Installation Guide

Avoid having border pieces less than 2˝ (5.1 cm) wide for the
4˝ (10.2 cm) wide planks and less than 3˝ (7.6 cm) wide for
the 6˝ (15.2 cm) wide planks. If you find the border planks will
be less than 1/2 the width of the plank, the center starting
line should be shifted a distance equal to 1/2 the plank width.
This will “balance” the room and provide for a larger cut piece
at the wall.
FULL-SPREAD ADHESIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
General Information/Tools needed
• We recommend using utility blades for cutting planks, these
can be found in most hardware stores.
• When using a straight edge and utility knife, score the face
of the plank several times and snap it.
• Planks are also easily cut with a tile cutter or a Magnum
Shear.
• Recommended adhesives – S-599 ChoiceStrong
™
, S-289,
S-288, S-543, S-310 Roll Strong
™
or Flip
®
Spray Adhesive
• Please view installation instructions for detailed adhesive
instructions. This information can be found on
floorexpert.com or the adhesive label.
PROCEDURE:
• Armstrong American Home with S-599 ChoiceStrong
™
or S-288 Flooring Adhesive
Apply adhesive to 1/2 of the area at a time so that you can
start the installation along the center starting line.
Begin laying planks along the center starting line and install
row by row including the cut pieces at the perimeter until
1/2 of the installation is complete. Stagger the end joints by
at least 6 inches (15.2 cm). Apply adhesive to the remaining
portion of the room, allow the adhesive to dry-to-touch and
complete the installation of planks in similar fashion. After
the planks are installed, immediately roll the entire floor with
a 100 lb. roller. Use a hand roller in confined areas where
the large floor roller will not reach, such as under toe kicks.
The planks may be walked on immediately; however, the
floor should not be exposed to heavy rolling load traffic for
72 hours after the installation. Use pieces of hardboard or
underlayment panels to protect the floor when moving heavy
furniture and appliances back into the room.
• Armstrong American Home with S-289 Releasable
Adhesive
Apply S-289 adhesive to 1/2 of the room area at a time so
that you can start the installation along the center starting line.
Starting at the center and working toward the edges, roll in
two directions using a 100-lb roller. If any adhesive gets on
the face of the flooring, use a clean, white cloth dampened
with detergent and water to remove it. Mineral spirits will
remove dried adhesive residue.
• Armstrong American Home with S-543 Adhesive
Apply S-543 adhesive to 1/2 of the area at a time and
allow the adhesive to set until dry-to-touch, as per the
recommended open time on the adhesive label.
Roll the trowel ridges with a medium nap roller.
Begin laying planks along the center starting line and install
row by row, including the cut pieces at the perimeter, until
1/2 of the installation is complete. Stagger the end joints
by at least 6˝ (15.2 cm). Apply adhesive to the remaining
portion of the room, allow to dry-to-touch and complete
the installation of planks in similar fashion. Immediately
remove any adhesive from the surface of the flooring using
a clean, white cloth dampened with a neutral detergent and
water. Roll the tile in both directions within 30 minutes after
installation using a 100-lb. roller. Do not allow traffic for 24
hours after installation. Tile should not be exposed to rolling
load traffic for at least 72 hours after installation to allow
setting and drying of the adhesive.
• Armstrong American Home with S-310 Roll Strong
™
Adhesive
A roll-on application method is recommended with a medium
nap (3/8˝ nap) roller to achieve a smooth even full-spread
coating. Spread rate and drying time of the adhesive will
depend on the porosity and texture of the substrates and
the ambient temperature and relative humidity. KEEP PAINT
ROLLER WET! Do not apply pressure to the roller, allow
it to freely roll over the substrate. ADHESIVE COVERAGE
MUST NOT EXCEED 400 ft
2
/gal! Overly absorbent or rough
substrates will require two coats. Once the coating has
dried, it must be kept clean and apart from any contact with
other surfaces until ready to begin the bonding process. Do
not spread more adhesive than can be covered in 4 hours.
Once the S-310 Roll Strong adhesive has dried, install LVT
as per recommended instructions. LVT can be repositioned
as necessary prior to applying pressure. After completion
of the installation, roll the entire floor in both directions with
100 lb. roller to achieve a full contact bond. Note: After the
flooring has been rolled or pressed into place, repositioning
is not possible. Normal traffic and rolling loads may be
allowed as soon as the installation, finishing and clean-up
are complete.
• Armstrong American Home with Flip Adhesive
Spray Flip adhesive to 1/2 the room area at a time so
that you can start the installation along the starting center
line. Allow the adhesive to set until dry-to-touch, as
recommended on the adhesive can.
NOTE: Products with directional arrows on the back should
be installed with the arrows all pointing in the same direction
unless you are installing custom layouts.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
Replace molding or wall base, allowing slight clearance
between the molding and the planks. Nail the molding to the
wall surface, not through the flooring. At doorways and at other
areas where American Home flooring may meet other flooring
surfaces, it is preferable to use a “T” molding or similar to
cover the exposed edge but not pinch the planks. Leave a
small gap between the planks and the adjoining surface.
AMERICAN HOME
™
LVP FLOORING GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION
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