Installation Guide

09.1.2017 | Page 5
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
RUBBER TILE
Distinct Designs
treat expansions joints where an expansion
joint covering system can’t be installed
or to treat through cracks (depth at least
75% of the thickness of the concrete),
chase joint or crack with a suitable saw or
grinder and open to a minimum width of
¼”. Be sure to clean all dust, dirt and debris
from crack. Joints and cracks should then
be sealed with a suitable, elastomeric
caulk (such as Ardex Ardiseal Rapid Plus,
Mapei P1 SL or equivalent) designed for
use in expansion joints. Install a closed-
cell backer rod at prescribed depth and
follow caulk manufacturer’s instructions
for installation. Ensure surface is troweled
flush with surface of concrete.
To treat other cracks and voids (such as
control cuts, saw-cut joints and surface
cracks) over 3/64”, chase joint or void with
a suitable saw or grinder and clean all
dust, dirt and debris from crack. Fill entire
crack with a rigid crack filler (such as
Ardex Ardifix, CMP CM10 or equivalent)
designed for use in control or saw-cut
cuts. Follow material manufacturer’s
instructions for installation. Ensure
surface is troweled flush with surface of
concrete.
Consult a structural engineer prior to
treating any crack or joint, especially
those that may affect structural integrity
(such as expansion joints). Review all
manufacturer installation instructions
and/or consult manufacturer technical
staff for all crack or joint filling products
prior to treating joints and cracks.
5. FLOORING INSTALLATION
Ensure substrate is suitably prepared
prior to installation, as manufacturer
is not responsible for substrates that
have not been properly prepared and
tested for moisture. Ensure adhesive is
approved for use with flooring material
and that proper trowel type and size is
used, as manufacturer is not responsible
for any and all adhesion issues related to
improper adhesive selection or usage.
Prior to installation, confirm material
installation pattern and direction per
design specifications or work order.
Distinct Designs rubber tile should be
installed in a monolithic pattern to ensure
tight seams and an overall ideal visual
appearance. Inspect all tiles before
installing or during installation to verify
that there are no visible defects, damages
or excessive shading variations. Blend
materials from several cartons to ensure
consistent appearance and color or
shade variation. Some flooring products,
colors and textures have latent and
acceptable color and shade variations.
If there are concerns regarding shade
or color variation, do not install material
and consult a sales representative and
manufacturer’s technical staff.
Ensure substrate is clean, dry, flat and
sound prior to installation. Ensure the room
is square using the 3-4-5 squaring rule
or similar method to ensure acceptable
installation. Dry-lay several pieces of
material in order to determine ideal room
layout. Cut borders and other specialty
pieces to fit snugly against or around walls,
thresholds, transition strips, fixtures and
other protrusions or accessories. Ensure
material around perimeter is 1/8” from
wall or less, depending on depth of wall
base or trim.
Use a nail-down guide or equivalent
along starting row to expedite wet-set
installation. Apply adhesive according to
instructions for specific product in use
and observe adhesive flash times, if
applicable. Ensure all adhesive working
times are observed and followed. Be sure
to follow instructions based on substrate
porosity (porous or non-porous). Use
below chart for reference.
Install material into adhesive and observe
directional arrows on back of tile to ensure
arrows are installed in the same direction,
unless installing in a specific and pre-
determined design, such as a quarter-
turn design. Use a pyramid layout when
installing tiles to eliminate run-off.
When installing into adhesive using a wet-
set method, avoid walking or working on
material until adhesive has cured for light
foot traffic. Working on material that is
installed into wet adhesive could cause
adhesive to displace. When working
off of material is not possible, use a
kneeling board or equivalent to disperse
weight evenly and prevent adhesive
displacement. Pay close attention to
working time to avoid adhesion issues.
This may require installing material in
smaller sections. Replace trowels at
recommended intervals to maintain
proper trowel ridge and spread rate.
Periodically lift material to ensure proper
adhesive transfer and ensure adhesive has
not surpassed the open time – adhesive
should cover 90% of tile. Roll material
with a 3 section, 100 lb. roller within 15
minutes after installation of tile section,
crossing in a perpendicular direction
after initial roll. Use a hand roller in areas
that cannot be reached with larger roller.
Do not wait until completing the entire
installation before rolling as the adhesive
may have surpassed the open time and
cured. Roll and cross roll a second time
approximately 30 minutes after the initial
rolling
Visually inspect installation to ensure
that material has not shifted and that
adhesive has not been squeezed out
Adhesive Coverage Rates (Per Gallon)
Installation Patterns
SP-500 100 sq. ft. / unit
AW-510 160 sq. ft. N/A
AP-520 320 sq. ft. 400 sq. ft.
MS-700 160 sq. ft. 235 sq. ft.
Brushed &
Rough Porous
Smooth Porous &
Non-Porous
EW-710 135 sq. ft. 150 sq. ft.