Installation Guide

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Installation
Electric Radiant Floors
: consist of electric cables (or) mats of electrically conductive materials mounted on the subfloor below
the floor covering. Mesh systems are typically embedded in thin-set. When embedding the system components, use
cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed Shaw’s maximum moisture level and pH requirements.
Use of gypsum-based patching and/or leveling c
ompounds which contain Portland or high alumina cement and meet or exceed
the compressive strength of 3,000 psi are acceptable.
Hydronic Radiant Floors
: pump heated water from a boiler through tubing laid in a pattern under the flooring. Typically installed
in channels under a wooden subfloor (or) imbedded in concrete slabs. Requires the installer follow a specific nailing pattern to
avoid penetration of the heat system.
C. EXISTING FLOOR COVERINGS
Flooring can be installed over most existing hard-surface floor coverings, provided that the existing floor surface is fully adhered, clean,
flat, dry, structurally sound and free of deflection.
Existing sheet vinyl floors should not be heavily cushioned and not exceed more than one layer in thickness. Soft underlayment
and soft substrates will compromise the product's locking ability as well as diminish its indentation resistance.
Installation is NOT allowed over any type of carpet.
Do NOT install over wood floors adhered to concrete.
Never use solvents or citrus adhesive removers to remove old adhesive residue. Solvent residue left in and on the subfloor may
affect the new floor covering.
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 subfloor repair.
Floating Installation
SPC flooring is designed to be installed utilizing the floating 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 flooring.
Glue Down Installation: SPC flooring products is approved for glue down installation over approved wood and concrete substrates.
Follow adhesive label application in
structions. Maintain 1/4” (6.35 mm) perimeter expansion space. Refer to adhesive label for moisture
limits of the adhesive.
Recommended adhesive:Shaw T-180 or equivalent / comparable adhesive. If alternate adhesives are used, a bond test
should be performed to ensure compatibility.
Flooringmust be installed in a staggered (offset)pattern.
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