Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Concrete Subfloor:
These must be dry and remain dry, be without visible
signs of moisture or efflorescence (salts), be clean,
structurally sound and smooth. If required, use a
suitable leveling or patching underlayment following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Wooden Subfloor:
These must be dry and remain dry, according to
the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
guidelines, be structurally sound and smooth. If
required, use a minimum 1/4-inch thick
underlayment grade plywood, or exterior grade for
bathrooms. Fixed flush with ring nails ~4-inches
apart and ~1-inch from edge around the perimeter,
and every 6-inch centers (minimum). Note: The
plywood seams may still telegraph through the
flooring, due to natural humidity fluctuations within
the wood, this is not be covered by the warranty.
Priming:
Clean the substrate using a Hepa filtered vacuum.
Then prime using a suitable latex based flooring
primer (not included). The selected primer must be
designed for use with self-adhesive vinyl flooring,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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