Interior Flooring Manual
The flooring must be installed sequentially by roll number and all cuts must be installed in the order they are removed from the roll and in the same direction. Proper indication made on the back of the flooring will help ensure that material moved during or after layout does not get mixed up prior to installation. DO NOT reverse the sheets when installing the flooring.
Disclaimer: Lonseal is not responsible when shading issues arise due to improper installation. Variations in color can exist between dye lots, and it is recommended that the same dye lot be used within the same space.
Lay out the flooring so that seams are kept out of high traffic locations whenever possible. Avoid placing seams at pivot points, if known. Mark the locations of the seams on the substrate using a pencil or chalk line only. DO NOT use marker, paint, or any other surface contaminant on the substrate as it can leech into the backing layer of the flooring, and then bleed through to the surface causing permanent discoloration. Avoid the use of cross- or head-seams, if possible. These types of seams will require an installer sufficiently skilled at heat or chemically welding them to ensure they are structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. If these seams are not welded correctly, it will create a weak point in the installation and separation or moisture intrusion could occur. Patterned Flooring It is recommended to match the pattern at the center of the installation or focal point and work the pattern out from that location. When working with embossed patterns, they will not typically side-match along the entire length of the seam. Match the pattern as closely as possible at the center of the installation or focal point of the seam. It is inherent to these products that the pattern will deviate as it moves away from this location. Seams should appear balanced throughout the length, and not allow the pattern to taper off into the seam. For wood grain patterned products, refer to the Wood Grain Patterns Installation Guide for more information. Installing For all adhesives and other sundries, refer to the corresponding Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for complete installation information and guidelines. The information below is for a typical flooring installation. Since installation areas are not always simple, please contact Lonseal’s Technical Department for guidance if a unique situation is encountered. 1. Make relief cuts as necessary to fit the floor to the installation area. 2. If required, apply Lonseal DFT at seam locations. 3. For simple rooms or installations, select the sheet nearest the wall or perimeter and tube (gently fold the flooring over itself lengthwise) towards the center of the room. Take care, and keep the radius large when tubing the material. Failure to do so could result in damage to the flooring, and visual imperfections may appear on the surface. 4. Spread the appropriate adhesive over the substrate, and after sufficient open time, roll the flooring into the adhesive. 5. After anchoring the first section down, tube the other half of the sheet, and the adjacent sheet, if present. Spread the adhesive over the substrate and seam location, including any DFT (with the liner still in place). After sufficient open time, roll the flooring into the adhesive, removing the DFT liner beforehand. 6. Continue until the entire area is fully adhered. 7. Trim seams if necessary, and roll the flooring securely into the adhesive or DFT with a hand roller. 8. Heat or chemical weld the seams. Do not heat weld seams less than 24 hours after installation, unless DFT was used. Heat welds should always be glazed, except when using RapidThread. Refer to the Welding Thread TDS and Welding Thread List Technical Bulletin to determine if the welding thread being used is RapidThread. Note: For larger areas, it may be beneficial to start towards the middle of the installation, and carefully tube two sheets open at the seam. Then continue to install in both directions away from the anchor point. The installer should make this determination based on experience and site conditions.
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Revised: 9.20.2024
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