Installation Instructions

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

St. Joe Bay Glue Down Vinyl Flooring

Please read all the instructions before you begin the installation. Improper installation will void warranty.

I. GENERAL PREPARATIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED: Ruler, pencil, tape measure, utility knife, gloves, safety glasses.

 Prior to installation, inspect material in daylight for visible faults/damage, including defects or

discrepancies in color or shine; check the edges of the flooring for straightness and any damage.

No claims on surface defects will be accepted after installation.

 Check if subfloor/site conditions comply with the specifications described in these instructions. If

you are not satisfied, do not install, and contact your supplier. Directional designs are optional,

however, once the installation is started, you have accepted those conditions.

 Flooring products can be damaged by rough handling before installation. Exercise care when

handling and transporting these products. Store, transport and handle the flooring planks in a

manner to prevent any damage. Store cartons flat, never on edge.

 Flooring products can be heavy and bulky. Always use proper lifting techniques when handling

these products. Whenever possible, make use of material-handling equipment such as dollies or

material carts. Never lift more than you can safely handle; get assistance.

 Calculate the room surface prior to installation and plan an extra 5-10% of flooring for cutting

waste.

 Do not install flooring with an attached pad over any type of soft substrate, including additional pad

type underlayment.

1. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

 The environment where the flooring is to be installed is critically important with regard to successful

installation and continued performance of the flooring products. The flooring is intended to be

installed in interior locations only. These interior locations must meet climatic and structural

requirements as well.

 Flooring should only be installed in temperature-controlled environments. It is necessary to

maintain a constant temperature before, during and after the installation. Portable heaters are not

recommended as they may not heat the room and subfloor sufficiently. Kerosene heaters should

never be used.

 After installation, make sure that the flooring is not be exposed to temperatures less than 60°F /

15°C or greater than 95°F / 35°C. Excessively high or low temperatures may cause this product to

expand or contract and lead to visual defects of the floor that will not be warranted.

2. MATERIAL STORAGE AND ACCLIMATION

 Flooring material must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to

installation.

 The permanent HVAC system turned on and set to a minimum of 65°F / 18°C or a maximum of

75°F / 23°C, for a minimum of 7 days prior to and during installation.

 Store cartons of tile or plank products flat and squarely on top of one another. Tile or plank

products should be stacked no more than 6 high and allow for air flow around stacks when un‐

palletized. Preferably, locate material in the “center” of the installation area (i.e. away from vents,

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES St. Joe Bay Glue Down Vinyl Flooring Please read all the instructions before you begin the installation. Improper installation will void warranty. I. GENERAL PREPARATIONS TOOLS REQUIRED: Ruler, pencil, tape measure, utility knife, gloves, safety glasses.       Prior to installation, inspect material in daylight for visible faults/damage, including defects or discrepancies in color or shine; check the edges of the flooring for straightness and any damage.
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   direct sunlight, etc.). Storing cartons in direct sunlight may affect proper acclimation by inducing thermal expansion/contraction. When palletizing on a job site vinyl plank or tiles need to be stacked 2 rows high side by side with no airspace between. Then quarter turned for 2 rows side by side, not to exceed 12 boxes high. A 5/8” / 16 mm or thicker plywood must also be placed on the pallet first.
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NOTE: IT MAY NOT BE THE FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONDUCT THESE TESTS. IT IS, HOWEVER, THE FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THESE TESTS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED, AND THAT THE RESULTS ARE ACCEPTABLE PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE FLOOR COVERING. WHEN MOISTURE TESTS ARE CONDUCTED, IT INDICATES THE CONDITIONS ONLY AT THE TIME OF THE TEST. 5. WOOD SUBFLOORS WOOD SUBFLOORS MUST BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
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7. QUARRY TILE, TERRAZZO, CERAMIC TILE, POURED FLOORS (EPOXY, POLYMERIC, SEAMLESS)        Must be totally cured and well bonded to the concrete. Must be free of any residual solvents and petroleum derivatives. Waxes, polishes, grease, grime, and oil must be removed. Show no signs of moisture or alkalinity. Cuts, cracks, gouges, dents, and other irregularities in the existing floor covering must be repaired or replaced.
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INSUFFICIENT, A PRIMER CAN BE UTILIZED TO IMPROVE ADHESION. NOTE THAT WORKING AND OPEN TIMES OF ADHESIVES MAY VARY BASED ON JOB CONDITIONS, SUBSTRATE, TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY.       Use an A2 glue trowel to glue to ensure an even and correct distribution of vinyl glue over the base floor. Apply the vinyl glue on the floor for about the same width as the two first rows. Always take into account the instructions of the vinyl glue.
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 Lay the plank in place, making sure that the cut edge is against the wall. 6. FITTING AROUND IRREGULAR OBJECTS   Make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes and other irregularities. Place the pattern on the plank, trace cutting along the trace lines. 7. CUTTING Use a simple utility knife and ruler, and with the top side facing up, cut heavily and several times on the same axis. The knife will not go through the surface but make a deep cut.