Installation Instructions
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Chapter 6: FiberFloor
®
Full-Spread
Installation System
Layout and Fitting
Tarkett
®
FiberFloor
®
is flexible and normally can be fit using the freehand method.
However, in areas where the installation is complex, it is advisable to fit the flooring by
pattern scribing.
FIG.22: Undercut door moldings to allow flooring to
slide under the molding. Sweep and/or vacuum the
substrate to remove all dirt and debris.
When installing long lengths of flooring, the use of a
chalk line will help ensure that the sheet is not bowed
during layout. A bowed sheet will result in pattern
runoff when attempting to match the pattern at seam
areas. Whenever possible, seams shall be placed in
the least conspicuous and/or least traveled areas of
the room.
FIG.23: Measure the room to determine the size
of the first piece of flooring. Remember to take
into consideration any alcoves, closets, doorways,
etc. Allow approximately 2"-3" of extra material
for trimming. This is necessary since walls do not
always run true. Position material squarely within
the room and parallel to all walls. If the room is not
square, position flooring so that the pattern runoff
is in the most inconspicuous area of the room. Avoid
positioning the floor with a grout line next to a wall.
When possible, try to maintain at least a one-half
block width around each wall. When positioning the
flooring, avoid bending or creasing the material as
this may damage the fiberglass inner layer. After
flooring has been positioned, weight it to prevent
it from moving or shifting. Once positioned, allow
flooring to relax and acclimate to the temperature
of the room 20-30 minutes before fitting.
FIG.24: Using a sharp utility knife, relief cuts are
made at the outside corners. Make a cut from the top
of the material down to where the floor and wall meet.
FIG.25: Relief cuts are made at all inside corners. Diagonal cutoffs or C-cuts are gradually
made at inside corners until the material falls into place in the corner. At this point, relief
cuts shall also be made around any other objects, such as pipes.
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FIG.24
FIG.25
Chapter 5: V2 FiberFloor
®
Installation System
The V2 Installation System developed by Tarkett
®
will
eliminate the need for underlayment panels over wood
subfloors when installing Tarkett FiberFloor
®
sheet flooring.
ProSheet™ Plus underlayment is installed prior to installation
of FiberFloor. ProSheet Plus will minimize the effects of
subfloor conditions such as deflection, staining and
telegraphing of subfloor texturing.
NOTE: THIS SYSTEM IS USED FOR GLUELESS INSTALLATIONS ONLY.
Subfloor Requirements
> Wood joist or truss systems’ spacing must be a maximum of 16" on center. Joist
spacing must comply with local building codes.
> Subfloor panels must be sturdy, smooth and dimensionally stable.
> Subfloor panels must be 3/4" minimum thickness, tongue and groove plywood or
oriented strand board (OSB).
> Subfloor panels must be good one-side, fully sanded face with a solid core (no voids).
> Subfloor panels must be exterior grade or classified as Exposure I.
> All suspended wood subfloors must have at least 18" of well-ventilated air space
clearance above the ground. The ground under the crawl space shall be covered with 10
mil or thicker polyethylene sheeting to reduce moisture vapor transmission.
> Offset subfloor panel joints by at least 16" so that 4 corners do not meet.
> Subfloor panels must be securely fastened to the joists. If glue-nail procedures are
required, use a solvent-free construction adhesive.
ProSheet™ Plus Specifications
Roll Widths: 6' 12'
Roll Length: 112.5 ft. (34.2 m) 75’ ft. (22.9 m)
Square Feet per Roll: 675 (62 m2) 900 (84 m2)
Square Yards per Roll: 75 (62 m2) 100 (84 m2)
Roll Weight (lbs.): 115 (52 kg) 154 (70 kg)
Installation of ProSheet Plus
> Sweep and/or vacuum wood substrate to remove all dirt and debris.
> Smooth and level any uneven subfloor panel joints.
> ProSheet Plus is installed as a glueless application. Do not adhere ProSheet Plus to the
substrate.
> Measure room to determine the size of the first piece of ProSheet Plus.
> Unroll and position ProSheet Plus with the vinyl side down and felt side up.
> Position sheet along starting wall. Leave a 1/2" space between the sheet and the wall.
Using a utility knife, trim excess material along adjacent walls. Remember to leave a
1/2" space between the sheet and the wall.
> If more than one piece is required, lightly butt the seam edges together and tape the
length of the seam with clear packaging tape. Do not distort or buckle seam area when
applying tape. Offset seams from any subfloor joints approximately 12". If factory
edges are damaged, overlap edges and double-cut through both pieces.