Manning REALTA Glue Down Installation Manuallines

REALTA™ Glue Down Installation Guidelines
GENERAL INFORMATION
These installation specifications are for fully adhered REALTA™
Glue Down. All recommendations are based on the most
recent available information. All instructions and recommenda-
tions must be followed for a satisfactory installation.
• Acclimate flooring and the room at a constant temperature
between 65°F and 85°F for 48 hrs. prior to and during
installation. Temperature of the room should not go below
55°F after 48 hours after installation and anytime thereafter.
• Install only after the jobsite has been cleaned and cleared of
other trade apparatus that may damage a finished installation.
• Mix and install product from several different cartons to
achieve maximum variation.
• All subfloor/underlayment patching must be done with a
non-shrinking, water-resistant, high-quality Portland cement
patching and leveler compound.
• Never install REALTA™ Glue Down products over residual
asphalt- type (cut back) adhesive. It can bleed through the
new flooring. Residual asphalt-type adhesive must be
completely removed and covered with underlayment
plywood or high-quality latex underlayment.
• REALTA™ Glue Down products are adhered with Mannington
MT-711. MT-711 is a solvent-free, acrylic based, adhesive.
SUBFLOOR INFORMATION
Mannington warrants that REALTA™ SPC will be free from
Careful and correct preparation of the subfloor is a major part
of a satisfactory installation. Roughness or unevenness of the
subfloor may telegraph through the new floor covering, resulting
in an unsightly surface and excessive wear on high spots.
Subfloor should be flat within 3/16" in 10' and 1/32" in 12".
CAUTION: Some types of nails, such as common steel nails,
cement coated or resin- or rosin-coated nails, may cause a
discoloration of the vinyl floor covering. Use only non-staining
fasteners with underlayment panels. The procedure of gluing
and screwing underlayment panels is not recommended.
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Wood Subfloors
• All wood floors must be suspended at least 18" above the
ground. Adequate cross-ventilation must be provided, and
the ground surface of a crawl space must be covered with a
suitable vapor barrier. Wood subfloors directly on concrete or
installed over sleeper construction are not satisfactory for
installation. Wood subfloors must be covered with a minimum
1/4" or heavier underlayment rated panel to assure successful
finished flooring installation. All wood substrates should be
smooth, flat, structurally sound and free of deflection
(meaning no up and down movement).
• Underlayment:
Many times, wood panel subfloors are damaged during
the construction process or are not of underlayment grade.
These panels must be covered with an approved underlayment.
Underlayment panels are intended to provide a smooth
surface on which to adhere the finished floor covering.
It must be understood that underlayment panels cannot
correct structural deficiencies. Particleboard, chipboard,
construction-grade plywood, any hardboard or flakeboard
are not recommended for underlayment. All have
inadequate uniformity, poor dimensional stability, and
variable surface porosity. Mannington will not accept
responsibility for adhered installation over these subfloors.
In all cases, the underlayment manufacturer or underlayment
installer is responsible for all underlayment warranties. If the
surface of the wood subfloor is not smooth, a 1/4"
underlayment panel should be installed over the subfloor.
Any panels selected as an underlayment must meet the
following criteria:
o Be dimensionally stable
o Have a smooth, fully sanded face so the graining or
texturing will not show through
o Be resistant to both static and impact indentation
o Be free of any surface components that may cause
staining such as plastic fillers, marking inks, sealers, etc.
o Be of uniform density, porosity and thickness
o Have a written warranty for suitability and performance
from the panel manufacturer or have a history of
proven performance
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