructions

DuraCeramic, DuraCeramic Dimensions
and Ovations
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. This feature
permits fast, easy installation using a pressure sensitive adhesive over
a wide variety of subfloor surfaces without extensive preparation.
OVERVIEW
Use Congoleum DS100 DuraSet Adhesive, for all approved oor applica-
tions. Set tiles into tacky dry adhesive. Mortar, mastic or other adhesives
are not recommended. Depending on the desired appearance, tiles can
be installed with or without grout.
• Groutedoortiles are laid with a 1/8" to 1/4" space at the joints
depending on the desired grout line width. Congoleum DuraCeramic
Premixed Grout can be applied immediately after tile is installed.
Do not use cement epoxy or other premix grouts.
• Ungroutedoortilesare laid with no space at the joints. The
joints on an ungrouted DuraCeramic tile oor should be sealed with
Congoleum DS200 DuraCeramic Joint Sealer to lock out surface water
and aid cleaning. Sealing is highly recommended for all ungrouted
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Dimensions oors.
INSTALLATION ACCESSORY MATERIALS
• DS100 DuraSet Adhesive – For all approved oor applications.
• DuraCeramic Premixed Grout – For joints on grouted oor tiles.
• DS200 DuraCeramic Joint Sealer – For joints on ungrouted
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Dimensions oor tiles only.
• DuraCeramic Installation Accessory Kit – For grouted applications.
• Congoleum UnderFlor – Floating Underlayment System.
RECOMMENDED USE
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Dimensions are recommended for
residential and light commercial use in dry, interior, heated areas.
Ovations is only recommended for residential use in dry, interior,
heated areas.
RESIDENTIAL
Recommended for use in all areas of the home except countertops,
ceilings and wet areas like shower walls and shower floors.
LIGHT COMMERCIAL
Recommended for areas receiving light commercial foot trafc.
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Dimensions are not recommended for
installation in exterior or unheated areas, wet areas, like shower walls
or shower floors, countertops, ceilings, in commercial kitchens or food
processing areas or on ramps. For information on other specific
applications, contact the Congoleum Installation and Technical Ofce
at [phone].
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Always store and transport cartons on a at surface stacked no more
than 10 cartons high. Handle tiles and cartons with care. Tiles can
be damaged if dropped.
• Condition the room(s) and all ooring and setting materials at a
constant temperature between 65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C) for
48 hours prior to, during, and 48 hours after installation. Thereafter,
maintain a room temperature between 55°F (13°C) and 100°F (38°C).
• When installing ooring from two or more cartons, check the code on
the side of the cartons to ensure that the pattern and shade numbers
are the same. Mix tiles from several different cartons to achieve the
best appearance.
• For best visual results: For DuraCeramic the directional arrows printed
on the back of the tile should be installed following the illustration in
(Fig. 1), with tiles turned randomly, i.e. north, south, east and west.
For Ovations, install with directional arrows pointing in the same
direction as shown in (Fig. 2). For DuraCeramic Dimensions, install
all tiles with arrows pointing in the opposite direction following the
illustration in (Fig. 3).
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Fig. 1 - Turn tiles as shown. Fig. 2 - Arrows in the
same direction.
Fig. 3 - Install with arrows pointing in
the opposite direction.
May 2015