Installation Instructions

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One edge of the sheet will have match marks in
the shape of a dot ( ● ). The opposite edge of the
sheet will have squares ( ■ ). The term “Reverse”
means adjacent sheets of flooring shall be installed
by placing identical match marks side to side prior
to attaining the exact seam overlap (Example: On
a reverse pattern place ● to ● or ■ to ■). The
information “Do Not Reverse” means the flooring
shall be installed by placing the edge of the sheet
having the square match marks adjacent and
in-line with the edge having the dots (Example:
On a do not reverse pattern place ● to ■).
Matching of side to end seams (1/4 turning) or seams where the middle of a sheet
width is positioned against a factory edge is not recommended or warranted. Factory
edge overlap of more than 3" is not recommended or warranted.
Some 6' widths of Tarkett
®
sheet flooring are slit from 12' wide material. Therefore,
match marks may only be found on one edge of the sheet. In such cases, 6' wide
material requiring more than one seam per room shall be installed “Do Not
Reverse.”
In order to obtain the proper overlap of the selvage edges, make a cutout or window on
the outside edge of the grout line along the factory edge. Make one cutout every few
feet, depending on how long the seam is. These cutouts will allow you to properly align
the grout lines at the seam overlap.
Seaming
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seams may be chemically welded when used in residential installations
or light commercial installations requiring only one seam. Use Tarkett DT-65 Seam
Sealer. See Section 8 for detailed application instructions.
Footnotes seams shall be heat welded when used in large, light commercial
installations. Seams must be routed and heat welded the day after the installation.
This will allow the adhesive sufficient drying time.
Position the flooring so that seams are at least 6" away from seams in underlayment.
Whenever possible, seams shall be placed in the least conspicuous and/or least traveled
areas of the room.
After flooring has been fit and pattern match achieved, tube one-half of each sheet
back lengthwise to expose the entire seam area. Apply adhesive over the exposed
substrate
except for a 24" band centered beneath the seam. Apply adhesive with a 1/32" deep x
1/16" wide x 1/32" apart (0,8 mm deep, 1,6 mm wide, 0,8 mm apart) notched trowel.
Apply adhesive in a straight line along folds in flooring.
Chapter 7: Footnotes™
Light Commercial Sheet Flooring
Tarkett
®
QBOND-ONE™ Adhesive Application
Tarkett
®
Footnotes
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is adhered using Tarkett QBOND-ONE
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adhesive. Use the permanent
application method for light commercial installations. This releasable application
method can be used for residential installations only.
After flooring has been fit, lap back or tube the flooring to expose one-half of the
substrate. Make sure the sheet does not move or shift.
FIG.45: Apply adhesive with a 1/32" deep x 1/16" wide x 1/32" apart (0,8 mm deep,
1,6 mm wide, 0,8 mm apart) notched trowel. When installing over a non-porous surface,
allow adhesive to dry until it is tacky to the touch before positioning flooring. Dry time
will vary depending on the porosity of the substrate, temperature and humidity.
Proper adhesive application is very important.
Excessive application of adhesive can cause an uneven
appearance to the floor, trowel notch telegraphing,
discoloration, seam contamination and can affect the
normal indentation resistance of the floor. Tarkett
will not accept responsibility for flooring problems
caused by excessive application of adhesive or the
use of a non-recommended adhesive.
Immediately after application of adhesive, slowly roll
the flooring back into position. Avoid trapping air
beneath the sheet. Do not flop or drop the flooring
into the adhesive, as this may cause the flooring to
shift or cause air bubbles.
FIG.46: Roll flooring with a 75 lb. sectional floor
roller. Make sure no trapped air remains between
the flooring and the substrate. Do not roll the last
6" to 8" along the adhesive line. This will allow for easier pull-back of the second-half of
material. A hand roller should be used in areas where the large floor roller cannot reach.
It is important that the perimeter of the floor also be rolled.
Pattern Matching
When seams are required, be sure to allow extra material for pattern match.
Matching a pattern at the true design repeat will give you the best results. Tarkett prints
information on the selvage edge of the sheet, such as match marks and “Reverse” or
“Do Not Reverse.” When the design requires alternate sheets to be “Reversed,” place
the same factory edges of sheet length side by side at seam overlap. When the design
requires sheets to be installed in the “Do Not Reverse” direction, place opposite edges
of sheet length side by side at seam overlap.
FIG.45
FIG.46