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Step 9
Starting in the center of the oor, remove air from under material using a push broom (broom method).
Do not use any type of ooring roller, i.e. 75 or 100 pound. Do not twist material when placing it onto the
adhesive.
Step 10
Repeat steps 6-8 for the remaining portion of the ooring material.
Step 11
Use quarter round or base board to cover the exposed expansion gap. When installing quarter round or any
moldings, make sure that they are fastened only to the wall, and do not pinch the material at any point.
* Material not installed in accordance with TracMaster recommended guidelines, including any and all
problems caused by the use of non-recommended adhesive, seam sealer/bond, underlayment and/or
improper preparation of the substrate are not covered under the TracMaster warranty system.
Seaming Instructions in a Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
1. After adhesive is rolled on and completely dry, position the ooring by over-lapping the seam edges. (Make
sure to match patterns)
2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of ooring material (double-cut) at
the designated match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90
degree cut.
3. Remove and discard waste material.
4. Fold back about 8” of the vinyl on one side of the seam and apply a small bead of Seam Sealer to one edge
of the vinyl that is on the oor.
5. Tuck the seam edges together and wipe o󰮏 excess bond/sealer with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Use a resilient ooring type hand roller (or wallpaper seam roller) to squeeze out any remaining bond/
sealer from the seam. Immediately clean seam with a damp cloth followed by a clean, dry cloth.
7. Protect the seam and allow it to dry (approximately 6 hours).
Additional Instructions/Notes:
• Always inspect the ooring thoroughly before installation.
• DO NOT slide heavy appliances or furniture over or across the ooring. Always lift objects and place them
on the ooring or reposition appliances and furniture using hardboards or sliders between the object and
ooring while gently repositioning them.
• In-oor heat/AC registers may rest on the vinyl oor, but leave space under registers that are attached to
the oor or wall. They should not pinch the ooring material. Be sure to allow a larger opening around the
screw to enable movement.
• Apply caulk next to bathtubs, showers, sliding doors or similar areas.
• For bathroom installations, it is not necessary to remove the toilet. Make relief cuts around the perimeter of
the toilet and make sure the vinyl ooring is laying at before trimming o󰮏 the excess material. Apply caulk
around the toilet, next to bathtubs and showers to prevent moisture from getting under the vinyl. Note: if
there is a ceramic sanitary cove and no place to install trim mold, you can apply caulk around the walls.
• Make sure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining plastic oor protectors or nonstaining felt pads.
The protectors should be at least one inch in diameter and rest at on the oor. The heavier the item, the
wider the oor protector should be. Replace small, narrow metal or dome-shaped glides with smooth, at
glides that are in at contact with the oor.
Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis. 4/22/14