Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION

RESILIENT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR SPC PRODUCTS

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

All instructions and recommendations should be followed for a satisfactory installation.

Acclimation of material prior to installation is not required, however, the oor covering should be installed in a climate controlled environment with an

ambient temperature range between 55° - 85°F (13°-29°C) or average temperature of 70°F (21.1°C).

For installations involving 3 season scenarios, meaning, the dwelling or installed space is without climate control for extended periods during certain

seasons of the year, the post installation temperature range allowed is an ambient room temperature between -25°F and 155°F (31.6°- 68.3°C). This

allowance is for oating oors only and does not apply to glue-down installations.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, doing so may result in discoloration. During peak sunlight hours, the use of drapes or blinds is

recommended. Excess temperature due to direct sunlight can result in thermal expansion and UV fading.

Install product after all other trades have completed work that could damage the ooring.

If cabinets are to be installed on top of the ooring (including islands), that area of material must be fully adhered to the suboor (including an

additional 2’ft beyond the cabinets and islands).

To minimize shade variation, mix and install planks from several cartons.

Inspect all planks for damage before installing. If you have any concerns about the product ft or fnish, call Shaw Information Services at 1-800-441-7429.

Claims will not be accepted for ooring that has been cut to size and/or installed.

Use cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed 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.

Installation Methods: Floating (on, above or below grade) / Glue Down (on, above or below grade)

Required perimeter expansion spacing for Floating or Glue Down installation is as follows:

     For areas less than 2500 sq ft, use 1/4" gap

    For areas larger than 2500 sq ft. use 1/2" gap.

This ooring is waterproof and reliably secures the ooring panels on all four sides. However, excessive moisture in the suboor could promote mold,

mildew, and other moisture related issues like the trapping of moisture emissions under the ooring, which may contribute to an unhealthy indoor

environment.

It is up to the ooring contractor to determine if a subooris notcured. Should the suboornot be cured, a moisture barrier/mitigator like 6 mil poly

should be considered for a successful installation and to prevent the material from being damaged by (moisture) vapor from the suboor.

Additional layer of minimum 4mil poly m or equal vapor retarder with a perm rating of .1 or less may be used as an additional layer of protection.

A second underlayment is allowed under any currently sold resilient product with attached underlayment in a residential application. If installed over a

second underlayment, this underlayment cannot be greater than 3 mm thick. IIC (ASTM E492-09) and STC (ASTM E90-09) lab testing on certain

resilientproducts tested with and without a second layer of underlayment, to date, does not indicate that a second underlayment will provide

additional acoustic beneft.

Crumb rubber underlayments are not an acceptable option for use with resilient oor coverings due to performance issues resulting from chemical

incompatibilities.

II. SUBFLOOR INFORMATION

All suboors must be clean, at, dry and structurally sound. The correct preparation of the suboor is a major part of a

successful installation. Suboor must be at – 3/16" in 10' or 1/8" in 6'.

A. Wood Suboors

Do not install material over wood suboors that lay directly on concrete or over dimensional lumber or plywood used

over concrete. Refer to ASTM F1482 for panel underlayment recommendations.

1. Do not apply sheet plastic over wood suboors.

2. Basements and crawl spaces must be dry. Use of a 6 mil black polyethylene is required to cover 100% of the crawl space earth. Crawl space clearance

from ground to underside of joist is to be no less than 18” and perimeter vent spacing should be equal to 1.5% of the total square footage of the crawl

space area to provide cross ventilation. Where necessary, local regulations prevail.

3. DO NOT install over sleeper construction suboors or wood suboors applied directly over concrete.

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Summary of content (5 pages)

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INSTALLATION RESILIENT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR SPC PRODUCTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION All instructions and recommendations should be followed for a satisfactory installation. Acclimation of material prior to installation is not required, however, the oor covering should be installed in a climate controlled environment with an ambient temperature range between 55° - 85°F (13°-29°C) or average temperature of 70°F (21.1°C).
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INSTALLATION 4. All other sub oors - Plywood, OSB, particleboard, chipboard, wafer board, etc. must be structurally sound and must be installed following their manufacturer’s recommendations. Local building codes may only establish minimum requirements of the ooring system and may not provide adequate rigidity and support for proper installation and performance. If needed add an additional layer of APA rated underlayment, fasten and secure according to the underlayment manufacturer’s recommendations. 4.
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INSTALLATION Three internal relative humidity tests should be conducted for areas up to 1000 SF. One additional test, for each additional 1000 SF. Radiant Heating: Radiant-heated sub oor systems can be concrete, wood or a combination of both. The heating systems components must have a minimum of 1/2" separation from the ooring product. The system must be on and operational for at least 2 weeks prior to installation to reduce residual moisture.
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INSTALLATION Begin at the starting wall. Roll underlayment out parallel to the starting wall and allow the poly lm to run 2 inches up the wall. After the ooring has been installed trim back the poly lm from the wall. Roll the next course of poly lm parallel to the rst run and overalap a minimum of 4 inches. Smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the poly lm. Use clear tape to tape the seams together when installed over concrete substrates.
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INSTALLATION 14. Protect the nished ooring from exposure to direct sunlight to reduce fading and thermal expansion. 15. Cutting resilient product into a ne point may lead to delamination. Use an ethyl cyanoacrylate based glue to help fuse the resilient point together. Be sure to clean all glue from the top surface immediately. Alcohol based glues may cause resilient products to swell. 16. Adhering tape to the surface of your resilient ooring could damage the surface.