Installation Contract Resilient/Sheet Goods Flashcards
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- Concrete Substrates
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All concrete substrates should be tested for IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) according to ASTM F 2170. Calcium
Chloride tests may be conducted in addition to IRH and must be performed per the latest edition of ASTM F 1869.
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New & Existing Concrete
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SUBFLOORS SHOULD MEET THE GUIDELINES OF THE LATEST EDITION OF ACI 302 AND ASTM F 710, “STANDARD PRACTICE FOR
PREPARING CONCRETE FLOORS TO RECEIVE RESILIENT FLOORING” AVAILABLE FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS, 100 BARR HARBOR
DRIVE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428; 610-832-9585; HTTP://WWW.ASTM.ORG.
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Concrete Substrates a.
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Substrates shall be smooth, structurally sound, permanently dry, clean and free of all foreign material such as dust,
wax, solvents, paint, grease, oils, old adhesive residue, curing and hardening/ curing compounds, sealers and other
foreign material that might prevent adhesive bond.
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Concrete Substrates b.
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Concrete floors shall be flat and smooth within 1/8” in 6 feet or 3/16” in 10 feet.
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Concrete Substrates c.
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F-Number System: Overall values of FF 36/FL 20 may be appropriate for resilient floor coverings.
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Concrete Substrates d.
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ASTM F 2170 IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) are required for the Shaw warranty. Three tests should be
conducted for areas up to 1000 SF. One additional test, for each additional 1000 SF.
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Concrete Substrates e.
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Moisture vapor emission rate
• 4100 Adh. – may not exceed 87% RH.
• S150 Adh. – may not exceed 90% RH.
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Concrete Substrates
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Use only Portland based patching and leveling compounds. Do not install Shaw resilient flooring over gypsum based
patching and/or leveling compounds.
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Light Weight Concrete
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Internal Relative Humidity – Tests should be performed per the latest edition of ASTM F 2170.
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Light Weight Concrete a.
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a. Three internal relative humidity tests should be conducted for areas up to 1000 SF. One additional test, for each additional 1000 SF
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Light Weight Concrete b.
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b. Surface must be dry, clean, smooth, free of all dust and structurally sound.
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Wood Substrates
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a. Wood subfloors must be structurally sound and in compliance with local building codes.
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Wood Substrates
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b. Wood subfloors should be suspended with a minimum of 18” of well ventilated air space below.
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Wood Substrates
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c. Crawl spaces must have a vapor barrier covering the ground.
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Wood Substrates
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d. Wood subfloors directly fastened to concrete, or sleeper construction, are not recommended.
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Wood Substrates
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e. APA rated Sturd-I-Floor panels are designed as combination subfloor/underlayment, but exposure to construction conditions
including weather may necessitate installation of a 1/4” underlayment panel prior to resilient flooring installation.
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Wood Substrates
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f. SHAW resilient flooring is not recommended directly over fire-retardant treated plywood or preservative treated plywood.
The materials used to treat the plywood may cause problems with adhesive bonding. An additional layer of APA rated
1/4” thick underlayment should be installed.
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Temperature - Ambient
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Controlled environments are critical. Fully functional HVAC systems are the best way to ensure temperature and humidity control.
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Temperature - Ambient
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• Do not install resilient flooring products until the work area can be temperature controlled.
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Temperature - Ambient
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• Minimum installation temperature is 65°F with a maximum installation temperature of 100°F.
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Temperature - Radiant Heat
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Radiant heated substrates must not exceed 85°F (29°C) surface temperature.
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Temperature - Radiant Heat
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• Several days prior to installing resilient products over newly constructed radiant heated systems, make sure the
radiant system has been on and operating at maximum temperature to reduce residual moisture within the concrete.
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Temperature - Radiant Heat
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• Three days prior to installation lower the temperature to 65°F. 24 hours after installation, gradually increase the
temperature in increments of 5°F to avoid overheating.
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Temperature - Radiant Heat
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• After continuous operation of the radiant system, ensure the surface of the floor does not exceed 85°F.
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Temperature - Radiant Heat
• Use of an in-floor temperature sensor is recommended to avoid overheating.
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PH:
Concrete floors must be tested per the latest edition of ASTM F 710.
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ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
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ASTM F710
This practice covers the procedure for determining the acceptability of concrete floors for the installation of resilient flooring.
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PH:
pH reading must not exceed 10.0.
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PH:
Readings below 7.0 and in excess of 10.0 affect resilient flooring and adhesives.
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PH:
Rinsing the surface with clear water is the best way to lower alkalinity. “DAMP MOP”
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NOTE:
NOTE: IT MAY NOT BE THE FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONDUCT THE TESTS. IT IS, HOWEVER, THE FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THESE TESTS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED AND THAT THE RESULTS ARE ACCEPTABLE PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE FLOOR COVERING.
WHEN MOISTURE TESTS ARE CONDUCTED, IT INDICATES THE CONDITIONS ONLY AT THE TIME OF THE TEST.
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2. JOB SITE CONDITIONS
a. It is recommended that resilient floor covering installation shall not begin until all other trades are completed.
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JOB SITE CONDITIONS
b. Areas to receive flooring shall be clean, fully enclosed, with the permanent HVAC set at a uniform temperature range of
65°F to 85°F and maintained following the installation.
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JOB SITE CONDITIONS
c. Areas to receive flooring should be adequately lighted during all phases of the installation process.
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JOB SITE CONDITIONS
d. Floors shall be smooth, permanently dry, clean and free of all foreign material such as dust, wax, solvents, paint, grease,
oils, old adhesive residue, curing and hardening compounds and sealers.
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JOB SITE CONDITIONS
e. Working and open times vary based on job conditions, substrate, temperature and humidity.
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Material Storage & Handling
a. Store all rolls standing upright; do not lay rolls down for long periods.
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Material Storage & Handling
b. When more than one roll of a color is being installed, all material should be from the same batch and the rolls must be
installed in consecutive order. If material from more than one batch is to be used, the job should be laid out so that different
batch numbers are not installed side by side.
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Material Storage & Handling
c. Flooring material and adhesive must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.
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Material Storage & Handling
d. Store cartons of tile or plank products flat and squarely on top of one another. Preferably, locate material in the “center” of
the installation area (i.e. away from vents, direct sunlight, etc.)
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Substrates
All substrates to receive resilient flooring shall be dry, clean, smooth and structurally sound. They shall be free of dust, solvent, paint, wax, oil, grease, residual adhesive, adhesive removers, curing, sealing, hardening, or parting compounds, alkaline salts,
excessive carbonation or laitance, mold, mildew and other foreign materials that might prevent adhesive bond.
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WOOD SUBSTRATES
a. Double-layered APA rated plywood subfloors should be a minimum 1" total thickness, with at least 18" well ventilated air
space beneath. Insulate and protect crawl spaces with a vapor barrier.
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WOOD SUBSTRATES
b. Do not install over sleeper construction subfloors or wood subfloors applied directly over concrete.
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WOOD SUBSTRATES
c. Underlayment panels can only correct minor deficiencies in the sub-floor while providing a smooth, sound surface on
which to adhere the resilient flooring.
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WOOD SUBSTRATES
d. Any failures in the performance of the underlayment panel rests with the panel manufacturer and not with Shaw
Industries, Inc.
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WOOD SUBSTRATES
e. It is recommended that your chosen APA underlayment grade panels be designed for installation under resilient flooring
and carry a written warranty covering replacement of the entire flooring system.
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WOOD SUBSTRATES
f. Always follow the underlayment manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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STRIP – PLANK WOOD FLOORING
Due to expansion and contraction of individual boards during seasonal changes, SHAW recommends 1/4" or thicker APA
rated underlayment panels be installed over these types of subfloors.
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CONCRETE
a. New or existing concrete subfloors must meet the guidelines of the latest edition of ACI 302 and ASTM F 710, “Standard
Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring”.
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CONCRETE
b. On or below-grade slabs must have an effective vapor retarder directly under the slab.
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CONCRETE
c. Wet curing 7 days is the preferred method for curing new concrete.
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CONCRETE
d. Curing compounds (DO NOT USE). If present they can interfere with the bond of the adhesive to the concrete.
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CONCRETE
e. Remove curing compounds 28 days after placement, so concrete can begin drying.
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CONCRETE
f. Concrete floors shall be flat 3/16" in 10 ft.
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CONCRETE
g. F-Number System: Overall values of FF 36/FL 20 may be appropriate for resilient floor coverings.
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CONCRETE
h. Adhesive Moisture vapor emission may not exceed 87% RH (Shaw 4100) or 90% (Shaw S150).
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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
All recommendations and guarantees as to the suitability and performance of lightweight concrete under resilient flooring
are the responsibility of the lightweight concrete manufacturer. The installer of the lightweight product may be required to
be authorized or certified by the manufacturer. Correct on-site mixing ratios and properly functioning pumping equipment
are critical. To ensure proper mixture, slump testing is recommended.
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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
a. Lightweight aggregate concretes having densities greater than 90 lbs. per cubic foot may be acceptable under resilient flooring.
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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
b. Concrete slabs with heavy static and/or dynamic loads should be designed with higher strengths and densities to
accommodate such loads.
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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
c. Surface must be permanently dry, clean, smooth, and free of all dust and structurally sound.
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WARNING!!!
WARNING! DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST OR MECHANICALLY CHIP OR
PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK” ADHESIVES OR
OTHER ADHESIVES. ***ASBESTOS***
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RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING/Exsiting
a. Must be single layered, non-cushion backed, fully adhered and smooth.
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RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING/Exsiting
b. Show no signs of moisture or alkaline.
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RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING/Exsiting
c. Waxes, polishes, grease and grime must be removed.
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RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING/Exsiting
d. Cuts, cracks, gouges, dents and other irregularities in the existing floor covering must be repaired or replaced.
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Note
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DETERMINING IF THE EXISTING FLOORING IS SUITABLE TO BE INSTALLED OVER RESTS SOLELY WITH INSTALLER/FLOORING CONTRACTOR
ON SITE. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT AS TO SUITABILITY, THE EXISTING FLOORING SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AN ACCEPTABLE UNDERLAYMENT INSTALLED OVER IT.
INSTALLATIONS OVER EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO INDENTATION.
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POURED FLOORS (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless)
a. Must be totally cured and well bonded to the concrete.
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POURED FLOORS (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless)
b. Must be free of any residual solvents and petroleum derivatives
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POURED FLOORS (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless)
c. Waxes, polishes, grease and grime must be removed
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POURED FLOORS (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless)
d. Cuts, cracks, gouges, dents and other irregularities in the existing floor covering must be repaired or replaced.
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POURED FLOORS (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless)
e. Texture must be smooth.
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POURED FLOORS (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless)
f. Show no signs of moisture or alkaline.
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OLD ADHESIVE RESIDUE
a. If the adhesive residue is asphalt-based (cut-back) or any other type of adhesive is present, it must be dealt with in
one of two ways:
• It may be mechanically removed such as: bead blasting or scarifying;
• A self-leveling Portland based underlayment may be applied over it. Check with the underlayment
manufacturer for suitability, application instructions and warranties.
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OLD ADHESIVE RESIDUE
b. Never use solvents or citrus adhesive removers to remove old adhesive residue. Solvent residue left in and on the
sub-floor may affect the new adhesive and the new floor covering.
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WARNING!
WARNING REGARDING COMPLETE ADHESIVE REMOVAL: SOME SOLVENT BASED ‘CUT-BACK’ ASPHALT-BASED ADHESIVES MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS THAT ARE
NOT READILY IDENTIFIABLE. DO NOT USE POWER DEVICES, WHICH CAN CREATE ASBESTOS DUST IN REMOVING THESE ADHESIVES. THE INHALATION OF ASBESTOS DUST MAY CAUSE ASBESTOS'S OR OTHER SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
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Shaw 4100
Solvent free /Acrylic Adhesive
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SHAW S150 – universal aerosol spray adhesive.
Water-based aerosol adhesive
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
General:
a. Ensure that moisture tests have been conducted and that the results do not exceed 87% In-Situ relative humidity (Shaw
4100 Adhesive) or 90% In-Situ relative humidity (Shaw S150 Spray Adhesive) when tested according to ASTM F 2170.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
b. pH of concrete sub-floor surface is no greater than 10.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
c. The permanent HVAC system turned on and set to a minimum of 68°F (20°C) for a minimum of 72 hours prior to,
during and after installation. After the installation, the temperature should not exceed 100°F.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
d. Flooring material and adhesive must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to
installation.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
e. Use only Shaw approved flooring adhesives.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
f. Use a 1/32" deep x 1/16" wide x 1/32" apart (U) notch trowel only, unless using S150 Spray Adhesive.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
g. Material should always be visually inspected prior to installations. Any material installed with visual defects
will not be considered a legitimate claim as it pertains to labor cost.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
h. Shaw’s sheet products are dimensionally stable. They will not shrink or compress. If cut too full, it may result in a bubble.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
i. Install all cuts and rolls in consecutive sequence.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
j. Naturelife™ – Do not reverse sheets for seaming.
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
k. Biolife™ – Reverse sheets for seaming
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INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS Naturelife™, Biolife™
l. Ensure that all recommendations for sub-floor and jobsite conditions are met prior to beginning the
installation. Once the installation has started, you have accepted these conditions.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
In most cases, a qualified installer will be able to freehand knife the material in areas where base or trim moldings will be
installed after the installation is completed.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
a. Naturelife™ – Do not reverse sheets for seaming.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
b. Biolife™ – Reverse sheets for seaming
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
c. Cut the required length off the roll, including enough to run up the wall 2" at either end.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
d. Push the length of the sheet as close to the starting wall as possible, letting the extra length run up the wall at the far end.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
e. Set the scribes to a minimum of 3/8" more than the greatest distance between the wall and the flooring material.
Freehand knife or scribe the shape of the wall onto the flooring.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
f. Push the fitted sheet lightly against the wall.
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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:
g. Continue freehand knifing around the room.
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Flash Cove Installations
a. Flash coving is an extension of the sheet flooring up the wall to form a wall base.
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Flash Cove Installations
b. Seams in the flash coved areas should be treated the same as seams throughout the rest of the installation.
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Flash Cove Installations
c. 4"– 6" flash coving is common. For all heights in excess of 6" check applicable local building codes.
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Flash Cove Installations
d. Use adhesive in flash coved areas. Use a brush or roller to apply adhesive to the wall and cove stick area.
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Flash Cove Installations
e. Adhesive must be allowed some open time, usually about 10 –15 minutes.
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Flash Cove Installations
f. After fitting material into adhesive, use a hand roller to assure contact with the adhesive.
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Seaming
Seams may be cut by either overlap and double cut or by straight edging or edge trimming one side, and recess scribing
the second sheet.
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Seaming
1. Recess scribe method – On non-patterned material, trim approximately 1/2" off one salvage edge of seam with a
straightedge and sharp knife or edge trimmer. Cut second sheet with proper extra length. Position second sheet
with a 1/2"–1" overlap over first sheet at the seam. Set recess scribes so that the seam will have a slight gap, about
half the thickness of a razor blade. If cut too full, it will result in bubbles or ridges. Recess scribe seam. Repeat for as
many sheets as necessary to complete the area. Sheets should be installed that day.
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Seaming (A to M)
2. Double cut method – Overlap the salvage edges to align the pattern width and length. On Naturelife™ wood look
align the bevel edge of the planks. Place a 4" wide scrap of material under the seam area. Place a straight edge
directly over the beveled edge of the plank, and using a new razor blade, hold the knife straight up and down and cut
through both pieces in one cut.
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Seaming a.
a. Lap back all overlapped sheets as one, half way back.
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Seaming B
b. Do Not back roll vinyl backed floorings.
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Seaming C
c. Do Not seam factory edges.
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Seaming D
d. Do Not straight edge and seam, or edge trim and seam.
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Seaming E
e. Snap white chalk lines along areas where adhesive will be spread to ensure an even and straight line of adhesive.
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Seaming F
f. Spread adhesive with proper notched trowel over entire area. Be very careful not to leave any adhesive ridges or puddles.
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NOTE:
NOTE: THE SUB-FLOOR POROSITY AND ROOM CONDITIONS (TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY, ETC.) CAN AFFECT THE WORKING TIME OF THE ADHESIVE.
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Seaming G
g. Push lapped flooring from the fold into adhesive, working toward the wall. DO NOT FLOP MATERIAL - IN
air will be trapped, causing bubbles.
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Seaming H
h. Roll floor with a minimum 100 lb. roller in both directions. Roll across width first, then along length.
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NOTE:
NOTE: TO ENSURE PROPER BONDING OF THE MATERIAL, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ROLL IN THE MATERIAL NEXT TO THE WALLS WITH A HAND SEAM ROLLER.
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Seaming I
i. After material has been laid into the adhesive, recess scribe the seams using either the scribe blade or scribe pin.
Hold the knife blade straight up and down to make final cut. DO NOT UNDERCUT.
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Note:
NOTE: SET RECESS SCRIBES SO THAT THE SEAM WILL HAVE A SLIGHT GAP, ABOUT HALF THE THICKNESS OF A RAZOR BLADE. IF CUT TOO FULL, IT WILL RESULT IN
BUBBLES OR RIDGES.
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Seaming J
j. Roll the seam with a hand roller.
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Seaming K
k. Repeat the same procedure for additional seams in the room.
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Seaming L
l. Heat welding Shaw sheet flooring is always recommended.
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Seaming M
m. Heat weld seams the following day. See heat weld instructions.
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End Seaming
End Seaming
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HEAT WELDING ( A to L )
a. Heat welding is the recommended procedure for Biolife™ and Naturelife™ seams, coving and corner fill pieces.
Professionally heat welded seams provide a strong, watertight, hygienic, monolithic surface.
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HEAT WELDING
b. The welding rod (4 mm) is designed to melt at the same temperature as the sheet flooring, permanently thermally
fusing the two together.
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HEAT WELDING
c. Heat welding should be done after the flooring adhesive has set up, usually the following day.
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HEAT WELDING
d. Seam edges should be slightly gapped and vertical. Wide gapped or undercut seams will prevent quality welds.
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HEAT WELDING
e. The depth of the groove should be 1/2 to 2/3 the thickness of the material. Be careful not to go too deep. The
groove must also be centered along the two edges. This is very important to ensure proper strength and bonding
of the welding rod.
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HEAT WELDING
f. Clean grooves thoroughly of all foreign contamination, including dust.
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HEAT WELDING
g. Use only professional quality welding equipment that will maintain sufficient temperatures. Many types, sizes and
styles of welding tips are available today. A tip must be chosen to produce a quality weld without damaging the
appearance of the sheet vinyl.
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HEAT WELDING
h. Preheat welding gun before beginning. Temperature should be set approximately 750°F.
Practice on a scrap piece to fine tune temperature and pace for type of substrate and site conditions. Long
extension cords may affect welding temperature settings.
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HEAT WELDING
i. Determine the correct welding speed by ensuring that the welding rod actually fuses into the groove. A small ridge must
form on either side of the welding rod, at the vinyl surface. If no ridge forms, you have not heat welded the seam.
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HEAT WELDING
j. While the welding rod is still warm, trim off 1/2–2/3 the excess rod with a spatula knife and trim plate in one
continuous movement.
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HEAT WELDING
k. After the rod has cooled to room temperature, make the final trim pass using only a razor sharp spatula knife in
one continuous movement.
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HEAT WELDING
l. Apply a glaze to the surface of the trimmed weld. Remove the tip from the welding gun. Hold the gun a few inches
above the welded seam and apply hot air along the seam until the surface of the weld rod begins to shine. The
glazed seam will be less porous, smoother, and less noticeable.
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END Heat Welding
END Heat Welding
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Chemical Weld ( A to D )
a. Ensure seam is completely clean and dry.
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Chemical Weld
b. Pour entire contents of sealer into applicator bottle and allow any air bubbles to dissipate.
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Chemical Weld
c. Insert the tip of the applicator down into the seam. Pull back at a steady pace applying a constant pressure on the
bottle, applying enough sealer to seal the edges of the sheet and leaving a small bead (1/8") of sealer on the surface
of the seam.
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Chemical Weld
d. Keep all traffic off the seam for a minimum of 24 hours.
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End Chemical Weld /Installation
End Chemical Weld/Installation
