General Residential Installation Guide SHEET VINYL
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring IVC US Residential Installation Guide - Sheet Vinyl Flooring There are three methods of installation suitable for IVC US Residential sheet vinyl flooring: The installation method used is dependent upon the day-to-day activities and the overall floor dimensions. 1. 2. Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (most common) Loose-Lay Installation (in areas 25 square yards or less and no more than 1 seam) 3.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Acceptable Underlayments: • Wood Underlayment Wood underlayment panels require a double layer construction and must be underlayment grade as specified and warranted by the manufacturer. Always fasten underlayment panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Any failure of the underlayment or IVC US flooring as a result of the underlayment is NOT the responsibility of IVC US. Any porous wood underlayment must be primed.
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.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Seaming Instructions in a Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1. After adhesive is rolled on and completely dry, position the flooring 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 flooring material (double-cut) at the designated match point.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Loose-Lay Installation Instructions Loose-Lay Installation method is only appropriate for up to 25 square yards and only 1 seam. NOTE: Areas with rolling traffic, heavy pivot points, high traffic and stairs/steps/landings are not recommended for Loose-Lay application.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Seaming in a Loose-Lay Installation: 1. Position the flooring 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 flooring 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.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Permanent Full Spread Installation Method The Permanent Full Installation Method can be used for “special needs” areas, such as those with rolling traffic, extremely high traffic, or areas with accelerated concrete moisture up to 8 lbs. The permanent full spread installation method must be used in new construction.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring • Terrazzo (well bonded) • Self-leveling and patching compounds (latex fortified Portland cement based only) • Resilient floor (no more than 1 layers, well bonded, non-cushioned – residential applications only) • Radiant heat floors (not exceeding 85°F (29°C) and approved by the manufacturer for the use of their product with resilient vinyl flooring applications) • OSB (underlayment grade) OSB underlayment panels must be underlayment grade as sp
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Trowel Specifications Application Width x Depth x Spacing Spread Rate Type of Installation 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.
IVC US Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Additional Instructions/Notes: • Always inspect the flooring thoroughly before installation. • DO NOT slide heavy appliances or furniture over or across the flooring. Always lift objects and place them on a hard board between the flooring and object and gently reposition them. • Use caulk next to bathtubs, showers, sliding doors, patio doors, around metal door jambs or similar areas.
