Installation & Assembly

Adura
®
Max Installation Guidelines
Adura
®
Max Installation Guidelines
Adura
®
Max Installation Guidelines 5
Like with all floor coverings, protect the finished Adura
®
Max installation from exposure to direct sunlight.
Close your curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight hits the floor. A combination of heat and sunlight can
cause fading, discoloration, or thermal expansion in most home furnishings. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
for prolonged periods. Prolonged direct sunlight can result in discoloration and excessive temperatures may
cause floor expansion (which may cause buckling) or delaminating. See Cautions & Miscellaneous for details.
V. REPAIRS
Adura
®
Max is tough and durable, however, if a floor becomes damaged it can be replaced.
If the damaged plank or tile is along the perimeter of the room, the easiest technique is to just disconnect
the planks until the damaged plank is removed. Replace the material and reassemble the planks.
If it’s impractical to just disconnect and reassemble the flooring the following procedure should be used:
1. Using a circular saw and or a multi-tool saw, cut out and remove the center of the damaged piece,
leaving approximately a 1” strip attached to the surrounding material.
2. Carefully cut back from the corners of the plank or tile to the inside edge.
3. Remove the edges by wiggling the cut plank out from the tongue and groove of the surrounding pieces.
4. Prepare the replacement plank by removing the leading edge of the tongue profile on the long side
and the end of the plank being careful not to damage the decorative surface. Also remove the
bottom of the groove on the short end side by cutting on an angle. Once the plank is prepared install
groove into tongue to test the fit. Once you check the fit you are now ready to fully install.
5. Position the replacement piece by engaging the groove into the tongue of the adjoining material.
“Hinge” the prepared replacement plank into position.
6. Slightly lift prepared side of plank and apply a thin application of Mannington MSS 20 Seam Sealer
onto the three exposed seams and carefully position plank into place, wipe excess from surface.
7. Use a hand roller to assist in aligning the edges into position.
8. Weigh down the replaced plank for at least 15 minutes until the sealer secures the material.
VI. CAUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS
1. Furniture should be moved onto the newly installed floor using an appliance hand truck over
hardboard runways.
2. Heavy furniture should be equipped with suitable non-staining, wide-bearing casters or protectors.
Non-staining felt protectors are recommended for table and chair legs to help prevent scratching.
3. Close your curtains or blinds were extreme sunlight hits the floor. Like with all floor coverings, protect
the finished Adura
®
Max installation from exposure to direct sunlight. A combination of heat and
sunlight can cause fading, discoloration, or thermal expansion in most home furnishings. Avoid
exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. During peak sunlight hours, the use of blinds
or drapes is recommended. Prolonged direct sunlight can result in discoloration and excessive
temperatures may cause floor expansion, which may cause buckling or delamination.
4. 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.
5. Use mats labeled “non-staining”.
6. If extreme direct sunlight over 140 degree temperature is a concern an Adura glue option may be preferred.