Installation Guide

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before, during and after the installation.
• Portable heaters are not recommended as
they may not heat the room and subfloor
sufficiently. Kerosene heaters should never
be used.
• This product does not need acclimation.
• For floor surfaces exceeding 6400ft
2
(620m
2
)
and/or lengths exceeding 80 lineal feet (25m),
use expansion moldings.
GLUEDOWN NOTICE
Flooring may be installed with a direct
glue-down method on approved wooden (or)
concrete substrates that are on or above
grade only.
• Use only premium pressure-
sensitive vinyl ooring adhesive.
• Please consult with adhesive
manufacturer to determine if
suitable for use with this material.
• For glue down method follow adhesive
manufacture installation instructions.
II. SUBFLOOR INFORMATION
• Inspect your subfloor before you begin, it must
be clean, dry and level to 3/16” (5mm) within
10 feet (3 meters). Substrates must be free
from excessive moisture or alkali. Remove
dirt, paint, varnish, wax, oils, solvents, any
foreign matter and contaminates.
• Do not use products containing petroleum,
solvents or citrus oils to prepare substrates
as they can cause staining and expansion of
the new flooring.
• Although this floor is waterproof, it is not
aimed to be used as a moisture barrier. The
subfloor must be dry. Moisture emission from
subfloor cannot exceed 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq.
ft. per 24 hours as measured with the calcium
chloride test in accordance with ASTM
F1869-04 or ASTM F2170 In-Situ Relative
Humidity not to exceed 75%.
• This product is also not to be installed
in areas that have a risk of flooding or
permanent wetness such as hot tubs, saunas
or outdoor areas.
• When employing the direct glue down
installation method, DO NOT include a
6-mil poly lm vapor barrier in the assembly.
Flooring material must be adhered directly
to the subfloor. Flooring should NEVER be
glued to a polyfilm vapor barrier.
RADIANT HEAT NOTICE
Radiant heat systems must have a minimum
of 1/2” separation from the product. The
maximum operating temperature should
never exceed 85°F (30°C).
• Use of an in-oor temperature sensor
is recommended to avoid overheating.
• In-oor Radiant Heat: Flooring can
be installed over 1/2” embedded
radiant heat using the oating
or glue down method.
• Before installing over newly constructed
radiant heat systems, operate the system
at maximum capacity to force any residual
moisture from the cementitious topping of
the radiant heat system. Moisture emission
from subfloor cannot exceed 3 lbs. per 1,000
sq. ft. per 24 hours as measured with the
calcium chloride test in accordance with
ASTM F1869-04 or ASTM F2170 In-Situ
Relative Humidity not to exceed 75%.
• Turn the heat off for 24 hours before, during
and 24 hours after installation when installing
over radiant heated subfloors. Failure to
turn the heat off may result in significantly
shortened working time of the adhesive.
• Make sure that the temperature in the room is
at least 60°F (15°C) during installation.
• Floor temperature must not exceed 85°F
(30°C).
• Once the installation has been completed,
the heating system should be turned on and
increased gradually (5 degree increments)
until returning to normal operating conditions.
• Refer to the radiant heat system’s
manufacturer recommendations for