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TıleTabs

Modular Carpet Connectors Installation Instructions

for Nexus

Modular

04.2019

TileTabs connectors are a

glue-free installation system

designed for installation of

modular carpet tiles.

This system eliminates the need

for full spread adhesive which

requires dry time. TileTabs have

low odor which makes them

ideal for use in schools, health

care facilities, public buildings

and anywhere odor is a concern

and rapid, mess-free installation

is important.

Make sure you inspect carpet modules prior to

installation. No claims will be honored if

modules are installed with visible defects. Read

all instructions prior to beginning installation.

Backing Specific TileTabs

TileTabs for Nexus Modular backing

feature a blue printed back.

Site and Modular Material

Conditioning

The building must be

enclosed and the HVAC in continuous

operation.

Modules must be conditioned to room

temperature for 48 hours prior to

installation. The ambient air relative

humidity must be below 65% with the

floor and room temperature between 65°

F – 95°F. These conditions must be

maintained for a minimum of 48 hours

prior to the installation, during, and at

least 48 hours after completion of the

installation.

Surface Preparation

Dust, dirt, and debris, and non-

compatible adhesive must be removed

before the installation begins. Pre-

existing, dissimilar adhesives must be

either mechanically removed, hand

scraped to bare residue or encapsulated

using cement-based patching

compound. The substrate must be

smooth and level with all cracks and

holes filled using a Portland cement

based patch reinforced with polymers.

When adhesive residue of any type is

present, encapsulate with

Commercialon

Premium Sealer.

Note: Failure to remove or encapsulate pre-

existing adhesives may cause installation

failure, shifting, buckling, doming or edge

curling; these conditions will not be covered

under warranty when surface preparation

instructions are not followed.

Substrates

TileTabs are recommended for use on

the following:

Concrete on grade, below or above

grade in the absence of excessive alkali

or moisture, hardwood, APA floor

grade plywood, tile, terrazzo, and well-

bonded existing hard surface floor

covering.

Floors must be clean, dry and free of

concrete sealers, existing adhesive,

curing compounds, wax, oil, paint or

any foreign matter that will interfere

with

a good bond. The installation site must

be acclimated with HVAC in

operation. The floor and room

temperature, as well as flooring

materials and adhesive, must be

maintained at 65°- 95°F, and the

humidity below 65% for 48 hours

prior to, during, and after the testing

and installation. Do not use on

substrates that have been chemically

cleaned.

Concrete Moisture Testing

and pH Testing

Concrete subfloors must be tested for

moisture per ASTM F 2170. Onsite

relative humidity readings (ASTM F 2170)

must not exceed 90%, and pH must be

between 7.0 and 9.0. For test results that

determine RH readings above 90% - 99%

or pH readings of 9.0 – 11.0,

Commercialon Premium Sealer is

required. An intact moisture vapor barrier

is required for on-grade or below-grade

subfloors. RH probe type testing and pH

testing is required prior to the installation

start. These test results are to be recorded

and saved. The results from testing must

not exceed the manufacturer’s published

limits. Since both moisture and pH can

increase over time, the manufacturer is not

responsible for product failure as a result of

changes to subfloor conditions, including

increases in moisture or pH levels post

installation.

Subfloors

New Concrete:

New concrete must be

fully cured, free of moisture, sound, clean

and meet industry standards as defined in

ACI Committee 302.1.04R Report (see

ASTM F 710). New concrete requires a

curing period of approximately 90 days.

Old Concrete:

Old concrete must be

checked for moisture. Dry, dusty, porous

floors must be primed or encapsulated

with Commercialon Premium Sealer.

Note: Primers will not correct a moisture

problem.

Wood:

Wood floors must be smooth and

level. If the floor is uneven, an approved

underlayment will be required. Old

finishes must be tested for compatibility

with adhesives or removed and porous

wood primed.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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TıleTabs® Modular Carpet Connectors Installation Instructions for Nexus® Modular TileTabs connectors are a glue-free installation system designed for installation of modular carpet tiles. This system eliminates the need for full spread adhesive which requires dry time. TileTabs have low odor which makes them ideal for use in schools, health care facilities, public buildings and anywhere odor is a concern and rapid, mess-free installation is important.
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TıleTabs® Modular Carpet Connectors Installation Instructions for Nexus® Modular Terrazzo / Marble: Level all grout lines with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers. Glossy surfaces must be sanded for adhesive bond. Waxes and similar finishes must be removed. Hard Surfaces: Tiles must be well secured to the floor or removed. Broken, damaged, or loose tiles must be replaced. Gypcrete: Gypcrete subfloors must be fully cured and free of high moisture (see ASTM F 2170-2).
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TıleTabs® Modular Carpet Connectors Installation Instructions for Nexus® Modular TileTabs Quick Reference Installation Instructions A) With the first module in position on the floor, place the TileTab under the corner of the tile with “THIS SIDE UP.” The low tack side, labeled “THIS SIDE DOWN,” should be in contact with the floor, and the high tack side should be in contact with the modular backing. A.1 Peel the TileTab from the roll A.2 Place under the module B.1 Position the next module B.