Instructions / Assembly

Mats Inc. | 179 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, MA 02072 | 1-800-MATS-INC
PREPARATION
Subfloors must be clean, flat, dry and structurally sound. The correct preparation of the
subfloor is a major part of a successful installation.
• Leave a ¼-inch gap around all edges, poles, cabinets, garage door, railings, or anything
that will stop the floor from expanding or contracting.
• When installing baseboard, keep above the ¼-inch gap.
• Do NOT lay over any type of carpet.
• Seal or remove paint before installation.
• Scrape or sand off old glue
• Plywood floors will need a sealer: use two coats of silicone before installation.
• Radiant Heat Floors: turn on the heat while installing.
• Wet areas with plywood floors or rough surfaces: lay down a plastic liner before
installing tile, we recommend 7mm garden plastic.
When should I use glue/adhesive?
Question: I thought this was a floating floor?
Answer: It is in most cases, but below are some exceptions
Question: What glue should I use?
Answer: Any VCT floor tile adhesives. Be sure to follow directions on the adhesive
label and remember thinner is best, you do not want the glue coming up through the
seams
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South facing garage with windows
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Owner keeps the garage door open a lot and for long periods during the day.
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Garages where heavy material or weight will sit on the tile for an extended period, for
example cars that do not move.
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Anywhere you want a water proof installation.
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Warehouses where fork lifts or heavy loads on small wheels will be used.
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Anywhere you want to control expansion and contraction.
BEFORE YOU START
• Re-measure, make sure you have purchased enough for the same reason stated
above. If you have to order more it may not be exactly the same. Existing
baseboards and/or moldings have to be removed prior to wall to wall installation
• ACCLIMATE: At the location of the job site take the tile out of the carton and
spread them around the floor so that they will be the same temperature as the
floor. Wait 48 hours before installation.