Installation Instructions

Cut the seam with a sharp utility knife and steel
straightedge. Hold the knife at a 90° angle from the floor
and apply sufficient pressure to cut through both sheets
in a single pass. Use caution to avoid cutting into the
subfloor surface.
Adhering the Seam
Fully Adhered Floors
Turn the seam edges back and apply AS01 adhesive over
the entire dry zone. Adhesive can be applied with a 1/16"
x 1/32" x 1/32" (1.6 mm x .8 mm x .8 mm) notched trowel
over porous surfaces in a wet set application or with a
paint roller in a tacky dry application over all approved
substrates. Remember to allow the adhesive to dry to a
tack when using a paint roller.
Note: Flooring should be laid into the adhesive as quickly
as possible after adhesive dries to a tack. Use a fan to
accelerate drying if working in a cool or damp
environment.
Lay the floor into the adhesive using extreme care to
prevent scraping or squeezing adhesive into the seam cut.
If this should occur, lift the edges of the sheet and clean
any adhesive from the edge with a clean damp cloth and
reposition the sheets.
Roll the seam area with a 100-pound (45 kg), three-section
steel roller and level the seam edges with a steel hand
roller.
Perimeter Fasten and Loose Lay Floors
Turn one seam edge back and mark the seam location on
the subfloor with a pencil using care to avoid writing on
the edge of the sheet.
Fastening the Seam with Adhesive
Use a 4" (10.2 cm) wide, 1/4" (6.4 mm) nap paint roller to
apply a 6" (15.2 cm) band of adhesive centered over the
pencil line. Allow the adhesive to set up for 15 to 30
minutes or until tacky dry.
Note: Flooring should be laid into the adhesive as
quickly as possible after adhesive dries to a tack. Use a
fan to accelerate drying if working in a cool or damp
environment.
Lay the seam edges into the adhesive lightly and check to
make sure the seam is properly aligned with no gaps.
Adjust if necessary. Roll the seam with a steel hand roller
to level the edges and embed the backing into the
adhesive.
Fastening the Seam with QuikStik Tape
Turn one edge of the seam back and mark the subfloor
with a pencil where the seam will fall. Position strip of
QuikStik Tape centered over the pencil line and roll the
tape with a steel hand roller. Remove the release liner
and lay the seam edges lightly in to place to achieve a net
seam. If necessary to adjust the seam, carefully lift the
edge of the sheet using care to avoid damaging the
backing and re-align the seam. Once the seam is in place,
roll it with a steel hand roller.
Sealing Seams
Seal all seams before leaving the job using SU80 or SU92.
Keep traffic off seams for a minimum of 16 hours or until
fully cured.
Completing the Job
• Install trim and transition moldings. Remember to
follow special instructions for loose lay floors.
• A high quality silicone caulking must be used to seal the
edge of the flooring at net fits, in wet areas, in front of
tubs, showers, sinks and around drains.
• Return all furniture and appliances to the room. Always
use strips of hard board to protect the floor when sliding
or rolling appliances and furniture back into place.
Repair
Surface cuts and punctures are easily repaired by applying
the recommended seam sealer to the damaged spot.
More extensive damage can be repaired by replacing the
damaged area with a patch.
Obtain a matching piece of flooring material. Cut a section
of
the floor slightly larger than the damaged spot. Remove
complete design units when possible. Position the
replacement piece directly over the damaged area and
accurately match the design. Secure the replacement piece
with tape on all sides.
Use a sharp utility knife and steel
straightedge to cut the
seams on all sides of the repair piece.
Cut the seam in the center of a grout line or in a dark
color of the floor if possible. Hold the utility knife at a 90°
angle to the floor and cut through both pieces in a single
pass. Remove the damaged area.
Install the repair piece
using AS01 adhesive or QuikStik Tape to secure the repair
piece. Seal the seams with the recommended seam sealer
following label instructions.
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