Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENTIAL RESILIENT DIRECT

GLUE

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.

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.

If the adhesive residue is asphalt‐based (cut‐back), or any othertypeof adhesive is present, it must beremoved by industry accepted methods such as

mechanical removal or wet scraping.

If a chemical abatement has been performed, use Shaw Surface Prep EXT to remove any residual chemicals present. Once Shaw Surface Prep EXT has

been properly cleaned and removed, apply one coat of Shaw MRP for additional protection.

Adhesive removal through the use ofsolvents or citrus adhesive removersis not recommended.Solvent residue left in or on

the suboor may affectthe new adhesive and oor covering.

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WARNING! DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEAD BLAST ORMECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERISE

EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING,LINING FELT , ASPHALTIC “ CUT BACK” ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES.

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Theseproducts may contain either asbestos bers and/or crystalline silica.Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a

cancer andrespiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos bers greatly increases the risk of serious

bodily harm. Unlesspositively certain that the product is a non‐asbestos‐containingmaterial, you must presume it contains

asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content andmay govern the removal

and disposal of material. See current editionof the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publicationRecommended Work

Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coveringsfor detailed information and instructions on removing all resilientcovering

structures. For current information go towww.rfci.com.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENTIAL RESILIENT DIRECT GLUE 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 PH 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.
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INSTALLATION 4. Remove curing compounds 28 days after placement, so concrete can begin drying. 5. Concrete oors shall be at and smooth within 1/8" in 6 feet or 3/16” in 10 feet. 6. F‐Number System: Overall values of FF 36/ FL 20 may be appropriate for resilient oor coverings. Note: Perform Bond testing to determine compatibility of adhesive to the substrate. Shaw 9050 primer can be utilized to promote adhesion.
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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.
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INSTALLATION be gured out from the room dimensions without putting down the tiles if desired.) If it is decided to have the center row of tiles straddle either or both of the center lines, additional guidelines should be snapped on the oor ½ tiles width on one side of either or both center lines as required.
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INSTALLATION b. Some types of glazed ceramic tile, marble and stone can be scratched, stained or damaged when grouted with pigmented or sanded grouts. Generally white grout is best suited for grouting white or light colored marble or granite. Follow tile manufacturer’s recommendations. Test a small area prior to use. Certain tile with high absorption, surface porosity or rough textured surfaces and certain types of porcelain may require sealing prior to grouting to prevent staining. SURFACE PREPARATION 1.
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INSTALLATION Layout of the Plank a. Carefully place the rst piece of plank at the junction of the chalk lines. 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.