Installation Guide

INSTALLATION
Never use solvents or citrus adhesive removers to remove old adhesive residue. Solvent residue left in and on the suboor may affect the new oor
covering.
This product can be installed over existing ceramic/porcelain tile products with up to a 1/4 inch wide grout joint. If the grout joint width exceeds 1/4 inch,
a cementitious patching compound should be used to ll the grout joint to make it smooth with the surface of the tile.
RAISED ACCESS PANEL SUBFLOORS
Raised access panels must be stable, level, at, free and clean of existing adhesives
24" x 24" panels are recommended.
Lippage (variation of height) between of panels must notexceed 0.295” (0.75 mm)
Gaps between panels must not exceed 0.039” (1mm)
There should be no deection of the individual panels – Concave less than 0.0295” (0.75 mm)
Flatness 1/8” in 10’
Stagger the ooring tiles/planks to overlap the access panels
Telegraphing of access panel seams may be visible and is not considered a product defect nor warranted by the ooring manufacturer. 
If needed overlay the panels with a ⁄” (6 mm) plywood and properly fasten to the access panels prior to the installation of the
oorcovering. Prior to underlayment installation, repair any loose or unstable panels. Use the appropriate installation
methods for the product.
III. INSTALLATION
Tools: Tape Measure, Utility Knife, Jigsaw, Tapping Block or Rubber Mallet, Pull Bar, 1/4" Spacers, T-Square, Safety Glasses,
Broom or Vacuum and, if necessary, tools for suboor repair.
Installation of 6 mil Poly Film Underlayment is recommendedfor oating methodonly in high moisture applications.
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For use over concrete substrates - seamsMUSTbe taped.
Optionalover wood substrates – doNOTtape seams.
Begin at the starting wall. Roll underlayment out parallel to the starting wall and allow the poly lm to run 2 inches up the wall.
After the ooring has been installed trim back the poly lm from the wall.
Roll the next course of poly lm parallel to the rst run and overalap a minimum of 4 inches. Smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the poly lm.
Usecleartape to tape the seams together when installed over concrete substrates.
Continue to install the ooring over top of the poly lm taking carenot to damage the poly lm.
Note:Do not cover the entire area of the substrateto prevent damage or presentaslip hazard. Roll the poly lm out one row
at a time.
Floating Installation
SPC plank ooring is designed to be installed utilizing the oating method. Proper expansion space 1/4” (6.35 mm) is required.
Undercut all doorjambs. Do not fasten wall moldings and or transition strips to the planks.
Glue Down Installation: SPC products are approved for glue down installation over approved wood and concrete substrates.
Follow adhesive label application instructions. Install ooring into wet adhesive to achievea permanent bond. Maintain 1/4”
(6.35 mm) perimeter expansion space. Refer to adhesive label for moisture limits of the adhesive.Roll ooring immediately
after installation with a 100 lbs. 3‐section roller.
Recommended Adhesive(s):Shaw T-180 or comparable adhesive
Tile patterns must be installed in a staggered (offset) brick pattern. Minimum 1/3 offset 1/2 offset is preferred.
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