Installation Instructions

surface. Rough, weathered or damaged subfloor panels
must be sanded smooth or covered with a suitable
underlayment panel. Fill underlayment joints wider than
1/32” (.8 mm).
Concrete Floors must be clean, dry and smooth. Level
rough or uneven surfaces, cracks and control joints with a
portland cement-based patching compound. Do not install
flooring over expansion joints. Moisture vapor emissions
must not exceed 3-lbs. /1,000 sq. ft. /24 hrs. when tested
with the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test (ASTM F 1869)
or 75% RH when tested in accordance with (ASTM F-2170)
with a pH range between 5 and 9.
Existing Resilient Floors must be single layer, fully
adhered and securely bonded to an approved subfloor.
Remove all wax, floor finish or polish prior to installation.
Do not install resilient sheet products over soft, heavily
cushioned floors, floors with a cushioned backing, asphalt
tile, self-adhered tile or tile installed below grade level.
Note: Installation over existing flooring may reduce the
indentation resistance of the new floor.
WARNING: EXISTING IN-PLACE RESILIENT FLOOR
COVERING AND ASPHALTIC ADHESIVES. DO NOT SAND,
DRY SCRAPE, DRY SWEEP, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST, OR
MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT
FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC
“CUTBACK” ADHESIVE OR OTHER ADHESIVE.
These existing in-place products may contain asbestos
fibers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust.
Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract
hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers
greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm.
Unless positively certain that the in-place product is a
non-asbestos containing material, you must presume it
contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the
material be tested to determine asbestos content and
may govern removal and disposal of material. See current
addition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI)
publication Recommended Work Practices for the
Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for instructions on
removing all resilient floor covering structures or contact
your retailer or Congoleum Corporation Installation and
Technical Office [phone].
Adhesive
AS-01 Adhesive is recommended for use with ArmorCore
Pro and ArmorCore UR Pro flooring installed fully adhered
and perimeter fastened and under seams in loose lay
applications.
AS-01 provides a releasable bond when it is applied with a
1/4" nap paint roller and allowed to dry to a tack before
laying the flooring in to it. A trowel can be used as an
alternate method over porous surfaces only. In this case
the flooring is laid into the wet adhesive immediately
after spreading it and a permanent bond is achieved.
Adhesive Application
Installation Performance Subfloor Applicator Condition
Method
Fully Adhered Releasable Porous or ¼”nap paint Tacky Dry
Perimeter Bond Nonporous roller
Fasten Surfaces
Loose Lay
Seams
Fully Adhere Permanent Porous 1/16”x1/32”x 1/32” Wet Set
(non-releasable Surfaces Trowel
bond) Only
AS-01 Adhesive and QuikStik Tape Coverage
Installation Location Adhesive Quart Gallon QuikStik
Method Application Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Fully Adhered N/A Trowel 50 – 65 200 -250 N/A
Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Fully Adhered N/A Paint Roller 75 – 85 300 – 350 N/A
Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Perimeter 4” Band at Paint Roller 200 – 225 800 – 900 50 Sq. Yd.
Adhered the Seams Ln. Ft Ln. Ft. room
Perimeter per roll
Perimeter 6” Band at Paint Roller 150 – 180 600 – 700 120 Ln. Ft.
Adhered and the Seams Ln. Ft Ln. Ft. Per roll
Loose Lay
Seams
Preparing the Area
• Remove all furniture and appliances from the room.
• Remove all trim and transition moldings.
• Undercut door trim to allow flooring to slide under
freely.
• Prepare the subfloor and sweep or vacuum thoroughly
to remove all loose dirt and debris.
Note: When using the QuikStik Installation System, follow
instructions for applying tape prior to unrolling the floor.
One Piece Installation
Fully Adhered Method
Use Congoleum AS-01 Adhesive for all fully adhered
installations.
Follow the recommendations listed under General
Information.
Flooring Layout
• Unroll the flooring using care to prevent distortions and
position it squarely in the room to achieve the best design
layout.
• Make relief cuts down to the floor/wall juncture at
inside and outside corners.
• Allow the flooring to relax and flatten. If necessary use
a soft bristle push broom to remove any distortions or air
pockets.