Installation Guide

Leading the Way

IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring

Permanent Full Spread Installation Steps:

Step 1

Align the pattern with the most dominant wall, and using a sharp utility knife trim away ex-

cess material along the walls, cabinet and other permanent objects, leaving approximately

2” of material to be trimmed o󰮏 later.

Step 2

Make relief cuts at corners to allow the material to lay at before the nal cuts are made.

Final trimming does not require a 1/8” to 1/4” expansion gap when using IVC iGrip Perma-

nent Adhesive as this is a permanent installation.

Step 3

Fold back half of the material and apply IVC iGrip Permanent Adhesive to the substrate

using the appropriate trowel. If a seam is required, leave an 18” dry zone at the edge of the

seam. Then follow the Seaming Instructions in a Permanent Full Spread Installation found

below.

Step 4

Do not immediately place the material into wet adhesive. To avoid bubbling, allow time for

the adhesive to ash before positioning the material. There will be a slight transfer of adhe-

sive to the skin when it’s ready for installation. Do not allow the adhesive to dry completely.

Step 5

Slide the material in place and remove air and vapors under the material using a 100 lb.

roller over the entire adhered vinyl.

Step 6

Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining half of the ooring material.

Seaming Instructions in a Full Spread Permanent Residential Installation:

1. After positioning the ooring, over-lap the seam edges. (Make sure to match patterns)

2. Place a 4”-5” wide scrap of the vinyl between the two layers of vinyl, under the

seam area.

3. Double cut through the all layers of vinyl, creating a compression t when the seam

edges are joined.

4. Fold back both sides of the seam area and apply the IVC iGrip Permanent Adhesive to

the dry zone. Allow the adhesive to ash before placing the material into the adhesive.

5. Place one side of vinyl into the adhesive and roll the seam using a 100 lb. roller.

6. Apply small bead of IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond or Infuze Seam Sealer along

the edge of the installed vinyl.

7. Place the edge of the uninstalled vinyl against the edge of the installed vinyl and press

into place.

8. Remove excess bond/sealer using a plastic putty knife followed by wiping the seam area

using a clean dry cloth followed immediately with a clean cloth dampened with approp-

riate cleaner.

9. Using a clean cloth, repeat until all residue is removed from the surface of the vinyl and

protect the seam for six hours minimum.

This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Control # MKF_0012_0 8/13/13