Installation Instructions

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.
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.
Use S-185 Latex Primer for a superior bond.
Use short nap paint roller for applying S-185.
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.