Installation Guide

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ADHESIVES
GENERAL INFORMATION:
adhesive. For areas with high point loads, rolling loads, topical spillages,
radiant heat or direct sunlight only use Two Part Epoxy. Always use new
trowels to ensure proper adhesive coverage.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before starting the installation, verify that the material is of the correct
style, color, quantity, and run numbers, and ensure that the correct
installation requirements, as detailed in the remainder of this section,
completed work.
CHECK RUN NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURE DATE
Locate the run number on the short end of each carton and verify that all
of the material for your job is from the same run. Minor shade variations
within the same run number contribute to the natural look of LVT. To
avoid noticeable shade variations, do not install material from different
runs across large expanses.
To determine manufacture date, locate the run number on the short end
of the carton. It is the eight-digit number separated by decimal points
the four-digit year. EX: 15.07.2018 (Day.Month.Year)
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stable condition between 65°-85°F (18°-29°C) and 35%- 85% RH for
a minimum of 48 hours before and after installation.
to be installed. Check material for visual defects before installation.
• Make sure all surfaces to be covered are completely clean, dry,
properly completed and documented.
could occur during product installation.
• LVT should be the last material installed, so as
to prevent other
trades from disrupting the installation and adhesive set-up, and to
LVT can come in plank, rectangular, and square tile formats. Install
tiles running in the same direction (block or staggered), quarter-turned
offset by at least 6" and should be installed in a staggered manner,
so as to create a random appearance that avoids alignment of end-
joints. LVT can be laid out to run either parallel or diagonal to the room
or primary wall. The following conditions must be given consideration
when determining how LVT will be installed:
Layout:
(refer to architectural drawings).
• Establish center lines and determine starting point to balance the
installation by having equal tile widths on opposite sides of room.
This can be facilitated by measuring or dry-laying tiles and marking
baselines.
• Wet-Set Applications: The room layout must be arranged so that
This will keep tiles from shifting, minimize adhesive displacement,
and prevent wet adhesive from oozing up and getting onto the
surface of the tiles. This can be accomplished by snapping chalk
reach, and in multiples of the tile or plank width. Periodically pull back
a tile or plank during installation and check for adhesive transfer to
backing.
acceptance of materials.
• Protecting Newly Installed Floors:
protected while the adhesive sets, and also protected from damage
can cause shifting of tiles, adhesive displacement, or breaking of the
bond between the adhesive and the tile or substrate.
installing LVT. Carefully inspect each plank or tile for defects prior
to installation, and do not install damaged material. Be sure to
check run numbers/manufacture dates prior to installing.
TILE INSTALLATION
STEP 1: SQUARE THE ROOM
center of one end of the room. Locate
the same point at the other end-wall.
Snap a chalk line between these points
middle of the room. At the center point,
mark off a line across the room at precise
accomplished using the 3-4-5 triangle
method. Starting from the center point,
make a mark measuring 4 feet vertically and 3 feet horizontally. Connect
the marks with a diagonal line to complete the triangle. If the diagonal
line does not measure exactly 5 feet, then the center crossing lines are
not at a true right angle. (See Figure 1)
TIP: Multiples of the 3-4-5 triangle method may be used for greater
accuracy in large rooms (e.g. 6-8-10, 9-12-15, etc.).
STEP 2: BALANCE THE ROOM
Either measure or dry-lay a row of tiles
from the center line to the side wall to
tiles. If the resulting border is too small
in either direction, move the row of tiles
line. This becomes your new starting
line. (See Figure 2)
TIP: Use the dimensions of the room
without dry-laying.
STEP 3: INSTALL THE TILES
After determining the layout and snapping
as outlined below using the dry to touch or wet-
set application method. (See Figure 3)
Apply adhesive as recommended on the label.
Figure 1
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5’
4’
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Product Description
Dryback LVT/LVP
Installation Method
Glue Down
INSTALLATION