Foundation™ Series Vinyl Tile: Installation Guidelines

Moisture Barrier Information

Staticworx® is not responsible for any floor installation failures associated with unaddressed pre-existing site conditions like vapor transmission, moisture permeation, contaminated concrete and damaged subfloors. Always determine if there is a vapor barrier below concrete subfloors before beginning any flooring installation. All subfloors should be tested for moisture using ASTM test methods. For information about moisture and a complete list of ASTM test methods for determining potential moisture problems visit http://Staticworx® .com/articles/articles-moisture-barrier.htm.

BEFORE YOU START:
1. Selection of Flooring: Several factors must be considered when specifying resilient flooring. A proper evaluation of site conditions, level of commercial traffic, and other external factors should be considered. Design and pattern, product durability, substrates and site conditions are all basic parts in the specification process to consider.

IMPORTANT! Staticworx® ESD Vinyl Tile should not be used in exterior applications, golf shops, locker rooms, food processing facilities, or commercial kitchens.

2. Basic Requirements: Flooring must be installed at the final stage in any type of construction. Allow enough time for adhesive to cure. Keep foot traffic off of the floor for at least 24 hours. Take precautions to properly protect the newly installed flooring if remaining work by other trades is to be completed. Heavy construction paper covered by plywood sheets is the best method for protecting newly installed resilient flooring.

3. Measuring: Installation inspection such as quantity, color, design, etc. must be checked and confirmed prior to installation. Be sure to use identical LOT numbers if required. LOT shows lot number and lot type. Lot numbers describe the date of production. Lot type describes lot type by alphabetic code. Identical lot codes mean identical lot numbers and lot type.

4. Room Temperature: Flooring materials and room temperature must be maintained within 60° F / 75° F (18 C and 25 C) for at least 24 hours before and after the installation.

5. Moisture Testing: Substrates to receive flooring must be free of moisture. For normal concrete substrates, Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test results must not exceed 3lb / 1000sq ft / 24hours as stated in resilient flooring installation guide on concrete substrates.

6. Adhesives: Since applications vary depending on adhesive used, please refer to adhesive label for more detailed information regarding spread rates and drying times, or contact your Staticworx® Flooring Representative. StatBond is the only recommended permanent adhesive for Foundation™ Series tile.

Caution: Do not overspread conductive adhesives; they are difficult to remove from tiles after they dry.
Apply a small area to determine the right amount of adhesive before spreading large areas with adhesives.

7. Recommended trowel size: Staticworx® conductive adhesives should be applied using a 1/16” by 1/32” by 1/32” U notched trowel.

SUBSTRATES: Conditions and Preparation
Substrate conditions affect a great deal to the overall appearance of Staticworx® Vinyl Tile. Substrates to receive installation must be clean, completely dry and free of damage.

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