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Installing Marmoleum® Click CinchLOC™

Installing Marmoleum

Click CinchLOC™ v1.00 08/16 Page 1 of 3

General Installation Guidelines

• Marmoleum® Click has a top layer of Marmoleum®, which is made from predominantly harvestable natural raw materials

and is processed according to an environmentally friendly procedure. Its main ingredient is natural linseed oil, which is

mixed with wood flour, rosin and limestone. Marmoleum® receives its color from ecologically responsible pigments.

Pressed onto a jute fabric under high pressure, an extremely durable and environmentally friendly flooring is produced.

As Marmoleum® is made from natural raw materials, slight color and structural differences are possible between the

production batches, samples and the goods to be delivered.

• Marmoleum® is made from natural materials and many of its most desirable performance attributes (durability, anti-

microbial properties) are the result of the continued oxidation of the linseed oil over its life. During the manufacturing

process while the Marmoleum®

is maturing in the drying stoves, a yellow cast, called “drying room yellowing” or

“ambering” may appear on the surface of the material when it is initially taken out of its packaging. This visual

discoloration is only TEMPORARY. It occurs intermittently and with varying intensity. It is most noticeable on blue and

grey shades of Marmoleum®

. When the material is exposed to light, the drying room yellowing will disappear. The

process may take as little as a few hours in bright sunlight or longer with artificial light. Because this is a natural

occurrence in the product, there is no set time frame for the yellowing to disappear. This is NOT a material defect. In

regards to floor care, applying floor finish to the material before the drying room yellowing disappears will make no

difference; it will still disappear with exposure to light.

• IMPORTANT: The Marmoleum® Click boxes should be stored flat, and unopened, for approx. 2-3 days (approx. 6

days in winter) in the center of the room in which they are to be installed.

• Tools and Materials Required: Hammer, straight back hand saw, keyhole saw or jigsaw, tape measure, pencil, fitting

wedges, 3/8” spacers, angle or adjustable bevel, and foam underlayment or a moisture barrier (for concrete subfloors).

• The ambient room temperature should be at least 68° F (20° C) and the ambient relative humidity between 50% - 60%.

To maintain the long term value of Marmoleum® Click, we recommend the use of a humidifier to avoid extreme drying

out during the heating season. All Marmoleum® Click panels and squares should be inspected for manufacturing defects

and damage prior to installation.

• Marmoleum® Click can be installed on any clean, dry, structurally sound subfloor. The subfloor must be flat to within

3/32” in 6’ (2.0mm in 2 meters). For concrete subfloors, internal relative humidity should not exceed 75% (tested in

accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170) and moisture vapor emissions must not exceed 3 pounds per 1,000

square feet in 24 hours (tested in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 1869).

• When installing over a concrete subfloor or any subfloor with underfloor heating, always cover the subfloor with a vapor

barrier. The edges of the vapor barrier should extend up the walls at least 2” with a minimum overlap of 8” at the seams.

• IMPORTANT: Please note that a minimum gap of 3/8” (10mm) is required for expansion on all sides between the

floor construction and the wall. This distance must also be provided at all columns, heating pipes, steel door

frames, etc.

• Here are some other things to keep in mind before starting the installation:

 For any areas that are longer or wider than 26’, an expansion joint that is a minimum of 3/8” should be inserted. This

can be covered with a “T” shaped molding.

 Expansion joints should also be used in doorways connecting passageways or polygonal-shaped rooms.

 As a general rule, adjacent rooms must be separated with an expansion joint.

 Use an overlap reducer to transition to adjacent, lower lying areas or floor coverings.

 An overlap end profile is ideal for clean finishes of the flooring in front of higher, adjacent sills, tiles or other raised

floors.

 An adequate gap must also be provided at door frames or wooden door frames cut short. To do this, place a loose

panel against the door frame with the Marmoleum® side facing downward, and saw the frame off along the panel.

 Transition moldings can be purchased at a local home improvement or hardware store.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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creating better environments Installing Marmoleum® Click CinchLOC™ General Installation Guidelines • Marmoleum® Click has a top layer of Marmoleum®, which is made from predominantly harvestable natural raw materials and is processed according to an environmentally friendly procedure. Its main ingredient is natural linseed oil, which is mixed with wood flour, rosin and limestone. Marmoleum® receives its color from ecologically responsible pigments.
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creating better environments Installing Marmoleum® Click CinchLOC™ • Marmoleum® Click is resistant to water, but it is not waterproof. It is important to minimize any opportunity for damage by cleaning spills immediately. It is also very important to take measures during the installation that will prevent water or moisture from getting underneath the Marmoleum® Click. If a floor drain or sump pump is present, it is there for a reason. DO NOT INSTALL Marmoleum® Click on that level.
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creating better environments Installing Marmoleum® Click CinchLOC™ 11. Move the row away from the wall and with the use of a temporary board, install the final piece to the row. 12. Carefully slide the row back to the wall and place a 3/8” spacer at the right side wall. 13. When installing Marmoleum® Click panels, the joints of these pieces must be staggered a minimum of 12”. It may be necessary to cut the first piece of the row to create this stagger.