Warranty Guide

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 excess material along the walls,

cabinet and other permanent objects, leaving approximately 2” of material to be trimmed off later.

Step 2

Make relief cuts at corners to allow the material to lay flat before the final cuts are made. Final trimming does not require a

1/8” to 1/4” expansion gap when using IVC iGrip Permanent Adhesive for Sheet Vinyl as this is a permanent installation.

Step 3

Fold back half of the material and apply IVC iGrip Permanent Adhesive for Sheet Vinyl 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 flash before

positioning the material. There will be a slight transfer of adhesive 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 flooring material.

Seaming Instructions in a Permanent Full Spread Residential Installation:

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

Double cut through the all layers of vinyl, creating a compression fit when the seam edges are joined.

Fold back both sides of the seam area and apply the IVC iGrip Permanent Adhesive for Sheet Vinyl to the dry zone.

Allow the adhesive to flash before placing the material into the adhesive.

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

Apply small bead of IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond or Infuze Seam Sealer along the edge of the installed

vinyl.

Place the edge of the uninstalled vinyl against the edge of the installed vinyl and press into place.

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 appropriate cleaner.

Using a clean cloth, repeat until all residue is removed from the surface of the vinyl and protect the seam for six hours

minimum.

See additional notes on next page.

Application

Width x Depth x Spacing

Spread Rate Type of Installation

Porous and

Non-Porous Substrates

1/16” x 1/32” 1/32” U Notch Trowel

(1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.8 mm U)

Up to 350 sq. ft./ gal

(Up to 8.6 sq. meters/ liter)

Trowel Specications

This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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