Installation Guide

REV 11.14.2019

Adhesives

RI requires the following G100 adhesive for the installation of LVT dry back.

Only our recommended adhesives should be used. Other adhesives may not

provide adequate performance and could result in a failure. Call with any

questions you may have regarding adhesives at (855-372-7546).

Bond Test: To determine compatibility and porosity of the subfloor, install a

2’x2’ section of flooring following installation procedures in a light traffic

area for 48 hours. Inspect for good adhesion which should make it difficult

to remove.

IMPORTANT: RI adhesives are specifically formulated to be fully

compatible with backings, chemistry and to maximize the performance of

RI products. Using substitutes or failing to use RI approved adhesives as

required can cut short product life, cause installation failure and/or lead to

a chemical reaction such as hydrolysis which will permanently damage the

backing and will void all applicable warranty coverage.

G100 Adhesive: Premium Resilient Pressure Sensitive Adhesive is solvent

free and formulated for indoor use only with the installation of dimensionally

stable Luxury Vinyl Tile and Plank and vinyl backed resilient sheet flooring.

This high strength adhesive is designed for installations over porous and

non-porous substrates when tested in accordance with ASTM F-1869

Calcium Chloride at (10) lbs maximum MVER, ASTM F-2170 95% maximum

Situ Relative Humidity and 9pH. For best results, install at 70°F (+/-5°) and

50% Relative Humidity.

Spread adhesive using the recommended trowel size: Porous Substrates

use 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” square notch for 125-150 sq.ft. per gallon

coverage. Non-Porous Substrates use 1/16” x 1/32” x 1/16” U-notch for

200-250 sq.ft. per gallon coverage. Refer to G100 adhesive pail on site to

familiarize yourself with this adhesive.

Note: DO NOT INSTALL if concrete subfloors exceed 10lbs MVER as

determined by the Calcium Chloride MVER test (ASTM F-1869) or 95% RH

as determined by the In-Situ Relative Humidity test (ASTM F-2170). These

should be considered having excessive with regards to moisture emissions

and may require the installation of a moisture mitigation system.