Installation Guide

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1. Floor Substrate Preparation
Radiant Heating Substrates
When installing oor covering over a substrate that
contains a radiant heating system, ensure the radiant heat
does not directly contact the oor covering and is set at the
correct “in-service” temperature for 48-hours prior, during
and after the installation. The radiant heat may be gradually
increased or decreased to maintain the correct “in-service”
site conditions.
Note: Ensure the temperature of the radiant heating system
does not exceed 85°F (29°C).
Flatness
Check all substrates for atness - all areas should be
smooth and at. The recommended atness tolerance is
< 1/8-in. gap (2 x U.S. quarters) underneath a 6-ft. straight
level and < 1/16-in. gap (1 x U.S. quarter) under a 1-ft. level.
Make any necessary and appropriate adjustments to the
substrate before installation.
Concrete Substrates
All concrete must be clean and free of contaminates. If
required, using a moisture-resistant leveling or patching
compound, following the product instructions. Do
not install if hydrostatic pressure is visible, present or
suspected. If a chemical adhesive remover has been used,
contact the technical department.
All concrete slabs must be (and remain) surface dry and
at least 28-days old. Refer to the primer manufacturer’s
instructions regarding concrete substrate preparation.
Wood Substrates
All wooden suboors and substrates must be dry and in
compliance with all federal, state and local building codes,
have at least 18-in. of well-ventilated air space below.
If necessary, install an underlayment grade plywood
with a minimum thickness of 1/4-in. on the surface. The
underlayment must be installed in the opposite direction
to the suboor, following the product instructions. Refer
to the primer manufacturer’s instructions regarding wood
substrate preparation.
Note: Plywood is porous, therefore the seams may
telegraph through any exible resilient ooring, due to the
natural expansion and contraction from humidity changes.
This is not covered by the product limited warranty.
Gypsum Substrates
All gypsum substrates must be smooth, at, dry,
structurally sound, rmly bonded to the suboor and
free of contaminates. Refer to the primer manufacturer’s
instructions regarding gypsum substrate preparation.
Flooring Installation Instructions
Hard-Surface Substrates
All hard-surface tile, such as ceramic, porcelain or marble
tile, must be patched with a moisture-resistant leveling or
patching compound, following the product instructions. All
grout lines must be lled, smooth and ush with the surface
of the tile, in order to prevent telegraphing and adhesion
issues.
Unsuitable Substrates
These include, but are not limited to: any oating or loose
oor coverings, VAT, hardwood, carpet, cushion vinyl,
rubber, cork,foam,asphalt tile; any substrate with visible
mold, mildew, or fungi and any substrate in wet areas,
such as inside showers and saunas; substrates that
have been coated with a varnish or oil-based, enamel,
paint, primer-sealer or stain-blocker; and substrates
made of Masonite™, chipboard, wafer board, berboard,
particleboard, construction-grade plywood, CDX, OSB
(including AdvanTech™), Lauan, cement board or any
non-underlayment grade panels must be removed and
replaced or covered with an underlayment grade plywood.
Do not use pressure-treated or re-retardant plywood. Do
not install directly over adhesive residue. Do not install in
recreation vehicles, campers or boats.
Note: Electing to install over any existing oor covering
releases the manufacturer from any responsibility
regarding the suitability and continued performance of
the product, including any resulting eect on the new oor
covering, such as indentations and adhesive failure.
Other Suboors/Substrates
These may be acceptable. However, they must be
smooth, at and remain dry, without contaminates and be
structurally sound.
2. Floor Installation Instructions
Acclimation
Depending on the temperature of the oor covering, an
extended acclimation period may be required. Check the
temperature of the oor covering using a non-contact,
infrared thermometer - the oor covering must be at the
same temperature as the required site conditions (± 2° F)
before installation.
Layout
Determine the ideal installation pattern and direction.
Measure the width of each end of the area, then calculate
and mark your starting line with a pencil, which should be
near the center of the room (see gure 1). Calculate the
width of the last row – if it is less than half the width of the
oor covering, adjust your starting line by half the width
of the ooring. Make sure all pencil markings are bold and
clear so that they can be seen through the primer - do not