Warranty Guide

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IVC US Residential Installation Guide –
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Releasable Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Steps
Step 1
Prepare substrate in order for the surface to be clean, smooth, flat 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 sliding 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 floor 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 flooring.
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., leaving approximately 2” of vinyl at these areas to be trimmed off
later (rough cut). Never install cabinets on top of sheet goods installed with releasable adhesive.
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 flat before the final 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-floor
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 flat to stay flat. Final cuts must be made prior to applying
adhesive.
Step 6
Fold back material one half at a time and roll on a consistent layer of IVC FLEX-TECH Pressure 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 (must be dry and tacky to the
touch). There should be no transfer of adhesive to material. (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 floor, remove air from under material using a push broom (broom method). Do not use any
type of flooring 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 flooring material.
Step 11
Use quarter round or base board to cover the exposed expansion gap. When installing quarter 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, underlayment and/or improper preparation of the substrate are
not covered under the IVC warranty system.
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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