Installation Guide

09.12.2017 | Page 4
Flexco Floors | 1401 E. 6th St. - Tuscumbia, AL 35674
P: 800.633.3151 | flexcofloors.com | Made in the USA
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
STATIC CONTROL TILE
ESD Vinyl
from crack. Joints and cracks should then
be sealed with a suitable, elastomeric
caulk (such as Ardex Ardiseal Rapid Plus,
Mapei P1 SL or equivalent) designed for
use in expansion joints. Install a closed-
cell backer rod at prescribed depth and
follow caulk manufacturer’s instructions
for installation. Ensure surface is troweled
flush with surface of concrete.
To treat other cracks and voids (such as
control cuts, saw-cut joints and surface
cracks) over 3/64”, chase joint or void with
a suitable saw or grinder and clean all
dust, dirt and debris from crack. Fill entire
crack with a rigid crack filler (such as
Ardex Ardifix, CMP CM10 or equivalent)
designed for use in control or saw-cut
cuts. Follow material manufacturer’s
instructions for installation. Ensure
surface is troweled flush with surface of
concrete.
All cracks, joints and voids must be
bridged with a copper strap to ensure the
ESD flooring system is properly grounded.
See Copper Grounding Strap Installation
for more information.
Consult a structural engineer prior to
treating any crack or joint, especially
those that may affect structural integrity
(such as expansion joints). Review all
manufacturer installation instructions
and/or consult manufacturer technical
staff for all crack or joint filling products
prior to treating joints and cracks.
5. COPPER STRAP INSTALLATION
In order to properly dissipate static
electricity, the flooring system must
be grounded with a copper grounding
strap. Prior to installation, consult project
electrician or electrical engineer regarding
the placement of copper straps in order
to synchronize copper strip placement
with electrical grounding system location.
Copper grounding straps must be placed
every 2000 sq. ft., and/or at least one per
room. Prior to installing flooring materials,
install copper straps directly into fresh
adhesive and trowel adhesive over strap
to fully embed strap in adhesive. Copper
strap must be at least 18” in length, with
at least 9” embedded into adhesive. The
remaining copper material can be run
up the wall for installation into electrical
grounding system following flooring
installation.
All cracks, joints and voids must be bridged
with a copper strap. Center copper strap
over crack, joint or void and embed copper
strap inside adhesive to anchor into place.
Ensure copper strap will make contact
with one tile on each side of the crack,
joint and void, at least one strap per room.
All electrical grounding systems should be
connected and tested by a licensed and
qualified electrician or electrical engineer.
Ensure grounding strap installation
is consistent with specifications and
electrical grounding guidelines or
diagrams. See Grounding Diagrams &
Details on last page for more information.
6. FLOORING INSTALLATION
Ensure substrate is suitably prepared
prior to installation, as manufacturer
is not responsible for substrates that
have not been properly prepared and
tested for moisture. Ensure adhesive is
approved for use with flooring material
and that proper trowel type and size is
used, as manufacturer is not responsible
for any and all adhesion issues related to
improper adhesive selection or usage.
Prior to installation, confirm material
installation pattern and direction per
design specifications or work order.
Inspect all tiles before installing or during
installation to verify that there are no
visible defects, damages or excessive
shading variations. Some flooring
products, colors and textures have latent
and acceptable color and shade variations.
If there are concerns regarding shade
or color variation, do not install material
and consult a sales representative and
manufacturer’s technical staff.
Ensure the substrate is clean, dry, flat
and sound prior to installation. Ensure
the room is square using the 3-4-5
squaring rule or similar method to ensure
acceptable installation. Dry-lay several
pieces of material in order to determine
ideal room layout. Cut borders and other
specialty pieces to fit snugly against
or around walls, thresholds, transition
strips, fixtures and other protrusions
or accessories. Ensure material around
perimeter is 1/8” from wall or less,
depending on depth of wall base or trim.
Use a nail-down guide or equivalent
along starting row to expedite wet-set
installation. Apply adhesive according to
instructions for specific product in use
and observe adhesive flash times, if
applicable. Ensure all adhesive working
times are observed and followed. Be sure
to follow instructions based on substrate
porosity (porous or non-porous). Use chart
below for reference.
Install material into adhesive and observe
directional arrows on back of tile to ensure
arrows are installed in the same direction.
Use a pyramid layout when installing tiles
to eliminate run-off.
When installing into adhesive using a wet-
set method, avoid walking or working on
material until adhesive has cured for light
foot traffic. Working on material that is
installed into wet adhesive could cause
adhesive to displace. When working
off of material is not possible, use a
kneeling board or equivalent to disperse
weight evenly and prevent adhesive
displacement. Pay close attention to
working time to avoid adhesion issues.
This may require installing material in
smaller sections. Replace trowels at
recommended intervals to maintain
Adhesive Coverage Rates (Per Gallon)
Installation Patterns
Adhesive Porous Non-Porous
ASD-800 160 sq. ft. N/A
Brushed &
Rough Porous
Smooth Porous &
Non-Porous
USD-810 135 sq. ft. 150 sq. ft.