Installation Guide

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Seaming Instructions in a Permanent Full Spread Residential Installation:
1. After adhesive is troweled on and allowed to ash, position the ooring by over-lapping the seam edges. (Make sure to match patterns.)
2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of ooring material (double-cut) at the designated match point. Make sure the
utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut.
3. Fold back both sides of the seam area and apply the Roberts 2310 Adhesive to the dry zone. Allow the adhesive to ash before placing the material into
the adhesive.
4. Place one side of vinyl into the adhesive and roll using a seam roller.
5. Apply small bead of 7500 Seam Sealant long the edge of the installed vinyl.
6. Place the edge of the uninstalled vinyl against the edge of the installed vinyl and press into place.
7. Remove excess sealer by wiping the seam area using a clean, dry cloth followed immediately with a clean cloth dampened with appropriate cleaner.
8. Using a clean cloth, repeat until all residue is removed from the surface of the vinyl and protect the seam for six hours minimum.
Additional Instructions/Notes:
• Always inspect the ooring thoroughly before installation.
• DO NOT slide heavy appliances or furniture over or across the ooring. Always lift objects and place them on a hard board between the ooring and
object and gently reposition them.
• Use caulk next to bathtubs, showers, sliding doors, patio doors, around metal door jambs or similar areas.
• For bathroom installations, it is not necessary to remove the toilet. Make relief cuts around the perimeter of the toilet and make sure the vinyl
ooring is lying at before trimming off the excess material. Apply permanent exible caulk around the toilet, next to the bathtubs and showers to
prevent moisture from getting under the vinyl. Note: if there is a ceramic sanitary cove and no place to install trim mold, you can apply silicone caulk
around the walls.
• Make sure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining plastic oor protectors or non-staining felt pads. The protectors should be at least one inch in
diameter and rest at on the oor. The heavier the item, the wider the oor protector should be. Replace small, narrow metal or dome-shaped glides
with smooth, at glides that are in at contact with the oor.
How to Treat Stains, Spills & Scuffs
Follow the remedies in order. Unless instructed otherwise, use a clean, white cloth or towel with products recommended for vinyl ooring. Always rinse the
affected area with clean water after treatment.
The Stain or Spill – acids, alkalis, blood, catsup, mustard, food, fruit, fruit juices, candy, cleaners, strong soaps, dye, dye markings, urine and feces, grass, iodine,
mercurochrome and rust
The Remedy
• First, remove as much solid material as possible.
• Scrub area with full strength cleaner.
• Rub the area with a 10 to 1 dilution of water to liquid bleach.
• Rub the area with isopropyl alcohol.
• If rust stain does not respond, use lemon juice or a cream of tartar solution.
The Paint & Solvent Spills – dry cleaning uids, lacquer and latex paint, nail polish, solvents, oil-based paints, wood stains and varnish
The Remedy
• If substance is dry, gently peel it from the oor. Avoid sharp instruments that could scratch oor.
• Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner.
• Rub lightly with odorless mineral spirits or paint thinner.
NOTE: Do not use acetone or nail polish remover!