Armstrong 26291061 Use and Care Manual
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1. Armstrong ARMSTRONG VINYL TILE FLOORING INSTALLATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE WHY ARMSTRONG VINYL TILE Easy to clean Broad selection of styles and colors Durable Economical Scuff Resistant Softer and warmer underfoot than most hard surface flooring Easy installation INSTALLATION MATERIALS Tools Utility knife Medium grit sandpaper Sanding block smooth edge trowel Tape measure short nap paint roller Chalk and chalk line Rolling pin Carpenter s square 5 184 Patch amp Skim Coat C s 183 Underlayment 5 185 Latex Primer New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper 5 199 One Part Embossing Leveler ESTIMATING Find your room size on chart Number in square is how many cartons you need e Charts include at least five extra tiles per 00 These extra tiles are needed to allow for waste and odd room size NOTE Armstrong vinyl tile flooring is packaged in different quantities Be sure you use the correct estimating chart 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 16 Tile Carton 18 x 18 24 Tile Carton 12 x 12 6 68 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 30 Tile Carton 12 x 12 45 Tile Carton 12 x 12 FLOOR CARE RECOMMENDATIONS ee ma Floor Protectors New Beginning Protectors e Floor protectors evenly Resilient Deep distribute furniture Cleaning Floor weight and help prevent2. Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor S 184 mixture or S 184 Patch amp Skim Coat for patching or leveling PLAN THE LAYOUT tor indoor use only Step 2 Find the center of each of the end walls and strike a chalk line at the center of the room INSTALL TILE Step 5 Peel release paper from tile and install at intersection Install one quadrant of tile at a time Make sure arrows on iles point in he same direction Lay iles in pattern shown at right using chalk lines as a guide Make sure tiles are butted tightly at all edges O prevent separation back of all Step 3 At the mid point of the center line create a perpendicular line using a carpenter s square CUTTING THE BORDER TILE Step 6 For straight cuts place a loose tile A face up exactly on top of the last full tile making sure the arrows are pointed in the proper direction Place another full tile B on top of tile A with its edge against the wall Using tile B as a guide mark the face of tile A with a pencil Stripper to remove dirt and wax buildup Use smooth edge trowel for applying S 184 Use smooth edge trowel for applying S 183 and PREPARE S 199 One Part Embossing Leveler fills and levels embossing on your old vinyl floor the underlayment the underlayment Center line midpoint gt NI Cut border tiles with utility knife For irregular cuts make a pattern and
3. to reduce indentation The heavier the item the wider the floor protector needed Be careful will rolling casters They can damage the floor Therefore we do not recommend them If you choose to use them the double wheel ype is the best option Place a walk off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into your home We strongly recommend mats without a latex or rubber backing since these backings can cause permanent discoloration All Armstrong floor care products have been specifically developed o care for Armstrong floors You may purchase Armstrong floor care products at your local flooring retailer PRECAUTIONS When installing over an existing resilient floor lay out the tile installations so the new seams are a minimum of 6 away from the original seams When installing over tile floors seams should fall in the center of the tile When using tile from two or more cartons check to be sure all pattern and lot numbers are the same for proper color match Tile products with directional arrows on the back should be installed with the arrows all pointing in the same direction Do not wet wash tile for at least five days after installation This will allow the tile to become well seated in the adhesive and prevent excess moisture and cleaning agents from interfering with the adhesive bond Make sure tiles are butted tightly at all edges to prevent separation STAIN REMOVAL TO R
4. transfer it to a tile Q Use medium grit sandpaper and a sanding block for smoothing rough areas of Q Use medium grit sandpaper and a sanding block for smoothing rough areas of i Use smooth edge trowel for applying S 199 Use S 185 Latex Primer for a superior bond Use S 185 Latex Primer for a superior bond Step 4 Leave release paper on back of tile and position tiles in one quadrant of the room to determine border tile size Shift the starting line s 6 if necessary to maximize border tile size FINISH Step 7 Roll installed tiles to bond to floor DO NOT wash floor for five days Replace wall base and moldings Use medium grit sandpaper and a sanding block for smoothing rough areas of the underlayment Use short nap paint roller for applying S 185 i Use short nap paint roller for applying S 185 First test run Shift line 67 shows less than 1 2 tile N WARRANTY THE ARMSTRONG DIY LIFETIME L M TED RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY FOR DIY VINYL TILE FLOORING Premium Floors Harbor Collection Natural Visuals Deluxe Floors Granite Mills e What is covered and for how long The Armstrong Do It Yourself DIY lifetime warranty for Armstrong resilient tile means that for the lifetime from the date of purchase if for ANY reason you are dissatisfied with your floor we will give you replacement tile THE ARMSTRONG DIY 0 YEAR uimite
5. EMOVE THE STAIN FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER UNTIL NO TRACE OF STAIN REMAI CRAYON e Rub the stain with mineral spirits or S urpentine on a clean white cloth Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive whi e scrubbing pad following instructions on the label LIPSTICK e Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol on a clean white cloth e If stain is still visible rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instructions on the label GRAPE JUICE WINE Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instructions on the label e If stain is still visible rub the stain with rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol on a clean white cloth MERCUROCHROME MERTHIOLATE e Rub the area with rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol on a clean white cloth Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instructions on the label USTARD Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instruc
6. Stripper indentations from forming For all no wax on your vinyl floor kev vinyl floors ass Solves tough cleaning problems Once n Done Resilient Shinekeeper amp Ceramic Cleaner Resilient High No rinse floor cleaner for Gloss Floor Finish no wax vinyl ceramic and 3 For all high gloss stone floors vinyl floors _ e Restores gloss and shine to older floors PREPARE SUBFLOOR Step I Inspect and prepare subfloor Subfloor must be clean dry and smooth A subfloor is the surface over which your new Armstrong tile flooring is installed IF INSTALLING OVER VINYL FLOORING only single layer Must be noncushioned backed and firmly bonded Check for loose vinyl gapped seams cuts tears rips or other damage Do not install over tile below grade level PLYWOOD If installing a new plywood subfloor use APA Underlayment Grade For new or existing plywood subfloors check for loose panels gapped joints knots nail holes or other damage CONCRETE CERAMIC Must be clean dry and dust free Check for cracks scaling levelness and other damage Tiles can be installed over a painted concrete floor self stick only If installing over ceramic tile terrazzo or marble ensure that the tiles are firmly bonded Use utility knife to remove loose vinyl Use S 184 Patch amp Skim Coat for patching or filling textured surfaces N Use S 183 Underlayment Use New Beginning
7. b or wash your floor for five days Caring for your floor Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt which can scratch your floor NOTE we do not recommend vacuums that have a beater bar since it can visibly damage your flooring surface Additionally we do not recommend electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding as use may result in discoloration and deglossing ever use highly abrasive scrubbing tools on any Armstrong floor Wash your floor regularly with Armstrong Once n Done Resilient amp Ceramic Floor Cleaner For heavy duty cleaning use Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper Do NOT use detergents abrasive cleaners or mop and shine products These products may leave a dull film on your floor Over time if the shine on your floor begins to dull Armstrong Shinekeeper Resilient High Gloss Floor Finish can be used to renew your floor s shine Do NOT use paste wax or solvent based polishes Vinyl flooring like other types of smooth floors can become slippery when wet Allow time for floor to dry after washing Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills foreign substances or wet feet Proactive protection for your floor When moving appliances or heavy furniture lay a plywood panel on your floor and walk the items across it This protects your floor from scuffing and tears Use floor protectors such as Armstrong Floor Protectors on furniture
8. d let dry If traces remain rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water one part acid to 10 parts water NOTE Please follow instructions and cautions on label as oxalic acid is poisonous CIGARETTE BURNS The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor Consult your retailer BLACK HEEL MARKS Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instructions on the label e f stain still shows rub the area with a nonabrasive cleaner If stain still shows rub the area with rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol on a clean white cloth A WARNING Eye and Skin Irritant May be combustible flammable please follow instructions on label Armstrong Customer Relations and Technical Services 1 800 233 3823 www armstrong com All trademarks owned by AWI Licensing Company New Beginning Once n Done and Shinekeeper are registered in the United States only NA 3501 1 112 2012 AWI Licensing Company Printed in the United States of America
9. e subfloor should be level clean and free of wax grease oil or dust If necessary patch or fill any cracks in the subfloor with Armstrong Patch or Latex Underlayment If installing over existing vinyl use liquid underlayment or embossing eveler to smooth any texture or embossing on the old floor e Install over smooth well bonded resilient floors ceramic terrazzo marble or over dry concrete and wood floors with a plywood overlay What will Armstrong do if you are dissatisfied We will provide replacement Armstrong tile of comparable quality color and pattern We exclude any liability for installation costs or other damages What is NOT covered by this warranty THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES BEYOND THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED ARMSTRONG EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR LOST PROFITS OR ANY OTHER INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THE REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY What should you do if you have a problem We want you to be happy with your Armstrong floor If you re not call your retail store They can answer your questions and if necessary start to process a claim If you have further questions please call us at 800 233 3823 PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT The receipt is required to verify proof of purchase and purchase date What is exclud
10. ed from this warranty Armstrong excludes and will not pay incidental or consequential damages under this warranty By this we mean any loss expense or damage other han to the flooring itself that may result from a defect in the flooring No implied warranties extended beyond the terms of this written warranty Note Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction This warranty is effective November 2012 Warranty owner This warranty applies only to Do It Yourself DIY installations by a homeowner for his or her own residential end use This warranty extends only to the original end user and is not transferable Visit wwwarmstrong com for warranty details limitations and exclusions Care and maintenance Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor always looks its best Simply follow our maintenance and prevention steps outlined below Immediately after installation Maintain room temperature at 65 F for 48 hours after installation is completed This assures proper curing setting and bonding of products The adhesive under your floor needs time to thoroughly dry after installation Therefore we recommend that you do not scru
11. p RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY FOR DIY VINYL TILE FLOORING Select Floors Stylistik II e What is covered and for how long The Armstrong Do It Yourself DIY 10 year limited warranty for Armstrong resilient tile means that for the ten years from the date of purchase if for ANY reason you are dissatisfied with your floor we will give you replacement tile THE ARMSTRONG DIY 6 YEAR LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY Premium Floors Harbor Collection Natural Visuals For light commercial installations foot traffic in property management locations and low traffic retail shops the product is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for six years from the date of purchase If a defect covered by this warranty is reported to Armstrong in writing within six years of purchase Armstrong will supply new material of the same or similar grade sufficient to repair or replace the defective material Installation requirements Proper installation plays a key role in the performance of Armstrong floors For installation of vinyl tile these basic guidelines should be followed Store tiles for 48 hours in room where they will be installed Keep room at a minimum of 65 F during that time and during installation After installation temperature should not fall below 65 F for the first 48 hours and not below 55 F after that If room is heated by radiant coils in the subfloor the TEMPERATURE OF THE FLOOR should not exceed 85 F Th
12. th If stain still shows use mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth If stain still shows very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone follow use instructions on label on a clean white cloth Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instructions on the label PAINT VARNISH If paint stain is wet wipe up the stain with water on a clean white cloth If pain stain is dry carefully scrape residue with a thin spatula If stain still shows rub the area with rubbing alcohol isopropyl alcohol on a clean white cloth If stain still shows use mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth If stain still shows very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone follow use instructions on label on a clean white cloth Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad following instructions on the label NAIL POLISH Very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone follow use instructions on label on a clean white cloth RUST Apply Armstrong New Beginning Resilient Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper to the stain and let it stand for five minutes Scrub vigorously with a stiff bristle brush or nonabrasive white scrubbing pad wipe rinse an
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