Installation Guide

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IVC US Residential Installation Guide –
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Seaming in a Loose-Lay Installation:
1. Position the flooring by over-lapping the seam edges (Make sure to match patterns).
2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of flooring material (double cut) at the designated
match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut.
3. Remove and discard waste material.
4. Carefully fold back about 6” - 8” of the vinyl along both edges. Apply a strip of double face tape where the seam edges
come together. Press tape firmly to floor. Remove backing from the top of the tape and carefully place back one edge
over the tape.
5. While the other edge is still folded back apply a small bead of IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond or an approved
alternative seam sealer, Taylor 2062, to the edge of the vinyl that is on the floor.
6. Tuck the seam edges together and wipe off excess bond/sealer with a clean, damp cloth.
7. Use a resilient flooring type hand roller (or wallpaper seam roller) to squeeze out any remaining bond/sealer from the
seam. Immediately clean seam with a damp cloth followed by a clean, dry cloth.
8. Protect the seam and allow it to dry (approximately 6 hours).
Additional Instructions/Notes:
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Always inspect the flooring thoroughly before installation.
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DO NOT slide heavy appliances or furniture over or across the flooring. Always lift objects and place them on a hard
board between the flooring and object and gently reposition them.
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In-floor heat/AC registers may rest on the vinyl floor, but leave space under registers that are attached to the floor or
wall. They should not pinch the flooring material. Be sure to allow a larger opening around the screw to enable
movement.
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Apply caulk next to bathtubs, showers, sliding doors, patio doors, around metal door jambs or similar areas.
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For bathroom installations, it is not necessary to remove the toilet. Make relief cuts around the perimeter of the toilet
and make sure the vinyl flooring is laying flat before trimming off the excess material. Apply caulk around the toilet,
next to the bathtubs and showers to prevent moisture from getting under the vinyl. NOTE: if there is a ceramic sanitary
cove and no place to install trim mold, you can apply caulk around the walls.
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Make sure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining plastic floor protectors or non-staining felt pads. The
protectors should be at least one inch in diameter and rest flat on the floor. The heavier the item, the wider the floor
protector should be. Replace small, narrow metal or dome-shaped glides with smooth, flat glides that are in flat contact
with the floor.
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Never tape around the perimeter of the room.
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Never apply IVC flooring to a wet adhesive (if adhesive is needed for certain areas of the Loose-Lay). This could cause
permanent bond or wrinkling and possibly void the warranty.
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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