Installation Instructions

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DO-IT-YOURSELF

TILE INSTALLATION SYSTEM

General Information

Estimating

Find your room size on chart. Number in square is how many cartons you need. Charts include at least

five extra tiles per 100. These extra tiles are needed to allow for waste and odd room size. NOTE:

Armstrong® vinyl tile flooring is packaged in different quantities. Be sure you use the correct estimating

chart.

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.

 When using tile from two or more cartons, check to be sure all pattern and lot numbers are the same for

proper color match.

 Tile products with directional arrows on the back should be installed with the arrows all pointing in the

same direction.

 Do not wet wash tile for at least five days after installation. This will allow the adhesive under the tile to dry

and prevent excess moisture and cleaning agents from interfering with the adhesive bond.

 Make sure tiles are butted tightly at all edges to prevent separation.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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DO-IT-YOURSELF TILE INSTALLATION SYSTEM General Information Estimating Find your room size on chart. Number in square is how many cartons you need. Charts include at least five extra tiles per 100. These extra tiles are needed to allow for waste and odd room size. NOTE: Armstrong® vinyl tile flooring is packaged in different quantities. Be sure you use the correct estimating chart.
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Tools              Utility knife Pencil Medium grit sandpaper Sanding block Smooth edge trowel Tape measure Short nap paint roller Chalk and chalk line Rolling pin Carpenter’s square S-184 Fast Setting Patch & Skim Coat for patching or filling textured surfaces S-194 Patch: Underlayment & Embossing Leveler S-195 Underlayment Additive S-185 Latex Primer SUBFLOOR & SUBSTRATES Prepare Subfloor Inspect and prepare subfloor. Subfloor must be clean, dry, and smooth.
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CONCRETE/CERAMIC Must be clean, dry and dust-free. Check for cracks, scaling, levelness, and other damage. Tiles can be installed over a painted concrete floor (self-stick only). If installing over ceramic tile, terrazzo, or marble, ensure that the tiles are firmly bonded. 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 and for patching or leveling.
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Step 3. Leave release paper on back of tile, and position tiles in one quadrant of the room to determine border tile size. Shift the starting line(s) 1/2 the dimension of the tile; i.e. shift 6" for a 12" tile to maximize border tile size, if necessary. Install tile Step 4. Peel release paper from tile and install at intersection. Install one quadrant of tile at a time. Make sure arrows on back of all tiles point in the same direction. Lay tiles in pattern shown at right, using chalk lines as a guide.
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Rounded Edge Tile Grouting Instructions Armstrong® Flooring Rounded Edge Tile can be grouted to achieve the look of conventional ceramic tile flooring. When grouted, the tiles are laid with a 1/16” to 1/4” space at the joints utilizing tile spacers designed for this purpose. Grouting can be done immediately after the tiles are installed. Before beginning the grouting process, remove spacers and thoroughly roll the tile to ensure they are firmly bonded to the subfloor.