IMPORTANT NOTICE

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Warnings and instructions set forth in this manual and
incorporated on Tarkett® resilient flooring accessory labels should be strictly followed.
When adhesives or other materials are to be used in the workplace obtain these products’
Material Safety Data Sheets from their supplier.
! WARNING
WARNING REGARDING COMPLETE REMOVAL OF EXISTING RESILIENT
FLOORING AND ADHESIVE
Some existing resilient flooring and solvent-based cutback asphalt adhesives may contain asbestos fibers that are not readily identifiable. Do not sand, dry scrape, bead blast
or mechanically pulverize existing resilient flooring, backing or lining felt. Do not use
power devices when removing existing flooring or asphalt adhesives. The inhalation of
asbestos dust may cause asbestosis or other serious bodily harm. Smoking greatly
increases these risks.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Tarkett®
For
adhesives, underlayment and maintenance products the 24
hour medical and DCT emergency response communications and for
information on hazardous materials within these products call:
IN USA: 1-800-228-5635-Extension 079
IN CANADA: 1-613-996-6666
NOTICE
Various federal, state and local government agencies have regulations covering the removal of asbestos-containing material. If you are considering the removal of resilient floor covering
that contains, or is assumed to contain, asbestos, you should determine if these regulations
apply. The Resilient Floor Covering Institute Recommended Work Practices are designed
to comply with the federal occupational asbestos exposure limits. Many local regulations
have additional restrictions over that required by federal agencies. The need to follow
these regulations should be determined prior to removal of any possible asbestos containing material. Individual copies of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Work Practices are
available free of charge by writing:
Resilient Floor Covering Institute
401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 102
OR
Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: 301-340-8580
Fax: 301-340-7283
Tarkett Commercial Tile
Installation Services Dept.
P.O. Box 2467
Houston, Texas 77252
NOTE: This manual supercedes all prior year Azrock brand Installation Manuals.
Azrock® is a brand of Tarkett Inc., U.S.A. and used under license.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
ADHESIVE REFERENCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
TOOL LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
SECTION 1 - SUBFLOORS AND UNDERLAYMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. CONCRETE SUBFLOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
B. WOOD SUBFLOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. OTHER TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D. EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
E. SURFACE PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION 2 - ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TARKETT ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SPRAY SMART ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SECTION 3 - INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT CATEGORIES & INSTALLATION SYSTEMS . . 31
VINYL COMPOSITION TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CONVENTIONAL SMOOTH SURFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SLIP RESISTANT SURFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
VINYL ENHANCED TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SOLID VINYL TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SECTION 4 - LAYOUT & FITTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
RESILIENT TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BASKETBALL COURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
SECTION 5 - REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SECTION 6 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TARKETT SMART PADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
VINYL COMPOSITION TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
SLIP RESISTANT TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
VINYL ENHANCED TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
SOLID VINYL TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
SECTION 8 - TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
All Azrock resilient flooring products are composed of the highest quality raw materials
available and are manufactured under strict production control. They will meet the most
exacting requirements of architects, engineers, contractors, and owners. Azrock products
are manufactured to conform fully to ASTM specifications.
Top quality material is only half of the story - a floor coverings’ beauty and serviceability
is dependent also on proper installation over a suitable subfloor. By carefully following
these instructions, it should be a simple matter to make each installation of Azrock by
Tarkett resilient flooring a job of which we can all be proud.
As a Division of Tarkett Azrock subscribes to the notion of our flooring contributing to
Balanced Choice- A method of balancing competing demands on commercial space
through an integrated system of high performance flooring solutions leading to measurable
lifetime return.
TARKETT’s pledge is to provide full line first quality floor coverings for both our residential
and commercial customers. Our Azrock brand Commercial Flooring Products are covered
with extensive warranties against manufacturing defects as part of our pledge. Any warranty
is only as good as the job planning and installation that is performed. TARKETT recognizes
the importance of the dealer and installer, and the part they play, in the warranty coverage
of our flooring products. Our commitment is to provide these important parties through this
book with the knowledge to install our products correctly, make available technical
assistance through the Azrock Installation Services Department as well as the benefits of
our commercial Installation Clinics and the Azrock Commercial Installation School at our
Houston, Texas location.
A Technical Representative from Installation Services can be contacted at these numbers:
• Azrock Commercial Flooring Installation Services
(713) 869-5811
E-Mail: [email protected]
Fax: (713) 869-5271
Visit our Website at www.azrock.com
FOREWORD
FOREWORD
JOBSITE SAFETY
JOBSITE SAFETY
This needs to be a concern not only for you, as an installer, but to other individuals who
may be present on the site. Safety on the jobsite is your responsibility. Some areas that
may require your attention are, but not limited to, the following:
• Ensure adequate ventilation, to dispel adhesive and seam sealer fumes.
• Keep all adhesive and related items out of the reach of children.
• Obtain, read, and have available Material Safety and Data Sheets for all products
on the site.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
For TARKETT adhesives, underlayment and maintenance products the 24
hour medical and DOT emergency response communications and for
IN USA: 1-800-228-5635-Extension 079
IN CANADA: 1-613-996-6666
• Keep all traffic areas free of any obstructions, trash, and unused product.
• Watch for and address any tripping hazards.
•Dispose of scrap materials promptly and regularly.
• Store sheet good rolls and tile cartons in a manner where they will not fall.
• Know and do not exceed your lifting abilities involving floor covering materials and equipment.
•Keep tools and equipment in a safe storage place and away from pedestrians.
•Keep tools in good, clean working condition.
•Respect and properly use and store knives and other sharp cutting instruments.
•Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying objects.
•Wear clothing appropriate to the work and jobsite involved. Long sleeve shirts, work
pants, knee pads, safety shoes and work gloves. Requirements will vary depending
upon location.
•Some flooring materials and adhesives are skin irritants, again use gloves and protect
from prolonged skin contact.
•Use appropriate caution with hot torches and welding equipment.
•Keep hands dry and clean. Practice good personal hygiene.
•With electric tools
Use properly rated commercial extension cords
Ensure all tools are properly grounded
Periodically inspect tools and cords, replace/repair when necessary
Keep all cords out of foot or vehicular trafficked areas
Disconnect tools when changing or adjusting blades
Avoid using electrical equipment in wet areas
Use GFI circuits, electrical insulating gloves and footwear when
working in wet or damp areas
•Some jobsites may require you having an emergency First Aid Kit available.
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V i ny l C o mp o siti on Ti le V i ny l E n ha n ce d (V E T™ )* S o lid V in y l T ile Wet Set System (I n
Sp ecia li zed Area s)
(Dr y Set)
Azrock Luxury Vinyl Tile
Sol i d V inyl Tile
(Dr y Set)
Azr ock Soli d V in yl Ti l e
Sli p R esistant Sur fa ce* Wet Set System (In
(Dr y Set)
Azr ock VE T
Sl i p Resi sta nt Sur fa ce* Wet Set System (In
V i nyl Compo siti on Ti l e System (Dr y Set)
Azr ock Conventiona l
Smooth Sur fa ce
Sli p Resi sta nt Sur face*
Sys t ems Pr od ucts 121-SG PLATINUM 10/12 22 oz. bottle - 100 sq. ft. (9 M 2 )
120-SG GOLD 7/11 22 oz. bot t le - 150 s q . f t . ( 1 4 M 2 )
*Us e 940 Polyuret hane under neat h and w it h i n 3 f e e t o f F re e z er/
M is t er unit s or w here large amount s of o pic a l m o i s t u re i s p re s en t .
TARKETT 940 Polyurethane
1/32 x 1/16 x 1/32 Notch
180 sq. ft. per gallon (16 M 2 per 3.78 L)
TARKETT 850
1/16 x 1/16 x 1/16 Notch
121-SG PLATINUM 10/12 22 oz. bottle - 100 sq. ft. (9 M 2 )
Mister units or where large amounts of topical moisture is present.
TARKETT 800 1/32 x 1/16 x 1/32 Notch
300 sq. ft. per gallon (25 M 2 per 3l78 L)
1/32 x 1/16 x 1/32 Notch
121-SG PLATINUM 10/12 22 oz. bottle - 100 sq. ft. (9 M 2 )
M is t er unit s or w here large amount s of o pic a l m o i s t u re i s p re s en t .
1/32 x 1/16 x 1/32 Notch
TARKETT 800 1/32 x 1/16 x 1/32 Notch
122-SG GOLD 7/11 22 oz. bot t le - 250 s q. f t . ( 2 3 M 2 )
123-SG PLAT IN UM 10/12 22 oz. bot t le - 1 7 5 s q . f t . ( 1 6 M 2 )
Spr a y Smar t** TARKETT 100 Clear Thin Spread
1/32 x 1/6 x 1/32 Notch
350 sq. ft. per gallon (30 M 2 per 3.78 L) Tr owel Adhesives AZROCK® COMMERCIAL FLOORING ADHESIVES
Consult system application and warranty sheets for full details. Warranty requires initial moisture and alkali test results be conducted and made available upon request.
** Spray Smart GOLD 7/11 System warranty up to 7 lbs. of moisture & 11 pH ONLY with Tarkett Commercial Tile.
PLATINUM 10/12 System warranty up to 10 lbs. of moinsture & 12 pH ONLY with Tarkett Commercial Tile.
L ux ur y V iny l Tile Type
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Azrock by Tarkett resilient tile may be installed over smooth, sound subfloors that are free
from paint, oil, or other foreign matter. See Section 1 for complete instructions regarding
concrete and wood subfloors. Subfloors must be smooth since the flooring will follow the
exact contour of the subfloor - the smoother the subfloor, the better the finished floor.
Installation should not be attempted until the subfloor is in acceptable condition.
The distinctive patterns and service features of all TARKETT resilient flooring, commercial
or residential, make these products suitable where quality resilient floors are required. A
well installed floor is an asset to any modern home or commercial setting. This manual is
being provided to offer the full extent of our decades of experience in the installation and
maintenance of the TARKETT family of products. TARKETT does not warrant unsatisfactory
installations due to products installed with adhesives/ or other installation materials not recommended by TARKETT or products not used or installed in accordance with TARKETT’s
specified Installation Systems.
•TARKETT resilient flooring should never be installed out-of-doors or in areas
exposed to outside weather.
•Installation should begin only after other trades have completed their work. If
the floor must be installed before completion by other trades, the flooring must
be protected by the general contractor by covering it with building paper.
•In locations subject to strong, direct sunlight, provisions must be made to protect
flooring with blinds, drapes, awnings or shades.
•TARKETT resilient flooring are susceptible to damage until they become
cemented to the subfloor - handle with care even in the carton or on the roll.
•Before selling or installing TARKETT resilient flooring, check thoroughly the
condition of the subfloor to determine that it is satisfactory. Always check wood
subfloors for structural weaknesses and adequate ventilation underneath. When
a subfloor is not in satisfactory condition, notify your office so that the matter of
repair can be taken up with the architect or owner.
•Check all material before starting installation for correctness of quantity, color,
size and run numbers. On large vinyl composition tile installations, check pallet
number marked on tile cartons and install in consecutive order. Check the
shades of each color in cartons showing different dates of manufacture to assure
matching when it is necessary to use flooring from different runs. If
any discrepancy or fault is found in the material, report it immediately to your
office. Do not install flooring that is defective as to size, color, or texture;
such claims will not be considered if made after installation.
Good painters and paper-hangers wait for the right weather conditions before proceeding with their work - so should the flooring mechanic.
Adhesive recommendations for installation of Azrock by Tarkett tile floors are shown in
Section 2, page 16.
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1.ROOM TEMPERATURE OF NOT LESS THAN 65°F. (18.3°C) and no greater than
85°F (29.4°C) for at least 48 hours previous to, during and 48 hours after installation
or until flooring has become thoroughly bonded to the subfloor. A minimum temperature
of 55°F (10°C) must be maintained afterward. Where heating systems are not in
operation, salamanders may be used to raise and maintain temperature if there is no
fire hazard. Since subfloor conditions are so critical for the installation of resilient flooring
TARKETT recommends that all preparation work be performed in a normal room environmental condition.
2.DRY SUBFLOOR with temperature approximately the same as the air in the room.
Product or adhesion failure due to excessive moisture transmission, regardless of the
source, is not warranteed by TARKETT.
3.FLOORING MATERIALS, ADHESIVES, AND ACCESSORIES AT THE SAME
TEMPERATURE AS THE AIR IN THE ROOM. (In winter, flooring should be stored in
a warm room for at least 48 hours before installation.)
4.ROOM WELL VENTILATED to carry off any excess moisture in the air.
5.LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY; in other words, dry air. Under some weather conditions,
it will be impossible to even approximately meet the conditions set forth above. In
these cases, it is better to delay the job and wait for better conditions.
6.LIGHTING AND WORKPLACE CONDITIONS: A well lit and comfortable workplace is required not only to observe material and substrate conditions but to ensure
workplace safety. Be aware that safety on the site is your responsibility and warranty
limitations will apply on material installed with visual deficiencies that would be readily
observed in room normal lighting conditions.
7.RESPECT FLOORING AS AN INTERIOR FINISH: Commercial resilient floorings are
engineered for performance and should be installed and respected during the construction phase as any other quality interior finish. This includes proper transport, storage,
installation and protection from other possibly abusive trades or construction site conditions. Damage to the resilient floor system during this time period is not addressed by the
products' warranty.
CONDITIONS FOR INSTALLATION
CONDITIONS REQUIRED
FOR INSTALLATION
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TOOLS
TOOLS
The following tools are the most common used for installing resilient flooring:
1. Steel Square or Straight Edge - as guide for knife when cutting flooring materials.
2. Chalk Line and Chalk - for striking guide lines.
3. 50' Steel Tape and 6' Folding Rule - for measuring and laying out a job.
4. 10" Divider - for scribing irregular shapes.
5. Electric Belt Sander - for leveling high spots and plywood seams on a wood floor.
6. Smooth and Notched Trowel - (Approximately 10.5" x 4.5") - for application of
recommended adhesives and latex underlayment materials.
7. Putty Knife - for scraping lumps off subfloor and filling joints.
8. Electric Heat Gun or Hot Air Blower - For heating resilient materials. Handle with
care and following safety procedures prescribed for use of electrical appliances.
9. Hook and Razor Knives - for cutting flooring material.
10. 100 Lb. (45 kg) 3 Section Roller - for rolling resilient flooring installations.
11. Small Mechanics Hand Roller - for smoothing seam areas, rubber, and vinyl wall
base.
12. Tile Cutting Machine and Gauge - for making cold straight cuts of resilient tile.
13. Handled Hair Brush - for sweeping subfloor.
14. Nylon Fiber Pad - for cleaning cement off tile surface.
15. Scratch Awl - for scoring tile for straight cuts.
16. Gloves - for use while removing vinyl tile and sheet flooring.
17. Tank-type HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter vacuum cleaner with
disposable dust bag - for cleaning up after removal of existing vinyl tile and sheet
flooring.
18. Short and Long-handled Pry Bars - For removing molding and wood substrates.
19. Hammer and Mallet - For nail fastening materials and underlayment fasteners.
All of the above equipment will not be needed on every job, but much time will be
saved when they are needed if the mechanics kit contains all of them. Some specialized
installation procedures will require tools not normally required for simple flat lay installations. The sections in this manual that describe these procedures will also contain a tool
list for these procedures. Those tools should be used in conjunction with the above list.
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Subfloors and Underlayments
GRADE LEVELS:
• Suspended- An acceptable suspended floor is a concrete or wood substrate with a
minimum of 18" (460mm) of well ventilated air space below. It is recommended that a
moisture vapor check sheet be placed upon the ground or concrete beneath the air
space.
• On grade- An acceptable on-grade floor is a concrete substrate in direct surface contact with the ground at the surrounding ground level. Properly constructed the concrete
slab will be suitably protected from moisture penetration by planned water drainage
and incorporating proven moisture barrier systems.
• Below grade- An acceptable below grade floor is a concrete substrate partially or
completely in contact with the ground below the average surrounding ground level.
Properly constructed the concrete slab will be suitably protected from moisture penetration by planned water drainage and incorporating proven moisture barrier systems.
The following example displays these three types:
Suspended
Grade
Level
On grade
Below grade
Grade
Level
SUBFLOORS & UNDERLAYMENTS
SECTION 1
Moisture
DEFINITIONS:
Moisture
• Subfloor or Substrate: Provides structure and support for the underlayment.
• Underlayment: The smooth surface which the floor covering is to be placed upon.
• Subfloor/Underlayment System: The required surface that provides both structure
and support with the necessary smooth surface for resilient floor coverings. These systems
must be of double-layer construction.
• Sleeper: Construction of a wood subfloor system over the top of a concrete substrate.
Although some of these may provide adequate support due to the possibility of moisture
transmission from the concrete substrate they are not a recommended subfloor for
TARKETT resilient products.
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A. CONCRETE SUBFLOORS:
Note: Regardless of the type of concrete or cement-like material used as a base
for TARKETT resilient flooring the responsibility for use or suitability rests with this
products manufacturer, installer or specifier and not with TARKETT.
All concrete floors, old or new, should be tested for moisture, Ph and proper
bonding of the resilient flooring.
Concrete substrates of all grade levels are suitable for the installation of TARKETT resilient
flooring. These substrates should be dry, clean, smooth, cured to hard non-powdery finish
and structurally sound. The concrete surface should be free of dust, loose or scaly surface
solvents or other foreign matter.
Cracks and depressions must be filled and abraded until they are completely level, using
a quality Portland/hydraulic cement based latex patching compound. Gypsum based
patching compounds are not recommended.
If a dusty or porous concrete substrate is encountered, TARKETT recommends priming
with a quality latex liquid additive or prime the substrate surface with the recommended
adhesive before the installation of the resilient floor.
For commercial environments, all concrete substrates must have compressive strengths of
3,500 PSI or greater.
MOISTURE TESTING
Flooring difficulties resulting from substrate moisture conditions are the most common complaint
involving resilient flooring. It is important that all concrete substrates, both new and old, be
tested for moisture conditions to determine if it is sufficiently dry to install TARKETT resilient
flooring. Moisture in the concrete should be below the upper safe threshold recommended
for the specific flooring product when tested with the Calcium Chloride Moisture Test using
the Quantitative Method Test as detailed under the ASTM F 1869 Standard Test Method.
TARKETT along with other resilient manufacturers as well as the Resilient Floor Covering
Institute endorses the tenants of the Floor Covering Industry White Paper Position
Statement on Moisture Emission Testing. This document details the complexity in fully evaluating concrete substrates for moisture and pH factors that may affect the finished floor
covering system. Our position is that the best quantitative and qualitative analysis of concrete substrates for these factors is achieved through the use of firms fully experienced and
qualified in this type of evaluation. A copy of this document is available from the World
Floor Covering Association by contacting:
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WFCA
2211 East Howell Avenue
Anaheim, California 92806
Phone: 800-624-6880
Fax: 714-978-6066
Website: www.wfca.org
As such Tarkett states that qualified independent testing agencies should be used for
determining vapor emissions and alkalinity in the floor surface. Testing by an independent
specialist to determine installation suitability is a prudent and necessary safeguard for
general contractors, owners, architects, flooring product providers and installation contractors.
As a minimum, testing agencies or individuals must demonstrate verifiable experience in
vapor emission testing or be certified by recognized organizations such as the Institute of
Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or the equivalent.
5 lbs. (2.27 kg)
/1,000 sq ft/24 hours
All tile products using Tarkett
trowel applied adhesives
7 lbs. (3.18 kg)
With Tarkett Gold
Spray Smart Adhesive
10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
With Tarkett Platinum
Relative Humidity Tests quantitatively measure the humidity levels either internally or
on the surface of the concrete slab. Several devices may be used to measure concrete
internal relative humidity in accordance with ASTM F 2170-02. When tested under this
test method the relative humidity should not exceed the following values:
Internal or Surface 85%
All tile products using Tarkett With Tarkett Gold
trowel applied adhesives
With Tarkett Platinum
These threshold values are for Installation Systems using Azrock recommended adhesives
and accessories.
NOTE: When selecting adhesive system for its moisture and alkali performance,
take note and allow for the normally encountered rise in emissions and alkali
upon installation of the finished floor covering.
Test results in excess of the recommended amounts present an increasing risk of installation failure and Azrock Floor Products shoud not be installed over the concrete subfloor
until the desired range is obtained. Frequently, a delay in installation will permit additional
evaporation of moisture so that the moisture present will diminish to an acceptable moisture emission range.
In areas 2,000 square feet (186M2) or less, a minimum of three tests shall be made; for
each additional 1,000 square feet (93 M2), one additional test should be made. These
tests should be made simultaneously and the test units should not be concentrated, but should
be located in various parts of the floor area. One unit should be placed near the center and
others should be placed in edge areas, but not closer than 5 feet (1.5 M) from the edge.
TARKETT Installation Services may be consulted if questions as to different testing methods
and results arise.
When testing with the Quantitative Calcium Chloride Moisture Test Kit it should
be conducted in conformance with ASTM F 1969, "Standard Test Method for
Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of a Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous
Calcium Chloride." Azrock recommended threshold values for the test results are:
CAUTION: ALL MOISTURE TEST RESULTS INDICATE ONLY THE CONDITION OF A
CONCRETE SLAB FOR THE ACTUAL AREA TESTED AND ONLY AT THE TIME OF THE
TEST. ACCURATE TEST RESULTS WILL ONLY BE ACHIEVED WHEN TAKEN IN A ROOM
ACCLIMATED TO ITS EXPECTED NORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION. THIS
ACCLIMATION MAY TAKE AN INDETERMINANT TIME BASED UPON INITIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. MOISTURE VAPOR EMISSION FROM CONCRETE
SUB-FLOOR VARIES BOTH FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER AND OVER TIME FOR NUMEROUS
REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE FLOORING SUBCONTRACTOR OR
INSTALLER. RESULTS OBTAINED BY ELECTRONIC MOISTURE METERS WILL BE
INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT WATER/CEMENT RATIOS OF THE CONCRETE SLABS
AND IF THEY CONTAIN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ADDITIVES OR CONTAMINATES.
NOTE: TARKETT does not warrant unsatisfactory installations due to the presence of excessive alkali, moisture or hydrostatic pressure.
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SURFACE ALKALINITY ON CONCRETE SUBSTRATE
Concrete by its very nature is a highly alkaline material. Under normal conditions this
situation does not affect resilient floor coverings and their adhesives. This does become a
factor when concrete surface alkali salts build-up, usually as the result of excessive moisture
vapor transmission through the concrete slab. Moisture carries alkali salts from the interior
of the slab to the surface which are left behind when the moisture evaporates. Excessive
alkali has been known to degrade adhesives and resilient floor coverings leading to poor
appearance, maintenance difficulties, and in extreme cases, total floor failure. Measures of
alkalinity are usually expressed in terms of a pH number. The normally encountered pH scale
ranges from a 1 to 14 with 7 being neutral. Numbers moving downward from 7 indicate
increasing acidity and numbers moving upward from 7 indicate increasing alkalinity. Readings
of pH in excess of 9 have been known to affect resilient floor coverings and adhesives
and are usually suggestive of excessive vapor/moisture transmission. There are two easily
performed test procedures that can readily determine if excessive surface alkali is present:
1. pH Paper Test
2. Phenolphthalein Test
1. pH Paper TestMaterials required: Wide range pH Test Paper
(obtained from chemical/scientific supply house)
Distilled Water
Eye Dropper
The pH Test Paper will change color when in contact with dissolved alkali salts.
Readings of pH on the 1 through 14 scale can be determined by comparing paper color
after exposure to chart provided by pH Test Paper supplier. Concrete floors to be tested
must be clean, dust free, and at normal room temperature. NOTE: Drywall dust, subfloor
patching compounds, and other contaminates will influence test results. Several drops of
Distilled Water are deposited on test point with the clean Eye Dropper (enough to form a
Quarter sized puddle), allowed to react for 2-3 minutes, and pH Test Paper strips are
placed into the water spot. Between 30 seconds and 1 minute after test strips are placed
into water color of the test strips are compared to the chart and a pH number reading is
determined. Readings of pH in excess of 9 have been known to affect resilient floor coverings and adhesives and are usually suggestive of excessive vapor/moisture transmission.
2. Phenolphthalein TestMaterials required: 3% Phenolphthalein Solution
(3 grams phenolphthalein crystals/100 ml anhydrous
isopropyl alcohol)
3' x 3' Non-porous rubber or vinyl mat
Duct Tape
Eye Dropper
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3% Phenolphthalein Solution, normally a clear liquid, will change to a red/purple shade
when in contact with alkali salts. Concrete floors to be tested must be clean, dust free,
and at normal room temperature. NOTE: Drywall dust, subfloor patching compounds,
and other contaminates will influence test results. This test should be taken where floor
traffic will be at a minimum. The 3' x 3' Mat is placed on the test point and taped down
at the edges with the Duct Tape. Leave Mat undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours. Then remove
Mat and using the clean Eye Dropper place several drops of the 3% Phenolphthalein on
various spots. If a red/purple color change is noted a pH reading of greater than 9 is
Documenting Moisture and Alkali Testing
Annual industry questionnaires to commercial flooring contractors repeatedly comment on
moisture and alkali as being their major problems and certainly are teh number one cause
of customer dissatisfaction. Testing all concrete slabs before installation is a mojor component
of site evaluation. All testing is required to be performed in accordance to manufacturer
and industry standards. Records of testing need to be properly prepared and retained by
the appropriate parties for the duration of the installation systems warranty period.
Proper recording of these tests will include calculation details of the test plots, dates, times,
site conditions, quantitative alkali test results, photographs of test plots and related items.
NOTE: Warranty limitations on installation systems will be enforced if properly
conducted and documented test results are not made available upon request.
TOPICAL MOISTURE VAPOR EMISSION AND/OR ALKALI CONTROL SYSTEMS
A number of various systems are being marketed as remediation for existing or even
newly constructed slabs affected by excessive moisture and/or alkali conditions. TARKETT
makes no specific comments as to the use and effectiveness of such systems. If these are
being considered our recommendations would be that a complete evaluation of the
substrate be undertaken prior to the application of such system. Also, system manufacturers
and their applicators should fully warranty the system and the finished floor covering for
performance and longevity specific for the intended application.
Mold, Mildew and Indoor Air Quality
Recent articles in trade magazines and the growing concerns within the building industry
about mold and indoor air quality have resulted in much attention to this concern. Mold and
mold spores are everywhere, not all of these are in a viable state and not all are toxic. Experts
agree the major solution to prevent mold from growing is to eliminate moisture intrusion at
the source. It is important to prevent moisture from accumulating under any flooring product.
For this reason the recommended moisture vapor emission tests must be preformed, on the
substrate to determine if moisture exists and at what level. If excessive moisture vapor
emission does exist, this needs to be addressed prior to the flooring installation.
WARNING: Moisture condensation, as much as temperature and food sources,
are factors conducive to mold and other types of microbial growth. All three
factors must be present for the growth to occur. While the products supplied
by TARKETT are not conducive to mold or mildew growth, each environment
will differ as to these conducive factors. Since the presence of factors conducive
to mold or mildew growth in the environment is outside of TARKETT’s knowledge
and control, TARKETT does not assume any liability whatsoever regarding any
mold or mildew growth. Further information on mold and mildew within
residential and commercial environments is available from the U.S. EPA.
indicated. Readings of pH in excess of 9 have been known to affect resilient floor coverings
and adhesives and are usually suggestive of excessive vapor/moisture transmission.
U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation
Indoor Environments Division (6609J)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460
EPA Publication #402-K-02-003, “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.”
EPA publication, #402-K-01-001, “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings.”
www.epa.gov/iaq/molds
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CURING AND PARTING COMPOUNDS
Curing and parting compounds used on concrete subfloors on which resilient floorings to
be installed may not be compatible with the adhesive and may interfere with bonding of
the adhesive, patching and/or leveling compound. If a compound has been applied which
contains silicone or oil, it must be thoroughly removed by sanding or grinding. After removal
of curing or parting compound from the substrate, TARKETT recommends priming the subfloor with a quality latex liquid additive or an equivalent before installation of the flooring.
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES AND PERFORMANCE
OF A CONCRETE SUBFLOOR ON WHICH A CURING OR PARTING COMPOUND
OR SEALER HAS BEEN APPLIED RESTS WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
COMPOUND OR SEALER FOR ADHESION OR LATEX UNDERLAYMENT
FAILURES. THE RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT LIE WITH THE RESILIENT
FLOORING OR ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER.
BOND TEST
A bond test should be performed on all grade levels of concrete substrates to determine if
the concrete is sufficiently dry and for the compatibility of the flooring adhesive with concrete
surfaces having curing agents, dust inhibitors, paint or other special surface treatments.
An easy method of testing for adherence is to perform a bond test. Use 2' x 2'
(600mm x 600mm) pieces of the flooring material selected for the installation and adhere
with TARKETT recommended adhesive. Pay particular attention to the adhesive open time.
If after 72 hours an unusual amount of force is required to lift the material from the subfloor,
and if after doing so, adhesive clings to both the subfloor and to the back of the material,
the material can be considered “securely bonded.”
NOTE: Regardless of the bond test or the type of surface treatment used, the responsibility
for warranties, guarantees and performance of a concrete substrate on which a surface
treatment has been applied rests with the manufacturer of the surface treatment product
for adhesion and/or patching compound failures and not with TARKETT.
NEW CONCRETE SUBFLOORS
Concrete floors shall be constructed as recommended by the American Concrete
Institute’s ACI 302.1 R-96 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction. A concrete
floor on or below grade must have a waterproof membrane, such as 6 mil. (.15mm) polyethylene, installed between the concrete and the ground, and extending up the sides of
the slab to prevent subsoil moisture penetration. Multi-ply manufactured membrane
systems, such as “Sealtight” by W.R. Meadows, Inc. or equivalent, are recommended.
Concrete curing should be achieved through the use of water soaking, wet burlap,
polyethylene sheets, or other similar methods. Any concrete curing compound or system
utilized must be one guaranteed by its manufacturer or specifier to be non-interfering with
resilient floor coverings and their adhesives. Bond tests should be conducted wherever
these are or may have been present.
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New concrete subfloors contain a high percentage of moisture and must be allowed to
dry out. The drying time will depend on several things, such as the type of concrete, average
air temperature and the thickness and location of the slab. New concrete subfloors will
usually take at least 30 days to dry if they are above grade. On and below grade floors
will take at least 90 days before they are suitable for the laying of TARKETT resilient flooring.
All new concrete subfloors must be screeded to a level and true surface, then troweled with
a steel trowel to an even, uniform surface, free of score marks, grooves and depressions. Scrape,
sand or grind the floor smooth and free of all foreign matter and then vacuum or brush it clean.
NOTES ON FLOOR FLATNESS OR LEVELNESS
The surface flatness or levelness will affect the finished aesthetic appearance of resilient
floor coverings. Surface undulations will also effect the lay-up of modular flooring products, such as resilient tile. Installation of resilient tile products over an excessively wavy or
undulating concrete slab will require working techniques on the part of the installation
contractor that would include cut-backs and other procedures. To help minimize these,
concrete substrates should be manufactured in accordance with the American Concrete
Institute’s ACI 302.1 R-96 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction. Minimum
F-number requirements for application of thin-set flooring should be specified.
OLD CONCRETE SUBFLOORS
TARKETT resilient flooring can be installed over an old concrete substrate if it is free from
moisture, dust, paint, grease, oil and other foreign materials. Level all uneven places by
chipping or filling. Properly prepare expansion joints, and fill all grooves, cracks and
potholes with a quality Portland/hydraulic cement based compound. Make sure the subfloor is uniformly smooth, level and solid before you lay any vinyl flooring.
! WARNING
DO NOT use compounds containing solvents or chemicals to remove adhesive, oil,
grease, etc. from concrete floors. The solvent or chemicals may be absorbed by the
concrete and after installation return to the surface to soften the vinyl flooring and the
adhesive.
CAUTION: Certain paints may contain lead. Exposure to excessive amounts of lead
dust presents a health hazard. Refer to applicable federal, state, provincial, and local
laws and Lead-Based Paint Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and Abatement
in Public and Indian Housing (Sept. 1990) or subsequent editions published by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding: (1) appropriate methods
for identifying lead-based paint and removing such paint; and (2) any licensing,
certification, and training requirements for persons performing lead abatement work.
Lightweight Concrete: Lightweight concrete subfloors either aggregate or cellular
should first be determined as suitable for the installation of TARKETT resilient flooring. At a
minimum aggregate concrete should have dry densities greater than 90-lbs. per cubic
foot and cellular concrete should have wet densities over 100-lbs. or 94-lb. dry weight
per cubic foot. Lightweight concrete may contain excessive moisture and must be tested to
determine if it is dry enough to install TARKETT resilient flooring. In locations where heavier
static or rolling loads would occur, where high performance of the flooring and its substrate
are necessary, concrete should be designed at the construction planning stage to
accommodate this need.
These time periods are absolute minimum and concrete may require additional drying
time dependent upon local environmental conditions. Moisture tests should be performed
regardless as to the age of the concrete.
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Radiant Heated Floors. TARKETT resilient flooring may be installed over radiant heated floors, provided the operating temperature does not exceed 85°F (29.4°C) at any
point in the floor. NOTE: During installation, lower the radiant heated floor temperature to
the acceptable 65°F (18.3°C). This temperature should be maintained for at least 24 hours
before, during and 48 hours after completion of the installation. On ground floors the
radiant heating system should have a proper moisture barrier beneath it. It is important
and necessary that all residual moisture be allowed to dry out of the concrete. The concrete
should be tested for moisture before the resilient flooring is laid.
Heating pipes must be at least 2" (50mm) below the floor surface and in the walls at
least 2" (50mm) above floor level. If the heating pipes are too close to the vinyl flooring,
the vinyl could become seriously discolored next to the pipework.
Some TARKETT products require special adhesives when installing over radiant heated
floors. Consult the adhesive recommendations for the specific TARKETT product to be
installed to determine if special adhesives are necessary.
Floor Fills, Self-Levelers, and Toppings: There are a large number of these products
available on the market today with various compositions and performance characteristics.
They have been recommended by their manufacturers for smoothing rough or irregular
subfloors, encapsulating asbestos containing flooring and adhesives, for acoustical or for
certain fire prevention characteristics as well as other concerns. The most acceptable type is
of a hydraulic cement/latex reinforced type having a minimum compressive strength of
3,500 PSI or greater. TARKETT makes no statement as to products from other manufacturers use or suitability as flooring underlayment. We do suggest they be obtained from a
quality manufacturer that provides a warranty for this products use as an resilient flooring
underlayment and their recommendations for application be followed. Manufacturers such
as “Ardex” and “Mapei” and others have products that meet these criteria for self-leveling
and should be contacted for further information.
NOTE: All warranties and guarantees regarding the suitability and performance of these
products, if not supplied by TARKETT, rests with the material manufacturer or the installation
contractor and not with TARKETT.
B. WOOD SUBFLOORS
Wood Subfloor Construction: Suspended wood subfloor shall be 1" (25mm) or heavier,
conforming to the current CSA or FHA standards, double-layered, well seasoned, strongly
constructed, free from springiness and have a minimum of 18" (460mm) of well-ventilated
air space clearance above the ground. In an area of high humidity due to ground moisture
such as a crawl space or basement, a vapor barrier (4 mil or heavier polyethylene sheeting) should be laid over the ground with overlapped widths and lengths, to serve as a
moisture barrier to help assure dryness. The joists shall be spaced not more than 16-inch
(406mm) on centers. If joists are warped or twisted, have high crowns, or otherwise do
not present a flat, true base for structural deck, these conditions must be corrected before
placing the structural deck by planing the joists or by firmly nailing blocks to the sides of
the joists whichever is required. All subfloor panels must be fastened to the joists in accordance with their manufactures recommendations to preserve their warranties. NOTE:
Protruding fasteners must be made flush with the plane of the subfloor panels before commencing installation of the underlayment material.
Stripwood Subfloors: Single and/or double tongue-and-groove stripwood floors
should be covered with a 3/8" (9.53mm) or heavier underlayment to eliminate telegraphing of the stripwood floor board joints.
WOOD UNDERLAYMENT
Underlayment grade panels are used to resurface an existing wood subfloor. The finished
appearance of any resilient flooring installation will be determined in part by the underlayment
over which it is installed.
Underlayment grade panels for commercial resilient floors must be 3/8" (9mm) or heavier
with fully sanded face meeting CSA or FHA standards. The following descriptions of types
of underlayment panels and TARKETT resilient flooring’s recommendations for their use are
intended only as a guide. The underlayment selected is subject to the discretion of the
installer based upon subfloor conditions. TARKETT strongly suggests that whoever is buying
the underlayment material obtain a warranty from the supplier.
The responsibility for warranties, guarantees and performance rests with the
manufacturer of the underlayment and not with TARKETT.
CAUTION: Some plywood underlayment manufacturers use plastic or resin filler to patch
surface cracks. Some filler can cause discoloration in vinyl flooring, specify plywood
underlayment with wood plugs and fills.
Canadian Standards Association:
-CSA 0121 - Douglas Fir Plywood
-CSA 0151 - Canadian Softwood
Plywood
-COFI (underlayment grade) Council of Forest Industries of B.C.
APA
THE ENGINEERED
Underlayment:
WOOD ASSOCIATION
APA-American Plywood
-3/8" (6mm) or heavier APA Underlayment
Exposure 1 (with fully sanded face)
-3/8" (6mm) or heavier APA Underlayment
C-C Plugged Exterior (with fully sanded face)
Single Wood Floors: Single plywood subfloors are not recommended in areas requiring
resilient flooring. they are the major cause of nails popping and squeaking. These subfloors
must be covered with a minimum of 1/4" (6mm) or heavier approved underlayment
grade plywood.
UNDERLAYMENT
GROUP 1
EXPOSURE 1
000
PS 1-95
STURD-I-FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLYWOOD FLOOR SYSTEM
Conventional veneered plywood Sturd-I-Floor system with sanded face is a suitable
subfloor for installation of TARKETT resilient flooring when constructed for resilient flooring
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per APA
Design/Construction Guide,
Residential & Commercial,
Form E30L/Revised, April
1996, published by the
American Plywood
Association,
P.O. Box 11700,
Tacoma, Washington 98411,
telephone (206) 565-6600.
APA rated Sturd-I-Floor
panels are typically identified
as follows:
APA
APA
THE ENGINEERED
WOOD ASSOCIATION
THE ENGINEERED
WOOD ASSOCIATION
RATED STURD-I-FLOOR
RATED STURD-I-FLOOR
T&G NET WIDTH 4/1 2
T&G NET WIDTH 4/1 2
24 SIZED
OC 23/32 INCH
FOR SPACING
EXPOSURE 1
000
PS 2-92 SINGLE FLOOR
PRP-108 HUD-UM-40C
20 SIZED
OC 19/32 INCH
FOR SPACING
EXPOSURE 1
000
PRP-108 HUD-UM-40C
The identification provides information on thickness and the corresponding allowable
maximum joist spacing. Tables in the APA Design/Construction Guide - Residential and
Commercial Guide provide maximum joist spans for each joist size, wood specie and
grade. Glued tongue and groove edges are recommended to assure snug joints. Only
fully sanded panels are acceptable and must be thoroughly dry before applying floor
covering. The long dimension of the panel must be installed across supports and with
panel continuous over two or more spans.
To minimize squeaks, buckling and nail-pop, follow the APA recommendations for siteapplied glue on both joists and tongue-and-groove joints.
Note: 3/8" (9 mm) minimum APA Underlayment grade plywood must be applied over
the Sturd-I-Floor System with staggered and off-set joints.
Caution: Certain industrial grade adhesives used in the construction trade to adhere
subfloor panels have been known to discolor resilient flooring products even if covered
over with board or trowelable underlayments. Any construction adhesives used in subfloor
construction must be one guaranteed by its manufacturer, not TARKETT, to be non-staining
for resilient flooring materials.
Multiply: (MacMillan Bloedel Limited) underlayment plywood is available in a solid
core, 3-ply, 4'0" x 4'0" (1.2M x 1.2M) panels, fully sanded to 1/4" (6mm).
Lauan or Maranti plywood: (often called “Solid-core mahogany plywood). Although
they do not have all of the preferred properties for underlayment, they are being utilized
with reasonable success by many retailers under resilient flooring installations. Lauan
should be Type 1 (Ext) Exterior, which indicates that the panel has an exterior or fully
waterproof glue bond. This may also be designated by the letter “P.” Any one of these
two face grades are acceptable: CC, and BB.
Note: Maranti or Lauan Type 11 (Int) interior glue plywood is not recommended
as underlayment. The porosity and moisture sensitivity of these panels have been known
to cause problems with adhesive bonding and panel edge swelling.
OSB or Particleboards: (Chipboard or Flakeboard): While some particle boards may
be suitable for resilient flooring, TARKETT Commercial does not recommend particle or
OSB boards as acceptable underlayments for any of its Installation Systems.
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NOTE: The responsibility for the warranties, guarantees and performance rests with the
manufacturer of these underlayment boards and not with TARKETT.
Underlayment panels should be stored indoors and flat over a minimum of two supports
in a dry, covered area. It is extremely important for both remodeling and new construction
applications that the underlayment panels be allowed to acclimatize to room conditions,
and that the underlayment panels are protected from extremes of heat and moisture
before, during and after installation.
LAYING PANELS
The method for underlayment installation shall conform in accordance with their manufacturer’s recommendations to preserve their warranties.
Laying the underlayment panels should begin in one corner of the room. A space of
1/4" (6mm) to 3/8" (9.5mm) must be left between the panels and the wall around the
perimeter of the room. The panel edges and ends should be butted to a light contact,
and all panel joints should be laid staggered at right angles to the subflooring panels.
Underlayment panel edges and subfloor edges should be offset at least 8" (203mm)
where the joints run at right angles to the joists.
FASTENING PANELS
Begin fastening at contact corner of underlayment panels and work diagonally across panels.
Nails: Non-coated ring-shank or spiral-shank underlay flooring nails not less than 1"
(25mm) long with 12 gauge roots and spaced at 2 to 4" (51-102mm) on center at panel
edges with 3/8" (9.5mm) minimum edge distance and 4-6" (102-152mm) on center
throughout the remainder of panel.
In remodeling jobs, nails must be long enough to penetrate the old resilient material and
at least 3/8" (9.5mm) into the subfloor.
Staples: Stapling is permissible if staples are acceptable to the authority having the
jurisdiction. The minimum acceptable staple is 1" (25mm) long, with a 3/16" (5mm)
crown, and an 18 gauge (0.040") diameter leg with divergent chisel points. Staples
should be spaced at 3/8" (9.5mm) minimum edge distance, 2" (50mm) along the edge
and 3" (76mm) center on the remaining panel.
Protruding fasteners, nails and staples must be made flush with the plane of the subfloor
by leveling with a quality Portland/hydraulic cement based compound.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
There are a number of different compositions of underlayment panels recommended by
their manufacturers as being acceptable for use under resilient flooring. Some may offer
acceptable performance for use in commercial environments. Underlayment panels must:
•Be dimensionally stable.
•Have a smooth, fully sanded face.
•Be resistant to indentations.
•Be uniform in density, porosity and thickness.
•Be free of all surface contaminants that may cause staining.
•Have a written warranty from the panel manufacturer.
TARKETT will not accept responsibility for
•Joint or texture telegraphing.
•Tunneling or ridging over underlayment joints.
•Discoloration from stain sources originating in the panel.
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Tarkett cannot warrant or guarantee any underlayment panels used with
Tarkett resilient flooring. The responsibility for warranties, guarantees and performance of the underlayment panels rests with the manufacturer of the
underlayment and not with Tarkett.
C. OTHER TYPES OF SUBFLOORS
TERRAZZO OR CERAMIC SUBFLOORS:
Old terrazzo or ceramic flooring subfloors shall be treated in the same manner as a
concrete subfloor, with additional precautions. Surface coating or sealer must be completely
removed by light sanding or other suitable effective methods and shall be filled or leveled
to a smooth surface with a quality Portland/hydraulic cement based latex patching
compound and rendered suitable for the installation of TARKETT resilient flooring. Spread
adhesive with the recommended notched trowel, being sure to avoid excessive application
of adhesive and allowing sufficient time for evaporation of adhesive vehicle since these
surfaces are relatively non-absorbent. Bond tests should always be performed if porosity
or suitability of substrate is suspect.
•If they are to be used as a subfloor they must be checked, with moisture and bond tests
conducted.
•Remove all sealer, varnish, wax, oils and soil to prevent their interfering with the
adhesive bond.
•Any glazed or very smooth surfaces must be abraded.
•Make surfaces level and smooth using a quality Portland/hydraulic cement based
compound.
Metal:
Azrock Commercial Resilient Flooring may be installed directly to steel, stainless steel and
aluminum substrates using the recommended adhesive for each specific flooring product
when installations are over a non-porous substrate. Metal substrates should be installed
according to their manufacturers’ recommendations and must be cleaned of any residues
and abraded before the installation of the flooring material. New metal floors are frequently
coated with oils during their manufacture which must be removed. This can usually be
accomplished by acid washing (the same procedure for Neutralizing Surface Alkali on a
Concrete Subfloor, followed by rinsing) or by using a solution of Trisodium Phosphate.
D. EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORS
TARKETT does not recommend installation of commercial resilient products directly over
old rotovinyl or cushion-backed sheet vinyl flooring. The old flooring material must be
prepared or removed to the extent that it will provide a smooth, hard surface for the
installation of the new flooring materials. In some instances the installation and performance
characteristics of commercial products will be compromised. Due to the problems associated
with the removal of old resilient products and their adhesives, it is recommended to leave
the existing flooring intact with the last alternative being its removal.
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Note: It is the installer’s responsibility to properly evaluate the existing resilient flooring
as being suitable for covering with underlayment, embossing leveller, or to determine the
need for removal. Installations over existing flooring may leave the new flooring more
susceptible to indentations. The following conditions should be questioned:
2. Is the existing flooring properly installed over a recommended substrate for the new
resilient material?
3. Is the existing flooring not textured or embossed excessively to show through the new
installation?
4. Does the existing flooring show any damage due to excessive subfloor moisture
transmission?
5. Is the existing floor of a cushion or foam backed type?
6. Damaged areas must be replaced or repaired to render them smooth.
7. All floor finishes, waxes, or other surface coatings must be removed by means that will
not damage the integrity of the existing floor system.
Limitations on installation of TARKETT’s Azrock Commercial resilient flooring
over existing resilient floors are as follows:
1. Do not install any Azrock Commercial Flooring product over existing below-grade tile.
2. Do not install any Azrock Commercial Flooring Product over any existing flooring other
than one single layer of vinyl composition or asphalt tile on or above grade.
The most practical actions when existing flooring is encountered are:
• Whenever the subfloor is wood, install a minimum of 3/8" (9.5mm) or heavier
recommended wood underlayment over lightly cushioned or single layer, firmly bonded
resilient flooring. All underlayments shall be fastened to the flooring in accordance with
their manufacturers’ recommendations to preserve their warranties.
New underlayment should not be installed over heavily cushioned flooring. These may not
provide a firm base for underlayment board application resulting in a up-and-down or scissoring
action at the seams. Board seam telegraphing, tile cracking or movement is often the result.
Non-coated ring-shank or spiral-shank nails and/or staples must be long enough to
adequately penetrate firmly into the wood subfloor after passing through the existing floor
covering and any underlayment that might be present. Installed underlayment must then
be properly prepared as indicated under Underlayment Surface Preparation.
1. Is the existing floor fully and firmly bonded? Tensionflex® (perimeter adhered) types
are not suitable substrates.
• The use of a quality (portland) hydraulic cement based fast-setting embossing leveler.
It is important that the flooring surface be cleaned and free from floor finishes and foreign
matter prior to the application of the embossing leveler. Spread the embossing leveler in
accordance with its manufacturers’ recommendations. Note: Warranties, performance,
and application guarantees for the embossing leveler products rest with that products
manufacturer.
Embossing levelers are designed for use in residential or light commercial
applications only. They are not suitable for use in heavy commercial environments
or with all commercial products.
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• Removal of the existing floor covering. The removal of existing floor coverings and
their adhesives should be done in accordance with federal, state, provincial, and local
regulations following the Recommended Work Practices for the Removal of Resilient Floor
Coverings published by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute, 401 East Jefferson Street,
Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850. You may obtain a copy by writing to them at the above
address or through TARKETT.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING
! WARNING
Removal of existing flooring, which may contain asbestos, can cause asbestosis or
other serious bodily harm. Unless you are sure, beyond any doubt, that the existing
floor contains no asbestos, assume it does.
• Inhaling asbestos dust may cause asbestosis or other serious illnesses. Consult a
contractor knowledgeable in the safe removal of asbestos. Make sure the contractor
is properly licensed where required and familiar with the Resilient Floor Covering
Institute Work Practices and all local, state, and federal regulations that apply.
Individual copies of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Work Practices are
Tarkett Commercial
OR Installation Services Dept.
Rockville, MD 20850
P.O. Box 2467
Telephone: 301-340-8580
Fax: 301-340-7283
• Do not sand, dry scrape, bead blast or mechanically pulverize existing resilient
flooring, backing, solvent based cutback adhesives, or lining felt. These products may
contain asbestos fibers that are not readily identifiable. Do not use power devices
which might create asbestos dust.
! WARNING
WARNING REGARDING COMPLETE ADHESIVE REMOVAL
Some solvent-based cutback asphalt adhesives may contain asbestos fibers that are
not readily identifiable. Do not use power devices which create asbestos dust in
removing these adhesives. The inhalation of asbestos dust may cause asbestosis or
other serious bodily harm. Smoking greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm.
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NOTICE TO FLOOR COVERING INSTALLERS: When removing felt backing from the
subfloor, any technique likely to cause dust (such as sanding or grinding) must not be
used. Governmental Occupational Safety and Health regulations pertaining to the removal of existing resilient flooring vary from Federal, State, and Provinces. Whether or not the
flooring material contains asbestos, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the method and safety procedures used for the removal or disposal of resilient flooring complies to
all locally existing governmental regulations.
CAUTION: Never install TARKETT flooring (other than Vinyl Composition Tile) directly
over cutback or other types of existing adhesives.
! WARNING
Some solvent based cutback asphalt adhesives may contain asbestos fibers that are
not readily identifiable. Do not use power devices which create asbestos dust in
other serious bodily harm. Governmental Occupational Safety and Health regulations
pertaining to the removal of existing resilient flooring vary from Federal State and
Provinces. Whether or not the adhesive contains asbestos, it is the installer’s
responsibility to ensure that the method and safety procedures for the removal and
disposal of adhesive residue complies to governmental regulations.
The underlayment must be clean, absolutely dry and free of all foreign matter such as
paint, dirt particles or grease. The new flooring of itself, cannot take care of structural
deficiencies or unevenness because the new resilient floorings are flexible and will conform
to the surface contour of the subfloor. The new installation will only be as smooth and
even as the subfloor.
Subfloor unevenness in excess of 1/32" (0.8mm) must be sanded or sloped down to a
feather edge, as well as holes, underlayment joints etc. should be filled with a quality
Portland/hydraulic cement based latex patching compound or an equivalent, then
sanded smooth when thoroughly set.
Underlayment Patching Compounds: The most common types are manufactured of
resin-reinforced latex portland-cement materials. The resin-reinforced cement type presents
the most satisfactory underlayment surface. The leveling compound must be applied so that
it bonds securely and permanently with the substrate. To avoid installation failure, allow
sufficient drying time after filling.
Cleaning: After the underlayment has finally been rendered smooth, sweep the room
thoroughly, especially around the perimeter removing all dust, dirt, grit or other foreign
matter. Concrete substrates should be vacuumed.
E. SURFACE PREPARATION:
CAUTION: Some quick setting “gypsum type floor patches” are known to swell and
react when in presence of moisture. They are misused when they are on below grade or
on-grade concrete or even wet suspended concrete. Discoloration of flooring, swelling of
the substrate, or other related difficulties under the resilient flooring when poorly formulated
gypsum type floor patch is used is not the responsibility of TARKETT. Due to known
deficiencies of these type products TARKETT does not recommend nor warranty installation
of TARKETT resilient products over these materials.
NOTE: The responsibility for warranties, guarantees and performance of underlayment
patching compounds rests with the manufacturer of the patching compound, not with
TARKETT.
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TARKETT ADHESIVES
SECTION 2
TARKETT Adhesive Products
All of TARKETT’s adhesives have been specially formulated and tested to provide superior
results when used as recommended. Use of complete TARKETT installation systems, flooring
material, floor preparation products and adhesives ensures TARKETT’s full warranty coverage
on TARKETT products. Selection of other products will affect the extent of TARKETT’s warranty
coverage to the point where in some cases coverage may be voided. You and your
customers best interests are served by adhering to manufacturers recommendations on
products and accessory items.
Work Safely
Even though most of TARKETT’s adhesives are solvent free they can be irritating to the
skin and eyes of sensitive individuals. As with any possible irritant clean work habits are a
must, use with adequate ventilation.
Practice good hygiene, wash hands thoroughly before meals, promptly remove adhesive
that may come in contact with skin or eyes. Keep all products used for flooring
installation or maintenance away from children.
When being used in the workplace or stored obtain the products Material Safety and
Data Sheet (MSDS) from your supplier. Read and follow the product’s characteristics, safety and first aid requirements.
Advise others and mark off areas where floor preparation or installation work is being
performed. Remember safety in the workplace is your responsibility!
General Guidelines
Environmental conditions for application of TARKETT adhesives must be the same as the
floor covering, room temperature of not less than 65°F (18.3°C) and no greater than
85°F (29.4°C) for at least 48 hours previous to, during and after installation. A minimum
temperature of 55°F (10°C) must be maintained afterward.
Adhesive must be climatized to the room conditions 48 hours prior to application.
All adhesive products should be stirred before use, this is particularly important where
adhesives may have been stored for long periods or if possibly frozen. Even though most
of TARKETT’s adhesives are freeze-thaw-stable repeated cycles will negatively affect
adhesive characteristics. It is best to protect all adhesives and accessories from excessively
high or low temperatures.
All adhesives are recommended for use over dry, clean subfloors with all debris, coating,
or any other contamination removed that may affect adhesive performance. NEVER
apply adhesives directly over asphalt or other adhesive residue, these must be covered
over or removed.
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Apply adhesives with the trowel notching recommended for that product and jobsite
condition. Too large or irregular of a notch may lead to notch telegraphing or indentation
difficulties, too small may lead to a poor bond to the subfloor. Renotch or replace trowels
when necessary.
Subfloor porosity and the rooms humidity will affect adhesives curing characteristics. All
wet set adhesives must be applied to known porous subfloors, the only exceptions are:
• Adhesives used to adhere conventional (felt backed) sheet vinyl
• TARKETT 940 Polyurethane in some specialized applications
Only use the recommended TARKETT adhesive with Azrock Commercial Flooring products.
Use of any other may affect or void your warranty.
Adhesive Shelf Life
All products: One year when stored in original containers at temperatures between
65°F (14°C) to 85 °F (30°C) in a dry area.
All TARKETT trowel adhesives have freeze thaw stability to 0°F (-18°C), one cycle.
Spray Smart adhesives are damaged by freezing and should be protected from cold
during transport and storage.
TARKETT ADHESIVES
Respect the open time of the adhesive. All material must be installed and rolled within
the adhesives open time. While some adhesives may have an extended open time TARKETT
does not recommend adhesives be left exposed overnight to set. Shelf life of most
adhesives is one year stored in its unopened, original container in a cool, dry place.
General Adhesive Cautions
Avoid eye and skin contact. Use only in well ventilated areas. Obtain product’s Material
Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS) from your supplier or from the TARKETT Commercial
Installation Services Department..
First Aid Treatment
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
For TARKETT® adhesives, underlayment and maintenance products the 24
hour medical and DOT emergency response communications and for
IN USA: 1-800-228-5635-Extension 079
IN CANADA: 1-613-996-6666
If swallowed, call a physician or poison control center immediately. Consult individual
product’s Material Safety Data Sheet. Sheets may be obtained from your supplier or from
the TARKETT Commercial Installation Services Department.
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TARKETT 100
CLEAR THIN SPREAD ADHESIVE
TYPE: SBR Latex Emulsion/Dry Set
COLOR: Cream, dries clear.
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS: Vinyl Composition Tile, commercial and residential installations.
Vinyl Enhanced Tile (12" x 12") Commercial and Residential Installations.
SUBFLOORS: Concrete (all grades), terrazzo, ceramic, marble, polymeric poured floors,
suspended plywood, and over existing single layer vinyl composition, vinyl asbestos, and
asphalt tile firmly adhered to approved subfloors.
FEATURES: Zero T.V.O.C., fast drying, low odor, excellent grab, moisture and alkali resistant.
TROWEL SPEC & COVERAGE:
1/32" (0.8mm) deep, 1/16" (1.6mm) wide, 1/32" (0.8mm) apart.
350 sq. ft. per gallon (30 M2 per 3.78 L)
DRYING TIME: 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on temperature, relative humidity, and
porosity of subfloor.
OPEN TIME: Up to 8 hours
APPLICATION: First apply the adhesive with the specified notched trowel in a thin, uniform,
and even coat. Allow adhesive to dry until it loses its milky appearance and does not
transfer to finger when touched. When dry, adhesive is extremely tacky. Lay tile into dried
film, positioning carefully, because it will be difficult to slide the tile. For best adhesion, roll
installed tile with 100 lb. (45 Kg) three-section roller. Close container between spreading
cycles after each use.
CLEAN-UP AND STORAGE: Use water to remove wet adhesive from tile or tools. Use
mineral spirits with caution to remove dried adhesive. Excessive use of mineral spirits will
destroy bond. Store at moderate temperatures.
CURING AFTER INSTALLATION: Do not place furniture or allow traffic on newly
installed floor for 48 hours. Allow at least 5 days under recommended conditions for tile
and adhesive to achieve bond prior to commencing recommended initial maintenance
routine.
For additional information consult adhesive label and if used in the workplace obtain a
Material Safety Data Sheet. For subfloors and conditions not covered contact your local
Representative or TARKETT’s Installation Services Department for the specific guidelines.
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TYPE: Self Contained Spray COLOR: Off-white
SIZES: All formulations available in 22 ounce aluminum bottles or 28 pound cylinders.
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS:
Azrock Vinyl Composition Tile-122 Gold 7/11 & 123 Platinum 10/12
Azrock Vinyl Enhanced Tile-120 Gold 7/11 & 122 Platinum 10/12
Azrock Commercial Homogeneous (Solid Vinyl) Tile-120 Gold 7/11 & 122 Platinum 10/12
Azrock Luxury Vinyl Tile-120 Gold 7/11 & 122 Platinum 10/12
TARKETT
120 SERIES SPRAY SMART ADHESIVE SYSTEM
suspended plywood, and some properly prepared existing resilient floors firmly adhered to
approved subfloors.
FEATURES: Zero T.V.O.C., plasticizer migration resistant, low odor, excellent immediate
grab, highly moisture and alkali resistant, FloorScore and CRI Green Label Certified.
COVERAGES: See system spread rate chart.
DRYING & OPEN TIME: Usually less than 5 minutes for set up, than can be covered
over with floor tile for up to 2 hours, depending on temperature, relative humidity, and
APPLICATION: Apply the adhesive as recommended in a uniform, and even spray blister
pattern. Allow adhesive to set for a few minutes. Lay tile into tacky partially wet blister
spray pattern. Adhesive will grab immediately and not allow lateral tile movement. Tile may
be lifted rather easily. Tile lifted needs to have some adhesive sprayed on the back when
replaced. IMPORTANT: Roll installed tile with 100 lb. (45 Kg) three-section roller within 2
hours of placement. Use hand roller in areas not reached by 100 lb. (45 Kg) floor roller.
Flooring material must be placed into adhesive when some tranfer of adhesive still occurs.
Flooring can be installed as long as adhesive shows some transfer. But in no case more
then 2 hours after spray application on the subfloor.
CLEAN-UP AND STORAGE: Use water to remove wet adhesive from floor covering or
tools. Dried spots of adhesive should be removed with a fine nylon pad or white rag and
Spray Smart 1340 Overspray Cleaner. NEVER USE SOLVENTS.
CURING AFTER INSTALLATION: The unique feature of this system is that furniture and
traffic are allowed on newly installed flooring. Initial recommended maintenance may be
performed immediately upon job completion. Always protect the floor from the possible
damaging affects of other construction trades, dirt and debris prior to initial maintenance.
Representative or Azrock’s Installation Services Department for the specific guidelines.
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SPRAY SMART
COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
These installation specifications are general guidelines for use of Tarkett’s Spray Smart installation systems. These systems are the first major revolution in floor covering adhesives in
the last several decades. They incorporate a proven installer friendly delivery system with a
unique bubble forming adhesive offering a strong bond and unequaled moisture and alkali
tolerance. Overall conditions should meet the following criteria:
1. All flooring material, accessories, and area to be installed must be kept at 65°F.
(18.3°C) and no greater than 85°F (29.4°C) for at least 48 hours previous to, during
and 48 hours after installation.
2. All subfloor/underlayment patching must be done with a quality Portland / hydraulic
cement based latex underlayment material.
3. Never utilize any of the Spray Smart Systems over residual asphalt (cutback) adhesive.
These residues must be covered over with appropriate underlayment plywood or a
quality portland/hydraulic cement based latex underlayment material specifically
designed for this purpose.
4. These systems can be utilized over normally recommended substrates for the product
being installed including in many instances existing single layered vinyl composition tile.
If being utilized for it’s moisture & pH tolerance properties, the system will only perform
as well as that of the existing floor covering.
5. The Spray Smart Systems offers increased moisture, pH, and warranty coverage, occurring from subsurface sources, limited advantages and coverage are offered regarding
topical or lateral moisture sources or movement.
6. In areas exposed to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and excessive topical moisture,
such as underneath and tile rows adjacent to supermarket freezer, produce mister, and
entryway scenarios, reactive hard set adhesives may be required. In these cases, use:
Tarkett #940 Polyurethane Adhesive (Wet Set)
SPRAY SMART ADHESIVES
SKU # Description
Coverage
Shipping Weight
120-SG Gold 7-11*/ Stand-Up Bottle / VET, SVT, LVT
150 sq. ft. ea. / 14 sq. M
11 lbs case/6/Case
121-SG Platinum 10-12**/ Stand-Up Bottle / VET, SVT, LVT 100 sq. ft. ea. / 9 sq. M
11 lbs case/6/Case
122-SG Gold 7-11* / Stand-Up Bottle / VCT ONLY
250 sq. ft. ea. / 23 sq. M
11 lbs case/6/Case
123-SG Platinum 10-12** / Stand_Up Bottle / VCT ONLY
175 sq. ft. ea. / 16 sq. M
11 lbs case/6/Case
*Gold 7-11 System warranty up to 7 lbs of moisture & 11 pH ONLY with Tarkett Commercial Tile.
** Platinum 10-12 System warranty up to 10 lbs of moisture & 12 pH ONLY with Tarkett Commercial Tile.
Cylinders in each version available by SPECIAL ORDER ONLY, refer to Cylinder instruction sheet for application
directions.
NOTE: WARRANTY REQUIRES INITIAL MOISTURE AND ALKALI TEST RESULTS
BE CONDUCTED AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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The finished appearance of any resilient floor covering will only be as good as the
subfloor it is installed upon. The subfloor should be hard, smooth, and dry. Irregularities will
show in the finished job.
A. CONCRETE SUBFLOORS:
Note: Regardless of the type of concrete or cement-like material used as a
base for TARKETT resilient flooring the responsibility for use or suitability rests
with this product's manufacturer, installer or specifier and not with TARKETT.
TARKETT
II. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
All concrete floors, old or new, should be tested for moisture and proper
bonding of the resilient flooring.
Concrete substrates of all grade levels are suitable for the installation of TARKETT resilient
flooring. These substrates should be dry, clean, smooth, cured to hard non-powdery finish
and structurally sound. The concrete surface should be free of dust, loose or scaly surface
solvents or other foreign matter.
Cracks and depressions must be filled and abraded until they are completely level, using
a quality portland/hydraulic cement based latex patching compound. Gypsum based
patching compounds are not recommended.
CURING AND PARTING COMPOUNDS
Curing and parting compounds used on concrete subfloors on which resilient flooring is
to be installed may not be compatible with the adhesive and may interfere with bonding
of the adhesive, patching and/or leveling compound. If a compound has been applied
which contains silicone or oil, it must be thoroughly removed by sanding or grinding. After
removal of curing or parting compound from the substrate, TARKETT recommends priming
the subfloor with a quality acyrilic latex additive before installation of the flooring.
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES AND PERFORMANCE
OF A CONCRETE SUBFLOOR ON WHICH A CURING OR PARTING COMPOUND
OR SEALER HAS BEEN APPLIED RESTS WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
COMPOUND OR SEALER FOR ADHESION OR LATEX UNDERLAYMENT FAILURES.
THE RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT LIE WITH THE RESILIENT FLOORING OR
ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER.
MOISTURE TESTING
All concrete substrates MUST be tested for moisture vapor transmission. The RMA Calcium
Chloride Moisture Test using the quantitative method is recommended. Test results must be
below the upper safe threshold of 7 or 10 pounds/1,000 sq. ft./24 hours (1.4 Kg or /93
M2/24 hours) depending upon system criteria.
Surface alkali testing MUST also be conducted. The use of a quantitative method needs to be
used such as pH paper and distilled water, pH pencils, or electronic devices. Acceptable
substrates will have a surface pH reading of no more than 11 or 12 depending upon
system criteria.
BOND TEST
A bond test should be performed on all grade levels of concrete substrates to determine if the
concrete is sufficiently dry and for the compatibility of the flooring adhesive with concrete
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surfaces having curing agents, dust inhibitors, paint or other special surface treatments.
An easy method of testing for adherence is to perform a bond test. Use 2' x 2' (600mm
x 600mm) pieces of the flooring material selected for the installation and adhere with
TARKETT recommended adhesive. Pay particular attention to the adhesive open time. If
after 72 hours an unusual amount of force is required to lift the material from the subfloor,
and if after doing so, adhesive clings to both the subfloor and to the back of the material,
the material can be considered “securely bonded.”
NOTE: Regardless of the bond test or the type of surface treatment used, the responsibility
for warranties, guarantees and performance of a concrete substrate on which a surface
treatment has been applied rests with the manufacturer of the surface treatment product for
adhesion and/or patching compound failures and not with TARKETT.
Radiant Heated Floors. TARKETT resilient flooring may be installed over radiant heated
floors, provided the operating temperature does not exceed 85°F (29.4°C) at any point in
the floor.
B. WOOD SUBFLOORS
Note: Regardless of the type of underlayment material used as a base for
TARKETT resilient flooring the responsibility for use or suitability rests with this
products manufacturer, installer or specifier and not with TARKETT.
Wood Subfloor Construction: Suspended wood subfloor shall be 5/8" (16mm)
or heavier, conforming to the current CSA or FHA standards, well seasoned, strongly
constructed, free from springiness and have a minimum of 18" (460mm) of well-ventilated
air space clearance above the ground. All subfloor panels must be fastened to the joists in
accordance with their manufactures recommendations to preserve their warranties. NOTE:
Protruding fasteners must be made flush with the plane of the subfloor panels before commencing installation of the underlayment material.
Single Wood Floors: These subfloors must be covered with a minimum of 1/4" (6mm)
or heavier approved underlayment grade plywood. This includes Sturd-I-Floor systems.
Stripwood Subfloors: Single and/or double tongue-and-groove stripwood floors should
be covered with a 3/8" (9.53mm) or heavier underlayment to eliminate telegraphing of
the stripwood floor board joints.
WOOD UNDERLAYMENTS
Underlayment grade panels for residential resilient floors must be 1/4" (6mm) or heavier
with fully sanded face meeting CSA or FHA standards. The following underlayment recommendations are intended as a guide. TARKETT strongly suggests that whoever is buying
the underlayment material obtain a warranty from the supplier.
Canadian Standards Association:
-CSA 0121 - Douglas Fir Plywood
-CSA 0151 - Canadian Softwood Plywood
-COFI (underlayment grade) - Council of Forest Industries of B.C.
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APA-American Plywood Underlayment:
-1/4" (6mm) or heavier APA Underlayment Exposure 1 (with fully sanded face)
-1/4" (6mm) or heavier APA Underlayment C-C Plugged Exterior (with fully sanded face)
-APA Rated Sturd-I Floor Plywood, Exposure 1 or exterior (with fully sanded face)
OSB or Particleboards: (Chipboard or Flakeboard): While some particle boards
may be suitable for resilient flooring, TARKETT does not recommend particle or OSB
boards as acceptable underlayments for any of its Installation Systems.
LAYING PANELS
TARKETT
Note: Maranti or Lauan Type 11 (Int) interior glue plywood is not recommended
as underlayment. The porosity and moisture sensitivity of these panels have been known
to cause problems with adhesive bonding and panel edge swelling.
The method for underlayment installation shall conform in accordance with their manufacturer’s recommendations to preserve their warranties.
C. OTHER TYPES OF SUBFLOORS
TERRAZZO OR CERAMIC SUBFLOORS:
Old terrazzo or ceramic flooring subfloors shall be treated in the same manner as a
concrete subfloor, with additional precautions.
•If they are to be used as a subfloor they must be checked with moisture and bond tests
conducted.
• Remove all sealer, varnish, wax, oils and soil to prevent their interfering with the adhesive
bond.
• Any glazed or very smooth surfaces must be abraded.
• Make surfaces level and smooth using a quality portland/hydraulic cement based
underlayment.
EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORS
Tarkett’s Spray Smart system may be utilized over some existing floor coverings given the
limitations of the floor covering being installed. These systems can be utilized over normally
recommended substrates for the product being installed including in many instances existing
single layered vinyl composition tile. NOTE: If being utilized for its moisture and pH tolerance properties, the system will only perform as well as that of the existing floor covering.
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REMOVAL OF EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING
! WARNING
Removal of existing flooring, which may contain asbestos, can cause asbestosis or
other serious bodily harm. Unless you are sure, beyond any doubt, that the existing
floor contains no asbestos, assume it does.
• Inhaling asbestos dust may cause asbestosis or other serious illnesses. Consult a
contractor knowledgeable in the safe removal of asbestos. Make sure the contractor
is properly licensed where required and familiar with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Work Practices and all local, state, and federal regulations that apply. Individual
copies of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Work Practices are available free of
charge by writing:
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B OR
Rockville, MD 20850
www.RFCI.com
OR
TARKETT Inc. USA
1705 Oliver Street
TARKETT Inc.
1001 Yamaska Street East
Farnham, Quebec J2N 1J7
Canada
• Do not sand, dry scrape, bead blast or mechanically pulverize existing resilient
flooring, backing, solvent based cutback adhesives, or lining felt. These products may
contain asbestos fibers that are not readily identifiable. Do not use power devices
which might create asbestos dust.
! WARNING
WARNING REGARDING COMPLETE ADHESIVE REMOVAL
Some solvent-based cutback asphalt adhesives may contain asbestos fibers that
are not readily identifiable. Do not use power devices which create asbestos dust in
other serious bodily harm. Smoking greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm.
Underlayment Surface Preparation
Subfloor unevenness in excess of 1/32” (0.8mm) must be sanded or sloped down to a
feather edge, as well as holes, underlayment joints, etc. should be filled with a quality portland/hydraulic cement based underlayment, then sanded smooth when thoroughly set.
Acceptable subfloors must be smooth, clean, and dry. Any irregularities will show through
the new flooring and may not be accepted by the end users.
Cleaning
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After the subfloor has finally been rendered smooth, sweep the area thoroughly, especially
around the perimeter removing all dust, dirt, grit, or other foreign matter. Concrete substrates
should be vacuumed.
WARNING: Adhesive & product warranties will not cover for improper or
inefficient cleaning procedures of the substrate.
III. GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
TARKETT
NOTE: For proper performance Spray Adhesives require the subfloors to be completely
dust and debris free. Efficient substrate cleaning dust removal practices must be practiced
by the installation contractor. Damp mop the floor or in large applications, run a walkbehind scrubber over the floor to remove all dust before spraying.
Each version of Spray Smart Adhesive is available in either stand-up 22 oz. bottles and
by SPECIAL ORDER ONLY in 28 lb. cylinders.
22 Oz. Smart Gun Bottles
1. Acclimate jobsite & materials according to Tarkett’s recommendations.
2. The adhesive should be at > 68°F (20°C) & area Relative humidity < 65%.
3. Thoroughly clean the substrate of all old adhesive, dust or other foreign materials.
4. Moisture emissions & pH must be < 7 or 10 lbs per / 24 hours / 1000 square feet,
and pH of < 11 or 12 depending upon system selected.
5. Shake can well before use: ensure can is at room temperature.
6. Remove white cap and insert can into handgun applicator, or clip Smart Lever on top
of the bottle ring. Hold gun/bottle perpendicular (90-degrees) to floor, approximately
18-24 inches (45-60 CM) above substrate, aim and pull trigger.
7. Move can back and forth smoothly and evenly to achieve proper coverage. Avoid
insufficient or excessivve application of adhesive. Lightly re-spray missed areas.
8. In order to maintain consistent spray pattern, remove any dried adhesive from spray tip.
9. USE ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
10. Highly porous surfaces will require more adhesive to cover properly.
11. Lightly re-spray areas that were initially skipped. Wipe any excess adhesive from spray
nozzle before, during and after use.
12. Avoid spraying adhesive on adjacent areas where adhesive is not desired. Remove
wet adhesive with a water damped cloth. Remove dried adhesive with Spray Smart
Cleaner. Use a piece of cardboard as a shield to block off areas you don't want the
spray to contact—like baseboards, walls etc.
13. Let adhesive dry until no adhesive transfers to the light touch of a finger.
14. You may then begin to lay chosen flooring material into the adhesive, carefully
avoiding misalignment.
15. Do not spray more adhesive then can be covered over in 2 hours.
16. Use a 75 lb roller to firmly adhere the flooring to the substrate. Roll diagonally in two
directions to properly distribute the adhesive.
17. Our no-slip technology allows for immediate foot traffic and usage of the floor.
18. If you don't use all the contents of a can during one session of spraying, leave the
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residue on the tip of the spray can. This keeps the spray tip sealed and prevents it from
stopping up. Then when you resume spraying, wipe it off the tip. Repeat the process
until the can is empty.
SPRAY SMART GUN ACCESSORIES
SKU #
Description
Details
Shipping Weight
130SG
Smart Gun
each
1.5 lbs.
134O
Overspray Cleaner
14 oz- 6 / case
7 lbs
1392W
Bottles Winter Pack
each
2.5 lbs
Tarkett USA Inc. 1705 Oliver St. Houston, TX 77007
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3145 Houston, TX 77253
Tel.: (713) 869-5811 Fax: (713) 869-5271
E-Mail: [email protected]
Spray Adhesive Application Coverage Patterns
Proper application coverage is dependent upon ensuring correct spray blister pattern
on the floor. The patterns below detail appropriate patterns for VET, SVT, LVT and VCT
formulations.
VET, SVT, LVT Formulas
VCT Formulas
IV. FINISHING THE JOB
• Sweep the floor and remove scraps from the area.
• It is absolutely essential that all exposed edges be covered using cove base, wood
moldings, or quarter round.
• Apply a bead of non-staining silicon or non-staining latex caulk around bathtubs,
shower stalls, and toilets.
MOVING APPLIANCES
Do not move appliances, equipment or furniture directly across the new Tarkett Resilient
Tile, or try to slide furniture or equipment in place with a piece of carpet pile face down.
Appliances or equipment should be “walked” from one plywood panel to another until it
is in place. Loaded panels must not be pushed across the flooring.
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After floor installation is complete site is ready immediately for initial maintenance followed
by fixture placement, use and occupancy.
For further information regarding Tarkett Product Warranties and Floor Care procedures write to:
Tarkett Inc. USA
1705 Oliver Street
Houston, TX 77007
[email protected]
www.azrock.com
TARKETT
CAUTION: Resilient flooring should be the last material installed in a new construction
or remodeling. If this is not possible, the new floor should be fully protected from other
construction traffic and activity prior to initial maintenance..
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TARKETT 800 PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE
TYPE: Acrylic Latex Emulsion/Dry Set
COLOR: Off-white
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS: Azrock Solid Vinyl Tile (Dry Set)
suspended plywood, and some (dry set only) properly prepared existing resilient floors
firmly adhered to approved subfloors.
FEATURES: Zero T.V.O.C., plasticizer migration resistant, low odor, excellent grab, moisture
and alkali resistant.
TROWEL SPEC & COVERAGE:
Azrock Solid Vinyl Tile (Dry Set)
300 sq. ft. per gallon (25 M2 per 3.78 L)
DRYING TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on temperature, relative humidity, and
OPEN TIME: Up to 6 hours depending on temperature, relative humidity, and porosity of
subfloor.
APPLICATION: Dry Set - First apply the adhesive with the specified notched trowel in a thin,
uniform, and even coat. Allow adhesive to dry until it loses its milky appearance and does not
transfer to finger when touched. When dry, adhesive is extremely tacky. Lay tile into dried film,
positioning carefully, because it will be difficult to slide the tile. Roll installed tile with 100 lb.
(45 Kg) three-section roller. Use hand roller in areas not reached by 100 lb. (45 Kg) floor
roller.
tools. Dried spots of adhesive should be removed with a fine nylon pad dipped in TARKETT
Neutral Floor Cleaner and water. NEVER USE SOLVENTS.
CURING AFTER INSTALLATION: Do not place furniture or allow traffic on newly installed
floor for 48 hours. Allow at least 5 days under recommended conditions for tile and
adhesive to achieve bond prior to commencing recommended initial maintenance routine.
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POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE
TYPE: Reactive Polyurethane/Wet Set
COLOR: Off-white
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS: Azrock Slip Resistant Tile
(Areas with topical moisture/temperature extremes)
Area subject to heavy point/dynamic loads
SUBFLOORS: Concrete (all grades), terrazzo, ceramic, marble, and suspended plywood.
TARKETT
TARKETT 940
FEATURES: Zero T.V.O.C., low odor, moisture and alkali resistant.
TROWEL SPEC: 1/32" (0.8mm) deep, 1/16" (1.6mm) wide, 1/32" (0.8mm) apart.
COVERAGE: 180 sq. ft. [20 sq. yds.] per gallon (16 M2 per 3.78 L)
CURING TIME: 24 hours.
OPEN TIME: Approximately 2 hours after Part A is in contact with Part B depending on
temperature and relative humidity.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Small container of Part B is packaged within pail of Part A.
For best mixing results, allow both units to reach a temperature of between 70°F and
80°F (21°C and 26°C). Pour all of the small container of Part B into the large pail of Part
A and mix thoroughly with a low speed mixer (150 rpm) to achieve an homogenous paste.
WARNING: Imperfect mixing will induce imperfect bond.
INSTALLATION: Spread adhesive evenly. Do not mix or spread more adhesive than
can be covered with floor covering material within 2 hours. Allow the adhesive to “set” on
the floor for about 30 minutes prior to placement of flooring material. Flooring material
must be placed into wet adhesive. Total coverage of adhesive to the back of the floor
covering material must be achieved. Proper adhesive transfer should be confirmed periodically by lifting the material. Flooring can be installed as long as adhesive shows transfer.
Avoid working on newly installed flooring whenever possible. If this cannot be avoided,
use kneeling boards and cut material tight to walls to help prevent shifting. Roll the floor
covering with a 100 lb. (45 Kg) three-section roller across the width and length of the
installation to break down adhesive ridges while the adhesive is still wet. Use hand roller
in areas not reached by 100 lb. (45 Kg) floor roller. Sand bag high spots.
CLEAN-UP: Before the adhesive sets, remove excess adhesive from flooring and clean
tools with mineral spirits applied to clean white cloth. Dried adhesive is extremely difficult
to remove. Observe cautions for using mineral spirits.
CURING AFTER INSTALLATION: Ready for light traffic 24 hours after installation is
complete. Ready for heavy traffic and furniture movement in 72 hours. Protect from heavy
exposure to water and extreme temperature fluctuations for at least one week.
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TARKETT
TARKETT 850
ADVANCED ACRYLIC ADHESIVE ADHESIVE
TYPE: Acrylic Latex Emulsion/Dry Set
COLOR: Off-white
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS: Azrock Luxury Vinyl Tile (Dry Set)
suspended plywood, and some properly prepared existing resilient floors firmly adhered
to approved subfloors.
FEATURES: Zero T.V.O.C., plasticizer, migration resistant, low odor, excellent grab, firm setting, moisture and alkali resistant.
TROWEL SPEC AND COVERAGE:
Azrock Luxury Vinyl Tile
(Dry Set)
180 sq. ft. (20 sq. yds) per gallon (16 M2 per 3.78 L)
DRYING TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on temperature, relative humidity and
porosity of the subfloor.
OPEN TIME: Maximum of 10 minutes, depending on temperature, relative humidity, and
porosity of substrate.
APPLICATION:
Dry Set - First apply the adhesive with the specified notched trowel in a thin, uniform, and
even coat. Allow adhesive to dry until it loses its milky appearance and does not transfer
to finger when touched. When dry, adhesive is extremely tacky. Lay tile into dried film,
positioning carefully, because it will be difficult to slide the tile. NOTE: Install and roll all
tile within 2 hours of adhesive set-up. Roll installed tile with 100 lb. (45 kg) three-section
roller. Use hand roller in areas not reached by 100 lb. (45 kg) floor roller.
tools. Dried spots of adhesive should be removed with a fine nylon pad dipped in TARKETT
Neutral Floor Cleaner and water. NEVER USE SOLVENTS.
CURING AFTER INSTALLATION: Do not place furniture or allow traffic on newly
installed floor for 48 hours. Allow at least 5 days under recommended conditions for tile
and adhesive to achieve bond prior to commencing recommended initial maintenance
routine. For additional information consult adhesive label and if used in the workplace
obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet. For subfloors and conditions not covered contact
your local Representative or TARKETT's Installation Services Department for the specific
guidelines.
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Individual Product Information
TARKETT is committed to provide the finest quality resilient flooring products available on
the market today. Through world class technology and international cooperation continual
advancement in manufacturing is occurring with the end result being superior products,
performance designed.
These next pages describe commercial Azrock branded products manufactured or
distributed by the various TARKETT facilities. Product lines have been placed into general
categories according to their properties. Each particular line and brand of Azrock
Commercial resilient flooring has its own set of unique properties and characteristics which
determine their use and suitability for specific areas.
TARKETT
SECTION 3
Azrock Commercial flooring is designed for commercial or industrial use. These typically
only have temporary factory or jobsite applied “wearlayers” in the form of acrylic emulsion
finishes which must be periodically re-applied and removed or buffing procedures that
must be performed on a consistent basis. Even if these flooring products are used in a
residential setting, recommended commercial maintenance procedures must be performed.
The maintenance section of this book gives specific maintenance guidelines for TARKETT’s
Azrock commercial products.
If any questions arise as to the suitability, use, or warranty on a TARKETT floor covering
line for a particular purpose or jobsite condition contact your local TARKETT distributor for
assistance.
Note on Product Performance under Heavy Load Conditions
Azrock Commercial Flooring is used in many areas subjected to heavy static and
dynamic loads. Some fixtures and equipment in certain environments may be equipped
with castors or floor contact devices, which concentrate rather than dissipate the weight
load on the surface of the flooring. While this may aid in the movement of the equipment
they can be particularly damaging to resilient flooring systems. One such an example
area is hospital patient rooms. We suggest that any fixtures or equipment be fitted with
floor contact devices which avoid concentrating weight loads. Please review Section 6
which details recommended floor protection devices.
Our experience has shown that the use of harder setting reactive or Spray Smart
adhesives offer advantages and help protect against damages if used to install flooring
underneath of such fixtures or equipment, such as TARKETT 940 Polyurethane or our 120
Series Spray Smart Adhesives. These adhesives may only be necessary in limited areas
of any particular installation, such as a zone immediate adjacentto the contact point with
the flooring. In the case of certain heavy hospital beds a spread of Polyurethane or Spray
Smart adhesives in a footprint under the bed wheel locations may be sufficient. For advice
or detailed information on any particular situation please contact the TARKETT Commercial
Installation Services Department.
TARKETT cannot accept responsibilty for floor damages associated with the
use of inappropriate, improperly designed, or insufficient floor protection
devices or if our recommendation for the use of TARKETT 940 Polyurethane or
Spray Smart Adhesives is not followed.
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INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
ASSET VINYL COMPOSITION TILE
Reference Specification
ASTM F 1066-99 “Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile”
Products:
Azrock’s Vinyl Composition Tile
-Standard Price Products
-Premium Priced Products
-Slip Resistant (See additional information at the end of this section)
Adhesives:
TARKETT 100 Clear Thin Spread Adhesive
TARKETT Spray Smart 122 Gold 7/11 or Spray Smart 123 Platinum 10/12
TARKETT 940 Polyurethane Adhesive (specialized wet set)
(See additional information at the end of this section)
NOTES:
•USE TARKETT 100 Clear Thin Spread Adhesive FOR INSTALLATIONS OVER EXISTING
FLOORS
•USE SPRAY SMART IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRINTED RECOMMENDATIONS.
WHEN USED OVER EXISTING FLOORS MOISTURE WARRANTY NOT APPLICABLE.
•APPLY ADHESIVES WITH THE RECOMMENDED TROWEL NOTCHING
•WAIT UNTIL CONVENTIONAL TILE ADHESIVES HAVE FULLY DRIED TO THE
TOUCH BEFORE INSTALLING TILE
•NEVER SPREAD MORE ADHESIVE THAN CAN BE COVERED OVER IN THE SAME
WORK DAY
•INSTALL AZROCK’S THRU-QUARTZ WITH THE DIRECTIONAL ARROWS IN THE
SAME DIRECTION
•ALWAYS HEAT THE BACK OF THE TILE FOR CUTTING, NEVER THE FACE
•CUT NET TO ALL VERTICAL SURFACES
•WHEN INSTALLING TILE OVER TILE, PLAN THE LAYOUT SO THAT SEAMS IN THE NEW
TILE ARE OFFSET A MINIMUM OF 3 INCHES FROM THAT OF THE EXISTING TILE
ADDITIONAL CONCERNS:
Moisture and Humidity Cautions
In some geographical areas humidity and moisture present problems in the installation of
vinyl composition tile. The information given below may be helpful in overcoming some of
these problems.
Moisture itself does not have any chemical effect on vinyl composition tile. A piece of tile
can be left in pure water indefinitely without deterioration. The effect of moisture is physical.
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There are microscopic voids or spaces in the tile into which water can be drawn by
capillary attraction. If all these spaces on the under side of the tile become over-filled with
moisture, an expansion takes place and the tile is curled. The top of the tile is not affected
because, being exposed, the moisture evaporates before an excess is accumulated. This is
the basic cause for tile sometimes curling. Changes in temperature and changes in relative
humidity are usually the forces which make curling evident, but it is the moisture in the bottom
of the tile that causes it.
1. DO NOT remove tile from carton until the tiles are at same temperature as the air in
the room (approx. 70°F). In winter, 48 hours are usually required for cold tile to arrive at
room temperature. If the tile is cold and the room warm, then water is likely to condense
on the surface of the tile like beads of moisture collect on a pitcher of ice water. This moisture may not be visible to the eye but may be present in sufficient amount to prevent full
adhesion.
2. Be sure there is a sufficient, proper amount of adhesive on the floor to insure a
satisfactory contact with the back of the tile; however, be certain adhesive has reached its
initial set before laying the tile. This is very important. It not only hastens the seating of the
tile but also prevents tile loosening from the subfloor at a later date. Under ordinary
conditions, after a dry tile once becomes firmly and properly cemented to the floor with
the recommended film of adhesive, water cannot get to the underside of the tile, in which
case it will not curl.
3. DO NOT lay tile in a damp, humid atmosphere; the room should be well ventilated
and kept this way until the tiles have become firmly seated. Good ventilation will help
prevent dampness from condensing on the subfloor or tile.
4. Be sure conventional tile adhesives have completely broken out and the vehicle has
evaporated. DO NOT attempt to lay tile on adhesive which has been spread the day
before; first, an invisible film of dust may have collected on the surface during the night;
second, most likely early in the morning moisture (like dew) has fallen and covered the
surface; and third, continued exposure of adhesive causes oxidation and loss of tackiness
at the surface.
5. When laying tile over concrete, the slab and the air in the room should be approximately
the same temperature. The slab should always be within 20°F(8°C) of the temperature of
the air. For example, if the slab temperature is 60°F (17°C), the air temperature should not
exceed 80°F (24°C) and preferably should be 70°F (21°C). This relationship should be
maintained until the tile has become firmly seated, because it helps prevent condensation
of moisture from the air. Use of an electric fan to circulate the air will help even room and
floor temperatures and will speed the breaking out of the adhesive. Burning of natural gas
without an exhaust contributes to the condensation of moisture.
VINYL COMPOSITION TILE
TO PREVENT CURLING: Keep moisture away from the back of the tile until it becomes
firmly seated. A careful study of the following specific cautions and instructions will help
you to combat moisture and eliminate curling on future jobs.
6. Caution the customer not to wash the floor for at least one week after installation.
Otherwise, water might get under the tile before it is firmly seated. The seating of tile can
be speeded up by thorough buffing of the tile with a polishing machine. The friction
warms the tile and the vibration helps aid in adhesion of the tile to the floor.
7. Excess humidity in damp rooms can be reduced before and after installation by a
dehumidifier or by use of calcium chloride crystals. Place crystals in a cloth or metal mesh
suspended over a container. The crystals will absorb moisture which then drips into the
container below. The number and size of such units required for effective reduction of
dampness will depend upon the size of the room and the amount of moisture present.
8. Recommended methods for removal of old resilient materials and adhesives usually
involve large amounts of water. This water must be allowed sufficient time to evaporate
into the atmosphere prior to any new installation. Proper drying will only occur in a low
humidity, climatized environment. Moisture and bond tests are recommended to be per-
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formed and found acceptable prior to installation.
For more information, consult the booklet, Addressing Moisture Related Problems
Relevant to Resilient Floor Covering Installed Over Concrete, published by the Resilient
Floor Covering Institute, 401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850.
STORAGE
All materials to be used in the installation - tile, adhesive, underlayment board, vinyl or
rubber wall base-should be stored indoors at an ideal minimum temperature of 70°F
(21°C) for 48 hours prior to installation in areas and on floors that are dry and smooth
and not subject to temperatures above 90°F.
There is no age limit on Azrock Vinyl Composition Tile, and it does not deteriorate in storage, if storage temperature does not exceed 90°F (32.2°C) and carton stacking limits
shown below are observed. Tile must be properly stacked. Storage on uneven surfaces
will cause permanent distortion of shape and size of tile.
Carton Stacking Limits - Following are the recommended maximum heights for stacking
cartons of Azrock tile:
Product
No. of Cartons
3/32" Gauge Tile
6
1/8" Gauge Tile
5
Categories:
I. Conventional Smooth Surface
II. Slip Resistant Surface
I. Conventional Smooth Surface
Suitable Subfloors:
Concrete below, on or above grade
Suspended Plywood
Single Layer existing Vinyl Composition/Asphalt Tile
(on or above grade concrete, suspended wood floors)
Adhesive Recommendations:
TARKETT 100 Clear Thin Spread The above adhesives must be dry to the touch prior to tile placement. Consult specific
adhesive product data for open times. We strongly recommend that adhesives be spread
and covered over in the same day.
On remodel work it is an acceptable work practice to install new vinyl composition tile
over existing asphalt based adhesive residue. For the residue to be acceptable it should be
scraped to a thin, smooth layer with no ridges or puddles present. New asphalt based
adhesive can be spread over the residue avoiding excessive spread of new adhesive.
Clear Thin Spread adhesives should never be applied over existing asphalt residue.
These two types are incompatible and have been known in the past to lead to installation
difficulties. If clear thin spread adhesive is to be utilized existing residue must either be
removed by acceptable methods or encapsulated.
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS
Azrock Vinyl Composition Tile cartons are marked with pattern and lot numbers as well
as manufacture timing. We recommend that all material to be installed be checked prior
to job commencement for correctness of pattern, color, and lot numbers. If at all possible
material from the same lot number should be used on any one installation. If otherwise
care should be taken to ensure that possible subtle shade differences between lot numbers
be avoided by proper staging and re-arranging of material on the jobsite. In addition we
also recommend that material be installed in order of carton sequential timing. This again
helps in ensuring the best shade flow on the jobsite.
Procedures
See Section 4, Resilient Tile Layout
See Section 3, Adhesive Information
A. Dry-Set System
The dry-set system requires the adhesive to be troweled on the approved subfloor and
allowed to dry prior to tile placement. This procedure allows the adhesive vehicle to
dissipate into the atmosphere for water or solvent-based adhesive products. This system is
designed for use over properly prepared concrete subfloors below, on or above grade as
well as above grade plywood subfloors. This procedure is also utilized for those adhesives
and flooring materials which may be installed over existing resilient subfloors.
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General directions are as follows:
1. After the recommended subfloor has been prepared and is ready for flooring installation,
prepare tile layout as described in Section 5, Tile Layout, Squares or Planks.
2. Spread recommended adhesive in area to be covered in accordance with adhesive
label recommendations. In most cases adhesive should be spread over flooring layout
lines, adhesive will dry translucent and lines can be seen. Over some subfloors if lines
are removed during adhesive troweling these should be re-striked over the spread
adhesive.
3. Allow adhesive to dry completely to the touch. Proper drying is usually determined
when by placing your thumb into the adhesive it has a “tack” and does not transfer to
your finger. Do not lay tile until adhesive has sufficiently dried and developed tack.
4. Begin installing tile carefully at the pre-set starting point. Once placed into the adhesive
tile will be difficult to shift, remove, and/or replace. Starting off properly is most critical
in that the first tile placement will greatly determine the lay-up of the area to be installed.
5. Continue laying tile, working away from the start point by placing and pressing tile into
the adhesive film. Carefully place tile wherever a new row is started. Since adhesive
will instantly grab tile placed into it, it will not shift, allowing you to work on newly laid
tile. Install tile along the chalk lines first then working into the field in a pyramid fashion
6. All vinyl composition tile installed residentially should be thoroughly cross-rolled with a
100 lb. (kg) three-sectional-roller. Rolling is considered optional for most commercial
applications. When necessary, thoroughly roll completed area with the recommended
three-sectional weighted roller. Rolling procedure should involve rolling first in one
direction (north/south), the other (east/west), then diagonally.
7. Follow this same procedure when installing other areas of the jobsite.
8. Floor is ready for light traffic only immediately. Do not allow heavy traffic on the floor
for several days or until after recommended initial maintenance has been performed.
Do not maintain the floor for at least 3 days after installation.
B. Smart Spray System - Please see pages 19-27.
II. Slip Resistant Surfaces
The above recommendations also hold true for Azrock Slip Resistant Tile products with
the following exceptions:
•Slip Resistant is utilized in a large number of cases in produce and other areas where
increased amounts of surface water or harsher environmental conditions may occur. In
these areas the use of TARKETT 940 Polyurethane Adhesive offers increased benefits.
Thus we recommend that underneath and within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of all freezer,
refrigerator, water spraying and similar units tile be installed with this adhesive system.
In addition any other areas where surface water and/or temperature fluctuations may
occur.
•For proper performance of this adhesive all existing flooring and adhesive residues
must be removed in the areas where this adhesive is to be applied.
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• TARKETT 940 Polyurethane Adhesive is a two part wet-set adhesive type that requires
tile to be placed into wet adhesive and rolled thoroughly prior to adhesive set-up.
Follow the Wet-Set Installation System as outlined below.
The wet-set system requires the adhesive to be troweled on the approved subfloor and
tile placed into the adhesive film prior to adhesive skinning-over or set. This procedure
requires the adhesive vehicle to dissipate into the subfloor for water or solvent-based
adhesive products. This system is designed for use over properly prepared porous concrete
subfloors below, on or above grade as well as above grade plywood subfloors. This
procedure is not recommended for use over existing resilient or other non-porous subfloors.
We strongly recommend that bond tests be performed, prior to installation, to confirm
proper porosity of the substrate.
1. After the recommended subfloor has been prepared and is ready for flooring installation prepare tile layout as described in Section 5, Tile Layout, Squares.
label directions spreading only enough adhesive that can be covered over within its
working time. Trowel up to layout lines. Proper adhesive application and tile placement
usually requires working “backward.” Working this way helps to avoid spreading too
large of an area and adhesive setting up prior to tile placement.
3. Place tile into wet adhesive film. Wet film will allow some “slip” if tile placement needs
to be adjusted slightly. Continue laying tile by carefully placing them into the wet film.
Do not press hard or kneel on newly tile installed tile as this may result in adhesive displacement or oozing. If it is necessary to work on freshly installed tile use kneeling
boards or similar apparatus. We recommend that periodically a tile be lifted and
checked to ensure adhesive transfer.
4. Thoroughly cross roll installed area using the recommended weighted three-sectionalroller. Rolling procedure should involve rolling first in one direction (north/south), the
other (east/west), then diagonally. This would ensure proper transfer of adhesive onto
tile backs. Proper transfer is when 90% or better of the tile backs are “smeared” with
adhesive with little or no distinct trowel ridges visible. Failure to ensure this can lead to
tile loosening later.
Wet-Set System
5. Continuing working backward follow this same procedure when installing other areas
of the jobsite. Roll completed areas occasionally and entire job upon completion.
6. Do not allow traffic on floor a minimum of 24 hours. Allow only light traffic on the floor
for the next several days or until recommended initial maintenance has been performed.
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ADVANCE VINYL ENHANCED TILE
ASTM F 1066-99 “Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile”
Product Categories:I. Azrock’s Vinyl Enhanced Tile (VET™) Smooth Surface
II. Azrock’s Vinyl Enhanced Tile (VET™) Slip Resistant Surface
Adhesive:
TARKETT 100 Clear Thin Spread Adhesive (dry set)
TARKETT Spray Smart Gold 7/11 or Spray Smart 121 Platinum 10/12
NOTES:
• DO NOT USE ANY LATEX ADHESIVES OVER EXISTING ASPHALT RESIDUES
• USE SPRAY SMART IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRINTED RECOMMENDATIONS. WHEN
USING OVER EXISTING FLOORS MOISTURE WARRANTY NOT APPLICABLE
• WAIT UNTIL ADHESIVE HAS FULLY DRIED TO THE TOUCH BEFORE INSTALLING
TILE
• NEVER SPREAD MORE ADHESIVE THAN CAN BE COVERED OVER IN THE SAME
WORK DAY
• ALWAYS HEAT THE BACK OF THE TILE FOR CUTTING, NEVER THE FACE
• CUT NET TO ALL VERTICAL SURFACES
A. Dry-Set System
1.After the recommended subfloor has been prepared and is ready for flooring installation, prepare tile layout as described in Section 5, Tile Layout, Squares.
2.Spread recommended adhesive in area to be covered in accordance with adhesive label
recommendations. In most cases adhesive should be spread over flooring layout lines,
adhesive will dry translucent and lines can be seen. Over some subfloors if lines are
removed during adhesive troweling these should be re-striked over the spread adhesive.
3.Allow adhesive to dry completely to the touch. Proper drying is usually determined
4.Begin installing tile carefully at the pre-set starting point. Once placed into the adhesive
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5.Continue laying tile, working away from the start point by placing and pressing tile into
the adhesive film. Carefully place tile wherever a new row is started. Since adhesive will
instantly grab tile placed into it, it will not shift, allowing you to work on newly laid tile.
8.Floor is ready for light traffic only immediately. Do not allow heavy traffic on the floor
Thus we recommend that underneath and within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of all freezer,
refrigerator, water spraying and similar units tile be installed with this adhesive system.
In addition any other areas where surface water and/or temperature fluctuations may
occur.
•For proper performance of this adhesive all existing flooring and adhesive residues
must be removed in the areas where this adhesive is to be applied.
VINYL ENHANCED TILE
6.Thoroughly roll completed area with the recommended three-sectional weighted roller.
Rolling procedure should involve rolling first in one direction (north/south), the other
(east/west), then diagonally.
•TARKETT 940 Polyurethane Adhesive is a two part wet-set adhesive type that requires
tile to be placed into wet adhesive and rolled thoroughly prior to adhesive set-up.
Follow the Wet-Set Installation System as outlined below.
Wet-Set System
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VINYL ENHANCED TILE
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Do not press hard or kneel on newly tile installed tile as this may result in adhesive displacement or oozing. If it is necessary to work on freshly installed tile use kneeling
ASTM F 1700-99 “Standard Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile”
Product Categories: I. Azrock’s Solid Vinyl Tile (SVT) Smooth Surface
II. Azrock’s Solid Vinyl Tile (SVT) Slip Resistant Surface
Adhesive:
TARKETT 800 PRESSURE SENSITIVE Adhesive (dry set)
TARKETT Spray Smart Gold 7/11 or Spray Smart 121 Platinum 10/12
Fitting:
Conventional Tile Squares Layout
NOTES:
•Install tile with directional arrows in the same direction.
•Radiant heated floors require the use of TARKETT 400 Adhesive (wet
set) or TARKETT 940 Adhesive (specialized wet set).
•DO NOT USE ANY LATEX ADHESIVES OVER EXISTING ASPHALT RESIDUES
•APPLY ADHESIVES WITH THE RECOMMENDED TROWEL NOTCHING
•WAIT UNTIL ADHESIVE HAS FULLY DRIED TO THE TOUCH BEFORE INSTALLING TILE
•NEVER SPREAD MORE ADHESIVE THAN CAN BE COVERED OVER IN THE SAME
WORK DAY
•ALWAYS HEAT THE BACK OF THE TILE FOR CUTTING, NEVER THE FACE
VINYL ENHANCED TILE
ACHIEVE SOLID VINYL TILE
•CUT NET TO ALL VERTICAL SURFACES
A. Dry-Set System
1. After the recommended subfloor has been prepared and is ready for flooring installation,
prepare tile layout as described in Section 5, Tile Layout, Squares.
label recommendations. In most cases adhesive should be spread over flooring layout
lines, adhesive will dry translucent and lines can be seen. Over some subfloors if lines
are removed during adhesive troweling these should be re-striked over the spread
adhesive.
3. Allow adhesive to dry completely to the touch. Proper drying is usually determined
4. Begin installing tile carefully at the pre-set starting point. Once placed into the adhesive
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5. Continue laying tile, working away from the start point by placing and pressing tile into
the adhesive film. Carefully place tile wherever a new row is started. Since adhesive will
instantly grab tile placed into it, it will not shift, allowing you to work on newly laid tile.
6. Thoroughly roll completed area with the recommended three-sectional weighted roller.
Rolling procedure should involve rolling first in one direction (north/south), the other
(east/west), then diagonally.
8. Floor is ready for light traffic only immediately. Do not allow heavy traffic on the floor
Thus we recommend that underneath and within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of all freezer, refrigerator, water spraying and similar units tile be installed with this adhesive system. In
addition any other areas where surface water and/or temperature fluctuations may
occur.
•For proper performance of this adhesive all existing flooring and adhesive residues must
be removed in the areas where this adhesive is to be applied.
•TARKETT 940 Polyurethane Adhesive is a two part wet-set adhesive type that requires tile
to be placed into wet adhesive and rolled thoroughly prior to adhesive set-up. Follow
the Wet-Set Installation System as outlined below.
Wet-Set System
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Do not press hard or kneel on newly tile installed tile as this may result in adhesive
displacement or oozing. If it is necessary to work on freshly installed tile use kneeling
SOLID VINYL TILE
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LAYOUT & FITTING
SECTION 4
Layout and Fitting
This section describes general layout and fitting procedures for TARKETT resilient flooring
products both tile and sheet vinyl. The most commonly used practices are described here.
When utilizing the Spray Smart System as described on pages 19-27, some modifications on the layout procedures may be necessary depending on the site conditions and
adhesives use guidelines.
For resilient tile straight and diagonal layouts are described. The frequently requested
basketball court layout is also contained in this section.
A. RESILIENT TILE
Categories- I- Tile Layout
II- Specialized Layouts
Before starting application of floor tile, the floor area should be squared and the best
method of laying determined, considering the shape of the room, fixtures, and the design
to be laid. No set rules can be given that will fit all cases. Generally, it is necessary to
square each room in which tile is to be laid; however, there are exceptions and each job
should be given individual consideration.
Few rooms are perfect rectangles. As the field (area within the border) of a tile floor
must be laid within a perfect rectangle, it is necessary to establish center or guide lines
which are at right angles to each other from which the tile may be laid. When laying out
a room, measure only from the principal wall. Disregard offsets and other breaks.
Lay tile starting at the center of the room working toward the walls, where the width of
the border tiles can be adjusted accordingly to make allowance for variation in room
dimensions.
With experience, flooring contractors can simplify the methods of laying out a floor. By
careful computation, guide lines can be snapped in positions other than the center of the
room to enable laying of more than half the room at one time; however, it is necessary
that the layout be determined so that the field will be squared in the room.
I. TILE LAYOUT
For Squarely Laid Fields
To square the area to be covered, first find the center of one end of the main rectangle.
Locate the same point at the other end wall.
Snap a chalk line between these points to mark the center line on the floor. Then measure
along this center line to find the middle of the room.
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13' 6"
CENTER
POINT
4' 0"
5' 7.5"
CENTER
LINES
5' 0"
11' 3"
3' 0"
4' 0"
5' 0"
Figure 1. Finding the center point.
6' 9"
LAYOUT & FITTING
6' 9"
13' 6"
CENTER
LINE
5' 7.5"
CENTER
POINT
11' 3"
CENTER
LINE
Figure 2. Adjusting center lines.
At the center point, mark off a line across the room at exactly right angles to the first line.
This may be accomplished by the 3-4-5 triangle method as shown in Figure 1. Measure 4
feet toward each side wall from the center point. Then measure 3 feet from the center
point along the longer line. Measure exactly 5 feet from the 3 foot mark on the center
line to the 4 foot mark on the crossline. If the 5 foot measurements do not come out to
exactly 5 feet, the center crossing lines are not at a true right angle.
For large rooms, multiples of the above dimensions may be used to obtain greater accuracy. (6-8-10 or 9-12-15, etc.)
Dry-lay a row of tiles from the center line to the side wall to determine the space left for
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the border. If the resulting border is too small, move the starting point over a half tile width
so that it straddles the center line. Repeat the same procedure lengthwise of the room.
(This can readily be figured out from the room dimensions without putting down the tiles if
desired.)
If it is decided to have the center row of tiles straddle either or both of the center lines,
additional guide lines should be snapped on the floor 1/2 tile width on one side of
either or both center lines as required. (See Figure 2.)
Figure 3. Spread adhesive on center lines.
After the border widths have been determined and the center starting lines have been
snapped, spread the recommended Adhesive on the center lines leaving portions of the
lines at center and near each wall uncovered as shown in Figure 3. Allow the adhesive to
dry hard enough that it will not absorb the chalk when the line is resnapped. Then resnap
the lines on top of the adhesive using the uncentered portions of the lines in circles at center and at each wall as your guides.
Spread the adhesive over one half the area and after it is tacky, start laying tile from the
right angle formed in the center of the room by center lines. Lay toward the two corners of
the room as shown in Figure 4. Always refer to your guide lines as you progress with
laying so that any mistake can be corrected before it is too late. It may be necessary at
times to compromise on the tightness of joints to make allowances for unevenness or
waves of the subfloor. Take care to place tiles as accurately as possible without sliding
them into place. The direction of tile marbleization should be reversed in adjoining tile.
Generally speaking, it is never necessary to heat any field tile.
Always work ahead of yourself from the finished floor, using care to prevent skidding of
the tile on which you are kneeling. When a checkerboard design is being laid, laying tile
in diagonal rows in a stair-step fashion allows the same color to be laid at one time rather
than alternating colors as would be necessary when laying square.
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After laying field tile in half the room, spread adhesive over the other half of the floor,
RESILIENT TILE
Figure 4. Spread adhesive over one-half floor area.
then complete installation as described above. Border tiles should be installed only after
the field tiles have been completely laid.
For Diagonally Laid Fields
First square the area to be covered and mark the center lines as outlined for Squarely
Laid Fields. Then it is necessary to snap diagonal lines on the floor through the center
point which are at an angle of 45 degrees to the center lines. This may be done as
shown in Figure 5.
6' 9"
13' 6"
5' 7.5"
11' 3"
Figure 5. Snap diagonal lines through center point.
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13' 6"
5' 7.5"
11' 3"
RESILIENT TILE
6' 9"
Figure 6. Determining border width.
From the intersection of the two center lines, measure equidistant in all four directions
along the center lines. Connect these four points to form a perfect square. In turn, bisect
each side of the square and connect these points with the intersection of the center lines.
The resulting lines should be snapped on the floor as guide lines for laying the tile when
a diagonal pattern is desired.
To determine border width, lay loose tiles from the center point to the wall as shown in
Figure 6. If two or more colors are used, the borderline should be established so that the
field will end with half tile of the same color on all sides of the room. The half tile touching
the border should be of a color contrasting to that of the border for the best appearance.
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Figure 7. Install half of room at a time.
When diagonal guide lines are properly placed and snapped, spread adhesive over
guide lines, resnap lines, and proceed with installation as outlined for Squarely Laid Field,
one half of the room at a time (Figure 7). Half tiles may be cut on the job with a tile cutter
or with a knife after heating the tile.
INSTALLING BORDER TILES
Border tiles must be cut to fit the space between the field tile and the wall. As this space
varies around the room, all borders should be accurately scribed against the wall and
any projections extending out from the walls.
Straight border tiles can be cut with a tile cutter without preheating, or by scoring surface of border tiles where cut is to be made with knife or other sharp instrument, then
snapping off section along scored line. More intricate cutting requires heating of the tile
with a hot air blower. The heat should be applied to the back of the tile; cut material from
the face side with a knife. In doorways, avoid joints to the greatest possible extent.
RESILIENT TILE
To increase or decrease the width of the border or to change the color of the half tile,
start at the center line with the opposite color. If this does not produce a satisfactory border size, move the guide lines over half the width of a tile from the established line.
Cutting In The Border
To cut in border tile, place border tile along the outside
edge of the field as shown in Figure 8.
Put another piece of tile the same size flush to the wall
on top of the first piece.
Score the first piece using the top piece as a guide.
Snap off section along scored line or cut with a tile cutter.
Place cut border tile in position with factory cut edge
abutting the field tile.
MARKER
BORDER BEING INSTALLED
Figure 8. Cutting border
tiles.
On Diagonally Laid Field
Border tile may be cut in as outlined above. Border tiles
may be fitted as shown in Figure 9.
Place tile to be cut along the point of the first row of tile.
Score border tile using a tile sized template or tile flush
with the wall as a marker.
Tile can be fitted around irregular shapes by scribing
the border tile using another border tile or a divider as a
marking guide.
MARKER
BORDER BEING INSTALLED
Figure 9. Fitting border
tiles to diagonal fields.
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RESILIENT TILE
II. Specialized Layouts
LAYING OUT AND INSTALLING A BASKETBALL COURT
Standard dimensions for basketball courts are:
Junior High
High School
College
42 x 74 feet
50 x 84 feet
50 x 94 feet
The layout is exactly the same for all sizes with the exception that the outer dimensions
of the playing courts vary, making it necessary to relocate center lines so that side and
end lines will fall as nearly as possible with even tile for each court size. There should be
at least 3 feet (and preferably 10 feet) of unobstructed space outside the boundary lines.
Check with your architect and/or school officials where 3 feet of unobstructed space
outside the boundary lines. Check with your architect and/or school officials where 3
feet of unobstructed space is not available. Usually a 1" broken line should be laid in the
court parallel with and 3 feet inside the boundaries in cases where the necessary space
is not available.
Layout - Strike a guide line which runs through the center of the court from basket to
basket. At the mid-point of this line, strike a guide line at right angles across the court. Use
these two lines as guide lines for laying tile.
Installing Tile - After the recommended adhesive has been spread and has set up, lay
2" Feature Strip along the shorter guide line to form the Division Line. Trim one row of tile
to 10" of 12" size to adjoin the Feature Strip so that alignment of tile joints will be
retained throughout the room. This method places the Division Line one inch off center;
however, it make necessary the cutting of only one row of field tile across the court
instead of two.
Lay 25 rows of 12" x 12" tile from the center line of the court. The side line Feature Strip
then will be located 25' from the center of the court.
End Lines are similarly located by laying the necessary rows of tile from the Division Line,
where 2" Feature Strip is installed from the End line.
Cutting In Circles - Center Circles and Free Throw Circles should be cut in and Feature
Strip molded to form circles before the field tile becomes firmly bonded.
Drive a nail punch into the center point of the circle to be formed. Use a wood strip
approximately 1" x 2" in size and 7' in length to strike circles. Drill a hole at one end of
the wood strip large enough that the nail punch can be inserted therein. To form Center
Circle, drive a tempered concrete nail through the wood strip exactly two feet from the
center point and another two inches beyond. Sharpen the protruding nail points to a cutting
edge with a flat file. Then the nail points can be swung under heavy pressure to deeply
scribe the circle into the field tile.
Six foot circles can be formed similarly, measuring 6 feet from the center point for the
outer radius, then measuring inward 2 inches toward the center to locate the second point.
Heat tile along score marks with a blow torch being careful not to scorch the surface,
then cut out the 2" lines with a linoleum knife. Heat the Feature Strip on the back side and
form it into the circle using a hand roller.
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Other lines can be installed in accordance with the measurements shown below. All
lines should be formed with 2" Feature Strip.
MINIMUM of 3 FT. (0.91m)
3
(0.91m)
2 IN. (5.08cm) LINE
6 FT. (1.83m) RADIUS
OUTSIDE
DIVISION
LINE
COACHING BOX
OPTIMUM LENGTH 94 (28.65m) INSIDE
ALL LINES SHALL BE 2 IN. (5.08cm) WIDE (NEUTRAL ZONES EXCLUDED)
19 FT. (5.79m) TO CENTER
OF CIRCLE
18 FT. 10 IN. (5.74m)
18
(45.72cm)
1
(0.30m)
RECTANGULAR BACKBOARD
IS 72 IN. (182.88cm) WIDE.
Preferably 10 ft. (3.05m) of unobstructed space outside.
2 IN. (5.08CM) WIDE BY
8 IN. (20.32CM) DEEP
1
(0.30m)
7
(2.13m)
4
(1.23cm)
12 IN. (30.48cm) WIDE BY
8 IN. (20.32cm) DEEP
15 FT. (4.57m)
15 IN. (38.1cm)
3
(0.91m)
2 IN. WIDE BY 3 FT. DEEP
(5.08cm x 0.91m)
COACHING BOX
28 FEET (98.53m)
THE COLOR OF THE LANE SPACE MARKS AND NEUTRAL ZONE MARKS SHALL
CONTRAST WITH THE COLOR OF THE BOUNDING LINES. THE MIDCOURT MARKS
SHALL BE THE SAME COLOR AS THE BOUNDING LINES.
2 IN. (5.08cm) LINE
2 FT. (0.61M) RADIUS
INSIDE
6 FT. (1.83M) RADIUS
OUTSIDE
THE COURT
72 IN. (182.88cm)
12 FT. (3.66m)
4
(1.23m)
72 IN. (182.88m)
12 FT. (3.66m)
RESILIENT TILE
OPTIMUM WIDTH 50 FT.
(15.24m) INSIDE SIDE LINES
6 FT. (183m)
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RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING
SECTION 5
Repairs for TARKETT Resilient Floors
Although TARKETT floors are tough and durable they, like all other resilient floor coverings,
can be damaged. The best approach is prevention before situations can lead to a floor
covering requiring repairs that may be costly and may affect the products aesthetics.
Some types of damages are impossible to repair. Properly installed and maintained floors
have been shown to require less repairing since floors are properly adhered and surfaces
protected. Do check jobsite conditions thoroughly to anticipate possible sources of damage.
Look for such signs as:
• Does the existing flooring show any damage? If so, damage may repeat itself unless
the source is identified and corrected.
• Inspect the furnishings to be placed in the area. Do they have the proper floor
protectors?
• Analyze the use conditions and your customers’ expectations during the flooring
selection process. Use/abuse on a floor will differ vastly between a retired couple
versus the young family with three children and pets.
• Does the area exhibit indications of a possible moisture problem? Musty odors,
alkali deposits, loose and curling tiles, mildewed sheet vinyl, are all indicative of
excessive moisture.
• Some resilient flooring is susceptible to staining from asphalt or oil-based materials.
Is their a new driveway present? Is the most used entry from the garage? Advise
your customer about the likelihood of staining prior to installation.
Proper planning and forewarning of possible problem areas increase your professionalism
and may prevent complaints down the road.
These repair recommendations are presented based on our experience and knowledge
of the products offered by TARKETT. Of course the biggest factor in determining the success
of any repair is the skill and experience level of the professional installer. We strongly
suggest that any repair work only be conducted by fully knowledgeable and experienced
installers well versed in resilient products. We also continually research for other installation and repair techniques. If you require any other assistance, other than for those items
detailed here, please give us a call. In addition if you come across any helpful ideas or
techniques, please share them with us. This pool of information can be shared with other
installation professionals across North America.
What follows are descriptions of some common repairs on various types of Azrock
Commercial Flooring products.
Repairing Tile Floors
Tile floor repair usually requires lifting a piece of tile and replacing it with a replacement
piece. Since most tile is installed with an emulsion type adhesive they are easier to
remove if the tile is heated to soften both the tile and the adhesive.
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1. Heat the full tile to the point it softens and cuts easily. With a sharp utility knife cut from
the edge of the tile to the center. Avoid heating or nicking the adjoining tile or cutting
into the subfloor.
2. Begin lifting up the cut section using a stiff putty knife and continue heating and removing
the rest of the tile. Clean the removed area of all debris.
3.
If the tile was installed with a dry set adhesive the film should remain on the floor and
be fairly tacky. If so a new tile can be placed into the opening, hand rolling firmly to
achieve a good adhesive bond. If the tile was installed with a wet set adhesive or if
the remaining film has lost its tack new adhesive must be applied. In this case scrape
the adhesive residue off the floor and apply the recommended adhesive in the opening
using the appropriately notched trowel. Wait until the adhesive has reached its
recommended set before placing and hand rolling the replacement piece.
4. Protect the patched tile from traffic for several hours. Maintain the patched area as
recommended for the flooring type several days after the repair.
Tile floors installed with a reactive adhesive like TARKETT 940 Polyurethane Adhesive will
be more difficult to repair and patch. These adhesives typically do not soften upon heating
thus tile would need to be pried from the subfloor. Again all adhesive residue must be
removed from the subfloor by scraping prior to application of new adhesive.
Spot Repairing Spray Smart Installations
If spot or small amount of product requires replacement, heat as applied above will assist
in tile removal.
•Adhesive film after is usually minimal and requires no scraping removal. Scrape and
remove residue as deemed necessary.
•Using the Spray Smart bottle, spray a pattern of adhesive on the back of the replacement tile. Press tile into place and hand roll thoroughly.
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FINISHING THE JOB
SECTION 6
Finishing the Job
Leaving a jobsite in a shape acceptable to the end user is the mark of a professional
and the sign of quality workmanship. Properly done this will leave a lasting impression and
go a long way to secure repeat business. Take care of all the factors under your control
now, before you leave, to help avoid costly and image damaging call-backs. Whenever
possible never leave a job with situations you know you will be called back to correct.
The following checklist will help to address the points that should be taken care of after
the floor is installed and is considered by professionals to be, “part of the job.”
• TARKETT does recommend rolling all commercial Solid and Luxury Vinyl Tile upon job
completion. All Spray Smart installations require thorough cross rolling during the
installation process. Failure to roll floor may result in hard adhesive blister telegraph
through the finished flooring.
• Have all the moldings or wall base been replaced? Were any new moldings or wall
base required either due to breakage or other requirements? We strongly recommend
that all exposed edges of TARKETT resilient flooring products be covered over with
moldings, wall base, or caulked. Moldings or wall base serve the purpose of preventing
maintenance or moisture from other sources from getting under the flooring. Where
molding or wall base is not feasible edges should be caulked with a quality non-staining
silicon caulk. These come in a number of colors to coordinate with area color
schemes. Don’t forget edge moldings were flooring may adjoin other either new or
pre-existing flooring.
• To remove surface adhesive smears use some neutral cleaner and a clean, white cloth.
Small amounts of mineral spirits may be used but the area should then be re-wiped
with neutral cleaner. Avoid the use of mineral spirits or excessive amounts of moisture
over seams before or within several hours after sealing. Use mineral spirits with caution
as they are flammable.
• Remove all small scraps by sweeping, bag, and dispose of properly. Large amounts of
trash should be taken off the jobsite and disposed of by the installation professional.
Extra tile or pieces of sheet flooring should be boxed or tied and left for the end user
for future repair or color matching samples. Roll sheet flooring materials face out.
• When replacing furniture or appliances these should either be carried or slid over
plywood/hardboard runners to their permanent place. Do not slide furnishings directly
over any newly or existing flooring material of any type. In some cases items can be
slid over flooring using a piece of carpet face down, use caution when attempting this
in that slight scuffs/scrapes may occur if the carpet picks up a piece of debris.
Moving appliances using an Airsled Appliance Moving Unit is both quick and less
strenuous.
• Whenever possible resilient flooring should be the last material installed in a new
construction or remodeling project. If this is not possible, the new floor should be fully
protected from other construction traffic and activity. If building paper is to be used it
must be of the non-staining type.
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It is important that the installer communicate the need for proper floor protection devices
and maintenance appropriate to the floor covering material installed. Are the floor protection devices currently in place sufficient or in any ways deficient or damaged? Advise the
end user of any replacement or repair that will be necessary. Careful observation of the
local jobsite environment, conditions that may have existed with any previous floor coverings, and anticipated use conditions will be helpful in dictating the maintenance level necessary. A little preventive maintenance now is far superior to damage control later. Please
see Section 7 for recommended maintenance procedures for TARKETT resilient flooring
products. Recommended floor protection devices are contained at the end of this Section.
RECOMMENDED FLOOR PROTECTION DEVICES:
Protect TARKETT floors from marks and dents and they will look new indefinitely. All weight
bearing or contact areas of furniture, equipment, etc. resting on TARKETT floors should be
such that:
• The contact surface is smooth, flat and free from small projections, recesses, holes,
roughness, etc.
FLOOR PROTECTION
• Room temperature should be kept at room standard of 70°F(21°C) at least 48 hours
after installation and no lower than 65°F (14°C) during this period. Sudden temperature
fluctuations at this point, prior to optimum bonding of flooring and adhesive to the
subfloor, will affect proper adhesive bonding to both the subfloor and the back of the
flooring material.
• The contact surface shall be of sufficient size to carry the load without marring the floor.
• All edges are rounded to prevent any cutting action, if momentarily turned on edge.
• Where movement is contemplated, the design will be such that the flat, smooth bearing
surface will continue to remain uniformly in contact with the floor.
• All floor protection devices must be periodically checked, cleaned and/or replaced
for debris and damage that may affect the floor covering. NOTE: Damage to the floor
covering system related to floor protection devices are not addressed by the flooring
warranty.
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FLOOR PROTECTION
FOR DESK CHAIRS AND MOVEABLE FURNITURE
USE easy swiveling ball-bearing non-staining rubber tread wide wheel casters or flat
glides on furniture that is moved frequently, such as desk chairs. Casters should have large
diameter wheels (2 inch/50mm or more) with wide flat soft non-staining rubber composition
tread. Small diameter, narrow, hard wheel casters particularly with a crowned tread and
without ball swivels will unnecessarily and unduly mark all types of resilient flooring. For
heavier furniture, such as pianos, trucks, hospital beds, etc., consult product manufacturer.
WRONG
HARD ROLLERS
MARK FLOORS
RIGHT
RUBBER ROLLERS
SAVE FLOORS
Figure 1. Rubber wheel casters.
FOR SIDE CHAIRS, SMALL CABINETS, ETC.
USE glides having a smooth, flat base, with rounded edges and a flexible pin to maintain
flat contact with the floor for side chairs, light cabinets, etc. that may be moved frequently.
The size should depend on the weight to be carried. Such glides can be obtained in
sizes from about 1" to 2 1/2" (25mm to 64mm) diameter. Small metal domes should be
removed from the bottoms of all chair and furniture legs and replaced with flat glides.
WRONG
REMOVE SMALL
METAL DOMES
RIGHT
USE FLAT
BEARING SURFACES
Figure 2. Flat glides with flexible shank.
FOR TABLES AND HEAVY FURNITURE NOT FREQUENTLY MOVED
USE furniture cups made of composition material in a pleasing neutral color designed
to prevent legs of furniture from cutting the floor. They are manufactured with openings of
varying square and round sizes. They are designed for use on heavier furniture that is
moved infrequently.
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WRONG
SMALL BEARING
SURFACES
DENT FLOORS
RIGHT
WIDE BEARING
SURFACES
SAVE FLOORS
Figure 3. Composition furniture caps.
FLOOR PROTECTION
NOTE: Some rolling-type casters on furniture and appliances may damage resilient
flooring. Warranty as to the suitability of factory installed casters rests with the furniture or
appliance manufacturers.
HOSPITAL BED WHEELS
To avoid damage to resilient floor covering a properly
designed weight dissipative wheel construction is recommended. For hospital patient beds, one construction we
have found to be satisfactory is manufactured by Tente, measures 125 mm (diameter) x 32 mm (wide) with a minimal
profile of polyurethane composition and a shore B hardness
of 85. An example of this profile is shown below. It should
be noted the actual floor contact does not have a defined
point, but is rather flattened to dissipate the weight load on
the floor.
CAUTION: All vinyl flooring may be subject to various
types of staining if not adequately cared for by normal floor
maintenance. The floor finish not only keeps the floor at a high level of original appearance but helps protect it from staining and abrasive wear. For example, certain types of
deck paint and dyes tracked from other areas of the home or building, soiling agents from
asphalt roadways etc. as well as certain rubber heels and dyes in shoe polishes can permanently stain your new floor. Stiletto heels and unprotected legs of tables and chairs may
cause permanent damage to your floor.
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MAINTENANCE
SECTION 7
Maintenance
Categories: Azrock Asset Vinyl Composition Tile
Azrock Advance Vinyl Enhanced Tile
Azrock Achieve Solid Vinyl Tile
Chemicals, Reagents and Stains
VCT VET SVT
Organic Solvents
Acetone 0, SD 0
0, SD
Chloroform 0, SD 2, BL 0, SD
Ethyl Acetate 0, SD 0
0, SD
Ethyl (denatured) Alcohol 0, R 0
0
Ethyl Ether 0
0
0, D
Ethylene Glycol (anti freeze) 0
0
0
Formaldehyde 10% 0
0
0
Gasoline 0
0
0
0, R 0
0
Isopropyl Alcohol 0
0
0
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) Kerosene 0, SD 3, BLS 0, SD
M.E.K. 0, SD 0
0, SD
Mineral Spirits 0
0
0
Perchloroethylene (Tetrachloroethylene) 0
0
0, D
Toluene 0, D 0
0, SD
Trichlorethylene 0, SD 0
0, SD
0
0, G 0
0, SD 0
0, S
Turpentine Xylene Alkali (Bases)
Ammonium Hydroxide 30% 0, D 0
0
Potassium Hydroxide 15% 0, D 0
0
Sodium Hydroxide 50% 0, D 0, R 0
Acetic Acid 28% 0, BL 0
0, BL
Acetic Glacial Acids
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0, BL 0
0
Hydrochloric Acid 38% 0
0
0
Lactic Acid 10% 0
0
0
VCT VET SVT
0
0
0, BL
Phosphoric Acid 85% 0, BLR 0, D 0, BLR
Sulfuric Acid 40% 2, BLR 2, R 2, BLR
Calcium Chloride SAT’D 0
0
0
Copper Sulfate 10% 0
0
0
Ferric Chloride 10% 1
0
3
Silver Nitrate 1% 1
0
3
Dektol Developer 2, D 1
0
Kodak Colour Developer 2, D 1
2
Kodak Film Cement 0, SD 0, G 0, SG
Kodak Rapid Fixer 0
2
0
1, D 3
1
Berg Toning Activator 0
0
0
Berg Toning System Cleaner 0
0
0
Aniline Blue 2.5% 1
0
0
Auramine / Rhodamine 3
3
3
Auramine 3
3
3
Rhodamine 3
3
3
Basic Fuchsin 3
3
3
Betadine Skin Cleanser 1
2
0
Betadine Solution 10% 1
1
2
Bromocresol Green 0
0
0
Carbon Fuchsin 3
3
3
Eosin 1% 3
1
1
Gentian Violet 2% (Crystal violet) 3
3
3
Giemsa Blood Stain 3
3
3
Glutaraldehyde 0
0
0
Iodine Tincture 2
3
3
Iodoform 1% 3
3
3
Lugol’s Solution 3
3
3
Methyene Blue 3
3
0
Picric Acid 1% 3
3
1
Nitric Acid 15% Salt Solutions
Photographic Chemicals
Kodak Developer. C-41 Film MAINTENANCE
Medical Stains and Reagents
Potassium Permanganate 0.5% 2
3
1
Tincture of Benzoin 3
2
2
Urea Solution (10%) 0
0
0
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MAINTENANCE
VCT VET SVT
3
2
2
Esco Polar Cavity 0, D 0
0
Esco Lithol Cir Cosmetic 0, D 0
0
Esco Ming Arterial 1, D 0
0
2
2
1
Wright’s Blood Stain Embalming Chemicals
Esco Fluid Colour Tan Common Stains and Reagents - Disinfectants & Cleaners
Clorox 0, D 0
0
Comet Bathroom Cleaner 0, D 0
0
Hydrogen Peroxide 0
0
0
Lysol Liquid Disinfectant 1
0
0
Phenolic Disinfectant Cleaner (Dettol) 0, D 0
0
Quaternary Disinfectant Cleanser (Quatricide PV) 0, D 0
0
0
0
0
Food Service
Catsup Coffee - Hot Black 0
0
0
Cola Drink 0
0
0
French Dressing 0
0
0
Mustard 1
0
1
Red Food Colour 1
0
0
Red Wine 0
0
0
Soy Sauce 0
0
0
Spaghetti Sauce 1
0
2
Tea - Hot Black 0
1
0
Tomato Paste 0
0
0
Ballpoint Ink 3
3
3
Carbon Paper Smudge 3
3
3
Fountain Pen Ink 2
0
0
Lead Pencil 3
1
3
Permanent Black Marker 3
3
3
Photocopy Toner (Powder) 0
0
0
Red Crayon 2
3
0
Beef Tallow - Hot 0
0
0
Canola 0
0
0
Office
Oils
Brake Fluid 60
0, D 0
0
Dextron Transmission Fluid 0
0
0
Mineral Oil 0
0
0
VCT VET SVT
Olive Oil 0
0
0
SAE #10 Oil 0
0
0
30 Wt. Non detergent Oil 0
0
0
Used Motor Oil 0
0
0
Asphalt Driveway Sealer 3
1
3
Blue Chalk 0
0
0
Eye Shadow (water proof) 2
3
1
Hair Colour 3
3
3
Lipstick 1
0
1
Perfume 0, D 0
0
0
0
0
Red Nail Polish 2, R 3, G 2, R
Shoe Polish - Liquid Brown 0, D 0
0
Shoe Polish - Paste Brown 3
3
3
Miscellaneous
Red Candle Wax MAINTENANCE
Samples were tested as manufactured (no additional treatments). All samples were exposed to reagents for four
hours (uncovered). Then cleaned with a diluted Neutral Cleaner and cotton cloth. Results are averaged within each
product group and are shown by the following code:
0 . . . . . . . . . . . . NO STAIN
BL . . . . . . . . . . . . BLEACHING
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . SLIGHT D . . . . . . . . . . . . DULLING
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . MODERATE
S . . . . . . . . . . . . SOFTENING
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . SEVERE
R . . . . . . . . . . . . . REAGENT LEFT A RESIDUE
G . . . . . . . . . . . . GLOSS INCREASE
The following reference chart is a handy quick-guide on the TARKETT maintenance products
specially formulated for all Azrock Commercial Flooring products. Detailed maintenance
for each product type, following this chart, should be followed in conjunction with this chart.
Recommended Maintenance Product Chart
The products listed in this chart have shown demonstrated success in maintaining Azrock
Flooring products. If products other than those listed are being considered, they should be of
similar or greater quality and specifically recommended by their manufacturers for the flooring
product and the areas intended use considering site conditions.
Manufacturer Neutral Cleaner General
Sealer* Buffable
Non-Buff
Stripper
Purpose Cleaner
Floor Finish Floor Finish
JohnsonDiversey Stride
GP Forward
Technique Signature
Complete
Bravo
Spartan
SD-20
On Base TriLinc
On & On
EnduraStrip
Damp Mop 8
Hillyard
Super Shine All
renovator
Seal 341 Super Hil-Brite One Plus
Arsenal
Buckeye
Straight Up
Crossroads
1st Down LiquiMax
Juggernaut
Lucent
*Sealer Use limited to stripeed Asset VCT as a base coat DO NOT USE ON VET OR SVT
Note: All warranties and guarantees regarding the suitability and performance of these products (floor
finish/polish) if not supplied by Tarkett, rest with the material manufacturer or the maintenance contractor, and not with Tarkett.
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Recommended Maintenance Routine Chart
Asset Std. VCT
Advance VET
Achieve SVT
Initial Cleaning
Stripping
Neutral Scrub
Neutral Scrub
Initial Sealing
2 coats Sealer
None
None
Floor Finish
6 Coats Finish
2 coats Complete Finish
Floor Break-In
As above
As above
Process
Routine Maintenance
Daily
Weekly
Quarterly
Annually
Dry Mop & Auto Scrub
Dry Buff 2X
Strip & Refinish
Strip & Refinish
Spray Buff
None
Strip & Refinish
Chemical Use: Sealer
1,2000 sq. ft. / gal.
0
Floor Finish
1,2000 sq. ft. / gal.
1,200 sq. ft. / gal.
Stripper
1 gal. dilutes to 4 gallons 1 gal. dilutes to 4 gallons
Neutral Cleaner
1 gal. dilutes to 64 gallons 1 gal. dilutes to 64 gallons
None
Dry Mop & Auto Scrub nightly
Followed by:
Dry Buff 7 nights w/Tan Pad
Dry Buff 7 nights w/White Pad
Dry Buff
None
None
0
0
0
1 gal. dilutes to 64 gallons
Notes:
• VCT maintenance procedure of Stripping or use of Sealer is dependent upon site and use conditions, recommendation given is for optimum performance of high traffic environments.
New Floors - Full strip, 2 coats of Sealer, 6 coats of Floor Finish, strip & refinish 6 coats two times a year. Dry mop
& auto scrub nightly, high speed buff twice weekly, refresher coat of finish once a month.
• Cortina Stone VET uses factory applied Tritonite PU to seal material's surface, eliminating applied floor sealers
and multiple floor finish coats that are absorbed by porous VCT materials. Actual finish use is limited to no more
than 2 thin coats and rejuvenated by spray buffing, resulting in a slight increase in electrical consumption. Spray
buffing is don once a week.
New Floors - Initial cleaning, no sealer, 2 coats of Floor Finish, spray buff weekly with diluted finish, strip & refinish
2 coats once a year. Dry mop & auto scrub nightly.
• With all resilient flooring efficient cleaning is a must.
• Efficient walk off mat systems will help keep buiding interiors cleaner and lower costs.
• SVT replaces floor finish use with a burnishing/buffing program. This gives the material a natural soft gloss
apprearance. Floor is ideally buffed once a week. Consistent burnishing hardens the product's surface thus giving it
increased scratch/scuff resistance, soft gloss also aids in hiding these affects. This product's press molded homogeneous construction will guarantee pattern consistency after buffing for literally decades. A general rule of thumb on
SVT formulated products is that 1 mil = 1 year of life. SVT is nominally 125 mils. New Floors - Initial cleaning, no
sealer. Followed by break in - dry buff nightly after auto scrub cleaning for one week with a tan pad to burnish,
next week nightly after scrub cleaning with a white pad to build luster. Followed by Routine Maintenance - Dry
mop & auto scrub nightly, dry buff weekly with a white pad to maintain luster.
All of these products have been specially formulated to be compatible with Azrock
Commercial Vinyl Floor Products. If other manufacturers products are to be utilized we
would suggest that products manufacturers recommendations be consulted and followed.
After Installation Protection
Installation should begin only after other trades have completed their work. If the floor
must be installed before completion by other trades, the flooring must be protected by the
general contractor or other appropriate parties by covering it with non-staining building
paper, hardboard or other similar materials.
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As an altermative, if the possibility exists as to moderate amounts of dirt and debris to be
In any case, protection techniques need to be commensurate with the abuse to be encountered.
MAINTAINING COMMERCIAL AREAS
All vinyl flooring requires effective cleaning and maintenance to ensure its durability,
appearance and safety. How frequently the floor must be maintained depends largely on
the amount and type of traffic and the amount and frequency of soiling.
The type of floor and the color are important, too. For example, solid colored floors will
show scuffs, scratches, dirt and general wear more than multi-colors or patterns. Likewise,
light colors will show marks more than darker colors.
Although TARKETT can make general recommendations, the local conditions will determine
what specific maintenance is needed. It is the responsibility of the maintenance contractor to
set up a maintenance program meeting the meets of the facility. For example, requirements in a 12th floor office suite will be significantly different from those in a supermarket
or a restaurant dining area. An effective maintenance program should included:
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present on the newly installed floor, prior to initial maintenance procedure, tile may be
given a light coat of finish a day after installation to help protect the floor. In this case the
"slop coat" of finish would need to be stripeed prior to initial maintenance to remove the
finish and construction dirt.
Thorough dirt and grit regulation
Prompt removal of spills and staining material
Protection of the floor surface
There have been many improvements in chemical maintenance products, cleaning and
buffing pad composition, maintenance machines and maintenance procedures. Intensive
training programs by nationally known maintenance product manufacturers have significantly improved the expectations for overall protection and appearance of all vinyl tile
floors. At the same time, cost per square foot for caring for these floors in commercial areas
has gone down. High quality maintenance of vinyl flooring is now easier than ever before.
Entry Way Matting
The First step in assuring efficient maintenance is
preventing the accumulation of dirt and debris within the
building. As such every entryway needs to be fitted with
efficient dirt catching devices. The diagram below is an
example of such a construction:
An efficient dirt barrier system
An efficient dirt barrier system should be based on the
three-stage principle:
(1) there should be a scraper grid nearest the outside,
(2) then a “grass”mat
(3) and finally a fiber mat to trap and absorb the remaining dirt
The total length of the three mats should ideally be approximately 20-25 feet where possible for heavy traffic entrances.
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According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) the following lengths of matting
catches these percentages of debris: 5’ 33%, 10’ 52%, 20’ 86%, 25’ 100%. Keeping
debris outside significantly cuts your maintenance costs and prevents damage inside!
Of course the dirt barrier system is as efficient as it is still able to trap and hold dirt and
debris. The barriers when they are doing their job will hold the dirt and prevent it from entering the facility. Because of this the system itself needs regular monitoring and cleaning.
After all, if the system is totally impregnated with debris it no longer holds any new material
and itself becomes a source of dirt and debris. As such, there is no set time cycle to clean
the system. The frequency will be greater in times of inclement weather.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
•SCRATCH WHITENING - it is industry experience that all resilient tile products when
scratched, produces a fracture resulting in a "white" scratch easily noticeable on dark
colored tile. This is not a manufacturing related issue or a sign of wear, but rather exposure of the predominately limestone component of all resilient tile. While scuffs and
scratches will still occur on lighter tile, they are camouflaged by the light background of
the tile pattern. In fact all resilient tile manufacturers point out that, darker-colored patterns may be susceptible to scratch whitening. These colors may require more frequent
maintenance if used in field areas. On a similar note, the use of bold or solid color tile
should be limited in abusive areas such as under chairs and desks.
•SPILLS - All spills encountered in a commercial environment should be wiped up immediately with an absorbent paper towel or white cloth and the area washed with full
strength Neutral Floor Cleaner or equivalent. If removal is not complete, try rubbing with
isopropyl alcohol or lighter fluid. Alcohol and lighter fluid are flammable; follow all recognized cautions when using these products.
•SLIPPERINESS - Water, other liquids, chemicals and foreign matter on the surface of the
floor can cause it to be slippery. They should be removed immediately! Incompatible
floor finishes can cause slipperiness. Do not allow furniture polish, glass cleaners or
other similar products to come in contact with the floor, whether finished or unfinished. It
will cause severe slipperiness! Caution signs should be placed in commercial areas
where the floor becomes slippery and should remain until the condition has been fully
remedied.
CAUTION: When washing, finishing or stripping the floors, traffic should be excluded
from the area because wet floor surfaces are usually slippery. The use of improper waxes
and floor finishes can cause problems such as slipperiness and dirt accumulation.
•STAINS - All resilient floor coverings, especially white or light colors, can be stained by
certain materials. These include tracking from asphalt paving or asphalt driveway dressing,
solvent liquid or past waxes, certain formulations of rubber casters or furniture cups,
shoe sole material, shoe polish, lipsticks, pigmented clays, paints, pigments, petroleum
by-products and tires. In many instances, tire stains are difficult or impossible to remove.
Be sure your Azrock floor is properly protected from contact with these materials.
Protect the floor from direct contact with tires. Use a piece of Plexiglas or steel to
provide protection.
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•INSECTICIDES, DISINFECTANTS AND SOLVENTS - Care should be exercised in the
selection and excessive use of insecticides and disinfectant sprays, such as those used
•COATINGS such as shellac, lacquer, varnish, and paste wax or those containing
aromatic solvents are NOT recommended for Azrock floors. The may permanently
injure the flooring surface. NOTE: There are a number of specialized clear urethane or
epoxy formulated “permanent” maintenance coatings be marketed for application on
mainly vinyl composition tile floors. Some of these products, if not applied correctly or
applied on newly installed tile or on poorly bonded tile have lead to tile release from
the substrate. TARKETT makes no statement as to these products acceptability for use on
our resilient flooring products. Damage resulting to flooring from these types of coatings
will need to be addressed by the manufacturer and / or applicator of such coating.
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in hospitals. Some disinfectant and insecticide sprays contain oil or solvents which may
settle in sufficient quantity on the floor to discolor, cause slipperiness and harm the floor
covering. These include some cleaning agents containing caustics, strong soaps, phenol based disinfectants, or solvents such as gasoline, kerosene, or turpentine. If spills
from iodine-based products cannot be prevented, select darker colored flooring to
mask stains, or apply coats of floor finish/polish to act as a sacrificial coating which
can be removed if staining occurs.
•SWEEPING COMPOUNDS OR MOP TREATMENTS WITH PETROLEUM SOLVENTS,
SILICONE COMPOUNDS OR LOOSE ABRASIVES - Solvent oils may adversely interact
to change surface hardness of the floor finish, cause slipperiness, and shorten the service
life of the tile. Improper or harsh abrasives may unduly scratch the finish. Use only floor
sweep and mop treatments that contain water based or emulsion based materials that
are compatible with the floor finish.
•STILETTO HEELS - Resilient flooring, as well as wood and other commercial floors, may
suffer visible damage as a result of the extreme high forces (up to 2,000 pounds per
square inch psi) exerted by stiletto or high heels. TARKETT will not accept claims for
damage caused by stiletto or high-heeled traffic. Stiletto or high-heel damage is
intensified by protruding nail heads. An exposed nail head on a stiletto heel can exert
a force up to 6,000 psi. Azrock commercial resilient flooring and other types of
commercial flooring are not designed to perform under such concentrated high pressure.
CAUTION: Do not dry buff, spray buff or burnish vinyl composition tile or asphalt tile
floors without prior applications of a metal cross-lined acrylic finish which is resistant to
neutral cleaners. Do not dry strip under any conditions.
MAINTENANCE HINTS
•Use full width entrance walk-off mat. Clean mats frequently. Do not use walk-off mats
with rubber base that can come in contact with floor tile. Stains often result when rubber
comes in contact with resilient flooring.
•Sweep floors daily to remove grit and dirt which will be ground into the finish if left too long.
•Buffing over the finish with a polishing machine adds luster to the finish coat and helps
dislodge dirt and blends touch-up spots with original finish coat.
•Operators of ultra-high speed machines must be thoroughly trained in the machine’s
proper use. Improperly used, these machines can damage any resilient floor covering.
•Don’t polish floor finishes until thoroughly dry - such action kills its luster.
•Don’t apply floor finish in a heavy coat. One or several thin, even coats provide better
floor protection and improved appearance.
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•Mop with clear water if dirt accumulation is not removed by sweeping. DO NOT flood
the floor when mopping.
•Be sure no floor cleaner film is left on the floor before applying finish. Floor finish over
a floor cleaner film reduces the water resistance of the finish and may leave a spotted
floor.
•Touch up worn spots in heavy traffic areas before finish film wears through completely.
Usually, it is not necessary to reapply finish to the entire floor.
•NEVER apply floor finish over a dirty surface. The dirt will be trapped under the new
coating. If the floor has been exposed to traffic since the last floor finish application, it
should be mopped clean.
•Do not force-dry acrylic floor finishes. This often will cause powdering of the finish.
JOB CONDITIONS REQUIRED
1.AC/Heat fans must be operating to assure circulation and drying.
2.Water and plumbing in building must be in working order.
3.Hot water heater must be hooked up and operating.
4.Floor area must have adequate lighting.
5.Electrical plug outlets in floor area must be “hot” and properly grounded.
6.All debris and equipment must be removed from the floor area.
7.An adequate supply of commercial floor stripper should already be on hand.
8.All spray painting and clean-up procedures that will generate airborne dust particles
must be completed before floor preparation begins.
9.Secure the services of an experienced, professional floor service to provide necessary
equipment and manpower to complete the job.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
To prevent delays and to complete the job in a reasonable amount of time, a professional
floor service may be considered to provide the following equipment to complete the initial
strip and finish operation:
•Clean dust mops
•Mop heads and handles (soak new mops 24 hours)
•Buckets with wringers
•Blue/Green stripping pads or equivalent natural fiber brushes
• Side-to-side slow speed buffers, generally 375 RPM or slower
• Automatic floor scrubbing machine (with full charge)
• Foot Traffic Safety “Caution: Slippery When Wet” Signs
NOTE: The number of pieces of equipment required depends on the size of the job and
the manning required to complete the maintenance with the time allowed.
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LOW SPEED FLOOR MACHINES are usually single-disc buffers and can be equipped
with either brushes from a range of aggressiveness from scrubbing to polishing or pads
described below. Operating speeds are available from 170 to 300 rpm, powered by a
120 volt electric current. Electric cords must be grounded.
HIGH SPEED FLOOR MACHINES are usually single-disc buffers designed for buffing
and spray-buffing with operating speeds from 300 to 1,100 rpm. Most are powered by
120 volt electric current. Electric cords must be grounded.
ULTRA-HIGH SPEED FLOOR MAINTENANCE MACHINES are usually single-disc operated on a push/pull method. They allow the operator to move in a straight line and offer
fast stripping, burnishing and buffing at significantly lower maintenance cost. They should
be operated only by properly trained personnel, otherwise damage to the floor covering
will occur. These machines are frequently driven by battery or propane motors to allow
for independent movement over large areas.
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MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FLOOR MACHINES AND PADS
FLOOR MACHINE PADS
Matching the proper floor machine pad or natural fiber brush to the task, whether it be
buffing, scrubbing or stripping, is a key element in an effective and economical maintenance program. Floor machine pads are non-woven nylon and polyester discs. They
come in a variety of thickness up to 1". The diameters and grit particle sizes depends on
the task to be accomplished. The color of the pad denotes its coarseness. This provides
easy identification of the pad to the task by maintenance personnel. One manufacturer,
for example, has the following color codes:
Natural Fiber - For burnishing
White
- For polishing (least abrasive)
Tan, Red
- For scrubbing (low abrasion)
Blue, Green - For stripping (moderate abrasion)
Brown, Black - Not recommended for use on any Azrock resilient flooring (most abrasive)
The pad with the least coarse particles, intended for buffing and polishing, will be ineffective for stripping. Likewise, a pad with the most coarse particles is not satisfactory for
polishing because it will remove the finish and sometimes distribute a fine layer of finish
dust on furniture and merchandise. Brushes are recommended for flooring with textured
surfaces.
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Tarkett Smart Pads
The revolutionary new way to maintain your flooring investment! The Smart Pad system will
reduce your maintenance chemical requirements, reduce floor finish consumption on Asset
and Advance flooring products. And really make your Achieve floors gleam without the use
of floor finishes.
Smart Pads: Diamond Cleaning System is a new way to mechanically treat and maintain
floors using microscopic diamonds, a revolutionary cleaning system consisting of floor pads
prepared with billions of microscopic diamonds which clean and polish the floor mechanically instead of using chemicals, a unique advantage that benefits both the cleaning
company and the floor owner.
Faster, easier and cheaper cleaning
Tarkett’s Smart Pad can be used on any type of Azrock floor with no change of cleaning
method or cleaning equipment needed. The Smart Pad’s cleaning & buffing efficiencies
combined with it’s and the long lifetime of 260,000 square feet cuts both cost and cleaning time. The Smart Pad system is also a cost-effective choice due to lessening the use of
chemicals compared with traditional nylon pad cleaning methods. With the Smart Pad
System, the floor owner gets a cleaner floor with a high gloss. The cleaning contractor creates a high quality surface easier and faster.
Eco friendly cleaning, just add water
Choosing environmentally compatible cleaning methods benefits everyone. The Tarkett
Smart Pad System offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional nylon pad
heavy chemical-based cleaning. At the same time, the Smart Pad is so effective that the result is a clean and hygienic floor without any need for adding more layers of wax or polish.
The same routine with better results
With the Smart Pad system you cut your chemical use and costs for cleaning. Dry mop the
floor, select the appropriate Smart Pad, use half your normal dilution of Neutral Cleaner
and start your auto scrubber. Using the Smart Pad while cleaning buffs and cleans the floor
in one operation!! This is all you have to do to maintain that perfect finish.
The Smart Pad Process
The Smart Pad process is performed during the standard cleaning routine. No extra time
or human effort is required for the Smart Pad process. Use the Ice Blue Smart Pad on your
autoscrubber during daily maintenance cleaning and on your buffer until a clean and
uniform surface gloss appears. Change to the Dark Blue Smart Pad if you wish to really
increase the luster. Now, the brilliance of the floor appears.
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For the Standard Smart Pad cleaning and buffing method. Equipping your machines
with this pad provides your floor with a uniform gloss and virtually eliminates scuffing and
scratching.
Smart Pad Dark Blue
For that high gloss look switch your buffing pads to the Smart Pad Dark Blue.This step will
effectively maintain a high gloss on the surface when used regularly. The more you buff
the higher the gloss.
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Smart Pad Ice Blue
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Commercial
No Wax $3.50 - $4.00
Estimated Maintenance
Cost Sq. Ft. Per Year
NO YES
1-2 NO YES $3.50 - $4.00
2+
$2.50 - $3.00
1
Recoat
Spray Buff
Wear Zones
Spray/Buff
NO YES
No more than 3
Optional (B) YES $2.50 - $3.00
2+
Recoat
Wear Zones
Do Not Buff
NO
YES
1-2
NO
YES $2.00 - $2.40
1 (D)
Dry
or
Spray Buff
YES (C)
Optional (C)
1-2
NO
YES
$2.00 - $2.40
2+
Recoat
Wear Zones
Do Not Buff
NO
YES
1-2
NO
YES
NO
NOTES: (A)- Initial stripping may be necessary if floor becomes heavily soiled during construction. (B)- The use of a floor sealer may be helpful in areas subject to high amounts of concentrated surface
traffic. Sealer is NOT RECOMMENDED on products with permamnent manufacture applied surface treatments. (C)- Commercial No Wax Maintenance Procedure eliminates need of Floor Finishes in certain areas. Depending on site environment and use conditions limited use of Floor Finishes may be necessary. (D)- Stripping will not be necessary if Commercial No-Wax Maintenance Procedures are utilized. Use of Floor Finishes or build up of spray buff film may necessitate an ocassional strip out and re-buff. Slip Resistant Tile products have a textured surface to aid in traction, cleaning will involve the
use of bristle brushes. Textured floors should not be buffed. Installation and maintenance cost figures are approximations, actual costs in labor and materials will vary depending on local prevailing wages
and cost of maintenance chemicals and accessory materials.
2
Recoat
and/or
Spray/Buff
NO YES
6+
Optional (B) Strip Cycles
Per Year
Follow Up Maintenance Floor Sealer Finish Application
Num ber of Coats
YES None
Initial Deep Scrub NO
NO Optional (A)
Optional (A) Tritonite PUR
Optional (A) Initial Stripping None
Buffable
ADVANCE VINYL
ACHIEVE SOLID
ENHANCED
VINYL
TILE
TILE
SLIP RESISTANT
Factory Applied Temporary
Temporary
Permanent
Permanent
Finish
Acrylic
Acrylic
Tritonite II
Tritonite II
ASSET VINYL
ADVANCE VINYL
COMPOSITION
ENHANCED
TILE
TILE
SLIP RESISTANT
ACHIEVE SOLID
VINYL
TILE
SLIP RESISTANT
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PRODUCT MAINTENANCE COMPARISON CHART
PRODUCT
ASSET VINYL
COMPOSITION
TILE
PROCEDURE
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The following guidelines are appropriate for most maintenance products, in any case,
we would suggest that products manufacturers' recommendations be consulted and followed.
STEPS TO FOLLOW IF STRIPPING OF NEWLY INSTALLED FLOORS IS
DESIRED OR NECESSARY
This may be necessary if newly installed flooring without permanent factory applied
surfaces get heavily soiled during construction. The strippinmg will remove the heavy
soiling along with the temporary factory coating leaving a clean surface for application
of floor finishes. Stripping is not necessary anytime new permanent surface treated floors
are prepared for use. These floors will only require a scrub cleaning with Nuetral Cleaner
prior to application of finishes.
Note if contemplating stripping a newly installed floor:
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Due to the increased use of highly alkaline “quick strip” solutions and procedures on the
market today vinyl composition tile manufacturers have seen an increase in the amount of
damage they are causing on new and even older existing tile floors. The recommendations on stripping that follow, when properly done, has shown not to be damaging to vinyl
composition tile floors. Whenever possible new floors should not be stripped immediately
after installation. If they must our recommendations should be followed. If maintenance materials or procedures other than that recommended by TARKETT are utilized the responsibility
for these materials performance or reaction with flooring materials or adhesives rest with
that products manufacturer, specifier, and/or applicator not TARKETT.
STRIPPING PROCEDURE - NEW TILE FLOORS
1.Dust mop entire floor area and remove gum, tar, glue, etc. from floor.
2.Mix Commercial Floor Stripper in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3.Dip mop in stripping solution, let excess solution drain off and apply stripper
liberally to floor. Let stripper set on floor 5 minutes before scrubbing. DO NOT
FLOOD FLOOR.
4.Important: With blue or green pad or equivalent natural fiber brushes, pass over
each tile section at least twice. Do not rush this procedure-it is crucial. If
necessary, apply more solution to keep floor wet so that it is wet at all times
during the stripping procedure. Do not dry strip under any conditions.
5.After a section is stripped, pick up the stripping solution immediately with
automatic scrubber or clean mop and clear water.
6.If using a scrubber, pick up any stripper left behind with cool water and clean
mop. Additional rinsing is usually not necessary. Allow area to dry completely
prior to application of finish. Finish floor following steps 7 to 11 as indicated
under the FINISHING NEW AZROCK FLOORS section below.
7.Move stripping operation to next area of floor and repeat the procedure.
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INITIAL DEEP CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FLOORS
Consult and follow application instructions on product labels.
Dust mop entire floor area and remove gum, tar, glue, etc. from floor.
Mix Commercial Neutral Cleaner in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
Dip mop in cleaning solution, let excess solution drain off and apply cleaner liberally to
floor. Let cleaner set on floor 5 minutes before scrubbing. DO NOT FLOOD FLOOR.
Important: With blue or green pad or equivalent bristle brushes, pass over each tile
section at least twice. Do not rush this procedure-it is crucial. If necessary, apply more
solution to keep floor wet so that it is wet at all times during the deep scrub procedure.
Do not let solution dry under any conditions.
After a section is deep scrubbed, pick up the cleaning solution immediately
with automatic scrubber or clean mop and clear water. Rinse the floor clean
and allow to dry.
APPLYING FLOOR FINISHES
1. Pour Commercial Floor Polish into clean mop buckets.
2. Use new properly prepared or clean mops for applying floor finish.
3. Dip mop in floor finish, place mop in wringer and tamp lightly. The mop should
be full but not dripping.
4. Apply the amount of thin coats of finish to floor recommended for the particular product
and use conditions expected. Under normal conditions, allow a minimum of 45 minutes
drying time between coats. One or two additional thin coats of finish should be
applied prior to opening building for use.
5. Important: AC/Heat must be in operation to assure adequate drying time and
curing of finish between coats. Temperature and humidity level in the building
will determine drying time.
CAUTION: Do not dry buff, spray buff or burnish vinyl composition tile or asphalt tile
floors without prior applications of a metal cross-linked acrylic finish which is resistant to
neutral cleaners. Do not dry strip under any conditions.
If followed closely, these procedures will prevent costly delays and unnecessary expenses
resulting from a new floor that has not been prepared properly for the owner.
SPRAY BUFFING
Spray buffing is a common and effective method of commercial maintenance. If desired,
this may be done by attaching a spray applicator or using a hand-held spray applicator
and lightly spraying properly diluted according to manufacturer's recommendation,
Commercial Floor Polish or a commercially formulated spray buff solution onto the floor.
Buff the solution in before the liquid can dry. A thin, protective, glossy film remains after
buffing the liquid dry, leaving the base coat (if applied) intact, reducing the need for stripping. High traffic areas may require refresher coats more frequently.
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CAUTION: Make sure the power buffer is in good condition and may be used on wet
floors safely. Make sure there is no exposed wiring and no danger from electrical shock.
CONTINUING GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. Sweeping:
Sweep or vacuum the floor at least daily to removed any dirt or grit before it can
scratch the floor or become ground in.
2. Removing Spills:
Take prompt action to deal with all spills since they can cause the floor to become
slippery.
3. Remove all spills from the surface by wiping up with an absorbent cloth or paper
towel. Then wash with a neutral floor cleaner solution. Since wet floors can be slippery, mark the area with “Caution, Slippery Floor” signs. Keep foot traffic off until the
floor is dry.
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NOTE: DO NOT SPRAY OR DRY BUFF AZROCK SLIP RESISTANT VINYL
PRODUCTS.
4. Further Cleaning:
Regular mopping or washing of the floor using a neutral floor cleaner will be necessary. The frequency will depend on the color of the floor and the nature and amount
of soiling. For example, a high traffic area where there is a lot of soiling will almost
certainly require washing on a daily basis. Regular
maintenance at walk-off mats will help minimize the amount of dirt and grit tracked
into the premises. This will reduce maintenance in entry areas and help extend the life
of the floor.
5. Buffing:
Low speed buffing will help add luster to the finish, dislodge dirt and blend touch up
spots with the original finish. Spray buffing is also an effective method to restore the
finish and gloss to traffic areas.
6. Restoring the Finish:
Touch up worn spots in heavy traffic areas before finish film wears through completely.
Usually it is not necessary to reapply finish to the entire floor.
Never apply floor finish over a dirty surface. The dirt will be trapped
under the new coating. If the floor has been exposed to traffic since
the last floor finish application, it should be mopped clean. Be sure no
floor cleaner film is left on the floor before applying finish. For finish
over a floor cleaner film reduces the water resistance of the film and
may leave a spotted floor. Do not force-dry the floor finish since this
may lead to powdering of the finish.
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PERIODIC STRIPPING PROCEDURE
Stripping will periodically be required on floor maintained with floor finishes. This will
remove all embedded foreign matter within the floor finish and help maintain a good
aesthetic appearance.
When you need to strip Azrock resilient flooring, equipment required:
Any floor service should have on hand before beginning the job:
• Clean dust mops
• Mop heads and handles (soak new mops 24 hours)
• Buckets with wringers
• Blue/green stripping pads or equivalent natural fiber brushes
• Side-to-side slow speed buffers, generally 375 RPM or slower
• Automatic floor scrubbing machine (with full charge)
• Foot Traffic Safety “Caution: Slippery When Wet” Signs
NOTE: The number of pieces of equipment required depends on the size of the job
and the personnel required to complete the maintenance within the time allotted.
1. Dust mop the entire floor area and remove gum, tar, glue, etc. from the floor.
2. Mix Commercial Floor Stripper in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Dip the mop in stripping solution. Let the excess solution drain off and apply stripper
liberally to a section of the floor. Let the stripper set on the floor 5 minutes before
scrubbing. Do not flood the floor.
4. With a blue or green pad or equivalent natural fiber brushes, pass over each tile
section at least twice. Do not rush this procedure. It is crucial. If necessary apply more
solution to keep the floor wet so that it is wet at all times during the stripping procedure.
Do not dry strip for any reason.
5. After stripping a section, pick up the stripping solution immediately with an automatic
scrubber or clean mop and clear water.
6. If using a scrubber, pick up any stripper left behind with cool water and a clean mop.
Additional rinsing is usually not necessary.
7. Move the stripping operation to the next area of the floor and repeat the procedure.
If stripping is incomplete, it may be necessary to repeat the above stage.
8. Applying Finish:
See above for details on finish application. Do not rub the finish on. A coat of finish
will dry to a sheen in about 45 minutes, depending on temperature and humidity.
Apply at least three coats depending on the gloss desired. Apply the finish to the
floor by mopping in one direction to ensure a thin, even coat on the floor. Floor finish
dries in about 30 minutes. If you want more than one coat, let each coat dry thoroughly before applying another.
COMMERCIAL “NO-WAX” MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Azrock Solid Vinyl Tile may be maintained without the use of conventional floor
polishes or finishes. This is possible through a consistent cleaning of the flooring along
with a dry buffing procedure. This procedure also utilizes much less in the way of maintenance chemicals and water use.
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DRY BUFFING: This buffing operation may be done using a low speed floor buffer
(such as 100 lb., 1 hp, 175 rpm machines). To burnish the surface, use a white polishing
pad. Buffing should continue until the surface is well burnished. Low speed floor machines
may require more time or several passes to achieve proper burnishing. Faster burnishing
can be accomplished by using high speed (300-500 rpm) or ultra high speed (9002,000 rpm) machine. These high speed machines will allow large areas to be done in
shorter periods of time. Equip these machines with a high-speed white polishing pad. Tiles
that have a coat of a Commercial Floor Polish, either directly or applied through Spray
Buffing, will respond faster than a non-coated tile. Operators of high speed buffers should
be well trained. Misuse can result in floor or wall damage.
WARNING: When performing maintenance with a buffer, you may occasionally buff
floors other than Azrock Solid and Luxury Vinyl Tile floors. Other floors may contain
asbestos, and if maintained improperly could release asbestos fibers. Breathing asbestos
fibers can be hazardous to your health. Make sure that you are buffing an Azrock’s Solid
or Luxury Vinyl Floor, or check with the manufacturer of the commercial floor to insure that
it does not contain asbestos. Never dry buff flooring which contains asbestos.
MAINTENANCE
It is important that the floor be thoroughly cleaned of all soil and debris. If cleaning is
not sufficient the soil and debris will be worked into the flooring surface making subsequent removal difficult. Follow directions as detailed above for Initial Deep Cleaning
Procedure For All Floors. After floor has dried surface is ready for dry buffing procedure.
MAINTENANCE COMMENTS ON AZROCK PRODUCT TYPES
Azrock Asset Vinyl Composition Tile
Initial maintenance should begin only after all tiles are thoroughly bonded to the subfloor. Up to a week is usually required for the tile to become properly seated when using
conventional trowel applied adhesives. Daily sweeping with a soft broom or damp mopping is the only recommended maintenance during this period. When using the Spray
Smart System initial maintenance may commence immediately.
A temporary acyrilic factory finish is applied to Azrock Vinyl Composition Tile at the time
of manufacture to help protect the surface of the tile during the packing, shipping, and
during the initial installation procedure. This temporary finish is not meant to be a wearing
surface and must be augmented by additional coats of finish.
Depending upon jobsite conditions in some cases an initial stripping step is not necessary
when using most good quality finishes available. Before application of any finish, the
Azrock floor tile must be clean and free of all foreign matter.
If the possibility exists as to extreme amounts of dirt and debris to be present on the
newly installed floor, prior to initial maintenance procedure, tile may be given a light coat
of finish a day after installation to help protect the floor. In this case floor would need to
be stripped prior to initial maintenance to remove the finish and construction dirt.
After the initial bonding period the “Initial Deep Cleaning Procedure For All Floors” is
usually all that is required to prepare the new tile floor for the needed coats of floor finish.
In some instances, the new tile floor may require more than a deep scrub due abuse
received from construction activities. In this case floor may need have factory finish
stripped. In this case follow STRIPPING PROCEDURE - NEW TILE FLOORS as detailed
above.to remove the construction soil and factory finish.
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MAINTENANCE
Floor Sealers:
Floor sealers are designed as semi-permanent firmly adhered coatings used before
applications of typical floor finishes. The optional use of floor sealer is limited to vinyl composition tile and aids in protecting the surface of the tile in areas subjected to high traffic
and spills. If a floor sealer is to be utilized, as recommended by manufacturers of alternate maintenance products, factory finish will need to be removed prior to application of
sealer.
Azrock Slip Resistant Tile Maintenance
Vinyl Composition Tile, Vinyl Enhanced Tile, Solid Vinyl Tile
Azrock Slip Resistant Tile offers a safer walking surface than smooth surfaced flooring,
making it an excellent choice for areas in commercial interiors where slip resistance is a
concern. A clean, well maintained surface is essential to preserve the beauty, durability, and
performance of Azrock Slip Resistant Tile. Azrock Slip Resistant Tile should be maintained
in the same manner as other Azrock Vinyl Composition Tile products except:
1. First sweep and/or vacuum the floor to remove grit and dirt which could be ground
into the finish if left too long. As with any embossed product, bristle brushes should be
utilized in lieu of nylon pads for any scrubbing operation. We recommend a polypropylene bristle such as that provided by Clark/Pullman™ or an equivalent. We do not
recommend floors be scrubbed or buffed with nylon pads. High Speed machines
should not be used on Azrock Slip Resistant Tile.
2. The use of a quality floor finish is definitely recommended. Appropriate floor finishes
will meet or exceed the minimum co-efficient of friction slip resistance of 0.50 as measured by the James Machine (ASTM F-2047). Excessive applications of finish or finish
build-up should be avoided. These circumstances would affect the proper performance of the slip resistant surface. In most cases no more than 3 thin coats are necessary. During normal maintenance floor should be observed to determine if a refresher
coat of finish is necessary, most likely in the high traffic areas. Apply single coats of
refresher finish when deemed necessary only in areas where needed.
3. As with any flooring material manufactured to aid in surface traction increased
maintenance will be necessary. These surfaces do tend to “grab” dirt particles from
foot wear and “hold” onto them. Since each area where this material will be utilized
will have different environmental and use conditions maintenance frequency will need
to be adjusted. Normally the areas selected for Slip Resistant Tile receive more than
normal amounts of traffic and spillage, thus increased attention to maintenance will be
necessary.
4. Stripping of the floor should be done when needed using a quality stripper and recoated. Normally a polypropylene bristle brush is appropriate for use when stripping,
however if the floor is unusually dirty a clean grit impregnated brush may be used. This
brush is abrasive and should not be used on a consistent basis. Never use carbide
brushes.
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Initial maintenance should begin only after all tiles are thoroughly bonded to the subfloor. Up
to a week is usually required for the tile to become properly seated when using conventional
trowel applied adhesives. Daily sweeping with a soft broom or damp mopping is the only
recommended maintenance during this period. When using Spray Smart System initial maintenance may commence immediately.
A permanent coating of TARKETT’s unique Tritonite II is applied at the factory to seal the surface
of Vinyl Enhanced Tile. This greatly simplifies the initial maintainance procedure and reduces the
amount of additional coats of finish that need to be applied prior to opening the floor to traffic.
Stripping is not necessary before application of any finish. However the floor tile must be
clean and free of all foreign matter.
If the possibility exists as to extreme amounts of dirt and debris to be present on the
newly installed floor, prior to initial maintenance procedure, tile may be given a light coat
of finish a day after installation to help protect the floor. In this case floor would need to
be stripped prior to initial maintenance to remove the finish and construction dirt.
MAINTENANCE
Azrock Advance Vinyl Enhanced Tile
After the initial bonding period the “Initial Deep Cleaning Procedure For All Floors” is all
that is required to prepare the new tile floor for the needed coats of floor finish.
Excellent maintenance results are easily obtained by spray buffing either during the initial
maintenance procedure or during the normal General Maintenance cycle.
Floor sealer use is not recommended.
Azrock Achieve Commercial Homogeneous Tile
The high pressure molded manufacturing process of this floor tile results in a product that
is flexible in regards to maintenance procedures.
Initial maintenance should begin only after all tiles are thoroughly bonded to the subfloor.
Up to a week is usually required for the tile to become properly seated when using conventional trowel applied adhesives. Daily sweeping with a soft broom or damp mopping
is the only recommended maintenance during this period. When using the Spray Smart
System initial maintenance may commence immediately.
If the possibility exists for extreme amounts of dirt and debris to be present on the newly
installed floor, prior to initial maintenance procedure, tile may be given a light coat of finish a day after installation to help protect the floor. In this case floor would need to be
stripped prior to initial maintenance to remove the finish and construction dirt.
After the initial bonding period the “Initial Deep Cleaning Procedure For All Floors” is all
that is required to prepare the new tile floor for buffing or coats of floor finish.
The flexible maintenance options offered by this product allows maintenance through the
“Commercial No-Wax Maintenance Procedure” detailed on page 74, with minimal use of
floor polish through the “Spray Buffing Procedure”, or similar to vinyl enhanced tile floor with
2-3 coat applications of a quality Commercial Floor Polish. Selection of type of maintenance
practice will depend a great deal on the environment and use conditions of the site.
For example: building entry ways may respond best under a conventional floor polish maintenance procedure, interior corridors with a spray buffing procedure and clean room areas
through a commercial no wax buffing procedure. Thus one building application of Solid Vinyl
Tile may respond best in different areas of the building using 2 or more different procedures.
Floor sealer use is not recommended.
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MAINTENANCE
Notes on reducing maintenance in School Classrooms & Cafeterias
Schools by nature are particularly considered to be heavy traffic high maintenance environments, while Advance VET and Achieve SVT may help reduce overall maintenance
costs in these areas; they like other resilient floors are not indestructible. At no time would
any resilient floor covering be considered maintenance free.
An important first step in designing a maintenance program is to eliminate dirt and debris
intrusion into the building. Entrance matting as described on page 63 goes a long way in
reducing interior building maintenance costs, by reducing dirt within the building envelope.
Flooring products or maintenance programs that rely less on floor finishes by increased
buffing / burnishing procedures may not have practical use in all areas of any facility.
For regular buffing to be conducted all moveable tables / chairs and similar equipment
must be moved out of the area being detailed. The realistic logistics in treating numerous
areas in this manner will not make this option viable in such an environment, especially if
sufficient manpower is unavailable.
Typical school classrooms and cafeterias contain numerous students shuffling their feet
and moving chairs in small relatively fixed areas. Consequently any tracked in coupled
with student dropped debris cannot be avoided from being ground into the floor covering.
These issues will result in the need for hard long lasting floor finishes in classrooms, cafeterias and similar areas, to protect the surface of the tile. Soft type buffing finishes should
not be used in these areas since chair movement over these will lead to a black gum-like
build up.
The advantage of using Advance VET and Achieve SVT in such environments is based on
these materials non-porous natures, where initial stripping will be eliminated and subsequent
floor finish coats will not be filling in surface pores of the floor tile as in vinyl composition
tile.
A maintenance regime best suited for school classrooms, cafeterias and similar areas will
at minimum require 2-3 coats of a non-buff high solids floor finish. Ideally this surface treatment will protect the floor through a normal school year. During the typical schools intensive
shut down maintenance classrooms should be deep scrubbed using a general purpose
cleaner, followed by 1-2 refresher coats of this same finish.
The best performance for VCT in these areas will involve an initial stripping, followed by
sealer applications then by a 6 coat minimum application of a non-buff floor finish.
Corridors or other large unobstructed areas where the use of regular auto scrubbing
and buffing is not limited due to fixture use may offer success in using “Commercial
No-Wax” maintenance processes. If using finish in these areas the softer buff type finishes
could be used.
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Use this guide as an aid to solve some of the most common commercial floor care
problems.
POOR GLOSS/SCRATCHING
Cause
Solution
•Insufficient coats applied or re-coating •Scrub, rinse and apply
performed infrequently. additional coats.
•Wrong scrubbing or buffing pads or •Use red or green pads for routine
brushes used. scrubbing; blue or green pads for
deep scrubbing; approved pads or
brushes for buffing. Switch to using
Tarkett Smart Pads. On uneven or SR
floors, an appropriate brush is
recommended.
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTERS CHECKLIST FOR FLOOR CARE PROBLEMS
•Excessive amount of sand or grit on floor
•Use approved walk-in mats, dust
mop frequently and remove grit
outside doors.
•Floor not properly rinsed before re-coating
•Strip, rinse well and apply new finish.
•Excessive alkali moisture from subfloor •Seek solution to excessive moisture
penetrating through tile joints and originating in concrete subfloor.
disrupting performance
•Inadequate matting and grit removal
•Use sufficient entry way matting, increase
dry mopping frequency and/or efficiency.
SCUFFING AND SCRATCHING OF FINISH
Cause
Solution
•Wrong scrubbing or buffing pads or •Use recommended pad or brush for
brushes used. each procedure.
•Excessive dirt and grit on floor.
•Use approved mats and dust
frequently. Vacuum for grit as needed.
•Floor finish film is too thick for re-coating
•Deep scrub with a blue or green
pad, rinse and dry before re-coating.
•Not scrubbing or buffing often enough.
•Separate main from secondary traffic
areas and schedule appropriate
maintenance as needed.
EXCESSIVE BLACK MARKING
Cause
Solution
•Little or no protective floor finish or •Use recommended finishing
poor quality finish. procedures with quality product.
•Finish being removed by use of harsh •Use only recommended cleaners and
cleaners or too abrasive pad or brushes. Tarkett Smart Pads or brushes.
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MAINTENANCE
STREAKS IN FLOOR FINISH
Cause
Solution
•Re-coating too soon before prior coat •Strip, rinse and reapply. With most
has dried properly. finishes, allow at least 15 minutes after
finish is dry to touch before re-coating.
Do not re-coat if mop drags.
•Too much or too little floor finish applied •Strip thoroughly, rinse and
in one coat. reapply finish.
•Incompatibility between new floor finish •Strip thoroughly, rinse and
and one previously applied to tile (acrylic reapply finish.
type finish over wax type polish.)
•Dirty mop or equipment used.
•Be sure equipment is clean before
applying finish.
•Floor finish frozen or stored in extreme heat. •Replace damaged product, strip,
rinse and reapply finish.
•Contaminated finish put back in container. •Do not poor leftover finish back
into container for future use.
Dispose of it.
POWDERING AND POOR ADHESION OF FLOOR FINISH
Cause
Solution
•Incompatibility between new floor finish •Thoroughly strip, rinse and
and one previously to tile. reapply finish.
•Wrong buffing or brushed used (too aggressive).
•Use recommended pads or brushes.
•Burnishing a finish designed for low-speed •Match the finish to the
buffing or spray buffing. maintenance procedure.
•Floor not thoroughly cleaned or rinsed •Before applying finish, floor must be
before finishing. thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.
•Surface force-dried too quickly.
rely on heat/ac system.
•Remove high volume air handler and
•Mismatched buffing speed and floor finish. •Complete review of maintenance
procedures.
•Use of floor sealer over newly installed VCT •Thoroughly strip, rinse and
without stripping, line finish. Any use of reapply sealer (if required) and finish.
floor sealer over Vinyl Enhanced or Solid
Vinyl Tile.
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Cause
Solution
•Finish applied with new cotton mops •Apply finish with flat finish
before soaking and cleaning them. applicators.
•Incorrect concentration of cleaner.
•Follow recommendation ratios.
•Dirt coated into floor finish.
•Strip, rinse and reapply finish. Deep
scrub finish properly before re-coating.
•Outside dirt, sand and grit.
•Use approved mats and runners.
•Ineffective daily cleaning.
•Damp mopping may not be sufficient. Use auto-scrubber daily
with proper cleaner and pads.
FURNITURE STICKING
Cause
MAINTENANCE
DISCOLORED FLOOR FINISH
Solution
•Furniture replace too soon after polishing
•Remove furniture from area being
or left in place during polish application. polished and replace only after polish
is thoroughly dry. To release stuck
furniture, hit the legs firmly near the
floor in a horizontal movement. Protect
legs to prevent marring. Do not lift
furniture straight up before loosening.
•Use of low quality floor finishes.
•Strip and refinish using Tarkett or
products of equal quality.
FLOORS SEEM SLIPPERY
Cause
Solution
•Silicone based furniture polishes, glass
•Mask off areas subject to overspray
cleaner or similar liquids getting on floor or accidental spills with rags or
due to overspray or accidental spills. paper to reduce chance of sprays
coming in contact with floor.
•Thoroughly remove overspray or
spills with appropriate cleaner
solution. Apply medium coat of
finish over affected area.
•Clean contaminated area with clean
water to remove. These areas normally
are found near the entrance. Do not
use detergents or vinegar when spot
cleaning.
•Ice melting compounds on floor.
•Control use of ice melting chemicals.
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MAINTENANCE
•Dust mop thoroughly
•Clean mats and runners occasionally
with a wet/dry vac or wet extraction
cleaner using plain water.
•Dirt and grit on floor
•Dust mop thoroughly
•High speed buffing a floor with no finish applied.
•Maintain floor finish on floor.
•Powdery residue left on floor after buffing or other maintenance operation.
•Dust mop floor after buffing.
•Improperly treated dust mops being used. •Use mop treated with material
Usually oil treated. compatible with floor finish.
•Improper floor finish on floor.
•Use only approved floor finishes.
•Improper detergent solution. Little or none •Always use recommended
will not permit removal of foreign dilution of cleaners in accordance
substances. with instructions on product label.
•Use of acids (vinegar) in cleaning water. •Always measure the detergent
Acids will destroy the cleaning ability of and use recommended dilution only.
the detergents. Do not add vinegar or cleaning
solutions.
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INSTALLATION TRAINING
TARKETT Commercial makes available a number of methods to provide training on installation of all its’ resilient product offerings. The Installation Services Department provides
traveling clinics specialized in training for the Brand specific product lines. Clinics can be
provided geared strictly for the products marketed under the Azrock brand. These popular
presentations have been well received wherever they have been held. Past clinics have
been held at distributor locations, dealer shops, installation workrooms, and in conjunction
with local training/apprentice schools. Contact your local Azrock by TARKETT distributor to
inquire when the next clinic will be held in your area.
TRAINING
SECTION 8
We also have available the Commercial Installation Training School located at the
Azrock Commercial main office in Houston, Texas. Training is offered for both the beginner
and experienced installer.
Other training options are available, and can be held at various locations, by our nationwide available team of Tarkett Azrock Tile Experts our AIMS Group: The Azrock Installation Management Service:
A nationwide trained select group of flooring professionals to conduct inspections, job starts, installation & maintenance reviews, and Spray Smart Demonstrations.
JOB STARTS
Here we make sure your large project gets off on the right foot: moisture and alkali testing
results are reviewed, jobsite conditions evaluated, assistance is offered on layout and
material staging. While we don’t do the work for you, we make sure what works for you
and your customer.
SPRAY SMART APPLICATION DEMONSTRATIONS
Spray smart is certainly the more intelligent way to install commercial resilient tile! We
make sure it’s principals are understood, equipment and it’s care demonstrated, along with
the little details that lead to your customers' satisfaction with the finished job.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW & TRAINING
Azrock offers so many high performance options, these do come with some changes in
all aspects of the products after installation, maintenance and care. Our Tech Experts are
available to review maintenance requirements and offer site specific advice.
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TRAINING
TRAINING REQUEST
For training inquiries please fill the form below and forward to Installation Services:
INSTALLER INFORMATION
Last Name:
First Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone 1 #:
Telephone 2 #:
E-mail:
Years experience installing vinyl/linoleum: Are you a journeyman floor installer?
❏ Yes❏ No
Other training completed or association memberships:
Type Training Requested:
Date Requested:
Alternate:
RETAILER INFORMATION
Name:
(If self-employed, please state so.)
Address:
Phone #:
Tarkett Commercial Distributor:
INSTALLATION SITE INFORMATION
Site Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Contact Name:
Telephone #:
Date Requested:
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Alternate:
E-mail:
Store #
Mail To:
Houston Training Location:
Tarkett USA (Texas) Tarkett USA (Texas)
Installation Services Department 1705 N. Oliver St.
PO Box 3145 Houston, TX 77007
Houston, TX 77253-3145
E-Mail: aztech@ Tarkett.com
TRAINING
NOTE: All site training requires a minimum 2 week notice for travel
scheduling. Last minute cancellations may be subject to invoicing of noncancelable travel charges.
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NOTES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Warnings and instructions set forth in this manual and
incorporated on Tarkett® resilient flooring accessory labels should be strictly followed.
When adhesives or other materials are to be used in the workplace obtain these products’
Material Safety Data Sheets from their supplier.
! WARNING
WARNING REGARDING COMPLETE REMOVAL OF EXISTING RESILIENT
FLOORING AND ADHESIVE
Some existing resilient flooring and solvent-based cutback asphalt adhesives may contain asbestos fibers that are not readily identifiable. Do not sand, dry scrape, bead blast
or mechanically pulverize existing resilient flooring, backing or lining felt. Do not use
power devices when removing existing flooring or asphalt adhesives. The inhalation of
asbestos dust may cause asbestosis or other serious bodily harm. Smoking greatly
increases these risks.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
For Domco Tarkett® adhesives, underlayment and maintenance
products the 24 hour medical and DCT emergency response communications and for information on hazardous materials within
these products call:
IN USA: 1-800-228-5635-Extension 079
IN CANADA: 1-613-996-6666
NOTICE
Various federal, state and local government agencies have regulations covering the removal of asbestos-containing material. If you are considering the removal of resilient floor covering
that contains, or is assumed to contain, asbestos, you should determine if these regulations
apply. The Resilient Floor Covering Institute Recommended Work Practices are designed
to comply with the federal occupational asbestos exposure limits. Many local regulations
have additional restrictions over that required by federal agencies. The need to follow
these regulations should be determined prior to removal of any possible asbestos containing material. Individual copies of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Work Practices are
OR
Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: 301-340-880
Fax: 301-340-7283
Tarkett Commercial
P.O. Box 2467
NOTE: This manual supercedes all prior year Azrock brand Installation Manuals.
Azrock® is a brand of Tarkett Inc., U.S.A. and used under license.
by Tarkett
www.azrock.com
2728 Summer Street • Houston, Texas 77007
LPIM 2010
Printed in U.S.A. 1/2010
Impreso en los EE. UU. 1/2010
Imprimé aux É.-U.A. 1/2010

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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