Installation Guide

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Leading the Way
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Step 6
Fold back material one half at a time and roll on a consistent layer of IVC FLEX-TECH Pres-
sure Sensitive Adhesive with the 3/8” short nap paint roller.
Step 7
Before placing the material in the adhesive, make sure the adhesive is completely dry
(should be dry and tacky to the touch). There should be no transfer of adhesive to material.
(If needed, a fan can be used to accelerate drying time.) If the adhesive is not completely dry
before installation of material, the adhesive will continue to release gasses causing bubbles
under the vinyl material.
Step 8
Position the material in place so that no shifting can occur. Do not lift the vinyl into place
because it may shift slightly and wrinkle.
Step 9
Starting in the center of the oor, remove air from under material using a push broom
(broom method). Do not use any type of ooring roller, i.e. 75 or 100 pound. Do not twist
material when placing it onto the adhesive.
Step 10
Repeat steps 6-8 for the remaining portion of the ooring material.
Step 11
Use quarter round or base board to cover the exposed expansion gap. When installing quar-
ter round or any moldings, make sure that they are fastened only to the wall, and do not
pinch the material at any point.
* Material not installed in accordance with IVC recommended guidelines, including any and
all problems caused by the use of non-recommended adhesive, seam sealer/bond, under
layment and/or improper preparation of the substrate are not covered under the IVC
warranty system.
Seaming Instructions in a Releasable Full Spread Installation
Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
1. After adhesive is rolled on and completely dry, position the ooring by over-lapping
the seam edges. (Make sure to match patterns)
2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of ooring material
(double-cut) at the designated match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in
an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut.
3. Remove and discard waste material.
4. Fold back about 8” of the vinyl on one side of the seam and apply a small bead of IVC
FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond to one edge of the vinyl that is on the oor.
5. Tuck the seam edges together and wipe o󰮏 excess bond/sealer with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Use a resilient ooring type hand roller (or wallpaper seam roller) to squeeze out any
remaining bond/sealer from the seam. Immediately clean seam with a damp cloth fol-
lowed by a clean, dry cloth.
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Control # MKF_0012_0 8/13/13