Installation Instructions

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Designer’s Image Platinum Series

12” x 24” Round Edge Luxury Vinyl Tile

Sku/Pattern Numbers:

Sku 725-9270 RD1180 Midnight Marble Sku 725-9272 RD5072 River Stone

Sku 725-9274 RD0119 Beige Travertine Sku 725-9276 RD6148 Desert Dune

DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTALLATION

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED:

• Latex floor preparation – to seal subfloor and prevent bond failure (do not use paint

primer/sealers)

• Portland based patch/underlayment/embossing leveler – to repair cracks and level

surface

• Measuring tape and chalk line

• Sharp utility knife and straight edge

• Shears or tin snips for cutting around irregular or circular shaped objects

• Extra tiles – make sure you purchase at least 10% extra to cover mistakes or for

possible future replacements and repairs

• Safety glasses

• Floor roller

SUITABLE AREAS:

Excellent for all areas of your home including kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, rec

rooms and also light commercial installations such as shops, salons, professional and

small business entryways and break rooms.

SUITABLE SURFACES:

• Smooth surfaces that are dry, flat, level, structurally sound and rigid.

• Clean surfaces that are free of dust, dirt, grease, paint, varnish, oils, solvents, old

adhesive residue, carpet staples, and moisture.

• Smooth-surface, well-bonded resilient floors.

• Concrete floors on or above grade that are dry, and free of dust, solvents, grease &

oil. New concrete must be thoroughly dry and cured for at least six weeks.

• Painted floors where floor is not in contact with the earth and paint is firmly bonded.

• Wood floors with sanded plywood underlayment. Make sure that the plywood has

been sealed with a latex floor primer. Do not use paint primers.

UNSUITABLE SURFACES:

• Particleboard, chipboard, hardboard, OSB, or flakeboard.

• Concrete surfaces below grade where moisture may be a problem.

• Heavily embossed resilient floors unless the embossed surface is filled with a

suitable Portland based patch underlayment or embossing leveler.

• Carpet

• Cushioned, or no-wax resilient floors.

• Tiles are not recommended to lay over underfloor heating.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Installation Instructions Designer’s Image Platinum Series 12” x 24” Round Edge Luxury Vinyl Tile Sku/Pattern Numbers: Sku 725-9270 RD1180 Midnight Marble Sku 725-9274 RD0119 Beige Travertine Sku 725-9272 RD5072 River Stone Sku 725-9276 RD6148 Desert Dune DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTALLATION MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED: • Latex floor preparation – to seal subfloor and prevent bond failure (do not use paint primer/sealers) • Portland based patch/underlayment/embossing leveler – to repair cracks and level surface • Measu
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CONCRETE SUBFLOOR MOISTURE TESTING PROCEDURE: If you are unsure whether moisture (hydrostatic pressure) is a problem, cut a few 2 sq. ft. squares of polyethylene film and duct tape them to several areas of the concrete subfloor. Wait about 72 hours and then lift up the corner of each test square. If the plastic is dry, then moisture is within the acceptable levels. If there is condensation on the underside of the plastic, or if the floor beneath is damp, then the moisture level may not be acceptable.
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PATCHING AND LEVELING: Patch, fill, level and smooth any holes, cracks or surface irregularities. Make sure that the floor is smooth, flat, clean and completely free of wax, grease, oil or dust before laying the planks. Any roughness or unevenness in the subfloor may eventually show through, detracting from the genuine appearance of your floor as well as cause excessive wearing in those areas. After patching, seal the surface with a suitable latex floor primer.
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3). Lay a row of loose tile (do not remove the release paper) along the chalk lines starting at the center and working toward the wall. 4). If the distance between the wall and edge of the last full tile is less than half a tile, strike a new chalk line 6" from the previous chalk line to establish your starting point (see Illustration #2). This will eliminate small cuts around the edges and also leave a uniform border.
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8). Tile may be cut with a linoleum knife or a utility knife. To fit a partial tile, first place a loose tile directly over the last whole tile (TILE “A”) closest to the wall, then butt another tile (TILE “B”) against the wall overlapping the tile to be cut and draw line with a pencil to cut (do not cut on floor, as you may cut through and damage new tiles). (See Illustration #4.) Check to see if the fit is acceptable, then remove release paper and set the tile into place. 9.