Installation Guide

D.I.Y. Peel-n-Stick
Installation & Warranty Guidelines
February 2016 Page 3
adhesive and provide maximum bonding to the substrate.
9. 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. Be sure to maintain the 1/8” expansion gap along all
walls.
10. After installation, roll the complete floor in length and width with a 100 lb. 3-section steel roller. The
adhesive on the pieces is a pressure-sensitive adhesive and this step ensures a complete bond to the
substrate. Failure to roll the floor may result in loose or curled pieces of flooring.
11. For installations that will be utilizing grout with Luxury Vinyl Tiles:
a. Wait minimum of 12 hours before grouting.
b. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on installing the grout and cleaning excess grout
from the tiles.
c. Do not use haze removers or other types of chemical tile cleaners as they might damage the
finish on the vinyl tiles.
12. Replace any wall trim and moldings. Be sure to secure quarter round moldings to the baseboard and not
through the flooring.
Grouting Tiles
Follow the grout manufacturer’s complete instructions regarding installation, cleaning, curing and maintenance of
their grout product. The following instructions are provided as guidelines only and are superseded by instructions
of the grout manufacturer.
Product Handling and Limitations
a. Store indoors in a cool, dry location and keep away from excessive heat.
b. Maintain temperature range of 60° - 100°F (15° - 38°C) during use and drying.
c. Grout is freeze/thaw stable to -10°F. If grout does get frozen, slowly bring material back to room
temperature and mix per instructions.
d. Shelf-life is a maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened package. Product is good for
6 months after opening as long as bucket is re-sealed carefully and stored in a cool, dry, interior location
and used within shelf life. 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. Do not seal grout.
k. Grout joints shall be a minimum of 1/6” and not greater than 3/16”.
l. Be sure you have the proper amount of grout before beginning the job. Coverage of NovaFloor Luxury
Vinyl Tile Grout is shown in the table below.
m. Tiles must be clean and well bonded to the substrate before grout is applied.
n. Do not grout immediately after installation, wait 24 hours.
o. Grout joints must be clean and dry, use of a vacuum is recommended to ensure there is no debris in the
joints.
p. Use of a rigid rubber float is recommended.
q. Remove all joint spacers before installing grout.
Installing the Grout
a. Area must be clean, dry, and free of dirt, dust and debris.
b. Begin grouting in one corner of the work area away from the exit, working across the room and
backwards toward the exit.
c. Grout no more than 10 square feet (3 square meters) at a time.
d. Using the rigid grout float, put a small amount of grout on the long edge of the float and firmly press the
grout into the grout joint. Do not work the grout across the face of the tile in a circular or swishing