Installation & Assembly

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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. If skips or
voids in the grout joint are discovered after final clean-up, they
can be filled by applying new grout directly over the fresh grout.
• Finishing the Job
ADURA®Flex must be rolled with a minimum 100-pound, three-
section floor roller immediately after installation. Roll the flooring
in both directions to firmly seat the tile into the adhesive. Protect
all exposed edges of ADURA by installing wall molding and/or
transition strips. Use caution to prevent the fasteners from
securing the planks to the subfloor. Caulk along tubs, toilet bowls,
etc. Do not wash the floor for 48 hours after installation. After 48
hours, damp mop to remove residual surface dirt. Follow
appropriate maintenance schedule for ADURA®Flex using
Mannington Ultra Clean.
REPAIRING ADURA®Flex
Although the wear surface of ADURA®Flex is durable, it is not
bulletproof. Should an accident occur that damages the surface of
the product, a simple repair procedure exists. The key to this process
is having ample material available to replace the damaged area(s).
This should be considered when placing the original order. Extra tiles
and planks should be wrapped in their packaging and stored in an
interior, climate-controlled location. To remove a tile or plank,
gently heat with a hot air blower to allow the material to become
more flexible. Insert a thin 2” wide putty knife in the seam and
gently lift up. Be careful not to damage the surrounding flooring.
Remove the damaged tile or plank from the floor. When removing a
tile, pay attention to the orientation of the embossed arrow on the
back of the damaged piece so that the new tile can be installed in
the same direction. Inspect the subfloor for lumps of residual
adhesive, remove and smooth out as necessary. Using a 1/32”
notched trowel, apply a thin coating of MT-711 to the back of the
replacement piece. You must consider the thickness of the residual
adhesive layer when determining the appropriate adhesive
application to the replacement piece. Too much adhesive will cause
the replacement flooring to be higher than the surrounding tile or
plank. Provide sufficient open time (typically 15 minutes) and then
position the tile or plank into the repair area.
Roll evenly with a hand roller and, if necessary, weight the tile or
plank for several hours until the adhesive sets. If the tile was
grouted, the grout must be removed and replaced during tile
replacement.
Regrouting ADURA®Flex Tile: Carefully remove old grout at least 1/8
deep. We have found that the use of an electric regrout tool is very
helpful. Clean grout area and apply new grout. ADURA grout can be
applied over existing grout providing you follow the steps provided.
CAUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS
• Furniture should be moved onto the newly installed floor using an
appliance hand truck over hardboard runways.
• Do not place heavy items on newly installed floor covering for at
least 24 hours after completion of the installation. Heavy furniture
should be equipped with suitable non-staining, wide-bearing
caster or protectors. Non-staining felt protectors are
recommended for table and chair legs to help prevent scratching.
• Floor covering subjected to excessive heat and light is subject to
thermal degradation. Use appropriate precautions to minimize
potential effects on the floor covering.
• Oil or petroleum-based products can result in surface staining. Do
not track asphalt-driveway sealer or automobile-oil drips onto the
vinyl floor covering.
• Mats used for ADURA are to be labeled “non-staining”. Rubber,
cocoa-backed or latex backed mats may discolor ADURA®Flex.
U.S. Patent 6,291,078; U.S. Patent 6,218,001; U.S. Patent 7,384,697 and other
patents pending.