Installation Guide

3.1.3 Lay out the job and snap lines as you would for any other floor tile installation. Dry lay a section
of floor to be sure pattern is centered in the room, and to be sure the pattern is agreeable to the
customer before spreading adhesive. Border cuts should not be less than six inches for square tile
products. Planks should not be cut less than 9 inches long, or less than half the width of the plank.
Avoid small pieces in border areas, and adjust the lines as needed to achieve the proper pattern.
3.1.4 Novalis products can be cut using a tile cutter or a utility knife. Keep knife blades sharp for easy,
accurate, safe cuts. Fit tiles using the same methods as other floor tiles (overlap, pattern scribe, wall
scribe, freehand). Avoid heating tiles when cutting. If it is necessary to heat tiles, heat very slightly
from the back.
3.2 Adhesive selection
Adhesive shall be an approved manufacturer adhesive for luxury vinyl tile & plank and adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions shall be consulted for proper mixing, trowel notch size, open time, working
time, rolling the installed tile and curing time.
** Disclaimer: Novalis will not be responsible for any loss of bond; contact the adhesive manufacturer if this
problem exists.
4. AFTER INSTALLATION
4.1 Be sure tile is set:
Before leaving the job site make sure all tiles are flat with tight edges. Re-roll the floor or weigh down
loose tiles if necessary to assure that the tile is firmly set into the adhesive. Once the adhesive dries it
is not possible to re- activate the adhesive
4.2 Clean adhesive residue:
Remove any adhesive from the surface of the tile while wet using a clean white towel moistened with
water. Dried adhesive can be removed using a clean white cloth moistened with water or denatured
alcohol. Do not pour water or denatured alcohol directly on the floor. If working with Epoxy or
Polyurethane adhesive, clean adhesive while still wet according to adhesive manufacturer’s
instructions. Do not allow to dry on the surface of the floor as it cannot be removed.
4.3 Adhesive curing time:
It is important to allow the adhesive to set before the floor is exposed to foot traffic or point loads.
Failure to do so can lead to shifting tiles, adhesive oozing or permanent indentations. Do not allow
foot traffic on the newly installed floor for 12 to 24 hours. Do not allow rolling traffic furniture or fixtures
on the floor for 24-48 hours.
4.4 Protecting the floor:
It is recommended to install floor coverings after all other finishing operations have been completed.
However, if there will be construction traffic on the newly installed floor wait 24 hours and then cover
the floor with brown Kraft paper and protective boards if necessary.
4.5 Initial maintenance:
Before turning the space over to the owner, initial maintenance shall be conducted by professional
resilient floor maintenance technicians with experience in Solid Vinyl Floor Tile, using maintenance
products that are designed to be used on Solid Vinyl Floor Tile. Wait 5 days after installation is
completed and thoroughly clean the floor using a general purpose cleaner and a buffing machine or
auto scrubber with a green or blue pad. DO NOT USE BLACK OR BROWN PADS! Rinse thoroughly
and allow to dry.
a) After initial cleaning is completed the flooring is ready for use. Normal cleaning and slow speed
buffing is recommended to extend the life of
your new flooring.
b) Where a floor finish is requested apply 3 coats of high quality acrylic floor finish according to label
instructions. Be sure to allow the proper drying time between coats