Installation Guide

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SMARTCORE™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (V.1.1)
In-floor Radiant Heat:
SMARTCORE can be installed using the floating or glue down method. When gluing floor, use only recommended flooring adhesive.
• Turn the heat off for 24 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation when installing over radiant heated subfloors
• Floor temperature must not exceed 85°F (30°C).
• Failure to strictly follow adhesive manufacturer’s guidelines may result in failure and void warranty.
Warning: Electric heating mats that are not embedded into the subfloor are not recommended for use underneath
SMARTCORE floors. Using electric heating mats that are not embedded and applied directly underneath SMARTCORE floors
could void the warranty for your floor in case of failure. It is best to install SMARTCORE flooring over embedded radiant floor
heating systems that use water and adhere to the guidelines listed above.
AFTER INSTALLATION
• Flooring should be one of the last items installed in a project. In order to protect the floors while other trades are finishing their
work prior to final cleanup and turnover to the owner, use rosin paper and only use 3M Scotch-Blue™ 2080 Tape to hold the
rosin paper to the floor (other blue tapes may damage the finish). Clean the floor thoroughly before laying the rosin paper to
ensure that no debris is trapped underneath. DO NOT USE plastic film or other non-breathing coverings as this can cause the
floor to become damaged from humidity buildups.
• Dust mop or vacuum your floor to remove any dirt or debris.
• It is suggested that you clean the floor using a ph neutral cleaner.
• Install any transition pieces that may be needed (reducers, T-moldings, nosing. etc.).
Protection and Maintenance of Your Floor
Lasting beauty can be achieved through purchasing a quality floor covering and providing proper on-going maintenance.
• Furniture should be moved onto the newly installed floor using an appliance hand truck over hardboard runways.
• Avoid exposure to long periods of direct sunlight. Close blinds or drapes during peak sunlight hours. Floor covering subjected
to excessive heat and light is subject to thermal degradation. Use appropriate precautions to minimize potential affects on the
floor covering.
• Oil or petroleum-based products can result in surface staining. Do not track asphalt-driveway sealer or automobile-oil drips
onto the vinyl floor covering.
• Use non-staining mats. Rubber may discolor the floor.
• Frequently moved furniture should be equipped with felt pads to avoid scratching the floor. Heavy furniture and appliances
should be equipped with non-staining large surface floor protectors. Furniture with castors or wheels must be easy swiveling,
large surface non-staining and suitable for resilient floors. Do NOT use ball type castors as they can damage the floor.
• Use floor protectors under furniture.
• Use walk off mats at entrances to prevent dirt and grit from being tracked on to the floor.
• Sweep or vacuum the floor regularly to remove loose dirt. Do NOT use vacuums that use a beater bar or turn beater bar off.
• Do NOT use electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding.
• Clean up spills immediately.
• Damp mop as needed using clean water and a ph neutral cleaner. DO NOT use harsh cleaners or chemicals on the floor. DO
NOT use abrasive scrubbing tools. DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine” products.
• Vinyl Flooring, like other types of smooth floors, may become slippery when wet. Allow time for floor to dry after washing.
Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills, foreign substances or wet feet
For complete maintenance guidelines for your floor visit smartcorefloors.com.