Installation Instructions

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Chapter 3: General Information
Storage and Handling
> All Tarkett
®
FiberFloor
®
shall be stored in a clean, dry environment, protected from the
elements. The ideal storage temperature is between 65° F (18
º
C) and 70° F (21
º
C).
> Cut orders may be rolled face-in on a sturdy core.
> 12' wide rolls shall be stored horizontally on a smooth, level surface supporting
the entire width of the roll. Be careful not to position rolls over foreign objects
or exceed shelves’ edges. This will cause pressure marks and possible material
damage. 6'6" wide rolls shall be stored standing on end and secured to prevent
falling. Store rolls so that the labels are up to ensure that pattern and run
numbers can be easily read.
> Do not install distorted material or leave material in hot sunlight.
> Do not write on the back of sheet flooring with pen, marker, crayon, etc. Use pencil only.
> Resilient sheet flooring can be heavy. Use dollies or carts when moving or handling
rolls of flooring. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Use unroll dollies to
unroll full rolls of sheet flooring.
> Before beginning installation, check to ensure the flooring is the correct color,
run number and quantity. Tarkett flooring is carefully inspected before leaving
our manufacturing facility. However, occasionally a defect may not be detected.
Carefully check flooring for any defects prior to installation. Tarkett will not pay
labor costs for replacement of flooring installed with obvious defects.
Jobsite Conditions
Jobsite conditions are very important to a successful installation. Installation of flooring
should begin only after all other trades have completed their work. If the flooring must be
installed before completion of other trades, it is important that the flooring be protected.
Tarkett resilient flooring products are designed to be installed in interior areas only.
Tarkett FiberFloor should never be installed outdoors or in areas exposed to the elements.
Tarkett FiberFloor shall not be installed until the work area is temperature controlled.
The work area shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 65° F (18° C) and
a maximum of 100° F (38° C) for 48 hours before, during and after the installation.
A permanent heat system shall be operational prior to installation. Flooring materials
and adhesives shall acclimate to room temperature for a minimum of 48 hours prior to
installation. Since subfloor conditions are very important, all preparation work shall be
performed under normal room conditions. A substrate with a temperature below 55° F.
can affect normal adhesive performance. Ideal relative humidity range is between
40 and 50%.
Allow flooring that has been subjected to cold temperatures to acclimate to room temperature.
Post-installation temperature shall be maintained at a minimum of 55° F and a maximum
of 100° F.
> All floor polishes, waxes or other surface coating must be removed by means that will
not damage the integrity of the existing floor system.
> The existing floor must not be a cushioned or foam-backed product and shall not
contain a thick foam inner layer.
> The existing floor must not be a perimeter-adhered floor.
> Any damaged areas must be repaired.
> Existing floors shall be smoothed and leveled with a good quality, embossing leveler
when using the Full Spread Installation Method.
> Do not install Tarkett
®
FiberFloor
®
over existing asphalt tile and linoleum flooring.
Embossing Levelers
The use of a good quality, cementitious-based embossing leveler, is designed to
eliminate the need to remove most existing resilient sheet floors, as well as
well-bonded resilient tiles by filling and leveling the surface of existing embossed
floors prior to the installation of Tarkett FiberFloor.
It is important that the flooring surface be cleaned and free from floor finishes and foreign
matter prior to the application of the embossing leveler. Mix and apply the embossing
leveler in accordance with its manufacturers’ recommendations. Manufacturers such as
ARDEX and MAPEI have products that meet the criteria for embossing levelers and should
be contacted for further information.
Note: All warranties and/or guarantees for the embossing leveler are the
responsibility of the product's manufacturer, not Tarkett.
Other Types of Substrates
Terrazzo, Marble and Ceramic Tile
Tarkett FiberFloor may be installed over these substrates on all grade levels.
Surface coatings, sealers or glazing must be completely removed for the full-spread
installation of Tarkett FiberFloor. If necessary, moisture tests shall be conducted. Bond
tests should always be performed if porosity or suitability of a substrate is in question.
Very smooth surfaces shall be abraded. Level and smooth surfaces with a high-quality,
non-shrinking, latex-fortified, cementitious patching compound.
Metal Floors
Tarkett FiberFloor may be installed over metal floors. The metal surface shall be
sanded or abraded and thoroughly cleaned. Any rust or other contaminates such as
oil, grease or dirt must be removed.