Installation & Assembly

APPROVED SUBFLOORS
Concrete, Plywood, OSB, Particleboard, Chipboard, Hardwood (Solid,
Engineered,
Parquet), Tile (Ceramic, Terrazzo, Stone, Asbestos, Peel and
Stick), Fully Adhered Non-Cushion Sheet Vinyl, Metal, VCT.
Remove the floors noted and remove old adhesive before installing Oasis
Luxe Rigid Core flooring.
All subfloor requirements noted below must be met prior to the installation of
Oasis Luxe vinyl plank flooring.
CAUTION: If you contemplate the removal of a resilient floor covering
structure that contains (or is presumed to contain) asbestos, you
must review
and comply with all applicable regulations. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry
scrape, drill, saw, bead blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing
resilient flooring, backing, lining felt, asphalt “cut- back” adhesive, or other
adhesive. These products may contain asbestos fibers and/or crystalline
silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory
tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly
increases the risk of bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the product is
a non-asbestos containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos.
See “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor
Coverings” (rfci.com) for detailed information and instructions on removing all
resilient covering structures.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL SUBFLOORS)
• Must be flat to within ¼" in a 10ft. span; no bumps or low spots. Subfloors
should not slope more than 1" per 6ft.
• Must be clean: no construction debris, soil, mud or any other objects on or
adhering to the floor; if necessary, scrape and sweep away before the
installation; no protrusions of nails, debris, or metals should remain.
• Must be free from moisture-related conditions that can damage the
installed flooring.
• Be structurally sound without deflection.
CONCRETE SUBFLOORS
HELPFUL POINTERS & PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
• High spots can be removed by grinding; depressions can be filled with
patching compound formulated for use in floor installation.
• Cure for at least 90 days (applies to newly-laid concrete slabs).
• Can be either sealed or unsealed.
• Between 7 and 9 alkalinity when performing pH test (ASTM F710).
• Moisture content should meet one of the following criteria:
• 4% max. when tested using Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter.
• Less than 8 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hours MVER (Moisture
Vapor Emission Rating) when using Calcium Chloride test (ASTM
F1869).
• 85% max. when performing Relative Humidity Testing (ASTM
F2170).
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Work area should be well lit. Proper visibility ensures that color is
consistent and that visually defective planks are detected and
removed. Subfloor must be clean and free of debris.
Undercut doorjambs and casings using a handsaw laid flat on a piece
of scrap flooring. Never undercut metal door casings.
Carefully remove the existing base, shoe molding or thresholds. They
can be reused to cover the ¼" expansion gap around the edge of the
room.
The minimum length of the first and last plank is 8". If the last plank
will be less than 8", adjust the length of the first plank. The remainder
of the last plank can be used as a starter plank on the following rows.
The minimum end-joint stagger is 8". Keeping this in mind, vary the
distances from end joints row-to-row for a more random and realistic
installation.
Shade Variations
: Randomly pull planks from three or more
different cartons to ensure good color and shade mixture.
Carefully
inspect each plank for visual defects prior to installation. Do not
install damaged planks.
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WOOD (PLYWOOD, OSB, PARTICLEBOARD, CHIPBOARD, SOLID
HARDWOOD, LUAN) SUBFLOORS
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Wood subfloors must be A.P.A approved with a minimum grade of “BB” or
“CC”. For reference, A.P.A. is the acronym for an organization originally
known as the “American Plywood Association”, and that is now known as
“The Engineered Wood Association”.
• Perform moisture tests using a reliable moisture meter in multiple
locations. Moisture readings should never exceed 14% for plywood, OSB,
particleboard, chipboard, and solid hardwood subfloors. If moisture
readings exceed 14%, it should be corrected at the job site before
installing Oasis Luxe vinyl plank flooring.
AVAILABLE MOLDINGS
Matching moldings and transitions are available.
TILE, TERRAZZO, ASBESTOS TILE, RESILIENT TILE, NON-
CUSHION
SHEET VINYL, AND METAL SUBFLOORS
NOTE: OASIS LUXE Plank must be installed in a brick pattern, where
the seams are staggered
• Existing floors must be firmly attached to the structural floor.
• Fill in grout lines larger than ¼" on ceramic tiles, terrazzo, quarry tiles, and
similar floors with a cementitious leveling and patching compound.
• Install over one layer of vinyl only.
IN-FLOOR RADIANT HEAT
This product can be installed over radiant heat concrete subfloors. Consult
with the radiant heat system manufacturer to ensure that the system is
compatible with vinyl flooring.
• Electric and hydro systems are acceptable.
• In-floor radiant components must be a minimum of ½" below
flooring.
• Floor surface temperature should never exceed 85°F.
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Heating system should be operational for at least two weeks prior to
installation to calibrate temperature settings.
• Flooring cannot be laid directly over radiant heating mats.
NON-APPROVED SUBFLOORS
Carpeting/Carpet Pad
Laminate
Cushioned Vinyl Flooring
Sleeper Substrates
Floating Floors
Rubber
Perimeter Bonded or Cushioned-Back Vinyl Flooring
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