Installation Guide

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● Do not install with coated fasteners.
● Underlayment panels shall be stored, acclimated,
prepared and installed in accordance with the
current manufacturer’s published
instructions and or current APA Underlayment
Installation Guidelines and or ASTM F1482
“Standard Practice for Installation and Preparation
of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive Resilient
Flooring”. Follow instructions paying close
attention to proper acclimation, subfloor flatness,
panel spacing, nailing or staple schedule and seam
treatment.
●After underlayment panel installation, sand
uneven edges and areas where patch was used to
provide a smooth level surface.
● Prime all non-finished wood surfaces using TEK
Max before installation.
● Just before installation thoroughly vacuum the
surface paying close attention to the perimeter and
under drywall to remove all dust and debris.
● Once the underlayment is properly installed, dry,
smooth, and flat, clean and primed in compliance
with all specifications, proceed with installation.
PRE-INSTALLATION
BOND TESTING:
The prepared surface must be
checked for proper bonding prior to beginning the
installation. Take a small piece of SETAGRIP™
flooring and remove the release liner. Place the
backing against the prepared surface and step on
the piece of flooring. If the flooring is well adhered
to the surface and remains well adhered for more
than 20 seconds, the surface is non-porous and
ready to install. If the subfloor surface is concrete
and not primed, check multiple locations
throughout the jobsite. Also, randomly check the
surface bond during installation.
Ensure all necessary tools and equipment roller
needed including having a 75lb roller on hand and
in good working order. Bring sufficient spare
blades and any other consumable items or supplies
to complete project. It is critical that all cutting
blades are sharp and smooth. Confirm all sundry
items and floor covering materials are on-site and
make sure the flooring materials are the correct
color, style and quantity for each dye lot. Check
flooring for any visible issues or defects BEFORE
installation. Installation of flooring covering implies
acceptance of substrate and materials.
INSTALLATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Check all material for damage, and verify that the
material is the correct color and quantity ordered
for each Pattern and Run number(s). Immediately
report any discrepancies.
Confirm that all pre-installation requirements have
been satisfactorily completed. Start of flooring
installation indicates acceptance of current
subfloor conditions and full responsibility for
completed work.
Always start with a clean jobsite. All trades must
finish before installing SETAGRIP™. Carefully
inspect each plank or tile for defects prior to
installation and do not install damaged material. Be
sure to check run numbers prior to installing.
CHECK RUN NUMBERS
Locate the run number on the carton label and
verify that all the material for your job is from the
same run. Minor shade variations within the same
run number contribute to the natural look of
SETAGRIP™. To avoid noticeable shade variations,
do not install material from different runs together.
● Ensure that the flooring and jobsite including slab
temperatures are acclimated to within 65°-85°F
(18°-29°C) and 35%- 65% RH.
● Confirm quantity of flooring is sufficient for area
to be installed. Check material for visual defects
before installation. Installation of flooring
acknowledges acceptance of materials.
● Perform final acceptance inspection of substrate
by making sure all surfaces to be covered are
completely clean, dry and smooth and that
all necessary subfloor preparation has been
properly completed and documented.
● Protect adjacent work areas and finished surfaces
from damage that could occur during product
installation.
● SETAGRIP™ should be the last material installed
so as to prevent other trades from disrupting
installation and to prevent damage to the new
floor.
SETAGRIP™ comes in plank, rectangular, and
square tile formats. SETAGRIP™ tiles can be
installed block, staggered, or quarter-turned.
SETAGRIP™ plank flooring should have end-joints
offset by at least 6" and should be installed in a
random, staggered manner, so as to
create an appearance that avoids alignment of
end-joints (H pattern). SETAGRIP™ can run either