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GENERAL INFORMATION

These installation specifications are for fully adhered ADURA®Flex.

All recommendations are based on the most recent available

information. All instructions and recommendations must be

followed for a satisfactory installation.

• Acclimate flooring and the room at a constant temperature

between 65°F and 85°F for 48 hrs. prior to and during installation.

Temperature of the room should not go below 55°F after 48 hours

after installation and anytime thereafter.

• Install only after the jobsite has been cleaned and cleared of other

trade apparatus that may damage a finished installation.

• Mix and install product from several different cartons to achieve

maximum variation.

• All subfloor/underlayment patching must be done with a non-

shrinking, water-resistant, high-quality Portland cement patching

and leveler compound.

• Never install ADURA®Flex products over residual asphalt-type (cut

back) adhesive. It can bleed through the new flooring. Residual

asphalt-type adhesive must be completely removed and covered

with underlayment plywood or high quality latex underlayment.

• ADURA®Flex are adhered with Mannington MT-711. MT-711 is a

solvent-free, acrylic based, pressure-sensitive adhesive.

SUBFLOOR INFORMATION

Careful and correct preparation of the subfloor is a major part of a

satisfactory installation. Roughness or unevenness of the subfloor

may telegraph through the new floor covering, resulting in an

unsightly surface and excessive wear on high spots. Subfloor should

be flat within 3/16” in 10’.

CAUTION: Some types of nails, such as common steel nails, cement

coated or resin- or rosin-coated nails, may cause a discoloration of

the vinyl floor covering. Use only non-staining fasteners with

underlayment panels. The procedure of gluing and screwing

underlayment panels is not recommended. Solvent-based

construction adhesives are known to stain vinyl floor coverings. All

responsibility for discoloration problems caused by fastener staining

or the use of construction adhesive rests with the underlayment

installer.

Wood Subfloors

• All wood floors must be suspended at least 18” above the ground.

Adequate cross-ventilation must be provided, and the ground

surface of a crawl space must be covered with a suitable vapor

barrier. Wood subfloors directly on concrete or installed over

sleeper construction are not satisfactory for installation. Wood

subfloors must be covered with a minimum 1/4” or heavier

underlayment rated panel to assure successful finished flooring

installation. All wood substrate should be smooth, flat,

structurally sound and free of deflection (meaning no up and

down movement).

• Underlayment:

Many times, wood panel subfloors are damaged during the

construction process or are not of underlayment grade. These

panels must be covered with an approved underlayment.

Underlayment panels are intended to provide a smooth surface

on which to adhere the finished floor covering. It must be

understood that underlayment panels cannot correct structural

deficiencies. Particleboard, chipboard, construction-grade

plywood, any hardboard or flakeboard are not recommended for

underlayment. All have inadequate uniformity, poor dimensional

stability, and variable surface porosity. Mannington will not

accept responsibility for adhered installation over these subfloors.

In all cases, the underlayment manufacturer or underlayment

installer is responsible for all underlayment warranties. If the

surface of the wood subfloor is not smooth, a 1/4” underlayment

panel should be installed over the subfloor. Any panels selected as

an underlayment must meet the following criteria:

o Be dimensionally stable

o Have a smooth, fully sanded face so the graining or texturing

will not show through

o Be resistant to both static and impact indentation

o Be free of any surface components that may cause staining

such as plastic fillers, marking inks, sealers, etc.

o Be of uniform density, porosity and thickness

o Have a written warranty for suitability and performance from

the panel manufacturer or have a history of proven

performance

ADURA

Flex Installation Guidelines

Summary of content (5 pages)

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ADURA ®Flex Installation Guidelines GENERAL INFORMATION These installation specifications are for fully adhered ADURA®Flex. All recommendations are based on the most recent available information. All instructions and recommendations must be followed for a satisfactory installation. • Acclimate flooring and the room at a constant temperature between 65°F and 85°F for 48 hrs. prior to and during installation.
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ADURA ® Flex Installation Guidelines Concrete Subfloors • Concrete subfloors should meet requirements prescribed in ASTM F710 “Standard Practice for preparing concrete floors to receive Resilient Flooring.” • Concrete subfloors must have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi and dry density of at least 100 pounds per cubic foot. • Concrete subfloors must be dry, smooth, and free from dust, solvent, paint, wax, grease, oil, asphalt sealing compounds and other extraneous materials.
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ADURA ® Flex Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION Tile Layout (including Rectangle) As with all tile formats, ADURA®Flex should be “balanced” in the work area. Tiles may be laid squarely or laid out diagonally in the work area. Tiles may also be installed in a normal point to point layout or in an ashlar (staggered, brick) layout. In either case, the room must be accurately measured to square off the area and to determine the center point.
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ADURA ® Flex Installation Guidelines Maintain the squareness of the installation by keeping tiles along guide lines. Lay all tiles in the same direction, all directional arrows pointing in the same direction. Insure that the tiles are firmly bonded to the subfloor by rolling the entire installation with a minimum of 100-pound three-section floor roller. Plank Installation After the MT-711 adhesive has had sufficient open time, begin laying planks along the designated starting line.
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ADURA ® Flex Installation Guidelines cleanup water frequently. Thoroughly remove all residual grout and grout haze before leaving the job. Dried grout haze is difficult to remove. If a slight grout haze is noticed after 24 hours, it can be removed by scrubbing with a nylon pad and a solution of 1/4 cup of ammonia in a gallon of clean water. Thoroughly rinse the area with clean water. Do not use chemical grout cleaners.