Installation Guide
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Leading the Way
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring
graphing. Prime oor if needed with IVC FLEX -PRIM Acrylic Latex Primer to prevent over
absorption of adhesives, dust containment, and to ensure a better bond of the adhesive to
the suboor.
Moisture levels at the time of installation of concrete slabs during and after installation must
be 5 lbs. or less per 1000 square feet per 24 hours using an anhydrous calcium chloride test
according to ASTM F-1869, and pH must be between 5 and 9; or, if using ASTM F-2170 In-
Situ Probes should be less than 75% relative humidity.
Inspection of ooring material prior to installation is required. Any defects should be
immediately reported to the retail store from which the ooring was purchased before
installation. IVC US will not be responsible for labor costs to repair or replace material with
defects that were apparent before or noticed at the end of an installation.
The job site and all ooring material and adhesive must be kept for 24 hours before, during
and after installation between 65˚ F and 85˚ F (18°C and 29°C).
Releasable Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Steps
Step 1
Prepare substrate in order for the surface to be clean, smooth, at and dry. Under cut all
wooden door jambs to maintain a 1/8” relief gap.
Step 2
Place acrylic double face tape at all doorways where a transition strip is needed, next to slid-
ing doors, in front of tubs and shower stalls, and similar areas where an expansion gap will
not be covered with trim. Place double face acrylic tape around all oor vents to eliminate
air migrating under vinyl causing bubbles. Do not tape along walls or around perimeter of
room, as this is not perimeter install ooring.
Step 3
Align the pattern with the most dominant wall to achieve the best appearance in the room.
Using a sharp utility knife, trim away excess material along the walls, at cabinets, etc., leav-
ing approximately 2” of vinyl at these areas to be trimmed o later (rough cut).
Step 4
IF A SEAM IS REQUIRED, PLEASE FOLLOW THE “SEAMING INSTRUCTIONS IN A
RELEASEABLE FULL SPREAD INSTALLATION METHOD WITH PRESSURE
SENSATIVE ADHESIVE.”
Step 5
Make relief cuts at corners and projections to allow the material to lay at before the nal
cuts are made. Final trimming should be done by cutting in with a utility knife or trimmer
leaving a 1/8” to 1/4” expansion gap. The gap allows for sub-oor movement caused by
changes in atmospheric conditions. The material should not touch the wall, corners or
objects at any point or bubbles or wrinkles may occur. The material must lay at to stay at.
Final cuts must be made prior to applying adhesive.
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Control # MKF_0012_0 8/13/13