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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR LUXURY VINYL PLANK AND TILE

1. TEST BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION

Note: All substrates to receive moisture sensitive oor covering must be tested for moisture.

CONCRETE SUBSTRATES

All concrete substrates should be tested for IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) according to ASTM F 2170.

Calcium Chloride tests may be conducted in addition to IRH and must be performed per the latest edition of ASTM F 1869.

NEW AND EXISTING CONCRETE SUBFLOORS SHOULD MEET THE GUIDELINES OF THE LATEST EDITION OF ACI 302 AND

ASTM F 710, “STANDARD PRACTICE FOR PREPARING CONCRETE FLOORS TO RECEIVE RESILIENT FLOORING” AVAILABLE

FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS, 100 BARR HARBOR DRIVE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

19428; 610‐832‐9585; HTTP://WWW.ASTM.ORG.

a. Substrates shall be smooth, structurally sound, permanently dry, clean and free of all foreign material such as dust, wax, solvents, paint, grease, oils, old

adhesive residue, curing and hardening/ curing compounds, sealers and other foreign material that might prevent adhesive bond.

b. Concrete oors shall be at and smooth within 1/8" in 6 feet or 3/16” in 10 feet.

c. F‐Number System: Overall values of FF 36/ FL 20 may be appropriate for resilient oor coverings.

d. Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER) – Conduct either in‐situ RH test (ASTM F‐2170) or CaCl MVER test method (ASTM F1869) Refer to the adhesive

information for the acceptable moisture limits.

e. Use cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed Shaw’s maximum moisture level and pH requirements. Use of gypsum‐based

patching and/or leveling compounds which contain Portland or high alumina cement and meet or exceed the compressive strength of 3,000 psi are

acceptable.

f. Perform Bond testing to determine compatibility of adhesive to the substrate. Shaw 9050 primer can be utilized to promote adhesion.

g. Porosity – water drop test will help determine porosity – if drop remains on the surface after 1‐2 mins concrete should be considered non‐porous.

h. Working and open times of adhesives may vary based on job conditions, substrate, temperature, and humidity.

i. Areas to receive ooring should be adequately lighted during all phases of the installation process.

j. It is recommended that resilient oor covering installation shall not begin until all other trades have completed.

TEMPERATURE ‐ AMBIENT

Controlled environments are critical. Fully functional HVAC systems are the best way to ensure temperature and humidity

control.

DO NOT install resilient ooring products until the work area can be temperature controlled.

The permanent HVAC system turned on and set to a minimum of 65°F (20°C) or a maximum of 85°F, for a minimum of 7 days prior to, during, and after

installation. Once the installation is complete the temperature should not exceed 85°F.

Concrete oors must be tested per the latest edition of ASTM F 710.

PH reading must not exceed 10.0.

Readings below 7.0 and in excess of 10.0 affect resilient ooring and adhesives negatively.

Rinsing the surface with clear water may lower alkalinity. “DAMP MOP”

Shaw 9050 an acrylic solution can be utilized to correct high PH readings.

NOTE: IT MAY NOT BE THE FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONDUCT THESE TESTS. IT IS, HOWEVER,

THE FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THESE TESTS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED, AND THAT

THE RESULTS ARE ACCEPTABLE PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE FLOOR COVERING. WHEN MOISTURE TESTS ARE

CONDUCTED, IT INDICATES THE CONDITIONS ONLY AT THE TIME OF THE TEST.

2. MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

a. Flooring material and adhesive must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.

b. Store cartons of tile or plank products at and squarely on top of one another. Tile or plank products should be stacked no more than 6 high and allow for

air ow around stacks when un‐palletized. Preferably, locate material in the “center” of the installation area (i.e. away from vents, direct sunlight, etc.)

Storing cartons in direct sunlight may affect proper acclimation by inducing thermal expansion/contraction.

c. When palletizing on a jobsite vinyl plank or tiles need to be stacked 2 rows high side by side with no airspace between. Then quarter turned for 2 rows

side by side, not to exceed 12 boxes high. A 5/8” or thicker plywood must also be placed on the pallet rst.

d. Do not stack pallet’s 2 high unless utilizing a 1” thick plywood in between pallets.

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR LUXURY VINYL PLANK AND TILE 1. TEST BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION Note: All substrates to receive moisture sensitive oor covering must be tested for moisture. CONCRETE SUBSTRATES All concrete substrates should be tested for IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) according to ASTM F 2170. Calcium Chloride tests may be conducted in addition to IRH and must be performed per the latest edition of ASTM F 1869.
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INSTALLATION 3. SUBSTRATES Note: All substrates to receive resilient ooring shall be dry, clean, smooth and structurally sound. They shall be f ree of dust, solvent, paint, wax, oil, grease, residual adhesive, adhesive removers, curing, sealing, hardening/parting compounds, alkaline salts, excessive carbonation/laitance, mold, mildew, and other foreign materials that might prevent the adhesive f rom bonding.
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INSTALLATION Radiant Heat: Hydronic Only Radiant heated substrates must not exceed 85°F (29°C) surface temperature. 1. Seven days prior to installing resilient products over newly constructed radiant heated systems, make sure the radiant system has been on and operating at maximum temperature to reduce residual moisture within the concrete. 2. Three days prior to installation lower the temperature to 65°F.
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INSTALLATION 4. SHAW ADHESIVES & PRIMER Refer to adhesive label for proper trowel requirements, spread rates and application. Prior to application of adhesive determine if the substrate is a porous or non‐porous substrate. Follow instructions on the adhesive label for porous or non‐porous sub oor. IMPORTANT: Recommended to perform a bond test in order to determine adhesive working time per job site conditions. The strength of the bond test will indicate whether Shaw 9050 oor primer is necessary. 5.
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INSTALLATION guidelines should be snapped on the oor ½ tiles width on one side of either or both center lines as required. (See Figure 2) After the border widths have been determined and the center starting lines have been snapped spread the recommended adhesive on the center lines leaving portions of the lines at center and near each wall uncovered as shown in Figure 3.
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INSTALLATION SURFACE PREPARATION 1. Tile must be rmly attached to a sound substrate and setting material must be cured for a minimum of 24‐48 hours before grouting. 2. Remove all spacers. Grout joints should be uniform in depth and width and free of all loose debris, contaminants and excess mortar or adhesive. APPLICATION New installation 1. Before grouting, soak the grout sponge in a pail of clean cool water and thoroughly wring out. 2.
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INSTALLATION b. Continue to lay the plank, making sure each plank ush against the chalk line and tight against the adjoining plank. c. Make sure the plank is well seated into the adhesive paying special attention, to the edges. Lay row by row, or in a pyramid fashion as shown below. Fitting the Border a. Measure the distance from the last plank in the row to the wall. b. Mark the plank and cut it against the mark. c. Lay the plank in place, making sure that the cut edge is against the wall.