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STEP 4
PREPARING
THE SUBFLOOR
The surface upon which your new tile is being installed is referred
to as the subfloor, an integral and important part of you completed
flooring installation. The finished floor will be no smoother
or stronger than the subfloor. Check the subfloor to be sure
it is free of dirt, wax, grease, paint and other foreign matter.
Suitable
Subfloors
- Plywood
- Concrete
- Existing Vinyl Flooring
Unsuitable
Subfloors
- Particle Board
- Wood Strip Flooring
The
best subfloor is a smooth underlayment grade of plywood. DO
NOT USE PARTICLEBOARD. THE WARRANTY IS VOIDED IF PARTICLEBOARD
IS USED AS AN UNDERLAYMENT.
This tile can be installed on or above grade only. DO NOT INSTALL
BELOW GRADE!
Installation
on Concrete Floors.
Concrete floors must be smooth and dry before installation and
remain dry after installation. For a smooth floor, use a leveling
compound and sand the high spots. Allow newly poured concrete
to cure before installation.
FLOOR PRIMER MUST BE USED OVER CONCRETE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
DO NOT INSTALL OVER RAW CONCRETE REGARDLESS OF GRADE LEVEL!
Failure to use primer over concrete voids the warranty.
For best protection from moisture, the concrete slab should
be poured over a waterproof membrane during construction. Check
for moisture on your subfloor if it is on grade by taping down
a thin plastic film of about 18” x 18” and leave for
24 hours.
If you notice moisture on the film, DO NOT INSTALL THE TILE
and check with your dealer or contact Halstead International
Customer Service, 1-800-860-6490. The subfloor must be treated
for any moisture condition before installation.
Installation Over Existing Floors
Many successful installations have been made over existing resilient
floors. In such cases the existing tile or sheet vinyl floor
must be securely adhered to the subfloor, smooth and free of
surface defects and wax. Loose or damaged areas should be patched
or replaced. Do not sand existing vinyl floors under any circumstances.
Wood
strip flooring is not suitable as a subfloor; an underlayment
should be installed over it before installation of this vinyl
tile.
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of Room
   
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