Installation Guide

and other approved substrates that are properly prepared and leveled. A complete guide to Novalis adhesives can be
found at NovalisInnovativeFlooring.us/SupportInformation.
b. Some commercial applications and special substrates a two-part epoxy or urethane adhesive is recommended.
Typical applications for these types of adhesives are wet areas, floors subjected to heavy point loads and/or rolling loads,
and floors that will be exposed to extreme temperature changes or extreme temperatures. Contact Novalis Technical
Support at 866-NOVALIS or [e-mail] for proper adhesives and installation procedures.
c. If it is determined that a non-Novalis adhesive is to be used on an installation, Novalis recommends a written warranty
be obtained by the adhesive manufacturer warranting this specific installation with their products.
d. Porous substrate installation, NFA-T226 trowelable adhesive
• Requires a trowel notch of 1/16” x 1/32” x 1/32” u-notch be used. The adhesive should be allowed to dry to
the touch sufficient to prevent slippage. Loss of adhesion can result if the flooring is not installed within the
working time of the adhesive
e. Non-porous installation, NFA-T226 trowelable adhesive
• Requires a trowel notch of 1/16” x 1/32” x 1/32” U-be used. Allow the adhesive to
dry to the touch with no transfer of adhesive to the finger
(approximately 20-30 minutes) and install the LV plank within 60 minutes.
f. Do not install flooring into wet adhesives on non-porous substrates.
4. Layout
a. Determine the center of the room by measuring each end wall and marking the center of the wall. Chalk a line across
the points and measure to determine the center point. At a right angle to the chalk line, using the center point, chalk
another line out to the other walls.
b. Dry lay a section of tile/plank from the center line to one wall to determine that the pattern is centered and fit.
Measure the border cuts along the wall and compare to the following criteria. If necessary adjust the first row at the
centerline to meet either the plank.
c. Planks should never be less than 9” long or less than half of the width of the plank. Avoid small pieces in border
areas and adjust the center lines to achieve the proper pattern.
d. Tiles should not be less than 6” in length or width. Avoid small pieces in border areas and adjust the center to achieve
the proper pattern.
e. Tiles are designed to be laid in any fashion with the most popular being point-to-point and ashlar patterns.
All tile sizes and patterns look best when the layout is balanced in the installed room.
6. Installation of flooring
Spread adhesives using the proper trowel notch; more adhesive is not a good thing with LVT products.
a. Plank installation: Before spreading adhesive, strike a parallel chalk line to the centerline of the length of the room
approximately 2’ to 3’ from the wall. Actual position is to be determined by the layout of the planks, ensure that the
pattern is followed from your initial starting point determined in the dry layout performed earlier. If necessary, relay part
of the pattern from centerline starting point to determine the exact measurement of the parallel line.
b. Tile installation: Before spreading adhesive, strike lines parallel to the centerline approximately 2 tile widths from
center on either side of the centerline. Tiles are best installed in a pyramid or grid by starting in the center of the room
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Direct Glue Flooring
Installation Instructions