Installation Instructions

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

SuperFast® Florence and Tiempo Rigid Vinyl Tiles

Thank you for choosing our flooring. When properly installed and cared for, your new flooring will be

easy to maintain and will keep its great look for years. Please read all the instructions before you begin

the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty.

I. GENERAL PREPARATIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED: Spacers, rubber mallet, ruler, pencil, tape measure, utility knife, tapping block.

 Prior to installation, inspect material in daylight for visible faults/damage, including defects or

discrepancies in color or shine; check the edges of the flooring for straightness and any damage.

No claims on surface defects will be accepted after installation.

 It is preferable to lay tiles perpendicular to the window, following the direction of the main source of

light. For the best result, make sure to always work from 3 to 4 cartons at a time, mixing the tiles

during the installation.

 Check if subfloor/site conditions comply with the specifications described in these instructions. If

you are not satisfied, do not install, and contact your supplier.

 Flooring products can be damaged by rough handling before installation. Exercise care when

handling and transporting these products. Store, transport and handle the cartons in a manner to

prevent any damage. Store cartons flat, never on edge.

 Flooring products can be heavy and bulky. Always use proper lifting techniques when handling

these products. Whenever possible, make use of material-handling equipment such as dollies or

material carts. Never lift more than you can safely handle; get assistance.

 Calculate the room surface prior to installation and plan an extra 5-10% of flooring for cutting

waste.

 The environment where the flooring is to be installed is critically important with regard to successful

installation and continued performance of the flooring products. The flooring is intended to be

installed in interior locations only. These interior locations must meet climatic and structural

requirements as well.

 In most cases, this product does not need to be acclimated. However, if the boxes of flooring were

exposed over 2 hours to extreme temperatures under 50°F / 10°C or over 90°F / 32°C within the

12 hours before the installation, acclimation is required. In this case, keep the tiles in room

temperature for at least 12 hours in unopened package before you start the installation. The room

temperature must be maintained consistent between 50-90°F / 10-32°C before and during the

installation.

 Flooring should only be installed in temperature ranges between 50-90°F / 10-32°C, it is necessary

to maintain a constant temperature before and during the installation. Portable heaters are not

recommended as they may not heat the room and subfloor sufficiently. Kerosene heaters should

never be used.

 After installation, make sure that the flooring is not be exposed to temperatures less than 0˚F / -

15°C or greater than 140˚F /60°C.

 For floor surfaces exceeding 6400 ft

/ 620 m

and/or lengths exceeding 80 ft / 25 m, use

expansion moldings.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE SuperFast® Florence and Tiempo Rigid Vinyl Tiles Thank you for choosing our flooring. When properly installed and cared for, your new flooring will be easy to maintain and will keep its great look for years. Please read all the instructions before you begin the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty. I. GENERAL PREPARATIONS TOOLS REQUIRED: Spacers, rubber mallet, ruler, pencil, tape measure, utility knife, tapping block.
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II.         SUBFLOOR INFORMATION The flooring can be installed over most existing hard surface floor coverings, provided that the existing floor surface is clean, flat, dry, securely fastened, structurally sound and level to 3/16” / 5 mm within 10 ft / 3 m. The substrate should not slope more than 1” / 25 mm per 6 ft / 2 m in any direction. Depressions, deep grooves, expansion joints and other subfloor imperfections must be filled with patching & leveling compound.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE In-floor Radiant Heat: Flooring can be installed over 1/2” / 12 mm embedded radiant heat using the floating method. Maximum operating temperature should never exceed 85°F / 30°C. Use of an infloor temperature sensor is recommended to avoid overheating. • Turn the heat off for 24 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation when installing over radiant heated subfloors.
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MONOLITHIC / LINEAR PATTERN 1. IMPORTANT: Measure the area to be installed, perimeter rows of opposing walls shall be the same width. Adjust the width and the length of the first tile to be installed accordingly. In narrow hallways, it is recommended to install the floor parallel to the length of the hall. 2. To cut the tile: Use a simple utility knife and ruler, and with the top side facing up, cut heavily and several times on the same axis. The knife will not go through the surface but make a deep cut.
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Tip: After the first 2-3 rows of tiles are installed, they should be checked with a string line to ensure that rows are still running straight. If they are not, it could be that the starting wall has some irregularities that caused bowing in the installation. If so, the starting row of tiles may have to be scribed and re-trimmed to account for any unevenness in the wall. This can be done without having to disassemble the beginning rows. 9.
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. Second row, first tile: Before starting the second raw, it is crucial to mark the center of the second tile in the first row and draw a chalk line / place a string at a 90° to the first row following the central line to the opposite wall. Adjust the size of the first tile in the second row, so that the right edge is perfectly aligned with the chalk line / the string in the middle of the second tile in the first row.
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   VI. Place a walk-off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into your home. Do not use mats with a latex or rubber backing since these backings can cause permanent discoloration. Do not use abrasive cleaners, bleach or wax to maintain the floor. Do not drag or slide heavy objects across the floor. DISASSEMBLING Separate the whole row by lifting it up delicately at an angle.