Installation Guide

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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then cut along the trace lines with sharp utility knife. Make sure the knife blade is in an upright
position for a clean 90 degree cut.
ADHERING THE MEMBRANE
• Once you have made all of the final cuts and have all of the pieces dry-fitted into place you are
ready to remove the release liner and complete the installation.
• Remove the release liner from the backside of the panels in manageable sections without
damaging the membrane. The best method for accomplishing this is dependent on the width of
material selected and also upon the size of the panel being installed. It is always a good idea to
have assistance available to help place the panels into location and or set panels into place.
• Tip: Avoid removing too much release liner at one time, keep it manageable.
• Peel back 3 inches – 5 inches (75mm – 127mm) of the release liner from the back of the panel
(along its length) without damaging the membrane and place the panel into its final position
being very careful to align the piece properly before allowing the adhesive backing to come into
contact with the surface.
• The recommended practice is to roll the panel into place starting at the edge of the panel and
rolling it down onto the surface while at the same time working out any air bubbles from being
formed and trapped. Caution: Attempting to drop the panel down horizontally directly onto the
surface all at once makes it difficult to prevent air bubbles from being formed or released.
• With the first 3 inches – 5 inches (75mm – 127mm) set in place you can continue to remove
additional release liner in a smooth wrinkle-free manner and complete the installation of the
panel. Continue using the same procedure of only removing manageable sections of release liner
and rolling the panel into place preventing air bubbles from being trapped under the surface until
installation of the panel is complete.
• If installing multiple panels, continue using the same procedure described above paying special
attention to the butt seam edges. Butt seams should be tight with no gaps. Try to avoid “stair
stepping” (overlapping) of joints. IMPORTANT: Material should be installed so that all butt seams
are factory edges to factory edges.
• Complete any unfinished trimming including trimming the membrane at the very edge of the
metal drip edge (if installed).
• Roll the complete surface in length and width with an extendible floor roller applying about 100 lb.
of pressure. The adhesive on the pieces is a pressure-sensitive adhesive and this step ensures a
complete bond to the substrate and removal of any trapped air. Failure to roll the floor may result
in loose or curled pieces.
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