Installation Guide

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

• Carefully check flooring material for any defects. Contact your supplier immediately if any defect is found.

• Remove quarter round, baseboard molding or cove base.

• Undercut doorway moldings the thickness of the flooring.

WOOD SUBSTRATES

Wood floors must be double construction with a minimum thickness of 1”. Top layer of plywood shall be ¼” minimum thickness underlayment grade

plywood. Tarkett recommended underlayments include APA Underlayment Grade Plywood A-C, B-C or C-C Plugged, ACCU-PLY,

SurePly, TECPLY, ULAY, C.S.A. (CanPly) and Proboard

CONCRETE SUBSTRATES

Flooring may be installed over on grade, above grade or below grade concrete subfloors. Concrete floors shall be constructed in accordance with

the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 302.1 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction. Concrete shall be finished and cured according to ACI

and have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi. Floors must be free of any sealers, curing, hardening or parting compounds that would

adversely affect the adhesive when using the Full Spread Installation System. Installation of moisture vapor barrier is recommended prior to pouring

of on or below grade slabs. Moisture vapor transmission shall not exceed 3 lbs./1000 sq.ft./24 hours per ASTM F-1869 (Anhydrous Calcium

Chloride Test). Moisture may also be tested according to ASTM F 2170 (Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor

Slabs Using in situ Probes). When tested according to this method, the internal relative humidity shall not exceed 75%.

Do not install flooring over gypsum based underlayments.

EXISTING FLOORS

Flooring may be installed over a single layer of non-cushioned existing resilient flooring. Check existing floor for any curled areas around the

perimeter or at seams and repair if necessary. Use of a good quality, cementitious based embossing leveler to fill and level any irregularities.

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

• All substrates must be dry, clean, smooth and level.

• Fill and level all plywood seams and concrete cracks, construction joints, control joints, depressions, grooves or other irregularities with a

cementitious based patching compound.

• Sweep and/or vacuum substrate to remove all dust and debris.

WARNING: Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, beadblast or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient flooring, backing,

lining felt or asphaltic “cutback” adhesive. These products may contain asbestos fibers or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust.

Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the

risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the product is a non-asbestos containing material, you must presume it

contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Flooring shall be rolled face out on a sturdy core until time of installation.

• Room temperature, flooring and adhesive shall be maintained between 65° - 85° F for 48 hours before, during and after installation.

• Undercut door moldings to allow flooring to fit loose and freely under the molding.

INSTALLATION

• Measure the room and precut the flooring allowing extra material for trimming.

• Unroll the flooring and position in the room so the pattern is aligned squarely with walls.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Elements

Installation Instructions

March 26, 2012

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Elements Installation Instructions March 26, 2012 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION • • • Carefully check flooring material for any defects. Contact your supplier immediately if any defect is found. Remove quarter round, baseboard molding or cove base. Undercut doorway moldings the thickness of the flooring. WOOD SUBSTRATES Wood floors must be double construction with a minimum thickness of 1”. Top layer of plywood shall be ¼” minimum thickness underlayment grade plywood.
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• Using a sharp, sturdy utility knife, make relief cuts at inside and outside corners. • Trim the flooring around the perimeter of the room. Trim around door mouldings leaving flooring slightly longer. Flooring can be slid under door moulding after adhesive has been applied • After flooring has been fit, fold or loosely roll the flooring back to expose one half of the subfloor. Make sure the sheet does not move or shift. Apply recommended adhesive evenly over substrate.
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• • • Seams are cut using the double-cut wet method. Lay a straight edge along center of seam overlap or grout line. Using the straight edge as a guide, cut through both sheets of flooring with a sharp, sturdy utility knife held to produce a vertical cut. Do not tilt knife blade. When installing over an existing floor, do not cut into the existing floor. Lift top edge of flooring and carefully remove bottom salvage. Position seam and roll seam area thoroughly.