Installation Instructions

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DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Options
DuraCeramic is an innovative flooring product with
unique installation procedures that vary from traditional
ceramic and natural stone. Its proven success has paved
the way for DuraCeramic Options, a floor and wall tile
with embossed lines through the center of the tile in both
directions. The tiles can be installed like DuraCeramic, in
a full 16” x 16” format or the embossed lines can be scored
with a sharp utility knife and flexed to separate the tile to
create an 8” x 8” format. This feature provides opportuni-
ties for creating custom floors with coordinating wall,
base and backsplash by adding accent colors, borders and
insets or combining it with DuraCeramic for different size
formats.
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Options are constructed
with a limestone composite base that is fortified with a
polymeric resin. That provides toughness and flexibility to
resist breaking from normal subfloor deflection,
expansion and contraction. This feature permits fast, easy
installation using a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a
flexible grout over a wide variety of wall and subfloor
surfaces without extensive preparation.
OVERVIEW
Use Congoleum DS100 DuraSet
™
Adhesive, for all approved
floor and wall applications. Set tiles into tacky dry adhesive
for floor applications and semi tacky dry adhesive for wall
applications. Mortar, mastic or other adhesives are not
recommended.
Depending on the desired appearance, tiles can be installed
with or without grout.
■ Grouted floors and walls* are laid with a 1/16” to 1/4”
space at the joints depending on the desired grout line
width. Tiles that are scored and separated must be
grouted. Congoleum DuraCeramic Premixed Grout can
be applied immediately after tile is installed. Do not use
cement, epoxy or other premix grouts.
■ Ungrouted floors and walls* are laid with no space at
the joints. The joints on an ungrouted floor should be
sealed with Congoleum DS200 DuraCeramic Joint Sealer
to lock out surface water and aid cleaning. Sealing is
highly recommended for all ungrouted floors. Do not use
DS200 Joint Sealer on walls or other vertical surfaces.
* Do not apply grout or joint sealer to the embossed center
lines when installing DuraCeramic Options in a full 16” x
16” format. Apply grout or joint sealer to the tile joints only.
REQUIRED INSTALLATION ACCESSORY
MATERIALS
■ DS100 DuraSet Adhesive – For all approved floor and
wall applications
■ DuraCeramic Premixed Grout – For joints on grouted
floors and walls
■ DS200 DuraCeramic Joint Sealer - For joints on ungrouted
floors only
■ DuraCeramic Installation Accessory Kit- For grouted
applications
RECOMMENDED USE
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Options are recommended for
residential and light commercial use in dry, interior, heated
areas.
Residential
Recommended for use in all areas of the home except coun-
tertops, ceilings and wet areas like shower walls and shower
floors.
Light Commercial
Recommended for areas receiving light commercial foot and
wheel traffic. Install on floors, walls, and facing of counters
and merchandise displays.
Retail
• Specialty Shops
• Beauty Salons
• Clothing and Apparel
Shops
• Boutiques
Health Care
• Doctors’ Offices
Waiting Room
• Dental Offices
Waiting Room
• Retirement Facilities -
Suitable for Light
Wheel Chair Traffic
Notes:
DuraCeramic and DuraCeramic Options are not recommended for installation
in exterior or unheated areas, wet areas, like shower walls or shower floors,
countertops, ceilings, in commercial kitchens or food processing areas or on
ramps. For information on other specific applications, contact the
Congoleum Installation and Technical Office at [phone]. Areas
receiving more concentrated traffic and or routine spills should be protected
with floor polish and a regular maintenance schedule should be followed.
See Care and Maintenance for more information.
16” x 16” DuraCeramic Options
with embossed lines
Score and separate into 8” tiles
for an 8” x 8” grouted
installation.
Office
• Lobby
• Reception Area
• Conference Room
• Lounge
• Offices
• Restrooms
Hospitality
• Dining Areas
• Hospitality Rooms
• Lounges
• Guest Rooms
Educational
• Administrative Lounges
• Dormitory Rooms