Installation Instructions

Porous and Nonporous Surfaces
To adhere the floor, lap or tube back one-half of the sheet using care
to avoid creasing or bending it. Apply AS-01 Adhesive with a 1/4"
(6.4mm) nap paint roller over the exposed subfloor and in a straight
line up to the edge of the sheet. The adhesive should be applied in a
light stippled pattern at a rate of 300 to 350 sq. ft. (27.9m
2
– 32.5m
2
)
/gallon. Allow adhesive to dry completely, about 15 to 30 minutes (will
not transfer to the finger when touched) before repositioning the sheet.
This method provides a releasable bond in the event it is necessary to
lift or adjust the sheet.
Optional Method for Porous Surfaces Only
AS-01 Adhesive can be applied with a 1/16" x 1/32" x 1/32" (1.6mm
x .8mm x .8mm) notched trowel in lieu of a paint roller over porous
surfaces only. When this method is used, the flooring must be laid into
the wet adhesive immediately after spreading it. This method provides a
permanent bond. Carefully push the flooring back into the adhesive with-
out lifting it, to avoid trapping air under it. Immediately and prior to foot
traffic, roll the floor in both directions with a 100 pound (45kg) or heavier
three section roller starting from the center and working out toward the
edges. Repeat this process on the other half of the sheet.
Perimeter Fasten Method
Follow recommendations listed under General Information. Sweep or
vacuum the floor thoroughly to remove all dirt and grit. Install flooring
within 4 hours after laying it out. If the flooring is being installed with
QuikStik Tape, apply the tape prior to unrolling the flooring. Unroll flooring
using care to avoid distortions. In long narrow areas or in more intricate
room layouts, place a string over the grout line and check to make sure
the floor is straight and not bowed. Adjust the flooring to remove bow if
necessary. Where finished trim will be installed, fit the floor with a 1/16"
(1.6mm) space between the edge of the sheet and the walls and other
vertical surfaces. Where no finished trim will be used, fit the floor flush
or net. Tight or compression fitting is not recommended.
After fitting the floor to the room and flattening all distortions, fasten
the entire perimeter with adhesive, QuikStik Tape or staples (on wood
floors only). If using a combination of adhesive, staples and QuikStik
tape complete the adhered areas first.
QuikStik Tape or AS-01 Adhesive is required under all seams, at net
fitted areas, in front of cabinet toe spaces, at fixtures and floor vents
and over concrete and other hard surfaces.
Fastening the Perimeter with Adhesive
To adhere the perimeter, carefully lay the edge of the floor back using
care to avoid creasing it. Apply a 4" (10.2cm) band of adhesive along
the perimeter using a 4" (10.2cm) x 1/4" (6.4mm) nap paint roller.
Allow adhesive to set for 15 to 30 minutes or until tacky dry. Use a fan
to accelerate drying if working in a cool or damp environment. Lay the
floor into the adhesive immediately while pushing any roll distortions
out toward the perimeter. Thoroughly roll the adhered area with a steel
hand roller. Repeat the process to adhere the entire perimeter.
QuikStik Tape
Prior to unrolling the floor, position QuikStik Tape along the perimeter of
the room, at all floor vents and columns. Position the tape within 1/4"
away from the wall at net fit areas and within 1/2" away from the wall in
areas that will be covered with trim. Do not overlap the tape or attempt
to reposition it once it is laid into place. Roll the tape with a steel hand
roller. Do not remove the release liner.
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.
If using a combination of QuikStik tape and staples, complete the taped
areas first. Turn back one edge of the sheet and remove the release
liner leaving 12" to 18" covered at the ends. This will allow the adjacent
sides to be turned back easily. Lay the edge back into place and continue
working around the room removing the release liner and pushing the
flooring back into place. In more complicated room layouts it maybe
necessary to turn back larger sections of the floor to remove the release
liner. Once the flooring is in place and all distortions are flat, roll the
perimeter with a steel hand roller. To complete the installation, apply a
thin bead of caulking at all net fits and wet areas.
Staples can also be used in lieu of adhesive to fasten the perimeter in
areas where trim will be installed on installations over wood subfloors.
The minimum staple size is 1/2" (12.7mm) crown with a 3/8" ((9.5mm)
leg. Use the longest staple length that can be seated tightly to the floor
surface. Staple every 3" (7.6cm) along the wall, 1/4" (6.4mm) away from
the edge of the sheet. After the floor has been fastened, install trim to
cover staples.
Loose Lay Method
Follow recommendations listed under General Information. Sweep or
vacuum the floor thoroughly to remove all dirt and grit.
Install flooring within 4 hours after laying it out.
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.
Trim the floor allowing a 1/16" (1.6mm) space between the edge of
the sheet and the walls and other vertical surfaces. Trim flooring long
at door trim and slide it under to achieve a finished appearance.
All finish trim and transition moldings must cover the edge of the
flooring by at least 3/8" (9.5mm) and must be installed so they do
not bind or restrict the flooring. Shoe molding, quarter-round and
other trim should be positioned lightly on the floor and fastened to
the wall, not to the subfloor. Transition moldings should be installed
allowing a 1/8" (3.2mm) space between the edge of the sheet and
the fasteners.
To prevent forced air from “pillowing” the loose laid flooring, we
recommend applying duct tape to the inside of the heat duct and
about 1/2" (12.7mm) onto the flooring, making sure that the register
flange covers the tape.
Bathroom Installations
The flooring should be secured to the subfloor in front of tubs, showers
or other wet areas. Place a strip of QuikStik Tape at the base of a bath
tub or shower. Secure the edge of the sheet in the tape and seal it with
a silicone caulking. Bathrooms that require more extensive net fitting
should be installed perimeter fastened or fully adhered.
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