Installation Guide

Preparation Underlayment and Subfloor

Tools for the job

Material for the job

People for the job

Acclimation

Subfloor

Crawl spaces

Over existing vinyl floors

Installation Vinyl Sheet & Tile

Setting the first panel

Fastening all other panels

Patching

Sanding

Final check

Installing the new vinyl floor covering

Avoid Going Wrong

Installation Ceramic Tile

Material

Subfloor

Setting the first panel

Fastening all other panels

Installation - mortar

Installation - setting tile

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Installation Guide and Warranty English (PDF) Guide de pose et garantie French (PDF) Guía de instalación y garantía Spanish (PDF)

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TOOLS FOR THE JOB

Tools found in the Professional Installer’s toolbox:

1. Belt sander or commercial floor sander – complete with dust bags.
2. Pneumatic powered Narrow Crown Stapler and air compressor or manual mallet-actuated stapler. Alternatively, an electric screwdriver or claw hammer, depending on the fastener used.
3. Heavy-duty utility knife or electric trim saw to cut panels.
4. Vacuum cleaner and broom.
5. Measuring tape and carpenter’s pencil.
6. Moisture meter – especially important when installing in new construction and over crawl spaces.