Installation & Assembly

Installation Instructions
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2/2020
Subfloors Continued
Old Concrete – Dry, dusty, porous floors must be primed.
Terrazzo / Marble / Ceramic – Level all grout lines with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers. Glossy surfaces must be
sanded for adhesive bond. Waxes and similar finishes must be removed.
Hard Surfaces – Tiles must be well secured to the floor or removed. Broken, damaged, or loose tiles must be replaced. Waxes and similar
finishes must be removed from VCT before applying adhesive. Existing sheet vinyl is not a suitable substrate for modular installation and
must be removed.
Raised Access Panel Floors* – The panels must be flat, warped panels can result in the carpet modules being off grid. The panel joints must
be tight and level. Screws are to be countersunk.
Gypcrete – Gypcrete subfloors must be fully cured and free of high moisture (see ASTM F 2170-2). Gypcrete requires a curing period of
approximately 90 days. Additionally, Gypcrete must be treated using primer in advance of applying adhesive.
Full Spread Adhesive System
EF Contract requires full spread use of Kinetex Adhesive. The spread rate for Kinetex Adhesive is approximately 900 square feet
per four- gallon bucket and must be spread using a 1/16˝ x 1/32˝ x 1/32˝ U-notched trowel. Allow to dry until transparent or
adhesive does not transfer to finger when touched.
Raised Access Panel Floors – Apply adhesive liberally using a 3/8” foam roller. Keep roller saturated ensuring 100% coverage. The spread
rate for Kinetex Adhesive is approximately 900 square feet per four-gallon bucket.
Tools
Steel measuring tape, right angle square, chalk line and adhesive trowel, knife.
Installing Kinetex Modules
After adhesive has cured (not to exceed two hours open time), begin the installation at the intersection of the central module anchor lines.
Complete the installation one quarter area at a time laying the modules firmly and accurately along the anchor lines. Follow approved
installation method(s) for each specific product.
Roll with 75-100 lb. roller after completing install in work area.
Alignment
As each module is installed, ensure that the installation is remaining “square” and conforming to the chalk lines.
Drying time will vary with temperature, humidity and air velocity. Modules must be installed within two hours after adhesive has dried.
NOTE: Inadequate amounts of adhesive can cause modules to shift and move and will not be covered by warranty EF Contract will not be
responsible for the adhesive bond where other adhesives have been used.
Adhesive Clean Up
Use a moist cloth when wet; if dry, use a solvent based product applied to a towel then worked onto the Kinetex module for removal of
contaminants such as adhesive, paint, oil and grease. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Module Placement
Arrows are printed on the back of the module to show pile/machine direction. A tight installation without compression is mandatory for
optimum performance and appearance of the modular installation. It is critical that each module uniformly touch each adjoining module
without a gap. To ensure a clean tight fit, do not pull/tug or slide-in modules, but instead lay each module into its location against the adjoining
module. Use your hands to press/form the module into place where the new module meets the previously installed module.
For additional information, please call
800.451.1250 ext. 8020 or visit efcontractflooring.com.