Installation Guide
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45 TILES PER CARTON
Precautions
When using tile from two or more cartons, check to be sure all pattern and lot numbers are the same for
proper color match.
Prepare Subfloor
Step 1. Inspect and prepare subfloor. Subfloor must be clean, dry, and smooth. A subfloor is the surface over
which your new Armstrong® tile flooring is installed.
NOTE: Do not install over particleboard, waferboard or single-layer STURD-I-FLOOR® panels, existing resilient tile
floors that are on or below grade, existing cushioned-vinyl flooring, carpet, strip wood or plank flooring.
IF INSTALLING OVER...
VINYL FLOORING (only single-layer)
Must be noncushioned-backed and firmly bonded. Check for loose vinyl, gapped seams, cuts, tears, rips, or other
damage. Do not install over tile below grade level.
PREPARE
Use a utility knife to remove loose vinyl.
Use New Beginning Extra-Strength Floor Stripper to remove dirt and wax buildup.
S-194 Patch, Underlayment & Embossing Leveler mixed with the S-195 Underlayment Additive to create
embossing leveler or S-199 One Part Embossing Leveler fills and levels embossing on your old vinyl
flooring.
Use smooth edge trowel for applying S-194 and S-195 mixture or S-199.
Use medium grit sandpaper and a sanding block for smoothing rough areas of S-194/S-195 mixture
and/or underlayment.
Precautions
When installing over an existing resilient floor, lay out the installation so the new seams are a minimum
of 6˝ away from the original seams.
When installing over tile floors, seams should fall in the center of the tile.
PLYWOOD
If installing a new plywood subfloor, use APA Underlayment Grade. For new or existing plywood subfloors, check
for loose panels, gapped joints, knots, nail holes, or other damage.
PREPARE
S-184 Patch & Skim Coat or S-194 Patch, Underlayment & Embossing Leveler mixed with the S-195
Underlayment Additive to smooth and fill damaged areas or textured surfaces.
Use smooth edge trowel for applying S-184 or S-194 and S-195 mixture.
Use medium grit sandpaper and a sanding block for smoothing rough areas of S-194/S-195 mixture.