Installation Guide

Residential
Installation Guide
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
MOHK19013 9/194
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).
Step 4
IF A SEAM IS REQUIRED, PLEASE FOLLOW THE “SEAMING INSTRUCTIONS IN A RELEASABLE FULL SPREAD INSTALLATION METHOD WITH
IVC FLEX-TECH PRESSURE SENSITIVE 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. (If needed, 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 oor, remove air from under material using a push broom (broom method).
Do not use any type of ooring 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 ooring 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Mohawk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Mohawk
warrantysystem.