Installation Instructions

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.

 Please follow the adhesive manufacturer’s guidelines for storing, acclimation or preparation of the

glue prior to installation.

 Do not stack pallet’s 2 high unless utilizing a 1” / 25 mm thick plywood in between pallets.

3. GENERAL SUBFLOOR INFORMATION

 Inspect your subfloor before you begin, it must be clean, dry and level to 1⁄8” / 3 mm within a 6 ft. /

2 m radius.

 Substrates must be free from excessive moisture or alkali. Remove dirt, paint, varnish, wax, oils,

solvents, any foreign matter and contaminates.

 Do not use products containing petroleum, solvents or citrus oils to prepare substrates as they can

cause staining and expansion of the new flooring.

 This product is also not to be installed in areas that have a risk of flooding such as saunas or

outdoor areas.

4. CONCRETE SUBFLOORS

NEW AND EXISTING CONCRETE SUBFLOORS MUST BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND IN

COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES.

 Floors must be fully cured, at least 60 days old, smooth, permanently dry, clean, and free of all

foreign material such as dust, wax, solvents, paint, grease, oils, and old adhesive residue. Curing

agents and hardeners could cause bonding failure and should not be used.

 Depressions, deep grooves, expansion joints and other subfloor imperfections must be filled with

patching & leveling compound.

 Concrete substrates must be flat within 1⁄8” / 3 mm within a 6 ft. / 2 m radius. The substrate should

not slope more than 1” / 2.5 cm per 6 ft / 2 m in any direction.

 F-Number System: Overall values of FF 36 / FL 20 may be appropriate for resilient floor coverings.

 Moisture and alkalinity tests should be performed on all concrete substrates regardless of grade

level or age of slab. Perform either ASTM F2170 In-Situ Relative Humidity (RH) test or ASTM

F1869 Calcium Chloride Moisture Test (MVER: Moisture Vapor Emission Rating).

 Perform pH test per ASTM F710 to determine alkalinity of the slab. PH reading must not exceed

9.0. Readings below 5.0 and in excess of 9.0 affect resilient flooring and adhesives negatively.

Rinsing the surface with clear water may lower alkalinity.

 The concrete moisture vapor emissions should not exceed 8 lb / 3.63 kg (ASTM F1869) / 75 % RH

(ASTM F2170) with a PH limit of 9 / max. 2.5 % moisture content (CM method).

 Refer to the adhesive information for the acceptable moisture limits.

 Perform Bond testing to determine compatibility of adhesive to the substrate.

 Porosity - water drop test will help determine porosity - if drop remains on the surface after 1-2 mins

concrete should be considered non‐porous.

 Working and open times of adhesives may vary based on job conditions, substrate, temperature,

and humidity.

 Areas to receive flooring should be adequately lighted during all phases of the installation process.