Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsShaw ManualsFlooringGallantry Straw 6 in. x 36 in. Resilient Vinyl Plank Flooring (53.48 sq. ft. / case)

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TABLEOFCONTENTSSECTION:

1. TESTBEFORESTARTINGINSTALLATIONS

2. MATERIALSTORAGEANDHANDLING

3. SUBSTRATES

4. SHAWADHESIVES

5. INSTALLINGRESILIENTTILE&PLANKPRODUCTS

6. ARRAYGROUT

7. WARRANTY

1.TESTBEFORESTARTINGINSTALLATION

Note:Allsubstratestoreceivemoisturesensitivefloor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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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.

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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floorsshallbeflat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floorcoverings.

d. ASTMF2170IRH(InternalRelativeHumidity)arerequiredfortheShawwarranty.Threetestsmustbeconductedforareasupto

1000SF,

andoneadditionaltest,foreachadditional1000SF.

e. MoistureVaporEmission Rate(MVER)

• 200&KwikflashAdhesive‐maynotexceed85%RH.

• S150&4100Adhesive‐maynotexceed90%RH.

f. UseonlyPortlandbasedpatchingandlevelingcompounds.DonotinstallShawresilient

flooringovergypsumbasedpatchingand/or

levelingcompounds.

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

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

i. Areastoreceive

flooringshouldbeadequatelylightedduringallphasesoftheinstallationprocess.

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

TEMPERATURE‐AMBIENT:

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

control.

• DONOTinstallresilientflooring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.

PH:

a. ConcretefloorsmustbetestedperthelatesteditionofASTMF710.

 PHreadingmustnotexceed9.0.

 Readingsbelow5.0andinexcessof9.0affectresilientflooring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.

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR VINYL PLANK AND TILE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TEST BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATIONS MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING SUBSTRATES SHAW ADHESIVES INSTALLING RESILIENT TILE & PLANK PRODUCTS ARRAY GROUT WARRANTY 1. TEST BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION Note: All substrates to receive moisture sensitive floor covering must be tested for moisture. CONCRETE SUBSTRATES: All concrete substrates should be tested for IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) according to ASTM F 2170.
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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. b. c. d.
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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE All recommendations and guarantees as to the suitability and performance of lightweight concrete under resilient flooring are the responsibility of the lightweight concrete manufacturer. The installer of the lightweight product may be required to be authorized or certified by the manufacturer. Correct on‐site mixing ratios and properly functioning pumping equipment are critical. To ensure proper mixture, slump testing is recommended. a.
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WARNING: SKIM COATING OVER OLD ADHESIVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THE ADHESIVE MAY BREAK DOWN AND COULD LEAD TO FAILURE. THE OLD ADHESIVE MAY NOT ALLOW THE RESILIENT FLOORING TO RETAIN ITS DIMENSIONAL STABILITY, POSSIBLY LEADING TO UNNECESSARY INDENTATIONS. SOME SOLVENT BASED ‘CUT‐BACK’ ASPHALT‐BASED ADHESIVES MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS THAT ARE NOT READILY IDENTIFIABLE. DO NOT USE POWER DEVICES, WHICH CAN CREATE ASBESTOS DUST IN REMOVING THESE ADHESIVES.
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measurements do not come out exactly 5 feet, the center crossing lines are not at a true right angle. For large rooms, multiples of the above dimensions may be used to obtain greater accuracy. (6‐8‐10 or 9‐12‐15, etc.) Dry‐lay a row of tiles from the center line to the side wall to determine the space left for the borders. If the resulting border is too small, move the starting point over a half tile width so that it straddles the center line. Repeat the same procedure lengthwise of the room.
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d. For interior installations only. COVERAGE: a. 1/16“ Grout joint approximately 500 sqft/gallon. b. 1/8“ Grout joint approximately 300 sqft/gallon. c. 1/4“ Grout joint approximately 140 sqft/gallon. LIMITATIONS: a. Shaw Array‐Grout should not be installed, when ambient temperature is below 60° F and above 90° F. Shaw Array‐Grout should be kept at room temperature for 24 hours before installation. b.
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Layout of the Plank: a. b. c. Carefully place the first piece of plank at the junction of the chalk lines. Continue to lay the plank, making sure each plank flush against the chalk line and tight against the adjoining plank. 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. b. c. Measure the distance from the last plank in the row to the wall.