Installation Guide

der areas and adjust the center to achieve the proper pattern.
3. Be sure to take into account the width of grout joints if a “grouted tile installation” look is desired. The appropriate spacers
should be used in between tile joints during the dry layout phase. Determine the width of the grout (recommended to be 1/16”, 1/8”,
or 3/16” wide) and obtain hard plastic spacers in the desired width. Do not utilize “leave-in” type spacers as these are thicker than
the tile product being installed.
4. If necessary, adjust the tiles at the centerline to avoid the small cuts along the walls. Tile patterns need to be adjusted towards
2 walls to ensure complete balance.
5. Tiles are designed to be laid in any fashion with the most popular being point-to-point and ashlar patterns. All tile sizes and
patterns look best when the layout is balanced in the installed room.
6. Start to lay the tile by tightly butting the edges of the tile, making sure that the runs are parallel to your centerline or layout lines.
If using grout, insert spacers between each tile to leave room for the grout joint. “X” type spacers can be used at the corners of the
tile or stood on edge and inserted along the sides of the tile. If inserting along the side of the tile, place a minimum of 2 spacers in
the joint, approximately 2” – 3” from the corners of the tile.
7. Continue to lay tile in a pyramid or step pattern, working towards the corners of the room and utilize spacers as needed.
Carefully roll the tile into place as you go.
8. Border tile should be fit by measuring the distance between the last full tile installed and the wall (or baseboard if butting up to it
and using quarter round) and subtracting the width of the grout joint (if used).
9. Be careful not to shift the tile or prematurely remove spacers during the installation.
10. During installation, roll the floor with a 3-section 100 lb. roller to ensure proper transference of adhesive to the tile backing.
11. After installation, roll the complete floor in length and width with a 100 lb. 3-section steel roller. The adhesive on the planks is
a pressure-sensitive adhesive and this step ensures a complete bond to the substrate. Failure to roll the floor may result in loose or
curled pieces of flooring.
12. For installations that will be utilizing grout with Peel-n-Stick Tiles:
a. Wait minimum of 12 hours before grouting.
b. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on installing the grout and cleaning excess grout from the tiles.
c. Do not use haze removers or other types of chemical tile cleaners as they might damage the finish on the vinyl tiles.
13. Replace any wall trim and moldings. Be sure to secure quarter round moldings to the baseboard and not through the flooring.
GROUTING TILES
Follow the grout manufacturer’s complete instructions regarding installation, cleaning, curing and maintenance of their grout
product. The following instructions are provided as guidelines only and are superseded by instructions of the grout manufacturer.
Product Handling and Limitations
a. Store indoors in a cool, dry location and keep away from excessive heat.
b. Maintain temperature range of 60° - 100°F (15° - 38°C) during use and drying.
c. Grout is freeze/thaw stable to -10°F. If grout does get frozen, slowly bring material back to room temperature and
mix per instructions.
d. Shelf-life is a maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened package. Product is good for 6 months
after opening as long as bucket is re-sealed carefully and stored in a cool, dry, interior location and used within shelf life.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring
Installation Instructions