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Commercial Installation Guideline Page 3 of 4
ITEC II05042011
Section 2: Installation
*Full-spread is the required installation method for all IVC US commercial products.
Full-Spread Installation
1. Align the pattern with the most dominant wall, and using a sharp utility knife trim away excess
material along the walls, cabinet and other permanent objects, leaving approximately 2” of
material to be trimmed off later.
2. Make relief cuts at corners to allow the material to lay flat before the final cuts are made. Final
trimming should be done by cutting in with a utility knife, leaving a 1/8” to 1/4” expansion gap.
Ensure material does not touch the walls or corners at any point.
3. Fold back half of the material and apply iGrip Adhesive to the substrate using the appropriate
trowel. If a seam is required, leave an 18” dry zone at the edge of the seam. Then follow the
seaming section.
4. Do not immediately place the material into wet adhesive. To avoid bubbling, allow time for the
adhesive to flash before positioning the material. There will be a slight transfer of adhesive to the
skin when it’s ready for installation. Do not allow the adhesive to dry completely.
5. Slide the material in place and remove air and vapors under the material using a 75 lb. roller over
the entire adhered vinyl.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining half of the flooring material.
Seaming
1. After positioning the flooring, over-lap the seam edges.
2. Place a 4”-5” wide scrap of the vinyl between the substrate and vinyl, under the seam area.
3. Double cut through the two layers of vinyl, creating a compression fit when the seam edges are
joined.
4. Fold back both sides of the seam area and apply the iGrip Adhesive to the dry zone. Allow the
adhesive to flash before placing the material into the adhesive.
5. Place one side of vinyl into the adhesive and roll the seam using a 75 lb roller.
6. Apply 1/8” bead of infuze seam sealer along the edge of the installed vinyl.*
7. Place the edge of the uninstalled vinyl against the edge of the installed vinyl and press into place.
8. Wipe the seam area using a clean dry cloth followed immediately with a clean cloth dampened
with mineral spirits.
9. Using a clean cloth, remove the mineral spirit from the surface of the vinyl and protect the seam
for six hours.
*Heat weld seams do not require infuse seam sealer.
Heat Weld Seams
Cut in all seams and allow all material to cure for at least 12 hours before applying the heat weld.
Follow the equipment manufactures’ instructions for heat welding the seams, ensuring the
temperature does not exceed 550°F.
Use a grooving tool to remove 75 percent of the vinyl.
Do not allow any traffic on the seam for approximately one hour.
Radiant Heat Floors
IVC US commercial products may be installed over radiant heating floors, provided the operating
temperature does not exceed 85°F.
Contact IVC US Technical Services at 888-225-8287 with any questions or visit www.ivcgroup.us.