INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS – SHEET GOODS
1. Flooring material must be acclimated according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or requirements.
2. Moisture testing (either CaCl or RH) and pH testing should be performed before installation in accordance with current professional standards.
pH limit – 11
Moisture limit – 18 lbs CaCl – (ASTM F 1869)
Relative humidity – up to 99%
3. All sub-floor contaminants, construction material, crayons, paints and residual adhesives MUST be removed by mechanical means. DO NOT use chemical adhesive remover. (Use of chemical agents (natural or synthetic) MAY reduce the adhesion properties and will void any and all warranties on the EnviroSTIX® product.)
4. All surfaces must be dust free. The use of a latex or epoxy Primer is required to ensure all surfaces are free of foreign matter. NOTE: Failure to use a primer will void all aspects of the EnviroSTIX® adhesive bond warranty. Some suggested primers are Ardex P-51, XL Encore Prelude or equivalent.
5. To ensure proper placement, make cuts and layouts with paper backing ON prior to removal of EnviroSTIX® backing.
6. Once material is in place, begin to remove the paper backing. The material with exposed adhesive will stick immediately to the surface. INSTALLATION TIP: Gradually remove paper liner in short sections/increments until proper alignment is achieved. If some shifting of the material is required the sub-floor can be slightly misted with a regular spray bottle and water (before exposed adhesive touches floor/surface). This will give the installer a 10-15 second window (based on room temperature, relative humidity and coverage area this time will vary) to jog material into place. Please note: too much water MAY reduce adhesion and mist amounts should be tested in similar conditions prior to installation if possible.
7.After you have installed the tile, use a 100 lb. (or greater) roller to roll material in both directions. Floor is now ready for immediate use. (foot traffic, furniture, rolling carts, etc…)
8. If heat welding is required, then weld material as per project specifications. Heat welding can be done immediately. Foot traffic and rolling loads will not affect bonding of material to sub-floor.
9. If this is the 1st time you’ve installed flooring using the EnviroSTIX® Adhesive System, it is strongly recommended you call Base King, LLC® at 1-888-428-3106 to speak with technical support regarding specific installations tips, hints and recommendations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your project is a renovation of an existing space, EnviroSTIX® has specific demolition and floor prep information. You must contact Base King, LLC® at 1-888-428-3106 for recommendations and suggestions for handling old adhesives and other aspects unique to renovation projects.
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