Installation Instructions
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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
2
/ 620 m
2
and/or lengths exceeding 80 ft / 25 m, use expansion
moldings.
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.
Substrates must be free from excessive moisture or alkali. Remove dirt, paint, varnish, wax, oils,
solvents, any foreign matter and contaminates.
Do not use products containing petroleum, solvents or citrus oils to prepare substrates as they can
cause staining and expansion of the new flooring.
Although this floor is waterproof, it is not aimed to be used as a moisture barrier. The concrete
moisture vapor emissions should not exceed 8 lb / 3.63 kg (ASTM F1869) / 90 % RH (ASTM
F2170) with a PH limit of 9 / max 2.5 % moisture content (CM method).
This product is also not to be installed in areas that have a risk of flooding such as saunas or
outdoor areas.
Existing sheet vinyl floors should not be heavily cushioned and not exceed more than one layer in
thickness. Soft underlayment and soft substrates will diminish the products inherent strength in
resisting indentations.
WOOD SUBFLOORS