Installation Guide
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Loose-Lay Installation Instructions:
1. Prepare substrate in order for the surface to be clean, smooth, at and dry. Under cut all door jambs to
maintain a 1/8” relief gap. (If metal jamb, must leave 1/8” expansion gap and caulk before completing job)
2. Align the pattern with the most dominant wall to achieve the best appearance in the room. Using a sharp
utility knife, trim away excess material along the walls, at cabinets, etc., leaving approximately 2” of vinyl
at these areas to be trimmed o later (rough cut).
3. Place acrylic double face tape at all doorways where a transition strip is needed, next to sliding doors, patio
door sills, in front of tubs and shower stalls and similar areas where an expansion gap will not be covered
with trim. Place acrylic double face tape around all oor vents to eliminate air migrating under vinyl
causing bubbles. Do NOT tape along walls or around perimeter of room.
4. Apply an “X” of acrylic double-face tape under appliances and pivot points, making sure not to overlap the
tape.
5. Make relief cuts at corners and projections to allow the material to lay at before the nal cuts are made.
Final trimming should be done by cutting in with a utility knife or trimmer leaving a 1/8” to 1/4” expansion
gap around the perimeter of the room and cabinets. The gap allows for sub-oor movement caused by
changes in atmospheric conditions. The material should not touch the wall, corners or objects at any point
or bubbles or wrinkles may occur. The material must lay at to stay at.
6. Use the push broom method to thoroughly remove the air from under the vinyl. Make certain all air is
removed.
7. 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.
Seaming in a Loose-Lay Installation:
1. 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. Carefully fold back about 6” - 8” of the vinyl along both edges. Apply a strip of double face tape where
the seam edges come together. Press tape rmly to oor. Remove backing from the top of the tape and
carefully place back one edge over the tape.
5. While the other edge is still folded back apply a small bead of Seam Sealer to the edge of the vinyl that is
on the oor.
6. Tuck the seam edges together and wipe o excess bond/sealer with a clean, damp cloth.
7. 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.
8. Protect the seam and allow it to dry (approximately 6 hours).
Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis. 4/22/14