Installation tuile

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.

Apply the adhesive over the area not covering the chalk lines and using the fine notching of the S Trowel. You may prefer to spread and install one quarter of the room at a time. Allow the adhesive to set until dry-to-touch except S 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.

Install the tile along the chalk lines, laying the field area first and then fitting in the border tile. 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 traffic for at least 72 hours after installation to allow setting and drying of the adhesive. Thoroughly sweep and vacuum the substrate first. Damp mop to remove any remaining dust or debris. Extra attention to substrate preparation is essential for a successful installation.

Failure to properly clean the substrate may result in telegraphing of debris. Shake the can well before each use.

Point can downwards, press the side of the nozzle tip as you slowly walk back and forth overlapping the spray pattern for an even spray coverage. Do not use a sweeping motion as this may cause uneven coverage. Clean up any larger drops that may occur. Refer to the provided spray patterns for proper application.

The sprat patterns for tile and sheet are different. Over application, especially for sheet vinyl may cause adhesive telegraphing. Bond testing prior to the installation will help identify the appropriate application rate, open and working time, and any potential bonding problems to the substrate or flooring. To determine the accurate coverage rate, measure and chalk line the substrate into grids using the appropriate square feet of area for the adhesive application and spray the entire can of adhesive onto each measured grid area.

Allow the adhesive to dry completely with no transfer to fingers when lightly touched. Open time will vary depending on the adhesive coverage, substrate porosity and the ambient conditions. Working time for the adhesive should not exceed 4 hours. Install the flooring as per the Armstrong recommendations for that particular material. Roll the floor immediately after the installation is complete with a lbs. Sheet flooring seams may be heat welded immediately after installation. Normal traffic may be allowed as soon as the installation, finishing and clean-up are complete.

Wait hours for heavy traffic or rolling loads. Special Situations. Move chalk lines to one corner or end of the area farthest from the doorway. These lines should be 2' or 3' from the wall depending on your reach Fig. Mix entire contents of Part A and Part B together with a stirring motion while at the same time lifting from the bottom. Mix S thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes to a uniform color.

Do not over mix. Never mix S 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 Adhesive is approximately 10 minutes depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions.

Apply S Adhesive for only two or three rows of tile. Working time of S is approximately 1 hour. Tile may be placed into the adhesive immediately but allowing a minutes open time and fitting border tile tightly will reduce tile shifting and adhesive oozing.

Do not allow the adhesive to dry completely. Install tile with the arrows on the back of the tile pointing in the same direction. Roll tile in both directions within 1 hour of spreading S Adhesive using a lb. 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 Adhesive cannot be removed. Do not work on newly adhered tile except to roll tile. Use a kneeling board if necessary. Continue Steps 4 through 9 until entire area is completed. Do not allow traffic on tile for 24 hours after installation. Flooring should not be exposed to rolling load traffic for at least 72 hours after installation to allow setting and drying of the adhesive.

Finishing the Job. Hidden Information Title. URL Name. Drop Files. Upload Files Or drop files. VCT Installation guide. Mix only enough to be used within 30 minutes. Do not cover guidelines. Next, use the notched side of trowel to comb adhesive into standing ridges by holding trowel at a degree angle. Step 5: Cutting Tile Carefully measure tiles to be cut and mark with a pencil or felt-tip pen.

Make straight or diagonal cuts with a tile cutter, curved cuts with a nipper chipping away small pieces for best results and full-length curved cuts with a rod saw. Step 6: Setting Tile Variation of shades is an inherent characteristic of ceramic tile — mix tiles from several cartons as you set, for a blended effect. When grid is completely installed, tap in all tiles with a rubber mallet or hammer and wood block to ensure a good bond and level plane.

Step 7: Grouting Joints Generally, you should wait about 24 hours before grouting refer to the adhesive package for specifics. Carefully read and follow all instructions and precautions on the grout package. Make only enough to use in about 30 minutes.

Remove tile spacers and spread grout on the tile surface, forcing down into joints with a rubber grout float or squeegee. Tilt the float at a degree angle. Remove excess grout from surface immediately with the edge of float. Tilt it at a degree angle and scrape it diagonally across tiles.

Wait minutes for grout to set slightly, then use a damp sponge to clean grout residue from surface and smooth the grout joints. Rinse sponge frequently and change water as needed. Let dry until grout is hard and haze forms on tile surface, then polish with a soft cloth.

Rinse again with sponge and clean water if necessary. Don't apply sealers or polishes for three weeks, and then only in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Additional Resources. How to Lay Tile Patterns A multitude of tile patterns to give your space pizzazz. Pattern Guides.