Installation Guide

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• Precut 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” (31.8 mm) for each end wall. (With two or more pieces, make sure you have
cut them long enough for pattern matching purposes.)
• Cut seams net. Pieces that are cut and fit in the morning should be adhered that morning. Pieces that are
cut and fit in the afternoon should be adhered that afternoon.
• When installing over an existing resilient floor, lay out the installation so the new seams are a minimum of 6”
(15.2 cm) away from the original seams. When going over tile floors, seams should fall in the center of the
tile.
• Recommended fitting procedures include straight scribing, pattern scribing and freehand knifing.
5. Apply Installation Tape
• Before moving your flooring to installation area, it’s best to apply double-face flooring tape where needed at
doorways and underneath heavy moveable appliances.
• Tape should be placed in the form of a large X under the appliance. Do not overlap tape. Leave release
liner on top surface of tape and press tape securely to the substrate using a dry cloth and hand pressure.
• If more than one piece of flooring is used, tape at seam will be applied after the flooring is in place and the
seam is cut.
6. Lay Floor in Place and Final Trim
• Make a final check to be sure your prepared subfloor is clean, dry, flat and dust-free.
• Carefully reroll the new flooring with design side out and take into the room.
• Unroll it and position in the room taking care not to distort it by creating or putting sharp folds into it.
• Inspect around walls, cabinets, etc. to be sure that an adequate expansion zone of 3/16” to 1/4" exists at all
vertical surfaces and that the flooring can freely slide beneath doorway trim.
• Make safety cuts so it will lay flat on the floor. This will make final fitting easier and prevent the material from
tearing.
• Cut material slightly loose and away from walls wherever molding or wall base will be used to cover the
edge of the vinyl.
• Flooring should be laying flat and “balanced” in the room.
• If there is a seam in your room, it should be bonded with tape first, before bonding the other selected tape
locations.
• After the seam is properly put together and bonded, gently fold back the edge of the flooring at other areas
selected to have tape, and remove release liner from the tape.
• Carefully position the floor. It must be laying flat. You can gently lift and reposition again if necessary.
• Seal any seams with the S-564 or S-595 Seam Coating Kits to protect against dirt and moisture. Follow
instructions on kit.
S-761
Seam Adhesive (Seam Treatment)
• Using the S-761 applicator bottle, apply a 1/8” bead of S-761 Seam Adhesive along the seam edge.
• Tuck the seam edge into place, forcing the S-761 Seam Adhesive up through the seam.
• Clean adhesive residue from the surface of the flooring using a clean, white cloth dampened with
neutral detergent and water.
• Roll the seam using a hand roller.
S-564 Seam Coater (Seam Treatment)
• Armstrong S-564 Seam Coating Kit for low gloss floors may be used to coat the seams at the
completion of the installation.
• The freshly applied seam coating must be protected for several hours from dirt, dust and traffic. Follow
instructions on package.
7. 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.
• Leave a slight clearance between molding and flooring so any effects of seasonal movements in your home
due to temperature or humidity changes will be minimized. Should a small bubble or buckle occur, the
flooring should be gently lifted or pulled back from the pinch point and retrimmed.
• At doorways where new flooring meets another floor surface, use a trim molding that covers the edge of the
floor. This is the preferred method of installation.