Armstrong 51800031 Installation Guide
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1. back of the tile pointing in the same direction Fig 3 Roll tile in both directions within one hour of spreading S 230 Adhesive using a 100 Ib roller Re roll one hour later in both directions Remove adhesive residue from the surface of all the tile immediately using a clean white cloth dampened with neutral detergent and water Dried S 230 Adhesive cannot be removed Do not work on newly adhered tile except to roll tile Use a kneeling board if necessary Chapter V Installation Systems 161 10 Continue Steps 4 through 9 until entire area is completed 11 Do not allow traffic on tile for 24 hours after installation 12 Flooring should not be exposed to rolling load traffic for at least 72 hours Pre 162 after installation to allow setting and drying of the adhesive cautions m S 230 Adhesive is recommended for SAFETY ZONE in areas that may be exposed to frequent surface moisture and or cooler temperatures m S 230 Adhesive may also be used to install the first 3 to 5 rows of SAFETY ZONE when used in areas that will be affected by surface moisture and or cooler temperatures m Tiles are to be heated from the back only never the face m Do not wash tile for at least four 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 m Products installed using the Tile On System may have le2. notching of the Armstrong S 891 Trowel over nonporous substrates such as existing resilient flooring and use the regular notching of the Armstrong S 891 Trowel over porous subfloors such as wood and concrete Use Armstrong S 184 Fast Setting Cement Based Patch and Skim Coat or S 194 Patch Underlayment and Embossing Leveler to feather the edge of the S 153 Scribing Felt to the level of the substrate Allow the patch to dry completely before installing the flooring Scribing Felt is not recommended to be used under the entire installation Some previously manufactured asphaltic cutback adhesives contained asbestos see warning statement on page xii For removal instructions refer to the Resilient Floor Covering Institute s publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings Chapter V Installation Systems 159 Adhesive Open Times and Working Times Adhesive Open Time Working Time 60 minutes or more 18 hours Approximately 30 minutes or more 24 hours Approximately 30 minutes or more 18 hours Approximately 30 minutes or more 6 hours Minimum 20 minutes NOTE All adhesives except S 230 should be dry to touch before installing tile The amount of open time will vary according to job conditions temperature humidity air flow and type of substrate All adhesives are applied with fine notching 1 32 0 8 mm deep 1 16 1 6 mm wide 5 64 2 mm apart Procedure See Ch
3. Vinyl Composition Tile Installation System Product Adhesive Full Spread Adhesive Tile On Comment Imperial Texture S 89 S 515 S 700 or S 750 S 515 or S 750 Stonetex lay MultiColor with directional RAVE arrows pointing Stonetex in the same Companion Square direction Feature Tile Strips ARTEFFECTS S 89 S 515 S 700 or S 750 S 515 or S 750 For best overall visual effect install with the directional arrows pointing in the same direction SAFETY ZONE S 89 S 515 S 700 S 515 or S 750 Roll tile with S 750 or S 230 100 Ib roller Lay arrows in same direction For S 230 follow instructions for Specialty Areas Vinyl No Wax S 515 or S 750 S 515 or S 750 Roll tile with Dry Back 100 Ib roller Urethane No Wax S 89 S 515 S 700 or S 750 S 515 or S 750 Roll tile with Dry Back 100 Ib roller Suitable Substrates All substrates listed below must be properly prepared and meet the requirements discussed in Chapter IV Subfloors and Underlayments There may be certain exceptions and special conditions for these substrates to be suitable for the Vinyl Composition Tile Installation System Full Spread Tile On m Concrete m Existing Resilient Sheet Floors m Approved Suspended Wood m Vinyl Composition Vinyl m Steel Stainless Steel Aluminum Asbestos Asphalt Rubber Lead Copper Brass Bronze and Vinyl Tile on Grade or m Ceramic Tile Terrazzo Marble Suspended Only m Polymeric Poured seamless Floo
4. apter VI Adhesives Trowel Notchings and Seam Treatments When using tile from two or more cartons check to be sure all pattern and lot numbers are the same to ensure proper color match On larger installations open several cartons and mix them as they are installed to help blend any slight shade differences from one carton to the next Tile products with directional arrows on the back should be installed with the arrows all pointing in the same direction a Tile Installed Using S 89 S 515 S 700 or S 750 1 Line off entire area to be installed 2 Apply the adhesive over the area not covering the chalk lines and using the fine notching of the S 891 Trowel You may prefer to spread and install one quarter of the room at a time 3 Allow the adhesive to set until dry to touch except S 230 following the recommended open time To test press your thumb lightly on the surface of the adhesive in several places If the surface feels slightly tacky as your thumb is drawn away and does not stick to your thumb the adhesive is ready for the installation 4 Install the tile along the chalk lines laying the field area first and then fitting in the border tile 5 Roll all residential tile and SAFETY ZONE in both directions within the adhesive working time using a 100 Ib roller 6 Clean adhesive from the surface of the tile using a clean white cloth dampened with a neutral detergent and water Tile should not be exposed to rolling load traf
5. fic for at least 72 hours after installation to allow setting and drying of the adhesive x 160 Chapter V Installation Systems a SAFETY ZONE in Specialty Areas 1 2 Fig 1 Tile may be placed into the Install tile with the arrows on the Line off entire area to be installed Fig 1 Move chalk lines to one corner or end of the area farthest from the doorway These lines should be two or three feet from the wall depending on your reach Fig 2 I I I I l I I I i I I Li l l I I I Remove the bottom of S 230 cans Part A and Part B with a can opener Mix entire contents of Part A and Part B together with a stirring motion while at the same time lifting from the bottom Mix thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes to a uniform color Do not over mix Never mix S 230 Adhesive on the subfloor surface Immediately pour the entire unit of mixed adhesive onto the subfloor Do not leave mixed adhesive in cans because it shortens pot life and working time and may generate excessive heat Maximum pot life of the S 230 Adhesive is approximately 10 minutes depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions Apply S 230 Adhesive for only two or three rows of tile Fig 3 Working time of S 230 is approximately one hour adhesive immediately but allowing a 15 20 minute open time and fitting border tile tightly will reduce tile shifting and adhesive oozing Do not allow the adhesive to dry completely
6. rs Job Conditions Preparation m Substrates must be dry clean smooth and free from paint varnish wax oils solvents and other foreign matter In renovation or remodel work remove any existing adhesive residue so that no ridges or puddles are evident and a thin smooth film remains Some previously manufactured asphaltic cutback adhesives contained asbestos see warning statement on page xii For removal instructions refer to the Resilient Floor Covering Institute s publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings 158 Chapter V Installation Systems m When using S 230 remove any existing adhesive residue so that 80 of the overall area of the original substrate is exposed If these requirements are not followed curled and or loose tile could result For Tile On remove wax or other finishes with a commercially available liquid wax stripper Replace or repair indented or otherwise damaged areas Allow all flooring materials and adhesives to condition to the room temperature a minimum of 48 hours before starting the installation m The area to receive resilient flooring should be maintained at a minimum of 65 F 18 C and a maximum of 100 F 38 C for 48 hours before during and for 48 hours after completion When using S 230 Epoxy Adhesive the maximum room temperature should not exceed 85 F 29 C m During the service life of the floor the temperature should never fall belo
7. ss resistance to indentation We strongly recommend the use of Armstrong Floor Protectors m S 89 is not recommended over wood substrates Chapter V Installation Systems
8. w 55 F 13 C The performance of the flooring material and adhesives can be adversely affected below this minimum temperature m Conduct calcium chloride tests or percent relative humidity tests Bond Tests should also be conducted for compatibility with the substrate Please refer to Chapter IV Subfloors and Underlayments m Radiant heated substrates must not exceed a maximum surface temperature of 85 F 29 C m Concrete floors should be tested for alkalinity The allowable readings for the installation of Armstrong flooring are 5 to 9 on the pH scale Fitting See Chapter VII Layout and Fitting for room layout Before installing the material plan the layout so tile joints fall at least 6 15 2 cm away from subfloor underlayment joints Do not install over expansion joints When installing over an existing resilient floor plan the layout so the new joints are a minimum of 6 15 2 cm away from the original seams When installing over tile floors joints should fall in the center of the tile When installing 12 x 12 30 5 cm x 30 5 cm tiles avoid having border pieces less than 6 15 2 cm wide Abutting Different Gauges of Resilient Flooring When installing thinner gauge material next to thicker gauge materials install thicker material first and then butt a 12 30 5 cm wide piece of S 153 Scribing Felt against the thicker material Adhere the Scribing Felt to the subfloor with S 235 Adhesive Use the fine
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