Installation Guide

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INTRODUCTION
The information in this document provides general
guidelines, you can review the Teknoflor LVT with
Setagrip Technology Installation Instructions at
teknoflor.com flooring products. It is important to
avoid problems from the outset. If you are unsure
of any information provided in this document or are
having a problem with your installation, please stop
your work and contact Teknoflor Customer Service
for additional guidance.
Customer Service can be reached at
[e-mail] or 800-522-9166, Monday
through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
Teknoflor LVT with Setagrip Technology is a new
generation of high-performance, self-adhering
flooring products. Requiring no adhesives, flooring
with SETAGRIP technology is quick and easy to
install and has no unpleasant odor.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Preparation is the key to a successful and trouble-
free installation. Do not install SETAGRIP flooring
without first performing an on-site evaluation
(including jobsite testing), ensuring that subfloor
preparations are finished, and that the work of all
other trades has been completed. Site conditions
must comply with the information provided within
this document. Additional subfloor preparation
guidance can be found in ASTM F710, “How to
Prepare Concrete Substrates to Receive Resilient
Flooring,” ASTM F1482 “Standard Practice for
Installation and Preparation of Panel Type
Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring” as
well as relevant building codes, and local, state
and national regulations.
● SETAGRIP™ Luxury Vinyl Tile and Plank
products are 4.0mm gauge, are micro-beveled
and can be installed with products of similar
thickness to provide a transition-free installation.
● SETAGRIP™ offers a self-adhering backing
technology that bonds to any smooth non-porous
surface. The SETAGRIP™ technology provides a
secure yet releasable bond that is ideal for fast-
turnaround renovations. The releasable nature of
SETAGRIP™ allows for quick and easy repair.
● SETAGRIP™ is intended for climate controlled
interior use environments only and is suitable for
above, on and below-grade applications.
SETAGRIP™ is not recommended for exterior
installations or for use in areas that are not
climate-controlled.
● SETAGRIP™ is recommended for use over
existing floors, properly prepared concrete,
suspended wood, metal and other smooth
non-porous substrates. If your flooring does not
meet the non-porous requirement, we require
application of TEK Max, a primer-sealer
that creates a non-porous finish while also
addressing moisture issues.
● Acclimation: SETAGRIP™ should be installed in
climate-controlled structures consistently
maintained at temperatures between 65°-85°F
(18°-29°C) and 35%-65% RH with a slab surface of
at least 65°F (18°C). Acclimation is achieved when
the flooring and subfloor are at a
consistent and stable temperature that is within
3°F (1°C) of each other.
● SETAGRIP™ can be walked on and furniture
reinstallation can begin as soon as installation is
completed.
● Floor Flatness: The surface shall be flat to 3/16
inch in 10 ft. (3.9mm in 3m) and 1/32 inch in 12
inches (0.8 mm in 305 mm). Level high
spots by sanding, grinding, etc. and fill low spots.
Smooth surface to prevent any irregularities or
roughness from telegraphing through
the new flooring.
● Allow other finishing trades, especially the
overhead and wall trades, to complete their work
before beginning the floor installation.
● During spackling, painting or pipe cutting, cover
the substrate to prevent surface contamination.
Spackling, permanent marker, paint,
paint thinner or machine oil and other
construction trade items that contaminate the
substrate can cause bond failure or product
discoloration.
● Close working spaces to all non-essential traffic
before installation and until the installation is
completed. After installation, the Flooring
Contractor, General Contractor or property owner
shall protect the installed flooring from
construction damage from other trades until the
space is turned over.
● Provide good overhead lighting for proper
subfloor preparation and installation. Poor lighting
is no excuse for improper workmanship or
installation of visible defects.
● After patching, sand the surface to remove all
ridges. Rework any remaining low spots or surface
defects. Vacuum the entire surface
paying close attention to the perimeter to remove
all dust and debris. Most floor patching materials
that do not use a latex additive will be
porous and require priming.
● Porous and/or dusty structurally sound
substrates shall be primed by applying one or
more coats of TEK Max, a primer-sealer which
creates a non-porous dust-free surface while
addressing moisture issues.