PROTECT-ALL Installation Guide

Installation Manual
April 2010
Oscoda Plastics®, Inc.
5585 North Huron Ave.
Oscoda, MI 48750
800.544.9538 Phone
989.739.1494 Fax
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CONTENTS
Installation Quick Tips
Installation Guidelines
I. Before You Start
II. Definitions
A. Grade Level
B. Sub-Floors
III. Interior and Exterior Preparations
A. Wood Sub-Floor
B. Concrete Floor
C. Radiant-Heated Concrete Floor
D. Existing Flooring
E. Metal Floor
IV. Design, Layout, and Installation
A. Tools and Equipment
B. General Guidelines
C. Applications
1. Loose-Lay Installations
2. Fully-Adhered / Dry Areas
3. Fully-Adhered / Wet Areas
i. Radius Weld Method
a. Tools and Material
b. Cove Base
c. Dry-Lay
d. Cove Base Installation
e. Corner Guard
f. Welding
g. Splicing Radius Welding Rod
h. Cove Base and Corners
i. Stainless Steel Drain Rings
j. Stainless Steel Transition Strips
k. Adhesives
ii. V-Weld Heat Welding Techniques
a. Heat-Welding (circle rod) Matte, Ripple, & Textured
b. Heat-Welding/Gloss and Gloss Rippled
c. Chemical Seam Sealer / Chemical Weld
d. Cove Cap/Z-Bar
e. Stainless Steel Corner Guards
4. PROTECT-ALL Adhesives
V. Maintenance and Care
A. Cleaning Heavy Grease and High Traffic Areas
B. Cleaning PROTECT-ALL Gloss Products
C. Gloss Finish Scratch Repair
VI. Hydroline Floor Finish
VII. Game Line Paints
VIII. Detail – Cove Cap Radius Weld Z-Bar
IX. Detail – Drain
X. Detail - Cove Cap Z-Bar
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Installation
Quick Tips
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If you have never installed PROTECT-ALL® Commercial Flooring contact Oscoda Plastics®,
Inc., for training.
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A vapor barrier (10 mil) must be installed under a concrete slab
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Proper moisture tests need to be conducted to maintain warranty.
o Maximum of three lbs. of moisture emissions allowable.
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All coatings and curing compounds need to be removed from the slab.
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The sub-floor needs to be cleaned of all foreign debris and dirt.
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Always use new v-notch trowels to spread adhesive. ⅛" v-notch for ¼" material and 1/16" vnotch for ⅛" material.
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Floor should be cut in with base and corners, before adhesive is applied.
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Flooring should be set into Oscoda Plastics’ adhesive immediately.
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A 100 lb. roller is required to roll the flooring into the adhesive.
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Welding temperatures should be 550º-650º F (circle rod), or 900º-950º F (v-rod).
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Maximum speed of welding should be one linear foot per minute for circle rod, and two linear
feet per minute for v-rod.
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Failure to follow all of Oscoda Plastics’ installation instructions and use all the required system
components will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Application
Gym Floors
Multi -Purpose
Fitness
Locker Rooms
Showers &
Wet Areas
Kitchen &
Food Preparation
Interior Hallways
Exterior Walkways
Labs/Computers
Interlocking Tiles
24″ x 24″ Tiles
Access Floors
Surface
Matte
Matte
Matte
Matte
Matte/Rough
Side Up
Matte
Gloss Finish
Optional
Optional
Optional
No
No
Adhesive
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Seams
Chem/Heat Weld
Chem/Heat Weld
Chem/Heat Weld
Chem/Heat Weld
Heat Weld
Base
Optional
Optional
Optional
Required
Required
No
Required
Heat Weld
Required
Matte
Optional
Matte
Optional
Optional
Matte
Yes
No
Yes
Optional
Optional
Yes
Optional
Required
Optional
No
Optional
No
Chem/Heat Weld
Heat Weld
Chem/Heat Weld
No
Chem/Heat Weld
No
Optional
Optional
Optional
No
Optional
No
Notes:
The gloss finish is recommended for any surface not exposed to continual water cleaning or standing
water. This finish will aid in maintenance and improves overall appearance of the floor.
Surface considerations include maintenance and slip resistance. The matte surface provides excellent
slip-resistance in most applications where shoes are commonly worn. In areas where bare feet are
common, installing the rough side up is suggested.
Care should be taken whenever loose laying PROTECT-ALL. Never Loose lay PROTECT-ALL
where installation will be exposed to direct sunlight and/or if there will be a temperature variation of
10° or more in the ambient air or sub-floor.
Chemical seam-sealing or heat-welding is recommended in loose-lay applications, except for
temporary gym floor covers and interlocks.
Heat-welding, cove base, Z-bar, specified adhesives, and stainless steel drain rings are required in all
wet applications. The addition of stainless steel corner guards is highly recommended in commercial
kitchens or wet areas that will receive traffic from heavy carts.
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I. Before You Start
This installation manual is designed to assist the professional installer by presenting them with the
unique characteristics of PROTECT-ALL Commercial Flooring products and PROTECT-ALL
installations.
A PROTECT-ALL flooring installation requires safe work habits in a safe environment. Installers
should review and follow all safety and health information available such as Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS), labels, instructions, specifications, and other pertinent publications.
The installation of PROTECT-ALL should be performed by a professional flooring installer, familiar
with PROTECT-ALL’s unique characteristics, local building codes, and ASTM Standards. This
installer should have at least four years of sheet vinyl and heat-welding experience. Interlocking tiles
(18" X 18") can be installed by an apprentice flooring installer using standard vinyl tile layout
installation practices (consult IV.A). Oscoda Plastics recommends that the professional installer
attend and pass the manufacturer’s installation training class prior to any wet area installation
(such as commercial kitchens). Contact Oscoda Plastics at 800-544-9538 for complete details and
eligibility requirements.
II. Definitions
A. Grade Levels
1. Suspended – A suspended floor is one with a minimum of 18" of well-ventilated air space
below.
2. On-Grade – An on-grade floor is one in direct contact with the ground or over filler that is
in direct contact with the ground. A concrete slab on ground level is an example of this
type of floor.
3. Below-Grade – A below-grade floor is partially or completely below the surrounding
grade level in direct contact with the ground or over filler that is in direct contact with the
ground.
NOTE: On-Grade and Below-Grade floors should have vapor barriers installed
under the concrete slab.
B. Sub-Floors and Underlayments
1. Sub-Floor – A sub-floor is selected for structural purposes and is the substrate for the
underlayment.
2. Underlayment – The smooth and level surface used as the substrate for the floor covering.
3. Sub-Floor/Underlayment Combination – A surface that must meet structural
requirements as well as have a smooth and level surface for the floor covering.
III. Interior and Exterior Preparations
*Oscoda Plastics recommends installing PROTECT-ALL flooring only over structurally- sound,
clean, dry concrete or concrete board (½" minimum), or underlayment grade plywood. Installing
over other substrates and/or existing finishes is at the sole discretion of the installer and end- user.
Oscoda Plastics does not warrant the performance of any installation not recommended in this
installation manual.
A. Wood Sub-Floor Preparation
1. PROTECT-ALL flooring can be installed over suspended wood sub-floors. On-grade or
below-grade installations will be at the discretion of the installer and end user and are not
recommended.
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¾" marine-grade plywood is recommended for the finished subfloor/underlayment in cooler and freezer areas.
2. Sub-floor panels, strip wood, board or plank-type sub-flooring may require covering with
an underlayment. Wood underlayments should be structurally- sound, designed for resilient
flooring underlayment purposes, with a minimum ¾" thickness. Panels should be clean,
free of any dirt, wax, oil, or adhesive residue. All wood underlayments/sub-floors should
be solid, well nailed at the joints, and free from movement. Reference ASTM F1482,
Standard Practice for Installing and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to Receive
Resilient Flooring.
3. Old wood floors to be covered should be stripped of paint, varnish, wax, oils, and
adhesives. If this is not possible, then cover with an appropriate underlayment.
* Luan products are NEVER recommended for use under PROTECT-ALL
flooring.
4. Floor drains, of any type and size, should be properly sloped prior to PROTECT-ALL
being installed.
5. Prior to beginning the installation, always broom sweep and shop vacuum to ensure that all
dust and debris has been removed.
B. Concrete Floor Preparations/Testing
1. ALL on-grade and below-grade concrete floors should have an existing vapor barrier (10mil
/ 0.010 in.) installed below the slab. Consult the following standards; ASTM E1745-97,
ASTM E96-00, ASTM E1643, and ACI 302.1R (www.astm.org and www.aci-int.net). The
concrete sub-floor should be dry, smooth, and structurally-sound. It must be flat (F F 20) and
level (F L 15), except for sloping to drains. It should be free of depression, scale, and foreign
deposits of any kind. Paint (any type), varnish, oil, wax, stain, and old adhesive residue must
be removed. Prior to the installation, the floor should be swept and shop vacuumed to ensure
all dust is removed.
2. The following tests should be performed prior to any PROTECT-ALL installation over
concrete: Tests a, b, c, and d should be conducted three times in three different testing areas
within the first 1,000 square feet and one test every 1,000 square feet thereafter. Reference
ASTM F710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Flooring to Receive Resilient
Flooring.
i. Calcium Chloride Test – Required results: moisture vapor emission rate of
3-lb./1,000-ft²per 24 hrs. (See III.B.8) Consult ASTM F1869.
ii. Relative Humidity Test – Required results: 75%-80% relative humidity. (See III.B.8.)
Consult ASTM F2170.
iii. PH Test – Required results: 8 to 10. (See III.B.8).
iv. PSI Test – For a concrete slab. Required results: 3500 psi (minimum).
v. Adhesion Test – If the results for tests a, b, and c are acceptable, a final adhesion test is
recommended. In an inconspicuous area, a 12" X 12" piece of PROTECT-ALL should be
adhered using the appropriate sub-floor preparations and either the #127 or #139 2-part
adhesives. If after 72-hours the 12" X 12" piece is completely bonded, the concrete subfloor is satisfactory for a PROTECT-ALL installation.
3. Rough, uneven, score marked, cracked concrete (as long as it is structurally-sound) should
be filled using the appropriate filler. Fillers and leveling compounds must be of a
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cementitious type (non-gypsum), must be moisture-, mildew, and alkali-resistant, and
must provide a minimum of 3500 psi. The type of cementitious leveling compound to use
is at the discretion of the installer and end-user. Adhesion tests should be performed when
considering what filler/leveler to use (See III.B.2.).
Cement type underlayment boards (minimum ½") can be used under PROTECT-ALL
flooring as long as they have been installed according to their manufacturer’s full
recommendations.
It is not recommended that PROTECT-ALL be applied over expansion joints.
Concrete curing/drying compounds can reduce the adhesion of Oscoda Plastics
specified adhesives. Removal of these products is necessary prior to adhering PROTECTALL. Adhesion tests must be performed prior to installation. (See III.B.2).
Suspended concrete floors should meet the standard criteria mentioned under (III. B. 1-9).
If high Moisture Vapor Emission Rates (MVER), relative humidity levels, or alkalinity
levels exist, then a surface-applied vapor reduction system may be needed. There are
several types on the market and which one to use is at the sole discretion of the installer,
end-user, and vapor sealer manufacturer. The moisture/vapor barrier’s performance and
warranty are the responsibility of their manufacturer, end-user, and installer, and not
Oscoda Plastics. Adhesion tests are also recommended with these products. (See III.B.2.).
Floor drains, of any type and size, should be properly sloped before applying PROTECTALL flooring.
* PROTECT-ALL should never be installed over gypsum-based sub-floors,
underlayments, or fillers.
C. Radiant-Heated Concrete Floors
PROTECT-ALL flooring may be adhered over radiant-heated floors provided the maximum
temperature of the floor does not exceed 85°F. (See III.B.1-9), and maximum water
temperature does not exceed 110°.
D. Existing Floors – VCT, resilient (any type), polymeric, quarry, marble, terrazzo, epoxy,
painted, waxed, sealed, stained, and ALL other existing finished floors: It is not
recommended that PROTECT-ALL flooring be permanently installed (with adhesive) over
existing finished flooring of any kind or type. Oscoda Plastics recommends either completely
removing the existing flooring down to the sub-floor or applying an appropriate underlayment
prior to installation. Installing PROTECT-ALL products over existing finishes is at the sole
discretion of the installer and end user.
E. Metal Floors – Metal surfaces require the application of ¾" marine-grade plywood or ½"
concrete board prior to the installation of PROTECT-ALL.
IV. Layout, Design, and Installation
A. Tools and Equipment: The professional installer should have all the standard tools and
equipment needed for testing and prepping the sub-floor/underlayment, floor layout, dry
fitting, mixing/spreading adhesives, power grooving, heat-welding, and trimming
homogeneous vinyl sheet flooring, base, corners, and trim.
Unique tools required for PROTECT-ALL flooring:
1. Electric seam groover (Leister® or Sinclair®)– call Oscoda Plastics for details
2. Heat Gun – call Oscoda Plastics for details
3. Grooving Blades including:
i. 4.5mm for 5.2mm circle rod
ii. V-groove for V-rod
iii. 3.5mm for 4.2mm rod
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Heat welding tips: 6mm Speed tip, and V-weld tip
Skiving trim knife and sharpener
Electric Drill
Yellow (R) and Green (L) aviation/tin snips
⅛" v-notched trowels (¼" material), 1/16" v-notch trowels (⅛" material). See
PROTECT-ALL adhesives. (p.11-12 and p. 16)
9. 2 hp (minimum) wood plunge router with ½" straight bit
10. 12" metal framing (speed) square
11. Metal paddle mixer for the 2-part adhesive
12. Caulking gun
13. Duct tape
14. Under scribes
15. Hammer
16. Electric hammer drill
B. General Guidelines
1. Oscoda Plastics provides installation classes at its facility in Michigan. Participation
and successful completion of this class is recommended prior to any first time wet
area installation.
2. PROTECT-ALL Matte (Standard finish) products are designed for areas exposed to
high levels of moisture that require a floor with slip resistance. PROTECT-ALL Matte
is also designed for high traffic and heavy- impact areas. Wet areas require the full “wet
system installation” (see IV.A.3.a-k). The manufacturer recommends PROTECT-ALL
installed with the rough side up in areas where people are in their bare feet such as
water parks and shower rooms. Call Oscoda Plastics for details.
Note: Oscoda Plastics does not recommend wearing soft neoprene-soled shoes on
its flooring.
3. PROTECT-ALL Gloss products are designed for “dry areas” only, and should never
be applied in areas that are wet or moist. ⅛" gloss material must be glued down and
heat-welded. ¼" material can be loose-laid and chemically-welded, or glued down and
heat-welded (See IV.A2.h-i).
4. The installation should not begin until the work of all other trades has been completed.
If the job requirements do not permit this, then cover the floor with ¾" plywood/OSB
to protect both the sub-floor, adhesive and PROTECT-ALL flooring before, during,
and after installation.
i. PROTECT-ALL flooring is DIRECTIONAL. The 5' X 8' and 5' X 5' sheets have
arrow stickers on the top of the sheet. Install with these directional arrows all
facing the same direction. Leave directional arrows in place until installation is
completed. The 24" square cut tiles have a pen mark on the side of the tile
indicating the machine direction. The 18"x18" Interlocking tiles have a unique
arrow shaped corner at one of the four corners. This arrow is your guide to
maintaining orientation and machine direction.
5. The 5' X 8' and 5' X 5' sheets should be laid out to eliminate four-way corners. A
staggered joint is recommended with at least a 12" off set.
6. All exterior PROTECT-ALL installations must be fully-adhered using Oscoda Plastics
specified adhesives. Standard floor preparations (III.A-E) apply. Temperature changes,
sunlight, and adhesive cure rates greatly affect exterior installations. “Tenting” the area
to provide constant shading is recommended given the day/night temperature variables.
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Install no more flooring than can be adhered, heat-welded, and allowed to cure within
the same day.
7. PROTECT-ALL flooring can be cut using a standard utility knife. To ensure clean
straight seams, always use a straight edge and change blades often.
8. PROTECT-ALL Flooring should be acclimated to the job site for a minimum of 36
hours prior to the installation. The building must be completely enclosed and watertight. A/C must be on at least 7 days prior to installation beginning, keeping the interior
temperature at 70° F. This temperature should be maintained during the installation and
an additional 8 days after installation is completed.
9. Place curtains over windows and doors to prevent the flooring from being exposed to
direct sunlight during the installation. This will help prevent unwanted expansion and
contraction prior to the adhesive being fully-set and cured.
10. PROTECT-ALL Gloss, and PROTECT-ALL installed with the rough side up require
special hand-trimming tools to trim the welding rod after heat-welding. Call Oscoda
Plastics for details.
11. Weights such as sand bags or bricks (soft-wrapped) may be needed at seams, edges,
corners, drains, transitions, and slopes while the adhesives cure.
12. Additional pieces of PROTECT-ALL may be needed under weight lifting and exercise
equipment, heavy objects, and tires to help prolong the life of the finished floor.
13. The use of duct tape at perpendicular angles across the seams will help ensure that ALL
seams (flooring, base, and corners) remain tight during the installation and curing
process.
C. Applications
1. Loose-Lay
i. 18” x 18” Interlocking Tile Installation: The 18" X 18" interlocking tiles should
always be installed in a loose-lay fashion and oriented in the same direction following
the corner with the arrow. The use of adhesives is NOT recommended. All standard
floor preparations should be followed. (III.A-E).
Before you begin…
You will need a sharp utility knife, straight edge, pencil, tape measure, and chalk line.
1. Measure the room and multiply the width by the length to find its total area,
(e.g.12' W X 10' L = 120 square feet). Divide the total by 2.25 to get the actual
number of tiles needed, (e.g. 120 ÷ 2.25 = 53.33, round up to 54). A cutting
allowance of between 7–10% should be added for rooms over 100 square feet in
size.
To find how many tiles fit in a row, take the width
or length measurement, and divide by 1.5, it is
best to round up to the nearest whole number.
e.g. 12' W ÷ 1.5 = 8 tiles for width (OR)
10' L ÷ 1.5 = 6.67 (round up to 7 tiles for length)
12' W
10'L
b. For the best appearance, establish how the tiles are to be set out before starting
the project.
The arrowhead corner orientation must be maintained throughout the
installation for proper fit and appearance (see below).
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c. Find the center point of the room.
 Measure across the room and mark the center.
 Measure the room in the other direction, and mark the center.
 Snap a chalk line across both center points; the intersection of the two lines
(illustrated below as dotted lines) is the center of the room.
2.25 Sq. Ft.
2.25 Sq. Ft.
2.25 Sq. Ft.
2.25 Sq. Ft.
Begin at the center and work out to each wall. Lay tiles in
place until the walls are reached, maintaining the
orientation of the arrowhead tile corners. Cut-offs from
one side of room installation (up to 9" width, for
maximum border width) can be used on the opposite side,
to fit against perimeter of installation field (see
illustration at left, border shaded in gray).
Leave at least a ¼" space at all perimeter walls to allow
for expansion and contraction.
Interlocking tiles are intended for dry, loose-laid applications, and should never be used as a
substitute for permanent flooring in any wet area, or be permanently adhered or chemically-welded at
the joints.
ii. Loose-laying the 5' X 8', 5' X 5', and 24" tiles is an acceptable method for
permanent flooring in interior dry applications which are temperature controlled
year around, such as gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, and offices. There are
limitations to this type of installation and Oscoda Plastics should be consulted for
further details. All standard floor preparations should be followed (III.A-E).
iii. Gym Floor Covers – PROTECT-ALL sheets can be used as a temporary cover to
protect wood gymnasium flooring. The sheets should be laid out with an off-set
joint. Lay the sheets down so that the seams are as tight as possible. Removable
double-sided tape may be necessary around perimeter to secure the edges. When
not in use, the sheets should be properly stored and uniformly stacked with the
edges flat and even. To transport the sheets, custom-made pallets or carts (no more
than 30 sheets per pallet/cart) may have to be fabricated by the facility.
2. Fully-Adhered – “Dry Areas”
i. Dry Area applications are typically NOT exposed to moisture, chemicals, or standing
liquids. The 5' X 5', 5' X 8', and 24″ (⅛" & ¼") should be glued down and heatwelded.
3. Fully-Adhered – Application methods for “Wet Areas” using ⅛” and ¼” product.
This application requires the full “wet area system” to be followed. Manufacturer’s sub
floor preparations and requirements must be followed, found on page 6. PROTECTALL Gloss in NOT recommended for exterior applications or interior wet applications.
There are two installation methods and both require factory training.
1. Radius Weld method uses flat stock base, ⅛” or ¼” material, and heat welding
them to the floor sheets at the radius transition. This is the preferred method.
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2. Pre-made factory base and corners or field-made base that is designed to self
cove and then welding these to the sheets.
i. Radius Weld Method
a) Tools and Materials
1) Radius Weld rod
2) Radius heat-weld tip
3) Wood router with ¾” straight bit (for ¼” material)
4) 8’ Straight Edge
5) Extra sheets of flat stock to cut base
b) Measure the lineal footage of base needed and hand cut enough base out of a 5’
x 8’ sheet to accommodate. One sheet will provide 80 lineal feet if cut at 6” x 8’
– Image 1.
1. Use a 5’x8’ sheet, cut
into 6” x 8’ to create 80
lineal feet of cove base.
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c) After sub floor preparation is completed, determine the best lay out of the floor
to avoid the need to use small short pieces at termination points. Install the
flooring material using factory recommended adhesive, ensuring that ALL
horizontal and vertical seams (flooring, base, and corners) and cuts round floor
penetrations, perimeter, terminations, transitions, etc. should fit tight, within
1/16” tolerance, at ALL times. Do not allow gapping or voids between the
seams at any time. Neither PROTECT-ALL welding rod nor chemical seam
sealer are designed to fill voids in the seams. Door jams, fixed objects, and floor
penetrations, such as plumbing, electrical, and condensation lines, must have
PROTECT-ALL cut-in clean and tight.
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d)
The hand cut flat base can be installed immediately over the adhered
sheets. Begin installing the base at an inside or outside corner, this is done first
because the base must be wrapped around corners in a continuous fashion. In
order to wrap corners with the ¼” material, a relief on the back of the material is
required at ⅛” x ¾” wide. Create this relief by using a wood router with a ¾”
straight bit and a straight edge as a guide – Image 2.
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2. Make a relief cut
⅛” deep by ¾”
wide.
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Using the manufacturer’s specified adhesive, adhere the base to the wall using a
¼” bead in an “S” pattern – Image 3. A 3” band of commercial cove base tape
can also be used to adhere cove base – Image 4. Immediately hand-roll the base
to smooth and set the adhesive – Image 5. Seal the top of the base using the
manufacturer’s specified sealant – Image 6. Finish by applying the
manufacturer’s universal Z-bar cove cap – Image 7.
3. Adhere using an “S”
pattern.
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4. Adhere using a 3”
band of commercial
cove base tape.
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5. Immediately hand-roll.
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6. Seal the top of the cove
base.
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7. Attach Z-bar.
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e) Once the base is installed, attach the stainless steel outside corner guard to
help form and adhere the base at the outside corner.
f) Radius welding can begin once the cove base is attached to the wall. The
radius weld is designed to be completed in a single pass, no grooving or
skiving required. Floor seam welding can only begin when the specified
adhesive has set. Refer to page 29 for details.
Before welding, perform test welds daily to ensure proper calibration of
tools and the correct heat-welding method is performed.
1) Inside & Outside corners: 600º - 700º with 1 foot per minute welding
speed.
2) Straight Runs: 700º - 800º with 2 feet per minute welding speed.
3) The angle of the gun should always be 45º to the wall/floor.
During welding, always look for the “wash” at the top and bottom of the
weld rod and the “wave” of melted rod that is pushed ahead of the rod –
Image 8. These two things will confirm that the weld is being performed
properly.
8. Look for “wash”
and “wave” in rod.
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Weld through inside and outside corners first, at the slightly cooler, slower
speed, 1 – 2 feet away from the corners. Weld straight runs secondly.
g) When splicing the welding rod, first hand cut a 1” v-notch splice – Image 9.
Then weld the remaining rod into place – Image 10. Minor trimming and
glazing will be required at all splices and best performed after the rod has
cooled. Use of a straight edge and hoop trimming tool is recommended –
Image 11.
9. Cut 1” v-notch
splice.
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10. Continue welding
remaining rod.
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11. Trim and glaze rod
after it has cooled.
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Double-strike and glaze the finished weld as needed.
h) Field-Made cove base and corners – once the floor has been dry fitted, fit
the base and corners by holding them snugly in place at the wall and on the
floor, and then scribe the floor where the 3" leg of the cove base and corners
overlap the flooring. Remove the cove base and corners and cut the flooring
at the scribed line. Refit the base and corners and ensure the seams are tight.
It is recommended at this point to pre-groove the base and corners, using
your utility knife, at the 9" end joints by laying the base and corners flat on
the floor. Once these are pre-grooved, refit the base and corners, and
temporarily tack in place on the wall at the top of the 6" wall leg.
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Fabricating cove base and cove corners in the field is possible. You will
need 5´ x 8´ sheets, an 8´ straight edge, power groover, and utility knife
(1) Cove Base – See Image 12 & 13: Using a power groover with a straight
bit (½" – 1") and a straight edge as the guide, router relief cuts on the
back that are an ⅛" deep – Image 14. These relief cuts will serve as the
radius on the face of the material. Place the reliefs to match either the
factory base (6"x 3") or to your specific dimensions. After reliefs are
finished cut the base into strips with the utility knife – Image 15 & 16.
12. Using a piece of
base as a template, on
the back of the sheet
mark center of relief
with a pen first.
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13. Mark edge of base next.
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14. Using a straight edge and
router, place router bit on center
of relief mark and create the relief
cut. Relief should be ½” – 1”
wide by 1/8” deep.
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15. Cut the base strips next.
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16. If making field corners, cut
the base into 12” lengths for the
appropriate number of corners.
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(2) Cove Corners (inside and outside) - you can use either factory made
base or field made base. Cut the base into the desired lengths to make
your corners, typically 12" lengths – Image 17.
17. Begin with two halves.
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(3) Outside Corners - from the back of the material, starting at the bottom
outside corner of the 3" leg, cut a 45° angle that stops at the beginning
edge of the cove relief – Image 18 & 19. Add 4° more and cut through
the cove relief. Then cut 90° to the top – Image 20. For the 2nd half of
the corner perform the same cuts, but opposite direction. Continuing on
the back, pre-groove the 6" (wall portion) leg ⅛"x ⅛" – Image 21.
18. For both halves, cut
45º on lower leg.
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19. Cut 49º through relief
only.
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20. Cut 90 on upper leg
only.
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21. Provide 1/8” x 1/8”
bevel on upper leg only.
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22. Example of mitered
halves.
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To heat-weld: Place the two halves in either the actual corner or on a jig,
pin or clamp the halves to ensure a tight fit – Image 23. Pre-groove the
lower leg prior to welding – Image 24. Heat-weld the halves together –
Image 25. Finish by trimming the weld and inspect for structural
integrity - Image 26.
23. Example of corner
jig. Used for making
field corners.
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24. Place both halves and
hand V groove lower leg
only.
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25. Heat-weld top to
bottom.
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26. Skive bottom and
upper leg.
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(4) Inside Corners – Inside Corners: On the back of one half of the corner, find
the center of the cove relief and place a small pen mark – Image 27. From
this mark measure exactly 3/16" over and make a straight cut. Then cut 45° to
the bottom of the base. For the 2nd half of the base, cut the opposite 45°,
without the 3/16" offset.
(5)
27. On one half from the
center of relief, cut a
3/16” offset. Finish with
a 45º cut. Second half
from the center of relief
cut 45º, without an
offset.
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28. Example of
finished miters. Shown
from the front side.
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To heat-weld: Place the first half of the corner (3/16" offset) and then the
second half into position – Image 29. Pre-groove the front of the 3" leg
– Image 30. Heat-weld the corner together – Image 31. Finish by
trimming the rod on the 3" leg only – Image 32. The 6" leg does not
need to be trimmed. Inspect the weld for structural integrity.
29. Place half with
3/16” offset first.
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30. Place second half
and V groove lower leg
only.
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31. Heat-weld top to
bottom.
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32. Skive bottom leg
only. Entire V-Rod to
remain in vertical leg.
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Note: On the lower leg of both the outside and inside corners, a radius should be made
versus creating a 90° intersection. Images 33 & 34.
33. Cut bottom leg to match
adjoining base and provide radius.
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34. Cut bottom leg to match
adjoining base and provide radius.
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Note: ⅛" thick sheet goods: In wet areas, the ⅛" sheet goods should
be installed according to the standard practices for sheet goods
of similar thicknesses with self coving, heat-welding, and trim
components.
Note: The installation contractor is to provide cove filler strip
(1¾"plastic) and ⅛" cove cap (vinyl or aluminum). Specified
adhesives and drain rings are required. Heat-welding ⅛"
PROTECT-ALL requires special tools and techniques.
Contact Oscoda Plastics for details.
i. Stainless steel drain rings are required (⅛" & ¼" material) to be installed
around ALL floor drains, floor troughs, floor sinks, cleanouts, and any floor
penetration over 3". Stainless steel drain rings can be purchased from
Oscoda Plastics using the Drain ring order form. Routering for these drain
rings should take place prior to adhering the flooring down – Image 35 &
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36. Set the depth of the router (using a straight bit) so that the top of the
drain ring is flush with the top of the finished floor. Practice routering on
scrap pieces first. Prior to the final mechanical-fastening, apply a ¼" bead of
manufacturer’s recommended watertight sealant under the drain ring –
Image 37. Use #10, 2½" stainless steel screws with lead anchors to secure
the drain rings – Image 38.
35. Trace outside radius of drain ring.
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36. Router for drain ring.
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37. Provide seal on underside of
drain ring with 6100 prior to
securing.
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38. Secure drain ring to substrate.
Only use #10 2” stainless steel screws
(tapered head) with lead anchors.
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j. Stainless steel transition strips are required at locations where PROTECTALL transitions to another flooring type or is terminating. Routering for
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these should occur prior to gluing the floor down. Apply a ¼" bead of
manufacturer’s recommended watertight sealant under the strip. Use #10,
2½" stainless steel screws with lead anchors to secure the transition strips.
k. Adhesive: Adhering PROTECT-ALL can begin after the floor, base,
corners, drain rings, and transition strips have been dry-fitted. Be sure to
use Oscoda Plastics specified adhesives for gluing the flooring, base, and
corners. Current adhesives used are PA 127, PA 139 and Eclectic 6100.
Follow the recommended mixing instructions, using a ⅛" v-notch trowel for
¼" material, or a 1/16" v-notch trowel for ⅛" material. Mixing should take
place over a large disposable tarp. Always have a bucket of warm soapy
water or mineral spirits available for spills and clean-up. Unwanted
adhesives on top of PROTECT-ALL must be removed immediately with the
warm soapy water or mineral spirits. Dried adhesive cannot be removed.
Mix and spread one gallon at a time. When spreading the adhesive, roll back
a few sheets and remove their connecting cove base and corners. Once the
adhesive is spread, immediately lay the sheets in first, and base and corners
second. PROTECT-ALL flooring, base, and corners must be laid in
immediately. The 6" leg can be adhered to the wall with the same adhesive
or Eclectic 6100. After the flooring, base and corners have been laid into the
adhesive, roll the floor within 15 minutes using a 100 lb. roller, and again an
hour later. Rolling should begin in the middle of the sheets moving out
towards the seams. Adhesive that is squeezed up through the seams must be
cleaned-up immediately. Hand-roll the 6" portion of the wall base and
corners. The cove base and corners must remain “tacked” in place until
adhesive sets. ALL seams must remain tight. The use of duct tape at
perpendicular angles across the seams will help ensure this. The adhesive
must be allowed to set according to manufacturer’s recommendation before
heat-welding can begin.
ii. “V” Weld Heat Welding Techniques: Heat- welding should only begin when the
adhesive has cured (PA127 12 hrs. and PA139 6 hrs.). Use a power seam groover
with an Oscoda Plastics approved grooving blade set to 1/16" above the surface of
the sub-floor – Image 39. Grooving should be performed so that both sides of the
seam have been grooved equally and uniformly – Image 40. Seams that the power
groover cannot reach must be hand-grooved using a utility knife and straight edge.
Ensure the hand-grooved seam is of the same depth and width as the power grooved
seam. Set temperature setting on the hot air welder, fitted with heat-welding tips
recommended by Oscoda Plastics, to 900º- 950º F. Calibration of the heat gun,
amperage supply, length of extension cord, and room temperature may affect the
proper setting. Practice on scrap material first to test settings. Insert Oscoda Plastics
V Rod welding rod into heat-welding tip and begin welding the grooved seams at 2
linear feet per minute. Hold the heat-welding gun at the correct angle so that the
bottom of the tip remains parallel with the top of the material. The bottom of the tip
should remain approximately 1/16" off the floor while welding. Correct heat gun
temperature, speed, and pressure must be maintained to correctly heat-weld
PROTECT-ALL.
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39. Power groove seam 3/16” deep.
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40. Finished goove seam.
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PROTECT-ALL V Weld Heat-Welding Guidelines:
Heat gun setting: 900º– 950º F
Welding speed: Approximately 2 linear feet per minute
Note: Heat settings and welding speed may vary, always test equipment prior to installation.
Wash
Wash
V-weld
PROTECT-ALL
The correct weld will result in a visible “wash” on both sides of the rod where the rod contacts
the top of the finished floor – Image 41. If the “wash” is not visible, the weld may be defective
and could lead to failure. Trim the excess rod while it is still warm – Image 42. When
changing weld direction and overlapping welds, cut a small “V” in the trimmed rod and start
welding from the opposite direction until you weld over the “V” for 2"-3" and then lift the rod
and heat gun away. If installing rough side up, use Oscoda Plastics recommended trimming
tools. For Matte, trim rod using standard quarter moon knives. The rod should be trimmed in
one pass, making sure not to remove the flooring surface along with trimming the rod.
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41. Heat-weld.
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42. Skive while V-rod is warm.
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a. Heat-Welding (circle rod) PROTECT-ALL ¼" AND ⅛" Flooring: Heatwelding should only begin when the adhesive has completely set (PA 127
12 hrs. and PA139 6 hrs.). Use a power groover with an Oscoda Plasticsapproved grooving blade set to:
¼" PROTECT-ALL – 3mm deep or 60% through the material.
⅛" PROTECT-ALL – 2mm deep or 75% through the material.
Grooving should be performed so that both sides of the seam have been
grooved equally and uniformly. Seams that the power groover cannot reach
must be hand-grooved using a utility knife and straight edge. Ensure the
hand-grooved seam is of the same depth and width as the power grooved
seam. Set temperature setting on the hot air welder, fitted with heat-welding
tips recommended by Oscoda Plastics, to 650º–750º F. Calibration of the
heat gun, amperage supply, length of extension cord, and room temperature
may affect the proper setting. Practice on scrap material first to test settings.
Insert Oscoda Plastics 5.25mm welding rod into heat-welding tip and begin
welding the grooved seams at 1 linear foot per minute. Hold the heatwelding gun at the correct angle so that the bottom of the tip remains
parallel with the top of the material. The bottom of the tip should remain
approximately 1/16" off the floor while welding. Correct heat gun
temperature, speed, and pressure must be maintained to correctly heat-weld
PROTECT-ALL.
WASH
WASH
Welding
Rod
PROTECT-ALL Matte Heat-Welding Guidelines:
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Cross
Section
Heat gun setting: 650-750º F (Matte surface)
550-650º F (Gloss surface)
Welding speed: Approximately 1 linear foot per minute
Note: Heat settings and welding speed may vary, always test equipment prior to installation.
The correct weld will result in a visible “wash” on both sides of the rod
where the rod contacts the top of the finished floor (see above). If the
“wash” is not visible, the weld may be defective and could lead to failure.
To change directions in welding, trim off the excess rod (after cooled) 2"-3"
and cut a small “V” in the trimmed rod and start welding from the opposite
direction until you weld over the “V” for 2-3" and then lift the rod and heat
gun away. Only trim the excess rod after it has cooled. If installing rough
side up, use Oscoda Plastics recommended trimming tools. For Matte, trim
rod using standard quarter moon knives. The rod can be trimmed in one or
two passes, but be sure not to remove the flooring surface along with
trimming the rod. After trimming, there may be minor hairline valleys or
ridges on either side of the finished heat-weld. These can be eliminated by
“double striking”, using the nose of the heat-welding tip and a straight edge
to blend the valley/ridge and floor together. Do not overheat the rod or
flooring, while double striking, as it will smear and scorch the material.
b. Heat-Welding – Gloss (⅛" & ¼"): follow the same methods for heatwelding PROTECT-ALL Matte (including the “wash”) with a few variances
as follows: only use Oscoda Plastics’ recommended welding rod and narrow
pre-heat gloss heat welding tip. The heat gun should be set between 550°650°F. Trim the cooled rod using Oscoda Plastics’ recommended trimming
tools to ensure the gloss finish is not removed during the rod trimming
stage. Contact Oscoda Plastics for details.
PROTECT-ALL Gloss Heat-Welding Guidelines:
Heat gun setting: 550º– 650º F
Welding speed: 1 linear foot per minute
Only use the Narrow Pre-heat Gloss welding tip
Pressure: Slight down pressure at the nose of the heat-welding tip
Rod trimming: Use Oscoda Plastics recommended gloss rod trimming tools
Note: Heat settings and welding speed may vary, always test equipment prior to installation.
c. Chemical-Weld: Only Oscoda Plastics chemical-weld products should be
used with PROTECT-ALL flooring. Chemically-welding PROTECT-ALL
seams should only be performed with a loose-lay application. Chemicalwelding is not possible when PROTECT-ALL products are glued down. If
you are concerned that the chemical-weld may cause the underside of the
sheets to bond to an existing finish, place a 3" wide nonstick barrier at all
seams, such as wax paper, before chemically-welding. Consult Oscoda
Plastics for details.
1) Tools needed to perform chemical-weld: Seam Sealer II (comes
w/applicator tip) 250 lineal feet of coverage, Seam Sealer Remover,
utility knife, and 1¾" (approximate) hand-roller, 2" clear tape (used to
hold the seams tight and to prevent excessive seam sealer from spilling
onto the top of the sheet), clean white rags, paper towels, and disposable
gloves.
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2) Always practice chemical-welding on scrap pieces first to ensure the
proper technique is being followed and that the adhesive on the tape
does not adversely react to the seam sealer. Seam sealer II cannot be
used as filler for voids between the seams. The seam sealer is only
effective when the sides of the sheets are touching top to bottom for the
full ¼" thickness, there must be no gapping. Whether working with the
large sheets or 24" tiles, only chemical-weld one length and one width
at a time, therefore only seam seal one tile/sheet at a time. Observe all
cautions and warnings on the Seam Sealer label/instructions.
3) The chemical-weld method is designed to seam the sheets/tiles together
in consecutive order. Once you determine how you are laying out the
sheets/tiles for the room, set the first sheet/tile in place and chemically
weld the second sheet/tile to it and so on, using the following method:
as the sheet/tile is being layed and the seams have been fitted tight.
apply clear tape perpendicular to the seam every 12"-16" to hold the
seams tight. Immediately roll the clear tape to help "set" the tape. This
is extremely important with PROTECT-ALL Matte. Next, evenly apply
clear tape over the entire length of the seam and roll the tape. Then,
carefully split the tape at the seam using a utility knife. Separate the
sheet/tile ½" apart from the connecting sheet/tile and re-roll the tape at
the seam. It is critical that the clear tape is completely adhered to
PROTECT-ALL at the edge to ensure no seam sealer leaks onto the top
of material.
4) A ¼" expansion gap should be provided around all fixed objects and
walls.
5) Put on the disposable gloves and proceed applying a ⅛" bead of Seam
Sealer II along the top of the ¼" side wall using the special applicator
bottle and tip. Be careful not to disturb the clear tape. Although seam
sealer is being applied at the top of the side wall, do not allow seam
sealer to flow onto the top of the material. Immediately pull the sheet in
tight and keep constant pressure on the seam. If the correct amount of
seam sealer has been applied there should be a small amount of excess
coming out along the top and bottom of the entire seam. Clean the
excess residue immediately off the top of the seam using paper towels.
Once this residue is removed, again apply clear tape perpendicular to
the seam to hold the seam tight. Ensure that the tops of the sheets are
flush. Use duct tape to hold any stubborn seam areas tight.
6) Double check to ensure ALL clear tape is still set and that no seam
sealer has gotten underneath the tape. Allow the seam sealer and tape to
set for 10 minutes and then carefully remove the tape. Once the tape is
removed, any seam sealer that is on the top of the sheet must be
removed immediately with a clean rag that has a small amount Seam
Sealer Remover applied (see asterisk). Do not allow the Seam Sealer
Remover to contact the finished flooring for more than a few seconds.
Inspect the seam to ensure that it is remaining tight and any stubborn
seam areas should have duct tape reapplied and allowed to hold the
seam for 12 hours. Full Seam Sealer cure is 24 hours and the seams
should not have any traffic during this period.
*If any seam sealer or seam sealer remover is allowed to dry on top of the PROTECT-ALL
flooring, it will permanently damage the finish.
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*Seam Sealer Remover is only effective removing minor amounts of wet seam sealer and very minor
amounts of dried seam sealer. Follow all instructions provided on the side of the bottle.
d. Cove Cap/Z-Bar: PROTECT-ALL Cove Cap, PVC or aluminum, is
required at the top of the PROTECT-ALL cove base. Both cove caps are
designed to be used when the base off-sets the wall by ¼" (applied over wall
tile or FRP), or prior to the wall tile or FRP being installed. Prior to
applying the cove cap, first seal the top of the cove base with manufacturer’s
specified sealant (Eclectic 6100) – Image 43. For both cove caps, the down
leg (applied over the base) of an outside corner must be a continuous wrap.
Finish the cove cap by applying a small amount of adhesive to the finished
inside and outside corners.
43. Seal top of base with 6100.
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1) Aluminum cove cap (½" x ½" (45°) x 1") is designed to be applied
either before the wall tile or FRP and base, or after the cove base is
attached. The 1" leg faces down over the base unless the cap is being
applied ahead of the wall tile or FRP, in which case the 1" leg faces up.
In this circumstance, the cap should be secured to the wall using double
sided cove base tape and the manufacturer specified sealant. Otherwise,
cove cap height must be coordinated with the 6" PROTECT-ALL cove
base. The ½" leg (facing up) that attaches to the wall must have ¼" bead
of the manufacturer’s sealant applied to the back prior to securing to the
wall - Image 44. The cove cap should be mechanically-fastened to the
wall every 8"-12" using the appropriate type and size of screw for the
wall type – Image 45. The screws should penetrate into the wall at least
1".
44. Seal back of cove cap
(aluminum or vinyl) with 6100
before securing to wall.
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45. Pre-drill using 1/8” drill bit. Use
screws and anchors appropriate for
wall type.
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2) PVC cove cap (1" x ½" (45°) x 1" (190°) is designed to be applied
either before the FRP/tile and base, or after the cove base is attached.
The 1" leg, with the 190° bend, faces downward. If the cove cap is
being applied ahead of the FRP/tile and base, it should be applied to the
wall using 1" double-sided cove base tape. Determining the cove cap
height must be coordinated with the 6" PROTECT-ALL cove base.
Cove cap that is being applied after the cove base is installed should be
dry fitted first to ensure a proper fit. Pre-drill the required ¼" pilot hole
and set depth to 1¼" – Image 46. Apply a ¼" bead of manufacturer
specified sealant along the back of both 1" legs and adhere to wall.
Next, roll both 1" legs with a hand roller and then secure to the wall
every 8"-12" using PROTECT-ALL’S PVC Cove Cap Fasteners –
Image 47.
46. Vinyl cove cap. Pre-drill
using ¼” drill bit.
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47. Hammer fastener in place.
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PROTECT-ALL’S PVC Cove Cap Fasteners are designed for all wall types. A ¼"
pilot hole is all that is needed set to a depth of 1¼". The fasteners are secured
into the pilot hole by lightly tapping them into place using a hammer.
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e. Stainless Steel Corner Guards: In high traffic areas, install 4" corner
guards on outside to prevent the corners from being impacted and possibly
splitting open – Image 48. Use stainless steel screws to secure and apply
Eclectic 6100 to the backside of the guard.
48. Example of 6” corner guard.
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1) Door jams, fixed objects, and floor penetrations, such as plumbing,
electrical, and condensation lines, must be sealed by applying Eclectic
6100. Pre-clean the area using denatured alcohol on a clean white rag to
remove any dirt or oils prior to applying the E6100.
4. PROTECT-ALL ADHESIVES
i. Oscoda Plastics specified 127 and 139 adhesives are low VOC, solvent-free and
non-flammable. They are specifically formulated for use with PROTECT-ALL
flooring. They can be used for both porous and non-porous substrates that are
below, on, and above-grade. They are available in 1 gallon units only. Both
adhesives have a one year shelf life and are freeze/thaw stable for up to three
cycles.
ii. The adhesives are packaged in separate containers marked Part A and Part B.
Empty the complete contents of Part B into Part A. Mix using a rotary motion while
at the same time, lifting from the bottom until the entire contents has been mixed
thoroughly, and the color is uniform (no streaking).
iii. When applying, the trowel must be held at a 90º angle to the floor for proper
adhesive application and coverage.
iv. Immediately pour the mixed contents onto the substrate and spread with the
appropriate notched trowel (⅛" v-notch for ¼" material, and 1/16" v-notch for ⅛"
material). PROTECT-ALL must be laid into the adhesive immediately.
v. Using a 100 lb. roller, roll the floor within the first 15 minutes after the adhesive
has been spread immediately, and repeat one hour later. Roll starting in the middle
of the sheet, out toward the seams.
vi. Installation should be free of pedestrian traffic for at least 24 hours. Wheeled carts
should not be allowed for seven to eight days.
vii. Never heat-weld seams until the adhesives have cured. See chart below.
viii. Clean-up: Use a cloth rag dampened with warm water or mineral spirits while
adhesive is still wet. Cured adhesive cannot be removed.
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Trowel notch size:
Coverage rates:
PA #127
PA #139
¼" thick material
⅛" v-notch trowel
70-90 sq. ft.
Working Time
30 minutes
15 minutes
⅛" thick material
1
/16" v-notch
100-120 sq. ft.
Heat Weld
12 hours
6 hours
Full Traffic
8 days
8 days
Temperatures above 80º will cause the working time to decrease.
V. Maintenance and Care
A. Heavy grease and high traffic areas
*Cleaning procedures for PROTECT-ALL Matte surface (non-gloss) only*
NOTE: No matter the flooring type, in high grease and high traffic areas, you cannot
“mop” a floor clean. Mop heads can only soak up so much grease and oil before they
become useless (2-3 cleaning cycles). After that timeframe, mops only redistribute the
same bacteria-filled grease and oil. Therefore, we recommend that you switch to deck
brushes and squeegees to remove the soiled solution. Only use clean deck brushes to apply
the degreaser/cleaner. Never use solvent-based products, such as oven cleaner, acetone,
lacquer thinner, paint thinner, THF, MEK, etc... to clean PROTECT-ALL products.
1. Tools and Materials needed:
i. Recommended cleaning products: any degreasing type dish soap such as Dawn® or call
Oscoda Plastics at 800-544-9538 for details.
a. Nylon deck brush (optional weighted brush)
b. Hose attached to hot water source
c. Large squeegee with flexible vinyl or rubber blade
d. Safety glasses
e. Protective gloves
ii. Appropriate cleaning tools. Call Oscoda Plastics for details.
a. Wet floor signs
b. Optional: circular power floor scrubber with blue or green cleaning pads, wet
vacuum (if floor drains do not exist), and power pressure washer (exterior only)
2. Cleaning Frequency: The following cleaning procedure should take place daily for heavy
grease areas. Once weekly is recommended for high traffic (non-greasy) areas.
i. Cleaning Procedure:
a. Broom sweep areas to be cleaned first.
b. If possible, move equipment away to clean behind hard-to-reach areas.
c. Place “wet floor” signs in areas that are being cleaned.
d. Apply cleaning agent.
e. Firmly deck brush the high grease and high traffic areas first, and then the
remainder of the floor.
f. Complete with a final clean water rinse (hot water, if available). Remove water with
a squeegee.
(1) If the floor has a significant “build up” of grease and oil, use a power scrubber
with a blue or green pad to remove the build up. If a power scrubber is not
available, then steps 5-8 will have to be repeated until all grease, oils, animal
fats, dirt, and stains have been removed. Afterwards, clean the floor once daily
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for heavy grease areas and once weekly for high traffic areas. Always finish
using Step 8.
(2) If using a pressure washer, do not exceed 180 psi and 200° F.
2) If using a circular floor scrubber, use only the blue or green cleaning
pads and ALWAYS keep the floor wet while scrubbing. NEVER DRY
SCRUB using power scrubbers.
B. Cleaning PROTECT-ALL Gloss Products
Note: PROTECT-ALL Gloss products have a factory-applied UV-cured urethane
coating. PROTECT-ALL Gloss is designed for “dry areas” only and should never be
applied in areas that would expect to have moisture or liquids on the floor on a regular
basis. PROTECT-ALL Gloss products do not require any special buffing, waxing or
cleaning. Light broom sweeping, dusting, dry or damp mopping are all that is needed.
Never use solvent-based products such as oven cleaner, acetone, lacquer thinner, paint
thinner, THF, MEK, etc... to clean PROTECT-ALL products.
1. Tools and Materials needed:
i. Oscoda Plastics recommends Squeaky Cleaner by Basic Coatings Co. Contact Basic
Coatings at 800-247-5471 for details.
ii. Clean cotton mop and mop bucket with ringer
iii. Large floor duster or soft bristle broom
iv. “Wet Floor” signs, if damp mopping
2. Cleaning Frequency: Clean PROTECT-ALL Gloss flooring at least once weekly to maintain
its natural luster.
i. Cleaning Procedure:
a. Use a large floor duster, soft bristle broom or dry mop to clean the floor initially. If
there are dried spills, stains or black heal marks, go to Step 2-3.
b. Place “Wet Floor” signs in areas to be cleaned. Apply a small amount of the cleaning
agent to any spill, stain or black scuff marks first, and then continue using a damp
mop and bucket to clean the rest of the floor. The damp mop must be rung out
thoroughly leaving a minimal amount of liquid on the floor.
c. Stubborn black scuff marks can be removed by hand using a clean soft rag and a
small amount of cleaning agent.
*The PROTECT-ALL Gloss finish is expected to have a 5-10 year wear layer under
normal foot traffic conditions and recommended care. The Gloss finish can be screened
and re-coated using Hydroline Floor Finish by Basic Coatings (See VI pg. 19-20). Call
Oscoda Plastics at 800-544-9538 for details.
C. Gloss Finish Scratch Repair
1. Spray on method
i. Materials needed: Can of water based acrylic finish in either gloss or semi-gloss, alcohol
based flooring or glass cleaner, sponge with a green scrub pad attached (used to clean pot and
pans), rags or paper towels, news paper and painters tape.
a. Clean the floor with the floor/glass cleaner
b. With the green pad and using a back and forth motion abrade the area that needs to be
repaired. It is best to prepare an area several inches wider than the area that needs to be
repaired.
c. Mask off the area to protect from overspray using the tape and news paper.
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d. Apply a thin coat of the finish following the instructions on the can. It is better to apply
several thin coats rather than one thick coat. Applying the finish to thick can affect how
it bonds to the original gloss finish.
e. Allow the finish to cure and clean up the area.
2. Brush on method
i. Materials needed: Spray can of water based acrylic finish in either gloss or semi-gloss,
alcohol based flooring or glass cleaner, sponge with a green scrub pad attached (used to clean
pot and pans), rags or paper towels, and a foam brush.
a. Clean the floor with the floor/glass cleaner
b. With the green pad and using a back and forth motion abrade the area that needs to be
repaired. It is best to prepare an area several inches wider than the area that needs to be
repaired.
c. Apply a thin coat of the finish following the instructions on the can. It is better to apply
several thin coats rather than one thick coat. Applying the finish to thick can affect how
it bonds the to original gloss finish.
d. Allow the finish to cure and clean up the area.
3. Hand Buffing
i. Use a rubbing compound for clear coat. Apply with rag to abraded or scratched area and
vigorously rub out.
ii. Let dry and then buff out with a clean rag.
iii. Examine finish and repeat first two steps if necessary.
D. Notes
1. Remember this is a repair. These methods may not make the scratch disappear but should make
it less noticeable.
2. The factory applied finish has a gloss level between gloss and semi-gloss. By mixing a 50/50
ration of gloss and semi-gloss finish together you will get a gloss lever much closer to the
factory applied finish. It is highly recommended to test the gloss match before you do your
repair.
3. Oscoda Plastics does not warrant the materials or labor used to perform the repair.
VI. Hydroline® Floor Finish
Hydroline Floor Finish not only enhances the look of your PROTECT-ALL floor, but also helps to
ensure that the floor surface is easy to clean and maintain. This urethane finish is recommended for
applications such as gymnasiums, office facilities, conference rooms, hallways, and lobbies. The
use and application of Hydroline is at the discretion of the end-user and a professional contractor,
and is never recommended for any “wet area.”
A. General Guidelines
1. Oscoda Plastics recommends that only a professional floor finish contractor apply the
Hydroline product. The contractor should be very familiar with applying products like this to
flooring finishes such as synthetic and wood floors.
2. Specific Hydroline application instructions are included with the product when shipped. Follow
all instructions provided by Basic Coatings. Oscoda Plastics also provides written instructions
and an instructional video, upon request.
3. The PROTECT-ALL floor must be thoroughly cleaned and completely free from dirt, dust, lint,
and stains, prior to applying Hydroline.
4. Oscoda Plastics provides an applicator kit for applying Hydroline. Call Oscoda Plastics for
details.
5. Hydroline is sold in 1-gallon containers and requires a catalyst. The 2X catalyst must be
properly mixed with the Hydroline finish to ensure adequate adhesion.
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6. At least two coats of Hydroline should be applied. Once the first coat is applied, additional
coats must be applied within a one to three- hour window.
7. The first coat will yield approximately 700 square feet. Additional coats will yield 800 square
feet.
8. If game lines are desired, the lines should be painted on first and Hydroline should be applied
afterwards.
9. Hydroline can be cleaned using the standard PROTECT-ALL Gloss cleaning procedures.
10. Typically, Hydroline must be re-coated every two to three years. Follow the re-coating
instructions provided by Basic Coatings for the Hydroline product. Generally, this involves
either abrading or using Basic Coatings Tycote® prior to re-coating.
11. The PROTECT-ALL Interlocking tiles must be coated individually, while they are NOT
locked together.
12. Contact Basic Coatings at 800-247-5471 for additional information on Hydroline.
VII. Game Line Paints
For athletic flooring applications, game lines may be required. Painted game lines can either be
applied to standard PROTECT-ALL Matte flooring and Hydroline applied afterwards or painting
game lines over PROTECT-ALL Gloss flooring. These two flooring products will require
completely different paints. Oscoda Plastics recommends that the end-user and a professional
game line contractor consult with a local paint manufacturer or paint supplier for the correct paint
to use. When choosing the paint, remember that it will need to bond to PROTECT-ALL Matte, a
100% recycled PVC product or PROTECT-ALL Gloss, which has a UV-cured, urethane, clear
coat applied. Once the game line paint has been chosen, test it on a scrap piece of PROTECT-ALL
(Matte or Gloss) in an inconspicuous area, first. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
NOTE: The performance and guarantee of game line paints with PROTECT-ALL flooring are
exclusively the responsibility of the end-user, painting contractor, and the paint manufacturer.
NOTE: Consult Oscoda Plastics at 800-544-9538 for more painting details.
*Using tape-on game lines is at the sole discretion of the end-user and installer. Contact a
game line tape manufacturer for their recommendations.
- This installation manual supersedes ALL previous publications -
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