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Thank you for purchasing this STAINMASTER

Peel-n-Stick ooring product,

manufactured under license by INVISTA to Novalis Innovative Flooring.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLING FLOORING:

All instructions and recommendations are based on the most recent information available,

for the latest version of this guide please consult our website at

NovalisInnovativeFlooring.us/SupportInformation. These instructions should be followed for

an ideal installation of STAINMASTER

Peel-n-Stick ﬂooring.

• Do not install over ﬁnished or pre-ﬁnished hardwood ﬂooring, polyurethane or varnished ﬁnishes

• Do not install over a sealed subﬂoor

• Do not install over radiant heated ﬂoors that are maintained at temperatures greater than 85°F (29°C)

• Do not install in exterior areas or where vinyl ﬂoors will be exposed to the elements

• Do not install in garages or areas that will be damp

• Do not install on below grade concrete

• Do not install over unsuitable or unstable subﬂooring such as chipboard, OSB, luan plywood, mohagany-based plywood

underlayments, Masonite™, cement board, ﬁber-based backing boards, or any other non-underlayment grade panel

• Do not install over concrete that has been painted or contains any contaminants, grease, oil, solvents or stains

• NEVER use solvent-based or chemical ﬂoor preparation materials. Do not use primers or ﬁllers that are manufactured for

use with paint or products other than vinyl ﬂooring

• Never use solvent-based or chemical care and maintenance products, reﬁnishing products or waxes on this vinyl ﬂooring

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLING Failure to do so will void

product warranty. The most current and up to date instructions can be found at NovalisInnovativeFlooring.us/SupportInformation

• Accurate measurements and a ﬂat, clean and DRY subﬂoor are essential for a successful installation. (self-stick adhesives will not

stick to dirt, dust or high-moisture content subﬂoors)

• Flooring must acclimate for 48 hours prior to installation in the environment to be installed

• Subﬂoor surface must be maintained at room temperature

• Crawl spaces should be properly ventilated and have proper moisture barrier between the substrate and subﬂoor

• All concrete slabs should be tested for moisture content before installation

• NEVER ADD ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE TO SELF-STICK TILES, REGARDLESS

OF THE TYPE OF ADHESIVE!

SUBFLOORING

Install on interior residential ﬂoors, on or above grade only. Install over concrete, underlayment grade wood panels, and properly

prepared existing resilient ﬂooring. Surfaces must be moisture free, clean smooth, structurally sound, tightly secured, and ﬂat and

level. Existing hardwood ﬂooring must be covered with a suitable underlayment grade plywood panel as speciﬁed below; do not

install self-stick products over ﬁnished (varnished or polyurethane coated) hardwood ﬂooring.

MARCH 2017 1

Peel-n-Stick Flooring

Installation Instructions

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions ______________________________ Thank you for purchasing this STAINMASTER® Peel-n-Stick flooring product, manufactured under license by INVISTA to Novalis Innovative Flooring. ______________________________ BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLING FLOORING: All instructions and recommendations are based on the most recent information available, for the latest version of this guide please consult our website at NovalisInnovativeFlooring.us/SupportInformation.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions FOR CONCRETE With a moisture test kit (not included) test for moisture in the slab. MVER must be 3 lbs./sq.ft./1000sq.ft. or less. Remove all sealers, grease, oil, adhesive residue, dirt, paint, or other foreign material to ensure a clean bond. Use of rubber mat test is not 100% reliable and may only be used as in indicator to conduct further testing.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions • Cartons should be mixed on the jobsite and pieces installed from multiple cartons at the same time. • Ensure cartons are obtained from the same lot / run number to avoid differences in pattern or shading which may occur. PLANK INSTALLATION 1. Plan your layout to avoid an unbalanced installation with planks shorter than 9” or narrower than ½ the width of the plank along the walls. 2.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions 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.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions Covering with plastic wrap directly on top of product prior to sealing container will help preserve freshness. e. Certain tile surfaces may be stained when grouted with colored grout. Follow tile manufacturer recommendations or test. f. Use on grout joints from 1⁄16 in. up to 3/16” inches (1.6mm to 4.76mm) in width. g. Do not grout over existing epoxy grout installations. h. Not for use in swimming pools or exterior applications. i. Do not add water. j.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions f. Use the short edge of the grout to remove excess grout from the joints. Hold the float at a 90° angle and move diagonally down the length of the grout joint. Excess grout should be returned to the container for continued use. g. Grout should be continually cleaned up during grouting. Use a clean, non-abrasive sponge specifically designed for grouting.
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Peel-n-Stick Flooring Installation Instructions • In the event that the STAINMASTER® Peel-n-Stick flooring is not the last portion of the construction project, the floor must be protected from construction traffic and damage. Utilize a reinforced fiber protective board or a heavy Kraft paper (min. 60#) and cover the floor. • Protect the flooring from constant exposure to direct sunlight. High temperatures directly on the floor may cause the adhesive to reactivate and release from the subfloor.