Instructions / Assembly

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Residential Installation Guide –
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
06/01/18
Moisture levels at the time of installation of concrete slabs during and after installation must be 5 lbs. or less per
1000 square feet per 24 hours using an anhydrous calcium chloride test according to ASTM F-1869, and pH must
be between 5 and 9; or, if using ASTM F-2170 In-Situ Probes should be less than 75% relative humidity.
Inspection of ooring material prior to installation is required. Any defects should be immediately reported to
the retail store from which the ooring was purchased before installation. Mohawk will not be responsible for labor
costs to repair or replace material with defects that were apparent before or noticed at the end of an installation.
The job site and all ooring material and adhesive must be kept for 24 hours before, during and after installation
between 65˚ F and 85˚ F (18°C and 29°C).
Releasable Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Steps
Step 1
Prepare substrate in order for the surface to be clean, smooth, at 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 oor 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 ooring.
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 at before the nal 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-oor 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 at to stay at. 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.