Installation Info:

General Information
Although SPC does not generally require acclimation, if the product was stored in an environment that is colder 65˚F(18˚C), it is recommended that the product be allowed to acclimate for at least 12 hours in normal room conditions 65˚F(18˚C) - 87˚F(30˚C) before its installed. After installation, maintain normal room temperatures.

Tools and Materials:
• Choose one of the above listed adhesives (required)
• 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” Trowel
• 100 pound, 3 section roller
• Chalk Line
• Carpenter square
• Utility Knife
• Cutting board
• Tape measure

Preparing the Area
•Remove all furniture, appliances, and fixtures from the room.
•Removeallbindingstripsorotherrestrictivemoldingfromdoorways,walls,etc.
•Undercut wood door casings where possible so that flooring can be slid under it

Subfloor Preparation's:
• All subfloor surfaces must be *flat, clean, dry, smooth, and free of movement.
• Flat within 3/16” in a 10’radius and or 1/8” in a 6’radius.
• Sand high areas or joints and fill low areas with a high compressive strength Portland base compound.
• Completely remove all residual adhesive with an approved method from the subfloor.
• Test moisture content of the subfloor. Do not install if moisture test results exceed the recommend limits
of the adhesive manufacturer.
• Generally 80% of installation time is spent on subfloor prep. Its key to having a successful installation.

• Installing & Checking a Small Test Area is highly recommended to insure proper bonding, prior to proceeding with rest of install. 

Concrete Subfloors:
Concrete subfloors must be dry, smooth, and free from dust, solvent, paint, wax and grease, sealing
compounds, oil or any other materials that might prevent the adhesive from bonding. The surface must
be hard and dense and not flaking. New concrete slabs must be thoroughly dry (at least sixty days) and
completely cured. Curing agents, surface hardeners and other additives may cause adhesive bond
failure. These should be removed by sanding or grinding.

Wood Subfloors
Nail or screw any area that is loose or squeaky. Wood panels should be installed according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Recommended Adhesive: TITEBOND 675

Note: To properly apply adhesive snap white chalk lines along areas where adhesive will be spread to ensure an even and straight line of adhesive. Spread adhesive with a 1/16” (wide) x 1/16” (depth) x 1/16” (apart) trowel to cover the chalk line on one side and meet up to it on the other. If glue is spread over the chalk line it will need to be removed. (DO NOT overlap adhesive.) Be very careful not to leave any adhesive ridges or puddles.

 Porous substrates (wood and concrete): Rigid SPC flooring must be installed in dry lay method. Give adhesive time to flash (skin over). It should not leave residue on your hand when touched. When the adhesive is ready, it will generally change color. Please read the instructions on the adhesive. Roll with a 100 lb. roller immediately after flooring is placed, ensuring complete contact with the adhesive. Check the installation few hours after rolling and roll again if necessary and ensure complete bonding. DO NOT exceed the working time of the adhesive.

Non‐porous substrates (existing glued VCT, etc): Use adhesive suitable to your non-porous substrate. Install Rigid SPC flooring into adhesive when it has flashed (is tacky with minimal transfer to fingers). DO NOT exceed working time of the adhesive (refer to adhesive manufacturer’s instructions).

Roll with a 100 lb. roller immediately after flooring is placed, ensuring material has complete contact with adhesive. After few hours, check the floor and roll again if necessary and ensure complete bonding.
 

IMPORTANT : LVT / SPC adhesives provide a tacky, strong bond when they are given enough time to flash after its  troweled.  Do not rush to  
install before the adhesives has set fully ( Adhesive usually takes about 3 hours to set in the following temps - 68F ( 20 C ) to  81F ( 27 C )) . The adhesives should be dry to the point that it doesn’t transfer to your finger when touched. This is when the adhesives has the strongest ability to grab onto the planks. 

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