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Epiq - Felt-Backed Sheet Flooring Installation System

RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

Product

Gauge

Adhesive

Comments

EPIQ

0.055" (1.40 mm)

Full Spread

Armstrong

S-235 or S-254

Seams - Double cut

Seam treatment:

Apply using Armstrong S-500 Seam

Coating Kit

Location: All grade levels

Pattern Match: Yes; do not reverse pieces of patterned material (TM edge to non-TM edge);

pieces of non-patterned material should be reversed (TM edge to TM edge)

Seam Method: Double-cut

Seam Treatment: Apply Armstrong S-500 Seam Coating using the Armstrong S-500 Seam Coating

Kit

Fitting: All methods

Suitable Substrates: All substrates listed below must be properly prepared. There may be certain

exceptions and special conditions for these substrates to be suitable for the Residential Felt-Backed

Installation System. For more information, please call Customer Care at 1-800-233-3823.

 Concrete

 Existing Resilient Floors

 Approved Suspended Wood

 Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo, Marble

 Polymeric Poured (seamless) FloorsSteel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Lead, Copper, Brass,

Bronze

NOTE: For wood subfloors and underlayments, the moisture content must be 13%, or less.

Do not install over:

 Particleboard, waferboard, OSB or single-layer Sturd-I-Floor panels

 Existing cushion-backed vinyl flooring

 Carpet

 Hardwood flooring that has been installed directly over concrete

Job Conditions/Preparation (for all installation options):

 Resilient flooring should only be installed in temperature-controlled environments. It is necessary

to maintain a constant temperature before, during and after the installation. Therefore, the

permanent or temporary HVAC system must be in operation before the installation of resilient

flooring. Portable heaters are not recommended as they may not heat the room and subfloor

sufficiently. Kerosene heaters should never be used.

 All substrates must be sound, dry, clean, smooth, and free from excessive moisture or alkali.

Remove dirt, paint, varnish, wax, oils, solvents, other foreign matter and contaminates that could

cause staining or interfere with a good bond.

 Do not use products containing petroleum solvents or citrus oils to prepare substrates as they can

cause staining and expansion of the new flooring.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Epiq - Felt-Backed Sheet Flooring Installation System RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Product Gauge Adhesive Comments Seams - Double cut EPIQ 0.055" (1.
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   In renovation or remodel work, remove any existing adhesive residue so that 80% of the overall area of the original substrate is exposed. The area to receive resilient flooring and the flooring materials and adhesives should be maintained at a minimum of 65°F (18°C) and a maximum of 100°F (38°C) for 48 hours before installation, during installation, and 48 hours after completion. Maintain a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C) thereafter.
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IF INSTALLING OVER … VINYL FLOORING Must be noncushioned-backed and firmly bonded.
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. Fitting              Your vinyl sheet flooring should be unrolled and allowed to lay flat in a separate room or area with similar conditions as the installation area. Do not lay it out over carpet or other soft surface. The subfloor should be solid to prevent distorting the flooring while working or walking on top of it. Pre-cut the pieces accurately. It is much easier to cut pieces close to size in an area where you can lay them out flat. Generally, allow 1-1/2” (31.
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Armstrong S-500 Seam Coater/Application  When using the S-500 Seam Coater Kit make sure flooring is installed, seam area has been hand rolled and the entire floor rolled with a 100 lb roller. Then apply the seam coater as directed on package. 6. Finish the Job    Replace or install baseboard moldings or coved wall base to cover expansion zone (gap) around perimeter of room. Fasten molding to vertical surface; do not nail through new floor or into expansion zone.