Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsArmstrong Flooring ManualsFlooringEmpower Midsummer Sun 5.9-in x 72-in Waterproof Interlocking Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (17.4-sq ft)

EMPOWER™ RIGID CORE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Floating and Glue Down

Suitable for installation on all grade levels

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL LOCKING INSTALLATION:

• Most installations will need approximately a 10% cutting allowance added to the square footage of the room.

• Proper conditioning of the job site is necessary. Flooring planks should not be exposed to sudden changes in temperature.

• Store, transport and handle the ﬂooring planks in a manner to prevent any distortions. Distortions will not disappear over time. Store cartons ﬂat,

never on edge. Ensure that the ﬂooring planks are lying ﬂat at time of installation.

• Installations of carpet, metal strips and other transition moldings should not push fully into the ﬂooring and should allow for some slight movement

wherever practical.

• Protect the ﬂoor from heavy-rolling loads, other trades, and movement of appliances by using sheets of plywood or similar.

• Where the room is larger than 40´ (12.19 m) but less than 80´ (24.38 m) in plank length or wider than 26´ (7.92 m) but less than 52´ (15.85 m) in plank

width, a minimum of 1/2˝ (12.7 mm) expansion zone is required around the perimeter of the room as well as against any ﬁxed objects or Multi-

Purpose moldings must be used to compensate for this movement.

INFORMATION

Empower Rigid Core can be installed using either ﬂoating (no adhesive required) or glue-down methods. In either case, the planks should be installed

1/4˝ away from all vertical surfaces such as walls, pipes, etc. When installed in bathrooms, the gap should be ﬁlled and sealed with a good quality

siliconized or acrylic caulk. The gap can then be covered with molding or wall base. Islands and base cabinets may be installed on top of the planks in

homes and residential units.

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!: Sawing, sanding, machining this product produces respirable dust, which may include crystalline silica. Crystalline silica is known to

the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.gov. MAY CAUSE CANCER; MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY

IRRITATION, CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Precautions: If power tools are used, they should be equipped with a dust collector and used in a well-ventilated area. If high dust levels are

encountered, use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.

First aid: In case of irritation, ﬂush eyes or skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove to fresh air if exposed to large amounts of dust.

WARNING: EXISTING IN-PLACE RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING AND ASPHALTIC ADHESIVES. DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE,

DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST, OR MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC

“CUTBACK” ADHESIVE, OR OTHER ADHESIVE.

These existing in-place products may contain asbestos ﬁbers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and

respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos ﬁbers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain

that the existing in-place product is a non- asbestos-containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the

material be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern removal and disposal of material.

See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings

for instructions on removing all resilient ﬂoor covering structures or contact your retailer or Armstrong Flooring Inc. 1 800 233 3823.

The ﬂoor covering or adhesive in this package does NOT contain asbestos.

TOOLS

• Tapping Block

• Pull Bar

• Saw

• Spacers

SUBFLOORS & SUBSTRATES

All substrates listed below must be properly

prepared and meet certain requirements. There

may be other exceptions and special conditions

(as noted below) for these substrates to be

suitable for the locking installation system.

• Concrete - dry and smooth on all grade levels

• Suspended wood subﬂoors with approved

wood underlayments - must have minimum of

18” well ventilated crawl space underneath

• Suspended hardwood ﬂooring that is fully

adhered, smooth and square edge without

texture

• Single-layer, fully-adhered, existing resilient

ﬂoors - must not be foam-backed or

cushionbacked

• Ceramic tile, Terrazzo, Marble

• Polymeric Poured Floors (seamless)

• OSB-3/4˝

• Particleboard 40lb. density or wafer board

For additional information relative to installation

and subﬂoor preparation please refer to

the Subﬂoors and Underlayments section

of the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation

System manual, F-5061. or the Subﬂoors and

Underlayments subsection.

DO NOT INSTALL OVER:

• Existing resilient tile ﬂoors that are below

grade

• Existing cushion-backed vinyl ﬂooring

• Carpet

• Hardwood ﬂooring that has been installed

directly over concrete

• In rooms with sloping ﬂoors or ﬂoor drains

JOBSITE PREPARATION

• All substrates must be structurally sound,

dry, clean, ﬂat, and smooth with minimal

deﬂection. Substrates must be free from

excessive moisture or alkali. Remove dirt,

paint, varnish, wax, oils, solvents, other

foreign matter and contaminates.

• Variations in subﬂoor ﬂatness should not

exceed 3/16˝ in 10´ (4.76 mm in 3.05 m) or

1/8˝ in 6´ (3.17 mm in 1.83 m). Level ﬂoors

with a suitable cement-based self-leveling

underlayment following the manufacturer’s

recommended guidelines

• Do not use products containing petroleum,

solvents or citrus oils to prepare substrates as

they can cause staining and expansion of the

new ﬂooring.

• For renovation or remodel work, remove any

existing adhesive residue so that 100% of

the overall area of the original substrate is

exposed.

• Ceramic and marble grout joints, and

irregularities in concrete should be ﬁlled

and leveled using S-194 Flooring Patch,

Underlayment & Embossing Leveler mixed

with S-195 Underlayment Additive to ﬁll and

smooth any embossing in the old ﬂoor.

• The area to receive resilient ﬂooring materials

and adhesives should be maintained between

65° F (18° C) and 85° F (29° C) for 48 hours

before installation, during installation,

and 48 hours after completion. Maintain

temperatures between 32°F (13°C) and 100°F

(38°C) thereafter.

Summary of content (14 pages)

PAGE 1
EMPOWER™ RIGID CORE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT INFORMATION Floating and Glue Down Suitable for installation on all grade levels KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL LOCKING INSTALLATION: • Most installations will need approximately a 10% cutting allowance added to the square footage of the room. • Proper conditioning of the job site is necessary. Flooring planks should not be exposed to sudden changes in temperature. • Store, transport and handle the flooring planks in a manner to prevent any distortions.
PAGE 2
• For concrete substrates, conduct moisture testing. Bond tests must also be conducted for compatibility with the substrate for glue down applications. Please refer to the Moisture Testing and Bond Test recommendations found on www.floorexpert. com for details. • Radiant heated substrates must not exceed a maximum surface temperature of 85°F (29°C). • The subfloor panels must have a smooth, sanded face and show no swelling of edges or surface due to exposure to weather conditions or construction traffic.
PAGE 3
the end joint, with a low angle, insert the long side tongue into the groove of the adjoining plank (see figure 6) until you feel the tongue lock into the groove. • Keep the placement of the transition strip such that the 1/4 (6.35 mm) expansion around the perimeter is maintained. • When installing over a radiant heated floor, always use construction adhesive to attach transition pieces.
PAGE 4
7. Place the piece of flooring into position and gently tap the pieces together using the tapping block. 8. A small, continuous bead of glue must ooze to the surface to ensure a water-resistant joint. 9. Remove the excess glue with a damp cloth followed by wiping with a clean, dry, cotton cloth. PROACTIVE PROTECTION FOR YOUR FLOOR: Fig. 14 Fig. 17 Installation of Stair Treads 8.
PAGE 5
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DU EMPOWERMC RIGID CORE INFORMATION SUR LE PRODUIT Applications flottantes et collées Approprié pour une installation à tous les niveaux du sol CLÉS D’UNE INSTALLATION EMBOITABLE RÉUSSIE : • Dans la plupart des cas, vous devez prévoir de couper environ 10 % de plus de matériau que la surface de la pièce. • Le lieu de travail doit être conditionné de façon appropriée. Les planches ne doivent pas être exposées à des variations soudaines de température.
PAGE 6
• Les variations de la planitude du plancher brut ne devraient pas excéder 4,76 mm par 3,05 m (3/16 po par 10 pi) ou 3,17 mm par 1,83 m (1/8 po par 6 pi). Nivelez les planchers au moyen d’une sous-couche autonivelante à base de ciment en suivant les consignes recommandées par le fabricant. • N’utilisez pas de produits contenant des solvants pétroliers ou des essences d’agrumes pour préparer les supports car ils pourraient tacher ou faire dilater le nouveau revêtement de sol.
PAGE 7
longueur de planche, un espace de dilatation minimal de 12,7 mm (1/2 po) est requis autour du périmètre de la pièce, ainsi que contre tout objet fixe au-dessus de la rainure dans la planche adjacente de la rangée précédente.À partir du joint d’extrémité, avec un angle bas, insérez la languette du côté long dans la rainure de la planche adjacente (fig. 6) jusqu’à ce que la languette s’enclenche dans la rainure.
PAGE 8
mariage idéal avec le tapis.Cette pièce utilise un rail pour l’installation (fig. 10). Fig. 13 manière à ce qu’il chevauche le morceau de stratifié se trouvant sur la contremarche du dessous. Mesurez la largeur entre le bord du nez de marche et la contremarche suivante (fig. 16). Liste des outils • Scie circulaire à table ou scie à onglet • Lame de scie de 25,4 cm (10 po) à 60 ou 80 pointes au carbure ATB ou à dents triples • Perceuse électrique • Marteau Fig. 10 • Clous de finition 6d 1.
PAGE 9
Instructions pour installer un revêtement perpendiculaire au nez de la marche 1. Mesurez et coupez le nez de marche à la longueur voulue. 2. Si vous installez le nez de marche contre une extrémité à rainure, enlevez l’emboitement pour permettre au nez de marche d’affleurer sur la rainure (Fig. 18). 7. Placez le morceau de revêtement en place et tapez doucement sur les morceaux pour les resserrer, à l’aide du bloc de frappe. 8.
PAGE 10
islas y los gabinetes de base se pueden instalar en la parte superior de las tablas en las casas y unidades residenciales. Consulte la Guía de aplicación de revestimientos de uso comercial de Armstrong Flooring para las recomendaciones específicas de instalación en diferentes espacios comerciales. PRECAUCIONES ¡ADVERTENCIA!: Aserrar, lijar o modificar con máquina este producto produce polvo respirable, que puede incluir sílice cristalina.
PAGE 11
Seco al tacto - Aproximadamente 30 minutos (estará pegajoso pero no se transferirá a los dedos). a la mitad del ancho de la tabla. Esto hará que la habitación sea simétrica y dará una pieza de corte más grande hacia la pared. Use el palustre S-891 de muesca fina (1/32˝ [0.8 mm] de profundidad, 1/16˝ [1.6 mm] de ancho y 5/64˝ [2 mm] de separación). MÉTODOS DE INSTALACIÓN Después de instalar las tablas, pase de inmediato un rodillo de 100 lb (45.5 kg) sobre todo el piso.
PAGE 12
compruebe que las tablas estén totalmente enganchadas. Si observa una ligera separación, coloque una pieza cortada del revestimiento de piso (pieza de conexión) en la ranura lateral que cubre los extremos de dos tablas adyacentes en una hilera. Seguidamente golpee el costado de la tabla con un bloque de impacto. (Consulte la Figura 7.) Remate multiuso Nariz de escalón superpuesta Fig. 8 Se pueden usar donde el revestimiento de piso continúe a través de una entrada de puerta o pasaje hacia otra habitación.
PAGE 13
limpios, lisos y sin pintura, barniz, cera, aceite, solvente y otras materias extrañas. Recorte cualquier borde redondeado al ras con el contrapeldaño de la escalera (siempre que el cambio en la dimensión no viole códigos de construcción locales) (Fig. 14). 7. Aplique un cordón de adhesivo de construcción formando un patrón de serpentina de 3˝ (7.6 cm) en la parte posterior de la pieza cortada de la nariz de escalón y fije a la escalera.
PAGE 14
‘n Done® Resilient & Ceramic Floor Cleaner. • NO utilice detergentes, limpiadores abrasivos ni productos “pase el trapeador y lustre”. Estos productos pueden dejar una película opaca en el piso. • Con el tiempo, si el brillo de su piso comienza a disminuir, aplique el acabado para pisos Armstrong Satinkeeper® Low Gloss Floor Finish para restaurar la apariencia de su piso. NO utilice cera en pasta o pulimentos a base de solventes.