Installation Instructions

IVC Residential
Installation Guide
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
MKF_0734 7/19
Permanent Full Spread Installation Method
The Permanent Full Installation Method can be used for “special needs” areas, such as those with rolling traffic, extremely high traffic, or
areas with accelerated concrete moisture up to 8 lbs. The permanent full spread installation method must be used in new construction.
However, PLEASE NOTE that if you elect to permanently install your IVC flooring using this method as opposed to the Releasable Installation
Method that labor rates exceeding residential releasable removal and underlayment will not be covered.
Materials Required for Installation
• 1/16” X 1/32” X 1/32” U notch trowel
• IVC FlexTech Ultra Permanent Adhesive for Sheet Vinyl
- If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:
Taylor 2098 Dynamic
Henry© 650 P
NOTE: IVC will not be held responsible for problems that may arise for approved secondary alternative adhesives.
Please contact the approved secondary alternative adhesives’ manufacturer with issues.
• IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond
- If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:
IVC Infuze Permanent Seal Sealer
• IVC FLEX-PRIM Acrylic Latex Primer
• Acrylic Double Face Tape for Vinyl Floor
• Sharp Utility Knife
• Straight edge
• 100 lb. roller
• Plastic putty knife, 2 clean cloths and appropriate cleaner
Acceptable Underlayments
Wood underlayment
Wood underlayment panels require a double layer construction and must be underlayment grade as specified and warranted by the
manufacturer. Always fasten underlayment panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Any failure of the
underlayment or IVC flooring as a result of the underlayment is NOT the responsibility of IVC. Any porous wood underlayment
must be primed.
- IVC does not recommend installing resilient flooring over wood flooring or subfloors applied directly over concrete or
sleeper-construction floors.
Concrete – See Grade Levels below:
Suspended: An acceptable suspended floor is a concrete or wood substrate with a minimum of 18” (460mm) of well-ventilated
air space beneath it. IVC recommends that a moisture vapor barrier be placed on the ground below the air space.
On-Grade: An acceptable on-grade floor is a concrete substrate in direct surface contact with the ground at the surrounding
ground level. The concrete slab should be protected from moisture penetration and incorporate a proven moisture vapor barrier.
Below-Grade: An acceptable below-grade floor is a concrete substrate partially or completely in contact with the ground below
the average surrounding ground level. The concrete slab should be protected from moisture penetration and incorporate a proven
moisture vapor barrier.
VCT (well bonded, on and above grade)
Ceramic (well bonded)
Terrazzo (well bonded)
Self-leveling and patching compounds (latex fortified Portland cement based only)
Resilient floor (no more than 1 layers, well bonded, non-cushioned – residential applications only)
Radiant heat floors (not exceeding 85°F (29°C) and approved by the manufacturer for the use of their product with resilient vinyl
flooring applications)
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