Installation Guide

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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick

Installation & Warranty Guidelines

February 2016 Page 1

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 www.homedepot.com and search for your product SKU. These instructions should be

followed for an ideal installation.

 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.

 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.

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.

FOR PLYWOOD

Panels shall be exterior underlayment grade, sanded face, properly installed and secured with 1/8” gap around the

perimeter of the room. Do not install over chipboard, OSB, luan plywood, mohagany-based plywood

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

panels.

FOR EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING

Existing floor coverings must be tightly secured and bonded. Remove any contaminants, waxes, sealers from the

surface and cover with a suitable cementitious embossing leveler. Do not cover loose-lay, floating flooring or

cushion backed vinyl with DIY Self-stick flooring.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Summary of content (7 pages)

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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines 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 www.homedepot.com and search for your product SKU. These instructions should be followed for an ideal installation.
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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines Required (not included): chalk line, tape measure, shop vacuum, pencil, utility knife w/blades, 100lb. 3 section roller(available at Home Depot Rental department), carpenters or speed square. Helpful (not included): reducer strip or moldings, wall trim, putty knife, crowbar, cementitious latex based patching compound**, finishing nails, claw hammer. **Cement based patch is required when installing over existing floor coverings.
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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines adhesive and provide maximum bonding to the substrate. ROWS ALONG THE WALLS: If the pieces along the long side walls need to be cut in width, use a suitable straight edge that is slightly longer than the piece. Mark both ends of the piece to the proper width and score the piece with the utility knife, using the straight edge as a guide. Snap the piece in 2 along the score line and install the cut piece along the wall.
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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines e. f. g. motion. Continue to work in this manner around the edges of the tile in your working space. Joints should be fully filled and free of gaps and voids. Grout should be flush with the bottom of the bevel or just below the edge of the finished edge of the tile. 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.
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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines     Remember: if a finish is applied this will become part of the regular maintenance and may require periodic stripping and reapplication of the finish. Use of nylon or felt-type furniture guides is required under all furniture. All types of furniture glides/protectors should be changed regularly to prevent scratching from embedded debris in the glide.
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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines WARRANTY st Manufacturer warrants all 1 quality vinyl flooring against manufacturing defects, excluding shine wear through, when used for its intended purpose as a residential floor only and installed according to the printed instructions, for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
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D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick Installation & Warranty Guidelines instructions. Removal of a floor prior to contacting the manufacturer regarding an issue constitutes acceptance of the issue and no claim will be allowed. The manufacturer reserves the right to inspect the floor in its installed condition in the installed area. If tiles are to be grouted, the Manufacturer of the vinyl tiles assumes no responsibility for the performance and suitability of the grout that is utilized.