Installation Guide

• Allow 7 days for grout to achieve final cure which includes hardness and stain resistance.
ALLOW 7 DAYS BEFORE EXPOSURE TO WATER.
Final Cleanup (if any haze exists)
a. If a haze exists on the next day after installation, simply wipe it clean with a damp sponge.
b. If a sponge is not effective, use a soft, white scrub pad in a circular motion to remove the grout haze from the face
of the tile. A small amount of mild detergent in warm water should be used also.
c. Use a damp, clean sponge or white towel to wipe off the remaining grout haze, rinsing the sponge/towel often and
changing the water often.
After Installation
1. Be sure planks are set, flat and have tight edges. Re-roll the entire installation along the perimeter and any area where
adhesive is used with a 3-section 100 lb. roller to ensure all planks are properly set into the adhesive. If necessary, weigh down any
loose planks overnight to ensure bond. Adhesive can be carefully reactivated using a heat gun after drying to re-install planks.
2. Clean adhesive residue from the face of the flooring following these directions:
a. Wet adhesive residue on the surface of the planks can be cleaned with a clean, white cloth dampened with warm,
soapy water. Do not use excess water as this can seep between the seams of planks and lead to an adhesion failure!
b. Dry adhesive residue can be cleaned with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol and a clean cloth in a sparingly manner.
Carefully follow the directions on the mineral spirits container. Please note: Improper use of any chemical can harm
the finish of the flooring product.
c. Aerosol spray adhesives can be cleaned up when wet with soap and water on a clean cloth. Dried spray adhesive
may require use of a solvent.
d. Do not pour soapy water, mineral spirits or denatured alcohol directly on the flooring.
e. If working with epoxy or urethane adhesives you must clean these up while wet according to the adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions, which can be generally found on the container label.
3. Novalis
®
branded adhesives should be cured according to the following guidelines:
a. It is important to allow the adhesive to set before accepting any foot traffic for a minimum of 12 to 24 hours.
Failure to adhere to this guideline may result in shifting of planks, oozing of adhesive through seams or permanent
indentations.
b. Do not allow heavy loads, rolling traffic, furniture or fixtures on the floor for 24-48 hours after installation.
c. Novalis is not responsible nor will warrant our products in the event that this is not properly followed.
d. Proper rolling of floors during and after installation is a must on Luxury Vinyl products. Use a 3-section,
100 pound roller to set flooring into the adhesives.
4. In the event that the STAINMASTER
®
luxury vinyl direct-glue flooring is not the last portion of the
construction project, the floor must be protected from construction traffic and damage. Wait 24 hours and utilize a reinforced
fiber protective board or a heavy kraft paper (min. 60 lbs.) and cover the floor. Failure to wait 24 hours before covering can impact
adhesive curing.
AUGUST 2016 10
Direct Glue Flooring
Installation Instructions