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PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT CON-77 GENERAL O COmOUOK-MUBK MC. Subj*Cb INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION MANUAL To: District Sales Managers Assistant District Sales Managers All Salesmen Date September 9, 1966 From: H. W. Ludwig Installation Manager This is your new Installation Specification Manual. This day-to-day reference to all Congoleum-Nairn Installation Specifications and Fact Sheets has been issued to fulfill requests for a complete compilation of all existing installation specifications for our products. If this Manual is to have continuing value, the following recommendations must be followed: Make this your personal Installation Specification Reference Manual. Keep it up-to-date by adding or deleting material as supplied you in accordance with instructions accompanying additions or deletions. Do not remove pages from this manual for expedience ... replace ment seldom takes place. Do not use this manual cover for other than Congoleum-Nairn Inc. installation specifications. Do not give your book to anyone with intent to replace. This Installation Manual will be mailed by mid-October, individually to all Distributor Principals and Distributor Salesmen on our mailing list. By following this procedure, we will have a record of every manual and can mail additions or revisions as they occur. We hope you like your new Installation Specification Manual. CON 433 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS pace i SECTION CUSHIONED INLAID VINYL INLAID VINYL INLAID VINYL FLOORING CUSHIONED VINYLS VINYL CUSHION FLOR TILE 1/ t/7 PEODUCT Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl on White Shield Backing SPECIFICATION SHEET* Exterior Interior NUMBER T*30 T-31 Patriot Embossed Inlaid Vinyl Cabana Brittany Paviilion Spanish Stone Hawaiian Coral Jamaican Pebble Rlustra Exterior Exterior Exterior Exterior Exterior Exterior No exterior No exterior T-27 T-15 T-2S T-18-R58 T-19 T-29 a with White Shield Backing Interior a with Clear Fait Backing No interior a Perimeter Adhesion 8J4 x 11 Book Method For Vinyl Floor* ing on Whits Shield Backing T-24 B-1667 Comfortflor Espana and Seascape Coinfoitflor Village Square Comfortflor Colonial Brick Spring All Designs Exterior Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Interior B-16-R6S T-17-R-65 B-19 B-18 B-21 B-23 B-22 All Designs "How to" Installation Book B-1448 R-6-66 Vinyl Asbestos Translucent Vinyl and Asphalt Tiles Flagstone Wonderflor Tile Interior All cartona 1/16" Vinyl Asbestos and Translucent Tiles Interior Interior -- "How to" Installation Book K-5 81-R-862A 81-R-962 CON 434 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PACE : LA-SF SECTION SUNDRY PRODUCTS PRODUCT Static Conductive Adhesive Mobileflor SPECIFICATION SHEET' "How to" Installation Book Use Chart "How to" Installation Book NUMBER B-1464 R-3-66 Blue & White Full Size Chart B-1580 HOW TO INSTALL Perimeter Adhesion Vinyl Flooring on White Shield Backing Self-Coved Flooring All White Shield Backed Products "How to" Installation Book "How to" Installation Book "How to" Installation Book B-1677 B-1365 R-l-65 B-1S60 THIS N* THAT Self Cove Flooring Vinyl Flooring Roll Yardage Spring Adhesively applied-New Floor Covering Over Ex isting Floor Covering SU-360 Cove Stick Radius Staining "How to" Estimate Yardage "How to" Scribe Supplement to all existing specifi cation material Proper Use of 2/23'67 11/30/67 2/9/65 10/5/64 5/11/66 S/9/66 MAINTENANCE All Products "How to" Make Floor Care Easy Booklet B-1459 'EXTERIOR - Perfect* Only, 1 copy -- affixed to roll wrapping, below label. AIMIOOEO SPECIFICATIONS 'INTERIOR - Perfects, 2 copies; Offgoods, l copy. Packed within roll. COMPLETE OETAILEO SPECIFICATIONS 5/ 1' 7 CON 435 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS Matching and Reversing Schedule Whenever possible Congoieum-Nalrn Installation specifications call for reversing of sheets at time of installation... even in geometry reversing Is desired and can be accomplished on many Congoleum-Nairn patterns as indicated below. The 1967 pattern boob supplement provided a notation as to reversing or non reversing of all patterns shown. There has been some questions as to pHrn ropes* cr metsh. 7h!; '.^lormatiofi is listed below. Spring Luxury Cushioned Vinyl Comfortflor Vinyl PERSIAN TILE (toPittotstmhMvatrtetsi iisntat* #4060 #4061 #4062 #4063 CASA GRANDE (Xmm lftno Pint* Mates 3*) #4070 #4071 #4072 #4073 COLONIAL BRICK (imru StMti rtntm ttatoi in #2760 #27X #2762 #2763 VILUGE SQUARE (It KM hvWtt Piwti, tfiteft 111 #2750 #2751 #2752 #2753 inlaid Vinyl on White Shield Backing #2556 LATINA TRAVERTINE (Da tot tavana toaati Pattern Mate* it*) #2557 #2558 #2559 #2560 ban#** of Dnimwo PstMne ifr , r': " sim .vi t.' r. j'jj j.\u u*>`. 2 or sr .r. rJOAOiflSlV! im MHS AHI fl UNIIi Sf AW IS CUT Pattern Should be Raven* Pstt*mShould not b* Srrtru CON 436 RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl 1. Inscall Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl Yard Goods on White Shield f Backing over on or below,grade concrete, terraxxo. marble or ceramic tile subfloors with (SU-360) Three Sixty Adhesive . . . over suspended concrete, plywood or strtpwood subfloors with (SC-231 White Linoleum Plate or (SU-22) Linoleum Paste. 2. For on or below grade installation spread SU-360 at the rate of 120 to 150 square feet per gaiion. For suspended floor installation spread SU-23 or SU-22 at the rata of 120 to 150 square feet per gallon. Sll-360 is MOT recommended for use over suspended wood lubfloon. Open working time and adhesion can be effected due to liquid vehicle absorption imo the dry wood or plywood sub-floor. 3. No matching it required, but sheets should be reversed when installing. This procedure is normal with most floor coverings. 4. Trim the factory edge of one sheat to be uied at the seam. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and sharp linoleum knife or utility knife will accomplish this procedure. Scribe and fit first sheet and cement into place. Roll and croea-roll with a weighted floor roller. Always roll installed sheet before cutting Mam. 5. The second sheet should be fitted in the same manner and cemented in place, providing an overlap at Mam for undencribing. 6. Underscribe for a net seam. Follow underscribe mark, holding knife at a 90 degree angle to the floor. DO NOT undeneribe full to produce buckled-in Mama. Congoleum-Naim inlaid vinyl sheet goods should be installed with net seams using NORMAL yard goods procedures. For installations requiring long lengths of material the goods should be rerolled face in prior to fitting to prevent any possibility of length shrinkage. An alternate method is to install all but the last six feet of the sheet before scribing and fitting that end. 1. DO NOT double cut or trace cut seams: A. When the trimmad-off undenelvage is removed, it also removes moat of the adhesive at the seam, the most critical area in any installation. B. The slightest change in the angle of the knife whan cutting the Mam produces a variable seam . . . tight in spots . . . net in others and open in others! 8. Run Mam into place using a small (tael seam roller to bring sheets into level. Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any surface adhesive and follow by running the fiat side of the knife blade over seam to level any burr that cxicta. 9. Whara excessive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline conditions exist, the installation of CongoleumNaim vinyl yard goods on White Shield* Backing is not recommended. .Vote . . . Detailed installation instructions art inserted inside this roll of Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl. ' KEARNY, NEW JERSEY Congoleum-Nairn Cushioned inlaid Vinyl Flooring With White Shield* Backing Congoleum-Nairn Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl Flooring product with White Shield Backing is designed to assure successful installation over on or below-grade concrete floors. The design and the performance features of cushioned inlaid vinyl on white shield backing are also suitable for areas where suspended subfloors of wood or concrete exist. ADHESIVE When installing Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Backing over on or beiow-grade concrete subfloors, use only Congoleum-Nairn (SU-360) Three Sixty White Latex Adhesive. When installing Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Backing over suspended concrete, plywood or stripwood subfloors, use only (SU-23) Green Label White Paste, or (SU-22) Green Label Paste. ADHESIVE APPLICATION (SU-360) Three Sixty White On or Below Grade Ad hesive should be spread with a FINE NOTCHED Trowel (1/32* wide x 3/64" deep, 3/32* spacing) at the rate of 120 to ISO square feet to the gallon. To assure proper performance it Is important that this spread rate be maintained. SU-360 is NOT recommended foe me over saspeaded wood sabfloors. Opea working date tad adhesion cat be affected doe to liquid vehicle aheotpdoa iato the dry wood or plywood sob-floor. Three Sixty Adhesive requires no wait or bleed time and should be covered with flooring material while wet and os soon os gouibla. Spots of wet (SU-360) can be removed from the surface of the flooring material with a damp cioth (never use solvents). When dry, (SU360) can be removed from surface of flooring material with fine steel wool, moistened with soap and water. Installer's trowels and tools during installation should be placed in a bucket of water into which a detergent has been dissolved. This will facilitate easy cleaning of equipment. Detergent tablets are convenient for this purpose. (SU-23) Green Label White Paste or (SU-22) Green Label Paste should be spread with a fine notched trowel (1/32" wide x 3/64* deep, 3/32* spacing) at the rate of 120 to ISO square feet to the gallon. Spread adhesive should always be covered with flooring as soon as possible. Spots of wet or dry paste on the surface of the flooring can be cleaned with a waterdampened doth. CURING COMPOUNDS Concrete subfloors containing curing, hardening or parting compounds are not suitable for covering unless such materials are of the type that can be removed by sanding, sand blasting or grinding. ON OR BELOW GRADE SUBFLOORS On or beiow-grade concrete, terrazzo, marble, ceramic tile subfloors must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paints or grease, etc. Any cracks, irregularities, breaks must be filled level and .to an even plane with a water-resistant, non-shrinking latex patch ing compound. Where excessive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline con ditions exist, the installation of inlaid vinyl yard goods on White Shield Backing is not recommended. Installa tion or service failures due to excessive moisture, vapor or alkali through concrete subfloors ore not the respon sibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc. and It does not assume liability for such failures. SUSPENDED SUBFLOORS Suspended concrete subfloors must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or grease. Any cracks, breaks or other irregularities must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non shrinking latex patching compound. Wood subfloors shall be double constructed in accord ance with Congoleum-Nairn Installation Specifications. Plywood subfloors must be DFPA UNDERLAYMENT GRADE or "A Repaired D." Untempered Vi" hardboard, Masonite brand only, may be substituted for plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side down and fastened in the same manner as plywood. Plyscore or particleboard are not acceptable as underlayment materials. Cracks and openings between floor boards or plywood joints shall be filled with water-resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patching compound. On stripwood subfloors, always install the White Shield CON 438 Backed Vinyl Flooring direct (no lining felt) across the floor boards. INSTALLATION Floor coverings and adhesive must be stored in the original package at not less than 70 F. (or at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature of at least 70 F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to. during, and for 24 hours after the installation is complete. Slab temperature is of importance as this affects ad hesive setup. Attempt to bring slab temperature to within 10 F. of the room temperature before installa tion. This will assist in ease of rolling to eliminate trapped air. Trim the factory edge of one sheet to be used at the seam. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and sharp linoleum or utility knife will accomplish this procedure. Scribe and fit sheet goods in a normal manner... turn back one half of the sheet and spread recommended adhesive from loop toward end of sheet. Spread six to ten feet, six feet wide, and push that portion of turned back sheet into adhesive. Continue to spread and cover the adhesive in this manner. Immediately after placing one-haif the sheet into wet adhesive, roiling should be accomplished. Roll slowly and thoroughly in both directions with a weighted roller 100 pounds or heavier, to expel any trapped air under the sheet. The tack of adhesive and immediate hold of the White Shield Backing makes prompt rolling neces sary with a heavy-weight roller. When installing the second or successive sheets, make certain the sheet is reversed unless otherwise specified. The simplest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification marking on the back of each sheet toward the seam. By placing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edge will come together at the following seam. DO NOT underscribe or cut seams until both sheets have been thoroughly rolled. When installing White Shield Backed Vinyl. flooring over concrete subfloors, small air blisters may develop. These blisters are caused by trapped air. generally due to subfloor undulations or irregularities. These can be eliminated by puncturing with the needle of your overscriber and air dispelled by use of a small roller, or if permitted to dissipate naturally, will do so overnight. Underscribe for a net seam. Follow underscribe mark, holding knife at a 90 degree angle to the floor. On embossed patterns, draw underscriber down sheet slowly to avoid needle bounce. DO NOT underscribe full to produce buckled-in seams. Cushioned Inlairf Vinyl Flooring should be installed with net seams using NORMAL yard goods procedures. Far Installations requiring long lengths oj material the goods should be rerolled face in prior to fitting to pre vent any possibility of length shrinkage. An alternate method is to install ali but the last six feet of the sheet before scribing and fitting that end. Sharp knives are very important when cutting asbestos backed vinyls. A perfect seam will result if you trace your underscribed line with a sharp well-ground lino leum knife, cutting part of the way through the vinyl sheet. Follow this cut with a utility knife, cutting through the remainder of the vinyl and the backing, When making the final cut with the utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the cut. Holding the knife blade at a 90 angje with the handle as close to the floor as possible, cut into the scrap material. By so doing, you will avoid any fray of the asbestos backing. 00 NOT USt A HOOK KNIft for cutting seams as it produces an undesirable burr on the surface of the material and an unsightly finished seam. DO NOT double cut or trace cut seams: A. When the trimmed-off underselvage is removed, it also removes most of the adhesive at the seam, the most critical area in any installation. B. The slightest change in the angle of the knife when cutting the seam produces a variable seam . . . tight in spots ... net in others and open in others. C. On embossed patterns the knife will not track well, causing variable seam openings. Run seam into place, using a small steel seam roller to bring sheets into level. Wipe with a damp doth or sponge to remove any surface adhesive and follow by running the flat side of the knife blade over seam to level any burr that exists. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF FLOORING Immediately after the installation is complete, the surface of the vinyl flooring should be cleaned thor oughly. Maintain the floor covering with CongoleumNaira Vinyl Wax SU*3t or Congoleum-Naim SelfPolishing Wax SU-SO. See Congoleum-Naim "How To Make Floor Care Easy" B-1459. . ----------<-*w----------- SU-M A whrta oaata Writ . tnjly whit* , . . tt it whrta tn wat form it ramttnt whrta vMfi ft tnn ft will not atom or distort tha trua eaion of transtucant vmyit. Can * u**d for installing any CangoiavmNaim onduct tpocifymt hki at on idhaaiv# ovtr wtoandod wad or concrata. piastar or dry walla. SU-23 Patti Rot tha atmo pnoamas at SU42. uctot that ct it whrto. SU42 A tuptnor adhosiw* for mauitinf Smooth Surfooo floor ana *t'i CovoriAft and catting lining fait to woo*. ApprotimsU eovwragt: on conerttt undarfloom. IS *duan yard* par gallon; an woo* unoar. noon. 14 toan yard* por go*on; n tttttar. 11 Mur* yant or (allon. Maatt fadarai Soociffcattoft t4lil*A*O0t57c. It it not damafto by froatint SUMO a wnita lata* adhaaivt for tn* installation of **Whrta Sh*ad" baa*** inito Vmytt. and i/I* or .OtO* gauga Solid Vinyl Til** owar eoncrttt wthpon on or batow fraa*, and Wandarflor Solid Vinyl Tila omr ongrada eoncnta. and for installing vinyl Aibaatat Tila ovor radiant haatod tvofloan. Appnximata eovaraga: 125 to ISO ad. ft par gallon. COtt 438a RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE -V Congokun-Nairn riNC rux>*a Congotoum-Nalm Inlaid Vinyl Flooring With Whit* Shield*Backing Congoleum-Naim inlaid vinyl flooring products with White Shield Backing are designed to assure successful installation over on or below-grade concrete floors. The variety of outstanding designs and the performance features of these inlaid vinyls make them highly desir able for areas where suspended subfloon of wood or concrete exist. ADHESIVE When installing Congoleum-Naim Inlaid Vinyl Floor ing with White Shield Backing over on or below-grade concrete subfloors, use only Congoleum-Naim (SU360) Three Sixty White Latex Adhesive. When installing Congoleum-Naim Inlaid Vinyl Floor ing with White Shield Backing over suspended con crete, plywood or stripwood subfloon, use only (SU23) Green Label White Paste, or (SU-22) Green Label Paste. ADHESIVE APPLICATION (SU-360) Three Sixty White On or Below Grade Ad hesive should be spread with a FINE NOTCHED Trowel (1 /32" wide x 3/64* deep, 3/32" spacing) at the rate of 120 to ISO square feet to the gallon. To assure proper performance it is important that this spread rate be maintained. Three Sixty Adhesive requires -- wH er bleed Him and should be covered with flooring material while wet and g s--it at possible. Spots of wet (SU-360) can be removed from the surface of the flooring material with a damp cloth (never use solvents). When dry, (SU360) can be removed from surface of flooring material with line steel wool, moistened with soap and water. Installer's trowels and tools during installation should be placed in a bucket of water into which a detergent has been dissolved. This will facilitate easy cleaning of equipment. Detergent tablets are convenient for this purpose. (SU-23) Green Label White Paste or (SU-22) Green Label Paste should be spread with a fine notched trowel (1/32" wide x 3/64" deep, 3/32" sparing) at the rate of 120 to 150 square feet to the gallon. Spread adhesive should always be covered with flooring as soon as possible. Spots of wet or dry paste on the surface of the flooring can be cleaned with a waterdampened cloth. CURING COMPOUNDS Concrete subfloors containing curing, hardening or part ing compounds are not suitable for covering unless such materials are of the type that can be removed by sanding, sand blasting or grinding. ON OR BELOW GRADE SUBFLOORS On or below-grade concrete, terraao, marble, ceramic trie subfloon must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paints or grease, etc. Any. cracks, irregularities, breaks must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non-shrinking latex patch ing compound. Where excessive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline con ditions exist, the installation of iniaid vinyl yard goods on White Shield Backing is not recommended. Installa tion or service failures due to excessive moisture, vapor or alkali through concrete subfloors are not the respon sibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc. and it does not assume liability for such failures. SUSPENDED SUBFLOORS Suspended concrete subfloors must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or grease. Any cracks, breaks or other irregularities must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non shrinking latex patching compound. Wood subfloon shall be double constructed. Plywood subfloon must be DFPA UNDERLAYMENT GRADE or "A Repaired D." Untempered Vi" hardboard. Masonite brand only, may. be substituted for plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side down and fastened in the same manner as plywood. Plyscore or particleboard are not acceptable as underlaymenc materials. Cracks and openings between floor boards or plywood joints shall be Ailed with water-resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patching compound. On stripwood subfloon, always install the White Shield Backed Vinyl Flooring direct (no lining felt) across the floor boards. INSTALLATION Floor coverings and adhesive must be stored in the original package at not less than 70* P. lot at least 2 hours before installation. A temperature of at least CON 439 70* F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installation lor 24 hours prior to, during, aad for 24 hoars after the installation is complete. ** Slab temperature is of importance as this affects ad hesive setup. Attempt to bring slab temperature to within 10* F. of the room temperature before installa tion. This will assist in ease of rolling to eliminate trapped air. leum knife, cutting part of the way through the ty sheet. Follow this cut with a utility knife, cuttn, through the remainder of the vmyi and the birring When making the final cut with the utility M** place a piece of scrap under the cut Holding the knife blade at a 90* angle with the handle as close to the floor as possible, cut into the scrap material. By so doing, you will avoid any fray of the asbestos backing. Trim the factory edge of one sheet to be used at the seam. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and sharp linoleum or utility knife will accomplish this procedure. Scribe and fit Congoleum-Kaim's White Shield Backed Inlaid Vinyl sheet goods in a norms! manner . . . turn back one half of the sheet and spread recommended adhesive from loop toward end of sheet. Spread six to ten feet six feet wide, and push that portion of turned back sheet into adhesive. Continue to spread and cover the adhesive in this manner. Immediately after placing one-half the sheet into wet adhesive, rolling should be accomplished. Roil slowly and thoroughly in both directions with a weighted roller 100 pounds or heavier, to expel any trapped air under the sheet The tack of adhesive and immediate hold of the White Shield Backing makes prompt rolling neces sary with a heavy-weight roller. When installing the second or successive sheets, make certain the sheet is reversed unless otherwise specified. The simplest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification marking on the back of each sheet toward die seam. By placing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edge will come together at the following seam. DO NOT underscribe or cut seams until both sheets have been thoroughly rolled. When installing White Shield Backed Vinyl flooring over concrete subfloors, small air blisters may develop. These blisters are caused by trapped air, generally due to subfloor undulations or irregularities. These can be eliminated by puncturing with the needle of your overscriber and air dispelled by use of a small roller, or if permitted to dissipate naturally, will do so overnight. Underscribe for a net seam. Follow underscribe mark, holding knife at a 90 degree angle to the floor. On embossed patterns, draw undencriber down sheet slowly to avoid needle bounce. DO NOT underscribe full to produce buckled-in seams. Congoleum-Naim inlaid vinyl flooring should be in stalled with net seams using. NORMAL yard goods procedures. For installations requiring long lengths of material the goods should be rolled face in to prevent any possibility of length shrinkage. An alternate method is to install all but the last six feet of the sheet before scribing and fitting that end. Sharp knives are very important when cutting asbestos backed vinyls. A perfect seam will result if you trace your underscribed iine with a sharp well-ground lino DO NOT USt A HOOK KNIPf tor cutting seams as it produces an undesirable burr on the surface of the material and an unsightly finished seam. 00 NOT double cut or trace cut scams: A. When the trimmed-off underselvage is removed, it also removes moat of the adhesive at the seam, the most critical area in any installation. B. The slightest change in the angle of the knife when cutting the seam produces a variable seam . . . tight in spots ... net in others and open in others. C. On embossed patterns the knife will not track well, causing variable seam openings. Run seam into place, using a small steel seam roller to bring sheets into level. Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any surface adhesive and fotiow by running the flat side of the knife blade over seam to level any burr that exists. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF FLOORING. Mr. Installer -- When installation is complete, recheck to make certain all excess adhesive that may have transferred to the surface of the flooring has been removed. Since ALL resilient floor coverings require maintenance, recom mend immediate and continued care of the customer's new floor by suggesting Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Wax (SU-S1) or Self-Polishing Wax (SU-50) for flooring protection. For ease of cleaning, suggest CongoleumNaim Floor Cleaner (SU-56). Your customer can also write for a copy of "How to Make Floor Care Easy" (B-I459), a step-by-step guide to simplified floor cover ing maintenance. A vMl paltd that it truly whit* . , . <t it whtt* in wet form it ramam* whrt* whan it dna*. tt will not rtam ar diatart th trua eator* of trantiuetnt vinytt.' Can pe uiad for intta&nf any Cengqiaum-Haim product tpaerfytftC Mtta at an adhattva over tusowndad wood or eon. erata. piaatar #r fry wall*. SU-23 Paata hat tha umi fraparttea aa SU-22. aieapa that it it wMa. SU-Z2 A tuaano* aanaaiva far metalling Smaath Surfaca ftaar ana Wall Cavanng* and patting iinmf fatt t* wood. Approaimatt eavaraga: on eewratt undarhaai*. IS aduara yam par gaiian: an waod underftoart. 14 tauar* yam ear galltn; on pfaftar. lg tpuare yam par gallon. Matt* Federal Specification MMM-A-0CU7e. it it not damages by freeing. SU-U0 A wfnta lata* adheaivt far tha matallatlan of "WM Shioii" backed lnlaa Vmyla. ana l/t* or .0gO* gauge Saftd Vinyl Tllea r eonerwta tudhoor* on or below grata, and Wenderfter Solid Vinyl THa ovar on. graaa eoncratd. Alta racaminanaad far watar mictam taame Lmw laum ana ahaat Vinyl ftaara where teociftad. and far mauHing Vinyl Aatattoa Tilt peer radiant heated aubftaart. A#*mimata cavasg*: 125 to ISO a. ft. Pdf gallon. THANK YOU, MR- INSTALLER Congoieum-Naim Fine Floors installed in accordance with these recommended installation procedures will provide many years of satisfactory consumer service and will assure your continued good reputation. CON 439a RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Congoleum-Naim rtNB FLOORS trrtemt oati i/n Congoleum-Nalrn Spring9 Luxury Cushioned Vinyl Flooring With White Shield9 Backing Congoteum-Naim Sprint Luxury CiabioMd Vinyl Flooring with White Shield backing it manufactured in both allavtr tad geometric design type*. The variety at panarm, dittioctive dec orations, and service featuret ot eushiooed vinyl fioorini with Whit* Shield backing make it a detirabit door covering (or any area in the home. Note: The following installation procedures cover recom mendations, applicable to both ailover and geometric pattern typee, including information for matching and seaming at geometric patterns. ADHESIVE When installing Congoictim-Nain Spring cushioned vinyl floor* ing with White Shield Backing over on or below-grid* concrete subfloors, use only Congoleum-Nairs (SU-360) Three Sixty White Latex Adhesive. When installing Congoleum-Naim Spring eushioaad vinyl flooring with White Shield Backing over suspended concrete, plywood or ttripwood subfloort, use only (SU-23) Green Label white Paste, or (SU-22) Gram Label Linoieum Paata. ADHESIVE APPLICATION (SU-360) Three Sixty White On or Below Grade Adhesive should be spread with a fin* notched trowel (J&* wide x %i` deep, spacing) tt the rate of 120 to 130 square feet to the gallon. To assure proper performsac* it is important that this spread rate be-maintained. Thrae Sixty Adhesive requiree no wait or bleed timt and should be covered with flooring material while wet and as toon as possible. Spots of wet (SU-360) can be removed from the surface of the flooring material with a damp doth (never use solvents). When dry (SU-360) can be removed from surface at flooring material with line iteei wool, moistened with soap and water. Installer's trowels and tools during installation should be placed in a bucket of water into wbich a detergent has been dissolved. This will facilitate easy cleaning of equipment. Deter gent tablets are convenient for this purpose. (SU-23) Green Label White Linoleum Past* or (SU-22) Green Label Paste should be spread with a fine notched trowel Ob' wide x Xt" deep, spacing) at the rale of 120 to 130 square feet to the gallon. Spread adhesive should alerays be covered with flooring as soon as possible. Spots of wet or dry linoleum paste on the surface of the flooring cats be cleaned with a water-dampened cloth. CURING COMPOUNDS Conentt subfloars containing curing, hardening or parting compounds arc not suitable for covering unless such materials art of the type that can be removed by sending, sand blasting or grinding. ON OR BELOW GRADE SURFLOORS On or below-grade concrete, terrazzo. marble, ceramic tile subfloors must be smooth, dry end free of dust, foreign matter, paints or grease, etc. Any cracks, irregularities, breaks must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non shrinking iatex patching compound. Where rxcrisive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline conditions exist, the installation of inlaid vinyl yard goods on White Shield Backing is not recommended. Installation or service failures due to excessive moisture, vapor or alkali through concrete sub-floors art not the responsibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc. and it dots not assume liability for such failures. SUSPENDED SUBFLOORS Suspended concrete subfloors must be' smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or pease. Any cracks, breaks, or other irregularities must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, noo-ihrinking latex patching compound. Wood subfloon shall be double constructed. Plywood sub floors must be DFPA UNDER.LaYMENT GRADE or "A Repaired D." Untempered (A " hardboard. Masonite brand only, may be substituted for plywood. Masonite should be mii-< smooth tide down and fastened in the same manner u ply. wood. Plyacor* or particle board arc not acceptable as underlayment materials. uwu gpaap -Between now ooeras or plywood joints shall be filled with enter fcaiitim, non-chriakiag, noo-entm- Ming patching compound. On stripwood subfloors, always install the White Shield Backed Vusyi Flooring direct (no lining feh) acroae the floor boards. INSTALLATION Floor coverings end adhesive must be stored in the original package at not less than 70'F. for at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature at at least 70*F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the imtallition for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation is complete. Stab temperature is of importance a* this affects adhesive setup. Attempt to bring slab temperature to within !0*F. of the room tempersrare before installation. This will assist in ease of rolling to eliminate trapped air. Seams between admeent sheets of Spring cushioned vinyl flooring must be double cut. Undtrscribtd or tract-cut art net recommended for this product. For installation requiring long lengths of material, the goods should be rolled face in to prevent any possibility of length shrinkage An aRagqate method is to inetail ail but the last 6' of the sheet before scribing and fitting. Scribe and ot. Coegoteum-Niim i Spring cushioned vinyl sheet goods in a normal manner. When the first sheet of Spring has been fated, ram back one-half of the sheet and spread the proper edheuv* at the recommended rate to within approxi mately 6* of the team edge. The seams for Spring cushioned vinyl must be double cut dry, la. thtrt must be no adhesive under the team area when cutting. Spread six to tan feet about 316 feet wide: push that portion of the turned back sheet into the adhesive. Continue to spread and cover the adhesive in this manner. Immediately after placing the first cos-half of the sheet into wet adhesive, rolling should be accomplished. Roll slowly md thoroughly in both directions with a weighted, three-section steel roller 100 pounds or heavier. This is necessary to properly embed the bockma in the adhesive end to expel any air trapped under the sheet. The tack of the adhesive and immadiatt hold of the White Shield Backing makes prompt rolling necessary with a heavy, weighted roller. Repeat the procedure u above for the second half of the sheet When hwtaittfig the second or successive sheets make certain the sheet is isversed, unices otherwae specified. The simplest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification marking on the back of each sheet toward the seam. By placing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edges will come together at the following seam. Lap the first sheet 1* to 116' over the second sheet and again scribe, fit. and spread adhesive in the manner described above. When instilling Spring vinyl sheet goods over concrete sub floon. small air blisters may develop. These Misters are caused by trapped air. generally due to subnoor undulations or irregu larities. These can be eliminated by puncturing with the needle of your oveneribar end air dispelled by use of a small roller, or it permitted to dissipate naturally, will do so overnight. The following are the recommended procedures for double- cutting seams in SPRING. 1. For straight edged seams, place a scrip or strip of mttertsi about 2' wide under lapped edges of the two sheets. 2. Use a very sharp straight-blade utility knife. 3. With a steel straight edge to guide the knife, cut through both layer* of Spring cushioned vinyl sheet goods t about the midpoint of the Tap and over the piece of scrap underneath the seam. It is important to cut through both layer* in a single motion. However, if there are any sections where the under sheet was not cut completely through, carefully trim the White Shield Backing so that no ravel or fray ocean. GEOMETRIC PATTERNS Installation of the second sheet should be accomplished so that in average width mortar line or design repeat results at the seam. Thu can be determined by one of two method* , . . measurement or by visual mean*. It is important that cram alifoment of the pattern be aecurat*. Place a sin foot straight edf* across the team am from sheet to sheet, paralM to the edf* of the design or mortar line, adjusting second sheet for perfect lineup with the previously insulkd ihml PATTON REFEAT ESTABLISHED BY MEASUREMENT Overlap the second sheet u shown in the drawinf so that an accurate rule measurement i* obtained from pettem repeat to pattern repeat across the seam. Thu measurement should al ways include (wo (2) desifa units. Actual measurement would be determined by desifn repeat. cutting away part of the wide trim, leaving average mortar line remaining. Notches should be jJ. long, starting about 2'0* in from the sod of *eec ad repeating every 4'0". This allows "-*| notches with s ftr straight edge when cooing *- Overlap first sheet with leoowd sheet ami adjwt so that nor mal width mortar line results. Sat (Figure 2). Mg--wamgnf 1 Cmr \m OM%n Until. Example shown to drawing shows a 9* desifa repeat; there fore. a measurement to include two desifn units would be It*. This alignment should be checked at several points aloof the sheet to assure accurals pattern repeat at the seam. PATTERN REPtAT ESTABLISHED BY VISUAL MEANS This method is used for designs that have a mortar line. Accu racy of mortar line width at the scam is important to the finished appearance of the installation. Determina the average mortar line width in the desifn, notch the edft of the second sheet u shown in (Figure I). When cutting the scam, the straight edge should line up from notch to notch down the center of the mortar line (indicated by dotted line in Figure 2). The seams in Spring Luxury Cushioned Vinyl Flooring must be double cut DBF. Follow steps an*, two and three for cutting seam. Remove the cut piacss. including the scrap backup strip and raise the edge* of each sheet in order to spread adhesive. It is often convenient to place one's knee between the turned up edges of the two sheets to facilitate holding of the sheets while spreading adhesive. Spread adhesive with a properly notched J* broad knife or with the short side of the floor trowel. Be careful that all of the subfloor is covered but that there is no excess of adhesive at the junction of sheet and floor. Run seam into piece, using a small steel seam roller to bring sheets into level. Wipe with a damp doth to remove any sur face adhesive. Avoid placing Heavy Static Load Equipment er fumitut* on newly installed floors for a neriod of 4t bouts or until adhesive has completely set Remove all small size didat from furniture. Replace with large size glides or cups. Fig. 1 Pro-Trim Mortar Lino Ivory 6 - 0*. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF FLOORING Mr. Installer -- When installation is complete, rccheek to make certain all excess adhesive that may have transferred to the surface of lht flooring has been removed. Since ALL resilient floor coverings require maintenance, recommend immediate and continued cart of the customer's new floor by suggesting Congoieum-Nairn Vinyl Wax (SU-JH or Self-Polishing Wax (SU-JO) for flooring protection. For ease of cleaning, suggest Coegoleum-Ntirn Floor Cleaner (SU-56). Your customs can also writ* for a copy of "How to Make Floor Caw Easy" (B-U59), a step-bystep guide to simplified floor covering maintenance. THANK YOU, MR. INSTALLER Contoleum-Naim Fine Floors installed in accordance with these recommended installation procedures will provide many yean of satisfactory consumer service and will aaure your continued good reputation. Congoieum-Nairn Inc. CON 440a RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE crrccrivg oan vu ComfortflorTM Vinyl Flooring With Cloar Foil Backing Coogolaum-Nxint CorefortflorViay) Flooring is manufactured is-both all-ovtr and gtomtme dtsitn types. The vanity of patterns cffm wide aiettion for mattiliKM ovor suspended subfloon in rooms throughout tbi homo. NOTE These installation procedures cover gtaeral practice* appti- cable to both ill-over ind ptometnc paxtim types with addi tional information for matching ind seaming of geometric patterns ttt tho Comfortflor group. ADHESIVE Whan, installing Congotaum-Naim Comfortflor Vinyl Flooring with Clear Fait Backing over suspended conerata, plywood or itripwood subfloon. aaa only (SU-23) Green Ubei Whits Paste. or (SU-22) Gram Label Unoietun Pasta. On suspended tub-lloora of tsrrxxxo ceramic tile, the Comfortflor should be installed with (SU-160) Three Sixty Adhesive. For additional motsturt-proofing at warns on impended concrete, plywood or stripwoed subfloor*, spread warn area 12* to 14* wide with (SU-UO) Thru Thirty Adhesive. In bathroom areas SU-I30 may be used as total adhesive. ADHESIVE APPLICATION (SU-23) Gram Label White Linoleum Paste or (SU-22) Gram Label Pasta should be spread with a faa notched trowel (%" wide a &*dom, *4' spacing) at the raw of 120 to 130 square fact to the gallon. Spread adhesive should always be covered with flooring as soon as possible. Spots of linoleum paste, wet or dry. on the turface of the flooring can be cleaned with a water dampened doth. SUSPENDED SUBFUKMS Suspended conerata, plywood or stripwood subfloon must be smooth, dry and free of duet, foreian matter, paint, oil or gratae. If these is any svidmet of solvent or solvent spillage by other trades, the arte should be wall sanded and then sealed with two coats of thinned shellac. Any cracks, breaks, knot holes or other irregularities must be (Iliad level and to sn even piano with a water.mutant, non-shrinking latex patehins compound. Concrete subfloon containing curing, hardening or parting compounds art not suitable for covering unless such materials art the' type that can be removed by sanding, sandblasting or grinding. Wood subfloors shall be doubts constructed in accordance with Congolaum-Naim Installation Specifications. Plywood sub floon must be O.F.P.A. Underlaymmt Grade or D.F.P.A.A*D quality. Undarlsymcnt Gride hardboard >4* Masonite brand only, may be substituted for plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side down and nailed in the same manner as plywood. Plyacort or particle boards art not acceptable as underlay mmt materials. On stripwood subfloon. always install the Otar Felt Back Vinyl Goods direct (no lining fait} across the floor boards. Comfortflor should be protected from direct contact with heated metal surfaces such as radiator grille), duets, hot pipes, etc. Where possible, uas a piece of scrap matarial as s gasket. Where the floor covering butts Igainst vertical surfaces of tub and commode, protect tdga against moisture seepage with a bead of silicone type sealant at these junctions. INSTALLATION Floor coverings and adhesive must be stored in tht original package at not-less than 70* F for at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature of at least 70* F shall be maintained in the area receiving tht installation for 24 hours prior to. during, and for 24 hours after the installation is complete. Scribe and At Conpoleum-Nsim's Comfortflor cushioned vinyl shset goods in a normal manner. When the first sheet has been fitted, turn back one-half of tht sheet and spread adhesive at the recommended rata to within approximately S* of the seam edge. Tht sttmt tor Comfortflor vinyl must 4 double cut dry. i\e., there must it no adhesive under tht sttm area when cutting. Spread adhesive six to ten fact in length about IH feat wide, puth that portion of the turned bock sheet into the adhesive. Continue to agreed and cover the adhesive tn this manner. . Immediately after placing the flnt one-half of the sheet into wet adhesive, raiunt should be accompished. Kail slowly and thoroughly in both directions with a weighted, threa-eactiem steal roller 100 pounds or heavier. This is necessary to properly aabafl the becking in Dm adheure and 10 expel any air tnaaad ar the sheet The tack of the adhesive and mutredws thold of the dear Felt Backing makes prompt rolling necessary. Eagtal the procedure as above for in* sec ond half of the sheet Whtn imttIUng tht second or smeetmvt thttu mnkt ctrttiti tht shear is reversed, unlta Mhtruritt tpttifitd. The simplest method of accomplishing this is to plan the identification marking on the beck of each sheet toward tht seam. By plac ing the marked adpm together at the first seam, the unmarked edits will coma together at the following scam. The recommended procedure for double cutting the scam is as follows: A. Place a scrap or strip of flooring about 2* wide under the lapped adfat of the (wo shew, before double-cutting seam. Since a 12* to 14* dry area (no adhesive) exists in the seam area, this scrap of matarial will not stick to the subfloor and can be moved along under the seam am as the seam being cut. B. With a star! straight edge to guide the knife, cut through both layers of Comfortflor vinyl sheet goods at about, tht midpoint of the lap. It is important to eut through both lawn in a single motion, holding the knife straight up and down or at a M* eagle to the face of the malarial. C. Use a vary sharp straight Mad* utility knife for douMecutting the seam. The scrap material under the seam will protect the utility Made againes damafe and dulling. Kamova the scrap and cut psacaa. raise the edges of each sheet in order to reread adhesive. It is often con venient to place oaa's knee between the turned up adgai of the two sheets to facilitate holding of tht sheets while spreading adhesive. Spread adhesive with a properly notched broad knife or with tfie floor trowel, being care ful not to have any tacoa at the jenction of the lap where the adhesives meet. Tuck team into place, as some fullness exists, brought about by the scrap under the seam. This fullness is dataraMe in cushioned vinyls. Roil stem area with a weighted roller. With a small star! seam roltar, bring shasts into level. Wipe with a damp doth or sponge to remove any lurface adhesive. Avoid placing heavy static load equipment or furniture on newly taoulM floors for a period of 4g hours or until adhaeiva hu eomplatsiy sat. Kamova all small list glides from furniture. Replace with Urge size piides or cups. Casters, glides or furniture cups should be of plietic compoeition -- NOT RUBBER. SEAM SEALING Ob completioe al the COMFORTFLOR Installation ell seams auet be eeea seeled. All setae to be (used muet be cltea aad dry. Seam Insist should be eceomplished ee the last operation in the installation, thereby providing an opportunity (or the adhesive to partially tet. Attach the C-N Seta Sealer Applicator (TO-45) to the 4 os. can of fluid, making certain that the applicator ia screwed on tight end that leakage dote not occur. Tighten replica tor with pliers- Do net remove the wick from the applicator tip. Seems accomplished by double catting (Comfortflor) should be fused by inserting the (in' on the applicator into tht seam, allowing tnt liquid to (low into tht teats. The applicator ahouid move along the aanm at a rat* so a* to ailowtht fluid to petauata the steal aad (low about 1/8 oo eithersidt of tha seam. Avoid (lowing fluid beyond 1, 4 is width total at tha team. The flow of tha flntd from the noxzle ia controlled by the taoaat of wick ia the applica tor tip. Do not touch tht fuaed seam area or wipa ap an* excess (luid tram th* surface of th* flooring matarial. The C-n Stare Staler il accomplishing its end parpoaa. losing tht vinyl wearieyar, temporarily aofteas tht surface of thereat* trial. Tha Held will evaporate ia abeot 30 aisatts, hat tha scat re*a should be protected Croa traffic for aevaral hours, preferably overnight. FOR OETAllFn INT*F I tTtnu rvurarrrtnvc roe CON 441 1 1 ... V MATCHING and seaming GBOMXTX1C PATTERNS ah---------peoaraa in the Comfortflor troop era vide pees) hi order (o provide additional width along of the diMt for Mm cutting. Samr rromrme pmemu/rfwin* tun nmte tkenfart ftrtrr- > Am/ M installation a not pomkit uttlta orAer- 1 CArrk txttrior installation instructions or Congo- /ram-'*. * /'MW *eo* /or /Air information. Seriba nd At flnt lheet md adhesive and thoroaghiy roll u described herein. When cutting the tacond sheet of mattriai. ha sure to provide sufficient additional length to allow for proper lineup of pattern reseat at the Mm. This can be determined by one of two method* . . . measurement or hr visual meant. It it Important that croaa alignment of the pattern be ac curate. Place e ala foot might edge across the team area from sheet to sheet, penile) to (he edge of the design or mortar line, adjusting second sheet for perfect line-up with the unvioutly installed sheet pattern repeat established by measurement Overlap the second sheet as shown in the drawing to that an accurate rale mcaauramcnt is obtained from pattern repeat to pattern repeat scrota the seam. This measurement should al ways include two <2) daaign uniu. Actual measurement would be determined by design repeat. Notch* should be about IVi' long, startag about TO* in from the and of Mac aod repeating every * 0*. This allows eooneetiag notches with e TO* straight edge ^ ^nmi P Overlap Arst sheet with second sheet and adjivt so that normal width mortar line results. See (Figure 1). WUee Sauer* Pattern DO NOT REVERSE Example shown in drawing shows a W* design repeat; there fore, a measurement to include two deeign umts would bo 9* This alignment should be checked at several points (long the sheet to assure accurate pattern repeat at the seam. PATTERN REPEAT ESTABLISHED BY VISUAL MEANS This mtthod is used for designs that have a mortar line. Accuracy of mortar line width at the seem is important to the finished appearance of the installation. Determine the average mortar line width in the design, notch the edge of the second sheet ai shown in (Figure I) cutting away pan of the wide trim, leaving one half-width of average mortar line remaining. Ad|uet Seeend Sheet tor Normal Mortar Una Width When cutting this team, the straight edge should line up from notch to notch.down the center of the mortar line (as shown in Figure 2). The seems in comfortflor Vinyl Flooring must be double cut DRY. Follow step* A. B, end C for cutting seam. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF FLOORING Mr. Installer -- When Httullation it complete, recheck to make certain all exeats adhesive (hit may have transferred to the surface of the flooring has been removed. Since,ALL resilient floor coverinp require maintenance. recommend immediate end con tinued care of the customer's new floor by suggmting Congolcum-Ntim Vinyl Wea (SU-3I) or' Stif-Poitshing Wax (SU-50) for flooring protection, For ease of cleaning, suggest Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner (SU-S6). Your customer can also write for a copy of "How to Make Foot Cara Easy" (B-14I9), a step-by-step guide to simplified floor covering maintenance. THANK YOU, MR. INSTALLER Contsteum-Naim Fine Foots insulted in accordance with these satisfied consumer service end wilt assure your continued good recommended installation procedural wiU provide many years of reputation. CONGOIXUM-NAIRN INC. Notch Shoot To On# Half-Width #f ftvBMMB * m CON 441a Qfflgoleum^m attta MAM RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE xrrtCTtvt oat* vn Congoleum-Nalrn Spring* Luxury Cushioned Vinyl Flooring With White Shield* Backing Cocgokum-Naina Spring LuxuryCrehiooed Vinyl Flooriu with White Shield baciiaj11k* manufactured in both teilolovvttrrs__a_d g..e..o...m...e..t.r.i.c...d..e..s..i.g..n....ty.p..es. The v' ariety o< patterns. distiactive dec orations. and rervsea feature oi cushiooad vinyl flooring with Whitt Shitld backing make it a datinMa floor covering for any tm la tbt tiffwvfn Afore; The following instaflition procedures cover neon* wndatiooa. applicable to both allovar and geometric patten types, jndudtog infomation for matching and ssanung of geometric patterns. ADHESIVE When installing Congoteum-Nairn Spring cuahiooed vinyl floor* iog with White Shield Backing over on or betow-gradecoocrete subftoor*. use only Congoieum-Nairn (SU-360) Hum Sixty White Latex Adhesive. When installing Congoieum-Nairn Spring ettshiooed vinyl flooring with Wbiu Shield Backing over impended concrete, plywood or atripwood subfloon. use only (SU-23) Green Label White Paste, or (SU-Z2) Green Label Linoleum Putt. ADHESIVE APPLICATION (SUOMI Three Sixty White On or Below Grade Adhesive should be spread with a Ana notched trowel Oh* wide x %* dMp. V spacing) at the rate of 120 to 150 square feet to the gallon. To assure proper performance it is important that this spread rate be maintained. Three Sixty Adhesive requires no weir or Herd rime end s*hopuoldssbibelec.oSveproetds wofithwefltoo(SrinUg-3mMa)tecnaanl wbehilreemwoevteadndfroemft*o$oen surtace ot the flooring material with a damp doth (never um solvents). When dry (SUOMI ean be removed from surface of flooring material with line steel wool, moistened with soap iod water. Installer's trowels and tools during installation should bs pieced in a bucket of water into which a detertent hee been dissolved. This will facilitate easy cleaning of equipment. Deter* gent tablets art convenient for this purpoM. (SU*23) Green Label White Linoleum Puts or (5U-22) Green Label Paste should be spread with a Ana notched trowel 06* wide a Xi deep. >6* spacing) at the rate of 120 to 150 squats feet to the gallon. Spread adhesive should always be covered with flooring as soon as possible. Soots of wet or dry linoleum pule on the surface of the flooring can ba cleaned with a water-dampened doth. CURING COMPOUNDS Concrttt subfloors containing enrint, hardening or porting compounds on not suitable for covering unless such materials an of the type thoi con bt removed by Sliding, sond blasting or grinding. ON Ok BELOW GRADE SUIFLOORS On or beiowigrade concrete, ttrraxzo, marble, ccnmic tile subfloors must be smooth, dry end fern of dust, foreign matter, prints or grease, etc. Any cricks, irregularities, breaks must be Ailed level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non shrinking liter patching compound. Where rzctssivr hydtostanc pretsurt or alkalint conditions exist, tht installation of iniold vinyl yard goods on Whin Shitld Backing is not rteommtndtd. Installation or service foituns dut to tictstivt moistun, vapor* or alkali through concrttt tub-floors an not the nsponsibility of Congoltum-Saim Inc. and it dots not assume liability for such faimns. SUSPENDED SUIFLOORS Suspended concrete subfloors must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or grease. Any cracks, breaks, or other irregularities must be Ailed level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non-shrinking latex patching compound. Wood subfloors shall ba doubts constructed. Plywood subfloors must bs DFPA UNDERlAYMENT GRADE or "A Repaired D* Untsmpcrad M * hardboerd. Masonite brand only, may ba substituted tor plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side down and fastened in the same manner ax ply. wood. Ptyseore or particle board are not acceptable as underbyment materials. Cracks sad opening between floor boards or plywood joints shall ba filled with water-resistant, non-shrinking, non-crum bling patching compound. On stripwood subltoon, always install the Whitt Shield Backed Vinyl Flooring direct (no lining felt) icrcu the floor boards. INSTALLATION Floor coverings and idhanvt mot ba stored in the original package at not leu than 70'F. for at least 24 hours before utstallstioo. A temperature of at least 70*F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 boon attar the WtaUation is complete. Slab temptratore is of importance m this affects adhesive setup. Attempt to bring slab temperature to within I0*F. of the room temperature before installation, This will assist in ease of railing ifi difflifilil tmotd Air. Seams between odfactnt sheets of Spring cushioned vinyl flooring mutt be double eta. (Jndencribed or trace-cut an not ncommendtd for this product. For installation requiring loag lengths of material, the goods should ba rolled face in to prevent any possibility of length shrinkage. An alicmate method is to instAalll ell but the last 6` of the sheet before scribing and fitting. Scribe anr"d* f*i-t Cv*o--o--g--o- ieum-Naima Spring cushioned vinyl sheet goodsi_n__a__n_o_r_m__a_l__m_a__n_n_e_r_._W__h_e__n_(_h_e__fi_r_st_s_h__e_e_t_o_f__Spring has been fitted, turn back one-half of the sheet and spread the proper adhMive it the recommended rate to within approxi mately (* of the seam edge. Tht teams for Spring cushioned vinyl must bt double cut dry. in. then must bt no adhesive under tht seam area when cutting. Spread six to ten feet about SVt feet wide; push that portion ot the turned back sheet into the adhesive. Continue to spread and cover the adhesive in this manner. Immediately after placing the first one-half of the sheet into wet adhesive, rolling should be accomplished. Roll slowly and thoroughly in both directions with a weighted, three-section steel roller 100 pounds or heavier. This is necessary to properly embed the bsciunjin tht adhesive and to expel any air trapped under the sheet. The tack of the adhesive and immediate hold of the White Shield Backing makes prompt ratling necessary with a heavy, weighted roller. Repeat the procedure as above for the second half of the sheet. When installing the second or successive sheets make certain the sheet is reversed, unless otherwise specified. The simplest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification marking on the back of each sheet toward the scam. By placing the merited edges together at the first seam, the stain edges will coma together at the following scam. Lap the first sheet t* to lVb* over the second sheet and again scribe, fit. and spread adheaive in the manner dacritwd above. When installing Spring vinyl sheet goods over concrete subfloors. small air blisters may develop. These blisters are caused by trapped air, generally due to subfloor undulations or irregu larities. There can be eliminated by puncturing with the needle of your ovencriber and air dispelled by um of a small roller, or if permitted to dissipate naturally, will do so overnight. The following arc the recommended procedures for double- cutting seams in STRING. 1. For straight edged scams, place a scrap or strip of material about 2* widt under lapped adgreot the two sheets. 2. Use a very sharp straight-blade utility knife.' 3. With a steel straight edge to guide the knife, cut through both laycra of Spring cushioned vinyl sheet goods at about the midpoint of the lap and over the piece of scrap underneath tht seam. It is important to cut through both layers in a single motion. However, if there are any sections where the under sheet wis not cut completely through, carefully trim tht White Shield Backing so that no ravel or (ray occurs. PERIMETER INSTALLATION SPPING LUXUKT CUSHIONED VINYL TAPO GOODS WITH WHITE SHIELD geeKING. Mr W Inttelled by the "PCPtHETCP ADHESION METHOD" utlny COMGOIEUM.HAINN'S renniny lire edheeluet. Over unentered teepended tehilemn e4 n ill et tencrvte Inetell with 5U22 r SU23 linoleum peete. Over vaeuuetvd a r helper (red* tvUIttn nr lltmrt ef unj crude Inutl pretentlr entered with Ileer eeuetlny er tile Inerell mtth SUJS0 White Letee Adhetiue. Petdetelled Inttelletlen epetltleetlent end Intrruetlunt, tee "PPOPESSIONAL INSTALLATION PILE I-U77. . . ."MOW TO" INSTALL VINYL FLOODING WITH WHITE SHIELD SACKING f PEKIMETEP ADHESION METHOD. CON 442 GEOMETRIC patterns installation o( the second sheet should he eccoetplished *o ihet an average width mortar Use or design repeat resolta at the seam. Tbia eaa ba determined bp o>e o( two metboda . . . maasareaeat or by visual mesas. ' It ip important that cross alignment of the pattern be seesrate. Place a aix loot straight edge aeroaa the aaam area trom sheet to aheet, parallel to the edge of the design ormortsr line, adjusting aecoed aheet for perfect liaa-up with the previously iosialleo aheet. PATTERN REPEAT ESTAEUSHED EY MEASUREMENT Overlap the second sheet as shown in the drawing so that an accurate rale messarement is obtained from pattern repeat to pattern repeat across the seam. This measuramant should a Iways include two (2) design units. Aetna! measurement would be determined by design repeat. Example shown is drawing shows a 9** design repeat: therefore, a measurement to include two design units would ba 18". This alignment should be checked at several points along the sheet to asaore accurate patters repeat at the seam. PATTERN REPEAT ESTAEUSHED EY VISUAL MEANS This method is seed for designs that have a mortar llae. Accu racy of mortar line width at the seam is iaportaat to the finished appearance of the iastailatioa. Determine the average mortar line width in the design, aetcb the edge of the second sheet as shows is (Figure II -- cutting eway part of the wide trim, leaving one half-width of average mortar line remaining. Notches should be about IK" tong, starting about 2*0" in from the end of sheet and repeating every 6*0". This allows connecting notches with s 6'0"straight edge when cutting seam. Overlap first sheet with second sheet and adjust so that nor mal width mortar line results. See (Figure 2). Rhea cutting the seam, the straight edge should line up from notch to notch down the center ofthe mortar line (indicated by dotted line ia Figure 21, The seams is Spring Luxafy Cushioned Vinyl Flooring must be doable cut DRY. Follow steps one, two and three for cutting seam. Remove the cut pieces, including the scrap backup strip ass raise the edges of each sheet ia order to spread adhesive, it is often convenient to place one's knee between the turned up edges si thstwo sheets to fscilitste holding of the sheets while spreading adhesive. Spread adhesive with properly notched 2" broad knife or with the short side of the floor trowel. Be careful that all of the subfloor it covered but that there is so eactts of adhesive at tht juactioo of sheet and floor. Run soam is to place, using n small sttel setm roller to bring sheets into level. Ripe with a damp cloth to remove aitv surface adhstiva. SRAM SEALING On completion of the Spring instatlsiion, all seams must be seam sealtd. AU seams to be fused must be clean and dry. Seam fusing should be accomplished as the last operatise is tbs installation, thereby providing ea opportunity for the ndknsive to jwnislly set. CwN Sesm Sealer is not recommesded or istsaded for uns os sxisiiag installations. Attach the C*N Sesm Sealer Applicator (TO-45) to the 4 ox. can of flnid, making csruia that the applicator is screwed on tight and that Itakagt doss not occur. Tighten applicator with pliers. Do sot remove the wick from the applicator tip. Seams aeceatplished by double cutting (Soring) should be fused hy inserting the fin on the epplicntor into the seam, thus opening the seem, ellowing the liquid te flow iato the sesm. Tht applicator should move along the seam at s rats so as to allow the fluid to penetrate the seem sad (law about 1/8" on sither sidt of the teem. Avoid flowing fluid beyond 1/4" ia width total at the sesm. Ths flow of the fluid from the noxxie is controlled by the amount of wick in the applicator tip. Do sot touch the fused teem area or wipe up any excess fluid from the surface of the flooring material. The C-N Seam Sealer in accomplishing its end purpose, (using tht vinyl wtarlaytr, temporarily softest the aurface of the material. The (luid will evsporstt is abost 30 minutes, but the seam area should he protected from traffic for acveral hours, preferably oversight. FOR DETAILED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR C.N. SEAM SEALER APPLICATION.-. .SEE PORM 8-1498. Avoid placing Heavy Static Load Equipment or furniture on newly installed Tloors for a period of 48 hours or until adhesive has completely set. Remove all small size glides from furniture. Replace with large aixe glidts or cups. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OP FLOORING Mr. Installer -- Rhea installation is complete, reeheck to make certain all excess adhesive that may htve trsnsltrred to the surface of the flooring has been removed. Since ALL resilient doer coverings require msiateaaace, recommend immediate sad continued care of the customer's new floor by suggesting Conaoleum-Nairn Vinyl Rsa (SU-51) or Self-Polishis g Wax (5U-S0) for flooring Foteetioa. For esse 'of eUsning, suggest Congoleum-Natra loor Cleaner (SU-S6). Your customer ess also write for a copy of "How te Make Floor Cart Eaay" (B-MS9), a step-by-step guide to simplified floor covering miisteaaace. THANE YOU, MR. INSTALLER Coogoleum-Nsirs Fine Floors installed ia accordance with these recommended installation procedures will pro satisfactory consumer service nod will assort year continued good reputation. 0 ./ CON 442a HOW TO INSTALL Vie" VINYL ASBESTOS TILE Vie" TRANSLUCENT VINYL TILE ASPHALT TILE ABOVE GftADI -- Typical above-grade floors are wood or concrete suspended above full or partial basements. ON QUAD! -- The typical on-grade floor is a concrete slab laid at ground leveL If any part of the floor is below ground level then the entire area is considered as below grade. BCiOW 6RA0I -- The typical example is a basement floor -- generally concrete. It's a question of "grade" . . . The location of the floor level in relation to the ground level -- or grade -- must always be considered in choosing the right resilient floor. Here's a handy reference guide to show you what is meant by below, on, and above grade. Where excessive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline conditions exist, the InstaUatien el CongeieumNaim tiles is not recommended. SPECIAL NOTE. Do not install any tile product over existing tile or sheet goods flooring. TCMPCIUrURf The tile and adhesive should be stored indoors at a minimum temperature of 70F. for at least 24 hours before starting installation. The room to receive the tile floor must be at 70* 75*F. for 48 hours prior to, during, and for 48 hours after completion of installation. Subfloor to re ceive tile should not be more than 10 F. below room temperature during, and for 48 hours after installation. SUSMNOtD SWIOOKS Suspended concrete subfloors must be smooth, dry, and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or grease. Any cracks, breaks or other irregu larities must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non-shrinking latex patching compound. CUMINQ COMPOUNDS Concrete subfloors (above, on or below grade) containing curing, hardening or parting com pounds are not suitable for covering unless such materials are of the type that can be removed by sanding, sand blasting or grinding. Wood subfloors shall be double constructed -- single subfloor construction is not acceptable due to flexure of subfioor. Plywood used as an underlayment over existing subfloor must be DFPA Underlayment Grade or DFPA interior A-D not less than Y*" thick. Untempertd Vi" hardboard. Masonite brand only, may be substituted toe plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth aide down and fas tened in the same manner as plywood. Plyseore or Particleboard are not acceptable as underlayment materials and Congoleum-Nairn cannot be responsible for failures resulting from their use. Cracks and openings between floor boards or underlayment joints shall be filled with waterresistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patch ing compound. On stripwood subfloors, always install Congoleum-Naim Duplex Lining Felts (SU-11) prior to installing tile -- felt should be installed in CON 443 PRODUCT ASPHALT TltS 1/16" VINYL ASK. TILS 1/16" TKANS. VINYL TILS DUPLSX LINING fiLT SIM I* SUSPENDED PLYWOOD SU-33 OR SU-400 SU-33 OR SU-400 AOHE5IVE5 CHART STRIPWOOD SUSPENDED CONCRETE SU-33 OR SU-400 SU-33 SU-35 SU-400 SU-33 OR SU-400 SU-33 SU-35 SU-400 SU-400 DO NOT USE SU-400 YES - INSTALL WITH UNOLEUM PASTE SU-22/SU-23 SU-400 DO NOT USE ON GRADE CONCRETE SU-33 SU-35 SU-400 SU-33 SU-35 SU-400 SELOW GRADE CONCRETE SU-33 SU-35 SU-400 SU-33 SU-35 SU-400 SU-400 DO NOT USE SU-400 oo NOT USE the opposite direction to the floor boards with Congoleum-Ntirn Linoleum Paste (SU-22) or Congoleum-Nairn White Paste (SU-23). Wherever possible underlayment should be applied over stripwood subfloors to eliminate floor board show thru. ON OK UlOW 6KAOS SUifLOOKS On or below-grade concrete, terrazzo, marble, ceramic tile subfloors, must be smooth, dry, and free of dust, foreign matter, paints, or grease, etc. Any cracks, irregularities, breaks, must be Ailed level and to an even plane with a water* resistant, non-shrinking latex patching com pound. ... Do not use water mixed fills on concrete subfloors that are on or below grade. A. SU-33 All Purpose Emulsion ... A Water Base adhesive used for normal conditions. B. SU-35 Cut-keek Cement ... A solvent base adhesive used for added moisture resistance. IMPORTANT -- This ad hesive contains a combustible solvent. Turn off all burner flames in the room to be covered and provide adequate ventilation during installation. C. SU-400 Translucent Roll-en Adhesive ... A translucent roll-on brush-on latex ad hesive. Excellent moisture resistance. CAUTION... Asphalt adhesives SU-33 and CONCERNING SU-35 should be spread with AOHtSIVtS a fine notched trowel. . . . Setting or bleed out time is very important. . . . Allow adhesive to set 45 minutes to 1 hour before attempting to install tile.... Test adhesive set-up by touching lightly with finger, if adhesive does not adhere to finger you are ready to install tile. Do not use asphalt adhesives for Translucent tile. Translucent Roll-On/Brush-On Adhesive SU400 must be used for translucent tile and is also excellent for adhering Asphalt Tile or Vinyl Asbestos Tile to any subfioor. . . No setting or bleed out time is required or suggested.... Roll smali area of floor at a time and place tile into wet adhesive immediately. PUN TOUR INSTALLATION In laying out the room, only main wall dimen sions are considered. Find the mid-point of both ends of the room and strike a chalk line through CON 443 a `*>-53 t *? 11 FIGURE 1 ! :A \ MIOOCC MARK CEN' ER FOR STARTTNG PO.NT-^J GHAUtUi c ' * ,.......... A VWOOLE OF ! ^ OF WALL. ' . , Su. . -- - >--WALL r -- r? * --J . UK these points. . . . This line is A-A Figure I. Now find the mid-point of both sides of the room snd strike s line through these points. This is line B-B. The intersection of these two lines should be the starting point of jour in stallation. Before applying the adhesive, it is wise to lay a row of loose tile from chalk tin# to the wall to determine the width of the'border-tile. The width of the last tile (next to the wall) should be at least one half tile wide. If your border tile is leas than ana .half tile wide, move the center line over in either direction. 4Vi" for 9x9 tile or 6" for 12 x 12 tiles. Snap a new chalk line. (See Figure II.) NEW CHALK LINE 1/2 TILE WfOTH FROM OLD OLD CHALK UN E-- ............. VnEW STARTING POINT ^EOROER WtOTH TOO NARROW AmiCATION Of ADHtS/Vt Starting at the intersection of guide lines A-A and B-B apply adhesive... . Following instruc tions outlined on the label of each container. (See adhesive chart.) LAYING THt TIU Always start laying the tile from the center point of the room working one quarter of the area at a time and work outward towards walls. (See Figure III.) - MID-POINT FIGURE III After an area of tile has been installed you can work oiQBu tile working toward the walls. Avoid sliding tiles into place as this will cause adhesive to be brought up between the joints. Lay tile so that joints are flush and tight Should any adhesive get on the surface of the tile, remove with flne steel wool . . . SEVER use solvents of any type. Asphalt Tile, Vinyl Asbestos Tile and Translu cent Vinyl Tile must find its level soon after in stallation and before adhesives thoroughly set up. For this reason room and subftoor temper ature is very important. Where subfloor is not too irregular and where temperature is maintained as prescribed in these specifications, the rolling of 1/16" thick tile is recommended. After every 100 to ISO sq. ft. of 1/16" tile is installed roll and cross roll that area with a 100 lb., 3 section floor roller; this will set tile, assure maximum adhesive transfer and eliminate trowel marks. FITTING lOftOfft TIUS Here's how you get an accurate fitting border (see Figure IV.) place a loose tile (A) accu rately over one of the tiles in the last row of tile installed. Be sure the design in this tile CON 444 & runs counter to the one next to which it will be installed. Then place another loose tile (B) so that it overlaps tile (A) and extends over the border width and hits the wall. Use the edge of the overlapping' tile (B) as a guide to mark tile (A). Cut tile (A) on the marked line and it will fit exactly as your border. Place the factory* finished edge of your tile against the last row of tile and place the cut edge against the wall. Where it is necessary to fit around pipes or other permanent fixtures, making a pattern of felt or heavy paper may be helpful. FITTING Tilt TO Mffi Tiles can be fitted to pipes or other irregular projections by placing tile to be fitted directly over the installed tile" in front of and at both sides of pipe. . . . Use full piece of tile to' mark front of and both sides of pipe, connect these three points with a compass. Warm tile and cut out circle and slit tile towards the back of the pipe. (See Figure V.) *' MAINTtNANCl Immediately after laying tile on a quarter of the area, dean any adhesive that has trans* ferred to the surface. After 24 hours, wash floor (do not flood with water) with mild soap and water -- rinse and allow to dry. Apply (2) two light coats of Congoleum-Naim Self-Polish ing Wax (SU-60) or Vinyl Wax (SU-51). Do not pour wax on floor.... Apply with an appli cator or soft cloth dipped into a tray or pan into which wax has been poured. Repeat main tenance as required to suit traffic, service, and desired appearance. Broken casters'and small metal glides indent floor coverings, and may mar them permanently. Equip all furniture legs with large surface glides or furniture cups. SPECIAL NOTE. Where excessive hydrostatic pressure of alkaline eonditione exists, the in stallation of Congoleum-Naim tile is not recom mended. Installation or service failures due to excessive moisture, vapor or alkali through concrete subfloors are not the responsibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc., and it does not assume liability for such failures. Care end Maintenance of Embossed and Textured Floors 1) Sweep with a soft bristle broom or vac uum frequently to pick up collection of soil in the embossed areas. 2) Wipe up liquid spills before they dry and harden in the embossed areas. 3) Wash with mild soap and water as re quired and Tinse with clean water. A soft rag, bristle brush or a fiber sponge is excellent for this purpose. Always allow tile to thoroughly dry before waxing . . . with embossed floor tiles additional time - for this drying may be required so that moisture left in tho recesses .will thor oughly dry. 4) Waxing -- After the floor has been al lowed to dry thoroughly, apply a thin even coat of Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax SU51 and allow 20 minutes for the wax to dry; The application of liquid wax should be done by dipping a cloth or Lamb's Wool Applicator lightly into an open pan or paint roller tray and spread ing it sparingly on the floor. Avoid exces sive application of wax as it will accumu late in the depressed areas of the floor. CONGOtEUM-NAIRN (NC. Kearny, New Jersey, U.S.A. Makers of Fine Floors K-5 R 4-68 COM 444a SUGGESTIONS FOR FLAGSTONE TILE ARRANGEMENTS Embossed Flagstone Vinyl Tile may be installed in several design arrangements. Shown on this sheet are three different possibilities that illustrate what one square yard of tile can do. Illustration A is a formal design, while B and C are informal. Please read the instructions on the other side nf this sheet before proceeding. A B 81-R862A C CON 445 IMPORTANT! please read the information ON THIS SHEET BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FLAGSTONE VINYL TILE. 1. Removethe Flagstone FeatureStrips from the holder and straighten them out so that they will be ready for easier installation. 2. Unpack the tile and separate into separate piles, as per color and size. There are 9 -- 12" x 12" tile, 27--5%" x 12" tile, 18--5%" x 5%" tile, plus 81 lineal feet.of 14" Feature Strip. The colors are divided equally in the three sizes. The total number of tile will cover three square yards of floor. 3. Establish your room's center point as described in the enclosed instruction folder. 4. Select the type of design you wish to use on your floor. Illustrations A, B and C on the reverse side show the variety possible. These designs represent one square yard of floor covering. When repeating more than one square yard, you simply shift the color positions (not the tile shapes) to achieve a greater random effect. You will find it easier to follow the design suggestions rather than make up your own. With this method, your floor is pre-planned and it will keep you from wasting tile. ^ 5. Start installing your tile at the center point, you have established, with a full tile. Place a full strip of Feature Strip next to the tile. Allow your Feature Strip to continue in the direction your design indicates for as long as possible. It is best to have only a few seams in your Feature Strip. When you have to cut it, use the straight edge of your Flagstone Vinyl Tile to make a clean cut. 6. Make sure that the tiles fit snugly against the Feature Strip and wipe clean with a dampened cloth (alcohol or Renuzit) as you proceed along. Be sure to follow the en closed instructions for adhesive application, rolling and other procedures. CON 445a HOW TO INSTALL * ~ KEMNY, NEW JEMEY, U4JL WONDERFLOR i SOLID VINYL TILE . kAII Sizes and Planks i For ease in handling, keep Wonderflor Tile and other necessary component adhesives and felt in a warm room, not less than 70F 'for 24 hours before installation. Keep the room in which tile will be installed not less than 70*F during installation and for 24 hours after. 1. ) If you have a double constructed strip wood floor you will require CongoleumNairn Duplex^ Felt (SU-il), CongoleumNairn Green Label Paste (SU-22) (1 gal. covers about 150 sq. ft.) and CongoleumNairn Wonderflor 330 Adhesive (SU-330) (1 gal. covers about 135 sq. ft.). 2. ) If your floor is surfaced with plywood no lining felt or linoleum paste is required. Install Wonderflor Tile direct to plywood with 330 Adhesive (SU-330). 3. ) If your floor is suspended concrete, ter* razzo or ceramic tile no lining felt or lino leum paste is required, install Wonderflor Tile direct with 330 Adhesive x(SU-330). (1 gal. covers about 135 sq. ft.). 4. ) If your floor is concrete, terrazzo or ce ramic tile On Grade no lining felt or lino leum paste is required, install Wonderflor Tile direct to such floors with 350 On-Grade Adhesive (SU-350) (1 gal. covers about 135 sq. ft.). HOW TO PREPARE YOUR FLOOR Wood Floors: If your present floor is wood, be sure it is of double construction. Top surface should be one of these two types: 1. Boards not over Zy" wide--tongue and grooved--blind nailed. (NOTE-. If boards are over 31/;" wide the following surfacing method should be employed). 2. \/' plywood (good one side) well nailed with lt,4" resin coated drive screw nails. Drive nails 6" apart at random in the body of the board and 4" apart at the edges l/fc" in from the edge. NOTE: No lining felt is needed over 14" plywood but all other approved .types of strip wood under floors require a lining of Duplex Felt t SU-11). Nail loose boards tight and plane or sand down high spots. Where sanded apply a light coat of thinned shellac to seal pores of wood. Craoks and openings between floor boards should be filled with a suitable non-shrinking, non-crumbling filling compound and leveled. Deposits of wax. grease and oil must be removed, by washing or light sanding. Wood floors contaminated with oil and grease should not be covered with Wonderflor Vinyl Tile unless first surfaced with plywood. Do not install W'onderflor Vinyl Tile on wooden floors which are Below Grade or which are over an unventilated excavation. CON 446 CONCRETE, TERRAZZO OR CERAMI THE FLOORS If your present floor is as described above with or without radiant heat they may be covered with Wonderflor Vinyl Tile. Make certain that the proper adhesives are used to suit the existing con ditions. see items 3 & 4. Section 1 & items I & 2 under Laying the Tile. Concrete, terrazzo or ceramic floors that have ac cumulated wax or surface dirt should be cleaned by abrading the floor with a sanding machine equipped with very coarse grit paper until the surface material is removed. Surface accumulation may also be removed from these floors by suitable chemical means which should leave the surface clean and neutral. Small holes, depression and expansion joints should be filled in with a water resistant, nonshrinking, non-crumbling patching compound and trowled to the proper level. Floors contaminated with oil and grease should not be covered with Wonderflor Vinyl Tile. YOU WILL NIRO THKSK THINGS Equipment you will need to install Wonderflor Vinyl Tile includes a hammer, string, chalk, yard stick and pencil, linoleum knife or scissors and a notched paste spreader. Before you start to lay your tile, take furniture and movable fixtures out of the room; remove quarter round molding at bottom of baseboard all around the room. LAYINO THS PILT (S* Not* Above) (FOR STRIPWOOD FLOORS ONLY) Cut a number of lengths of Congoleum-Nairn Duplex Felt a little longer than the room. Start lay ing the felt across the floorboards at that end of the room containing obstacles such as radiators, wail projections or pipes. Fold the end of the felt that overlaps the wall into the juncture formed by the floor and wall. Mark a cutting line on the fold with point of a closed pair of scissors. Use scissors or other sharp knife to cut felt to fit. Be sure to place lengths of felt edge to edge.' Do not overlap. After the felt for the entire floor area has been fitted, fold back one-half the length of a sheet of felt on itself, and begin spreading Green Label Paste lSU-22). Pour a small amount of paste on the floor and. using the notched paste spreader. spread paste as evenly and thinly as possible Work with one sheet of felt at a time. Take time to embed each sheet of felt into the paste thor oughly. Smooth it out, use a rolling pin if necessary, to insure uniform adhesion and to eliminate air bubbles. Follow this procedure throughout the room. In difficult-to-get-at areas, such as under radiators, spread paste on the side of felt to be pasted to the floor.' When your felt installation is complete, clean the room of any felt scraps, etc., that may be on the floor and then proceed to lay out the room. If your floor is of plywood, concrete, terrazzo or ceramic tile no felt is required. LAY OUT THE ROOM So that your border tiles at opposite sides and ends of the room are equal, you start laying tile in the center of the room. Find that center like' this: measure and mark the mid-point of each end wall and drive an awl or small nail partway into the floor at one of these marks. Tie to this nail a string rubbed well with chalk. Stretch the string across the room and hold it firmly with one hand on the mid-point mark. Then grasp the string with your free hand, raise it and let it snap back onto the floor. This will leave a telltale chalkline on the floor. Measure along this chalkline and mark its center (See Fig. 1). ~7 MARK CENTER FOR STARTING POINT-- iV MIDDLE CHALK LINE : x OF WALL * Fig. 1 <i i i ii< M100LE OF | ^ WALL 1 1 t Now you are ready to determine your border widths. Start by laying a row of loose tiles from the chalkline to one side wall. If the space left between the last tile and the wall is less than (4Vo" or 6"), one-half the width of a 9" or 12" tile, move the center (marked on the chalkline) one-half the width of a tile: Snap a new chalkline which will be exactly 41/2,, or 6" from and parallel to the old one (See Fig. 2). CON 446a If your border width is more --than one-half the width of a tile, leave center starting point as it is. Now repeat above operation by laying a row of loose tiles along the chaikline to one end wall. Move the starting point one-half the width of a tile if the border width is less than 4Vfc" or 6". Now your preparations are complete and you can begin to lay the tile. ing direction of the tile ail run the same way thi, is readily determined on the face of the tile while this is not regular procedure when laying tile nor is it absolutely necessary, it will afford a better looking finished installation. Work to cover one section of the room at a time. Work from the uncovered floor as much as possible to avoid walking on the newly laid tile floor until adhesive has set. 1. OLD CHALK UN / NEW CHALK LINE 1/2 TILE WIDTH FROM 0L0 Vnew STARTING POINT -.8OR0ER WIDTH TOO NARROW Fig. 2 LAVING THE TILS Start first by spreading the proper adhesive 1. Over lining felt, over plywood or over sus pended concrete, terrazzo or ceramic tile use only 330 Adhesive (SU-330). Coverage should be about 135 sq. ft. to the gallon. 2. Over concrete, terrazzo or ceramic tile on grade use 350 On-Grade Adhesive. Coverage should be about 135 sq. ft. to the gallon. Starting at the center point, spread an area about three feet square at a time. Make sure you spread paste uniformly (as outlined under item 1 & 2). Press the notched spreader firmly to the floor at an angle of about 60. This avoids applying too much adhesive. Spread adhesive carefully* along the chalkline so as not to cover it. The adhesive dries fairly rapidly, so don't spread more than can be covered with tile while the adhesive is still wet. Shuffle tiles after removal from carton, then lay the first tile with a corner right at the center with one edge exactly even with the chalkline. Flex comers of tile downward and drop tile corner first into place. This should be done with each tile as it is put into place. Spread a little paste on the under edge of tile that is placed on the chalkline. Lay the first half-dozen tile along the chalkline and then work toward the wall from the center pyramid fashion (see Fig. 3). This procedure will help keep your layout straight. Lay successive tiles so that the decoration or mark MIO-POINT 1 AOHESIVE: Fig. 3 When you lay tiles, be careful to place them into position accurately. Do not slide them into position as this action forces adhesive up between the tiles. Press edges of tiles together securely. Use a cloth dampened with alcohol to remove any 330 Adhe sive (SU-330), Wonderflor #330 (Three Thirty) Adhesive from the face of the tile or if you are working with #350 (Three Fifty) dampen the cloth with naphtha. Rub down edges of all tiles after each section is installed. Pass a damp cloth (water) over surface then rub (exerting pressure) with the head of a hammer. FITTING ORDIR TILKS The last row of tiles around the room, your border, will probably have to be cut to fit. As you work the field toward the walls of the room, attempt to de termine where the outer edge of the last full field tile will fall. Snap a temporary chalk line on the floor and hold adhesive spread to this line, com pletely lay field tile before fitting and cementing border tiles. Here's how to get an accurate fitting border. Place ` a loose tile (A) accurately over one of the tiles in the last row of tile installed (see Fig. 4). Be sure the decorations in this tile run the same as the one next to which it will be installed. Then place an other loose tile (B) so it overlaps tile (A) and ex- CON 447 tends over the border width and hits the wall. Use the edge of the overlapping tile (B) as a guide to mark tile (A). Cut tile (A) on the marked line and it will fit exactly as your border. Place the factory-finished edge of your tile against last row of tile and place the edge you cut along the wall. Where it is necessary to fit around pipes or other permanent fixtures, a pattern of felt or heavy paper is helpful. To help your Wonderflor Solid Vinyl Tile look its best and give the adhesive a chance to set, avoid walking on the floor as much as possible and do not place heavy objects on the new floor for 24 hours after installation is completed. Fig. 4 WONDERFLOR WOOOHUB FLANKS Start the installation of the Planks at a straight wall unbroken by doorways or projections, if pos sible, laying the Planks lengthwise across the floor boards. Usually, the last Plank in the row must be cut. The remainder of this Plank should be used to start the next row. If the first row is installed without cutting a Plank, then a Plank should be cut to start the next row. At all times, keep the cross joints of adjoining rows separated by at least 4 inches. This eliminates waste and achieves the true natural beauty of random type floor covering. As the installation progresses, press the edges of the Planks together firmly. Wipe up excess adhe sive and rub down the Plank edges after each sec tion is installed. Use the face of a hammer to smooth or "iron" down joints. WALLS Wonderflor Tile also makes a very attractive, ex tremely durable wall covering. Basic instructions for troweling adhesive, planning your tile layout and fitting tile are the same as above. Adhesive: 330 Adhesive (SU-330). Wall Construction: 1. Plaster with white coat finish that is firm, hard and smooth. 2. Cement added brown coat plaster steel trowel to smooth finish. 3. Wall board, such as U. S. Gypsum Sheetrock, installed according to the manufacturer's speci fications. Wall Preparation: Walls must be smooth. Cracks and indentations should be filled with a non-shrinking patching plaster and sanded smooth. Loose scaly paint, water soluble paint and wallpaper must be re moved. Gloss or enamel painted walls must be sanded to provide a satisfactory bond. They must be dry and walls with exterior faces exposed to the elements, or below grade, are not approved unless the interior wall is separated by furring strips. Porous piaster and all wall boards must be sealed with a coat of thinned shellac before you apply the adhesive and tile. Wonderflor Tile should not be installed in a shower stall or any other area where extreme moisture conditions exist. MAINTENANCE Immediately after your Wonderflor Solid Vinyl Tile installation is complete clean surface of tile thoroughly. Wait about a day before washing it. Then use Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner (SU-S5) or other detergent in a minimum of water. Rinse with dear water and allow to dry. For polishing and preserving Wonderflor Vinyl Tile floor, apply Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax with a wool appncator or soft cloth. Allow to dry thoroughly before using or applying a second coat. A damp mop will remove light soiling from the polished surface. Use fine steel wool for stubborn smudges. Broken casters and small metal glides indent floor coverings, and may mar them permanently. Equip all furniture legs with large surface glides or fur niture cups. Rest heavy appliances or cabinets on a separate extra pad of floor covering cut to the size of the base. FOR HOME/BUStKESS/IHSTJTUTIONS: By Bit Yard and Tila*--Inlaid Uraiaum Inlaid Vinyls Salid Vinyl Tils Wondarflai Vinyl Vinylbart" Til* . Asytialt Til* Frintad FIoar and Wall Catarinfs--foracart Vinyl CaniaAar Vinyl Coftfalsuat * Canioara CON 447a Tndtmttk Fi INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR G-N SEAM SEALER* APPLICATION Seams in cushioned flooring products provide initially a seamless floor appearance. As a result of the buitt>in cushion, vertical movement exists at the seam, which can per* mit the collection of soil and water penetration due to maintenance. The predominance of light colors in flooring tend to show soil at the seam line far more than was noticeable in the darker colors and duller finishes of floor coverings of the past. Consumers who view the initial invisible seam are unhappy once the seam stands out because of this soiling. Complaints of this type can be eliminated by fusing seams in cushioned products specified immediately on completion of the installation. Congoleum-Naim C-N Seam Sealer will fuse the vinyl wear layer, creating a seamless floor. It should be used on all installations of Comfortfior Vinyl Flooring .. . Spring Luxury Cushioned Vinyl Flooring and Belmondo Inlaid Vinyl Flooring. The sealing fluid is known as C-N Seam Sealer SU-90. The applicator for applying C-N Seam Sealer is ... TO-45 C-N Seam Sealer Applicator. DIRECTIONS FOR SEAM FUSING 1. All seams to be fused must be clean and dry. 2. Seam fusing should be accomplished as the last operation in the installation, thereby providing an opportunity for the adhesive to partially set. C-N Seam Sealer is not rec ommended or intended for use on existing installations. 3. Remove the screw cap from the 4 oz. can of fluid. 4. Attach the C-N Seam Sealer Applicator (TO-45) to the 4 oz. can of fluid, making cer tain that the applicator is screwed on tight and that leakage does not occur. Do not re move the wick from the applicator tip. 5. CAUTION: Do not accomplish Items 3 and 4 over the newly installed floor covering as leakage or spillage may cause dull spots on the surface of the floor covering. CON 448 6. Check flow of fluid through applicator nozzle. Make certain this is done over a piece of scrap material. 7. Seams accomplished by double cutting (Comfortflor and Spring) should be fused by inserting the fin on the applicator into the seam, thus opening the seam, allow* ing the liquid to flow into the seam. 8. Seams accomplished by underscribing (Belmondo) should be fused without the insertion of the fin .. . hold the can so that the fin is in an upward position, drawing applicator nozzle along the seam. 9. The applicator should move along the seam at a rate so as to allow the fluid to pene- trate the seam and flow about Vi" on either side of the seam. Avoid flowing fluid beyond Vi" in width total at the seam. The flow of the fluid from the nozzle is controlled by the amount of wick in the applicator tip. 10. As soon as the seam is fused, remove applicator and cap the can tightly to avoid evaporation. 11. Do not touch the fuse seam area or wipe up any excess fluid from the surface of the flooring material. The C-N Seam Sealer in accomplishing its end purpose, fusing the vinyl wear layer, temporarily softens the surface of the material. The fluid will evaporate in about 30 minutes, but the seam area should be protected from traffic for several hours, preferably overnight. 12. The fin on the C-N Seam Sealer Applicator (TO-45) is very thin gauge metal. Avoid bending or nicking this fin. C-N Seam Sealer SU-90 is a flammable fluid. Do not smoke. Avoid open cans of fluid. Pro vide adequate ventilation and extinguish open flames in the area when fluid is being used. DO NOT MAIL CANS OF C-N Seam Sealer CONGOLEUM-NAIRN, INC. KEARNY, N. J. CON 449 j WOHIHOWl IWTAIAATIOW FK -144 How to Install Static Conductive Linoleum Static Conductive Linoleum was selected for the "White Room" at the General Electric Plant at Lynn, Mass., for almost complete elimination of static electricity and dust -- an indispensible condition in the assembly of delicate instruments. Where Can Static Conductive Linoleum Be Used? Hospital Operating Rooms Anesthetic Rooms Anesthetic Storage Rooms Recovery Rooms Corridors leading to Operating Rooms Doctors Minor Surgery Rooms Emergency Rooms Shell Loading Rooms Shell Loading Tables Explosive Powder Loading Areas Explosive Powder Storage Area Explosive Powder Loading Tables Dentists Minor Surgery Rooms Solvent Storage Rooms CON 451 What is Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum? Static Conductive Linoleum is a spark proof, shock proof 6 feet wide sheet goods linoleum, containing built-in precision controlled proper ties of electrical conductivity to dissipate dangerous static charge. Why Use Static Conductive Flooring? Static electricity is considered a grave hazard in the presence of ex plosive vapors, combustible material vapors, explosive dust, or any other hazardous substances which are combustible with oxygen. In hospitals, explosions and fires do occur and are a constant threat to safety. These explosions and fires are caused by the ignition of combustible gases from static sparks. They can be eliminated if op erating room personnel and equipment are grounded to a static con ductive flooring. A static conductive floor covering should be used to: offer maximum protection to those working with explosive materials. offer protection against shock caused by accidental grounding from service voltages. avoid annoying static discharge shocks to those working with high speed machines that build up static electricity. Who Controls Hazard Protection Problems? *U. S. Army Ordnance `National Fire Protection Association `Underwriter's Laboratory Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum meets the requirements and specifications of these protec tive agencies on all counts. Having the approval of those haz ard protection agencies, Congoleum- Naim Static Conductive Linoleum is readily acceptable for explosive hazard areas of all types. Copies of "Safe Practice For Hospital Operat ing Rooms," Bulletin 56 issued by the National Fire Protection Associ ation (N.F.P.A.) may be secured from N.F.P.A. -- 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston 10, Massachusetts, at a charge of $.25 per copy. yr.ff Underwriters Laboratories U. S. Army Ordnance National Fire Protection Association CON 452 Advantages of Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum Exclusively Congoleum-Naim's, static conductive linoleum affords an almost seamless flooring, characterized by high wear resistance, flex ibility, resiliency, smoothness and freedom from cracking. Because it is installed in six feet wide sheets, the floor is free from multiple joints which may harbor dirt and germs. It is, therefore, sanitary and easy to maintain. It is truly resilient, which means comfort underfoot for those who must spend long hours on their feet. It is substantially unaffected by ordinary solvents such as alcohol, ether, petroleum derivatives, acids, and the like. Freedom from brittle ness prevents cracks that would create isolated ungrounded areas or harbor explosive material. Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum, like other types of commercial gauge linoleum, contains a high percentage of linseed oil in its formulation. Linseed oil has a high anti-germ value. Since Lin seed oil is ever present in Static Conductive Linoleum, the flooring maintains a high germicidal quality at all times. The satin finish of static Conductive Linoleum eliminates light re flectance from the floor. Since Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum is produced under rigid controlled formulas and has built-in electrical conductivity properties, it eliminates the element of human error in mixing on-thejob conductive floors such as terrazzo, and troweled on conductive mastic type floors. Each roll of Static Conductive Linoleum is thor oughly checked against applying specifications before shipment from the mill. This assures your customer sustained conductive properties throughout the life of the flooring. Static Conductive Linoleum offers the maximum in resilience, comfort under foot, and the elimination of noise. These properties are not found in hard tile, terrazzo, or vinyl conductive types of flooring. Static.Conductive Linoleum installs with an absolute minimum of seams and joints, therefore, eliminating the need for installing a metal foil underlayment or a metal grid as is required under most modular tile conductive floorings. A minimum of seams and joints eliminates the possibilities of isolated tile units that might become a serious hazard. Lack of joints eliminates the accumulation of moisture from constant clean up of the flooring and prevents dirt and germs from accumulat ing between joints of which many hundreds of feet exist where tile unit conductive floors are used. Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum in 6' wide sheets offers all of the advantages of a resilient linoleum floor with over 50 years of proven service. CON 453 Color of Static Conductive Linoleum Static Conductive Linoleum is made in'black only. When ordering specify conductivity classification "U" or "G" as described below. Plain Black 6 ft widt, Vi' pup CL 5 Conductivity Classification Static Conductive Linoleum is manufactured in two types to meet the requirements of two distinctive users: "U" type for Hospital Use -- is manufactured with a resistance of 25,000 ohms minimum to 1,000,000 ohms maximum required for hospital use. "G" type for Industrial Use -- is manufactured with a-resistance of 0 ohms minimum to 250,000 ohms maximum required for arsenals, pow der plants, and other areas where explosive materials are used, packed, or stored. Packaging Specifications Static Conductive Linoleum is manufactured in 6' wide yardgoods only)" overall gauge, on a burlap back. The nominal weight is 7.4 lbs. per square yard, packed one piece to the roll. The roll contains a minimum yardage of 12 square yards and a maximum of 65 square yards. The average yardage is 56 square yards and the average roll weight is 416 pounds. Full rolls as cut orders are available. Each roll of Static Conductive Linoleum has a grounding kit (see page 17) packed within the core of the roll. Should more than one area be scheduled from same roll, additional grounding kits, No. T 0125, should be ordered. ,, CON 454 Adhesive Chart For dongoTeum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum TYPE UNDERFLOOR Suspended Strip Wood Floors Suspended Plywood Floors Suspended Concrete Floors Suspended Terrazzo, Marble, Ceramic or Glazed Tile Floors On Grade Concrete Floors On Grade Terrazzo, Marble, Ceramic or Glazed Tile Floors On Grade Concrete Floors with complete impermeable membrane On Grade Terrazzo, Marble, Ceramic or Glazed Tile Floors with complete impermeable membrane Metal Floors SATURATED LINING FELT SU 10* GREEN LABEL PASTE SU 22 THREE SIXTY ADHESIVE SU 360 WITH RADIANT HEATING NOT TO EXCEED 100* F. Yes Yes* No Same No Yes* No Same No Yes* No Same No No Yes Same No No No Same No No No Same No Yes* No Same No No Yes . ? Same No No Yes Same # Where water resistant seams are specified or when installation will be exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water, the seams and perimeter of the area may be cemented with Congoleum-Naim "Three-Sixty" Ad hesive SU-360. Where this requirement is necessary over Suspended Plywood Sub-Floors, the floor covering must be embedded into wet ad hesive immediately to avoid set-up of adhesive caused by absorption of liquid vehicle into the plywood. Linine felt shall be used over strip wood sub-floor only. Installation Specifications 31 SUSPENDED WOOD UNDERFLOORS Materials: FLOOR COVERING; The floor covering shall be X" Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum. Patt... LINING FELT: The lining felt shall be Congoleum-Nairn Saturated Lin ing Felt SU-10. Lining felt is not recommended where wood sub-floor is of plywood. ADHESIVES: The adhesive for cementing Congoleum-Naim Static Con ductive Linoleum to wood underfloors snail be Congoleum-Nairn Green Label Paste SU-22. Where water resistant seams are specified or when installation will be ex posed to abnormal amounts of surface water the seam areas and edges may be cemented with Congoleum-Nairn "Three-Sixty" Adhesive (SU-360). Underfloor Construction: NEW FLOORS--ABOVE GRADE: The suspended wood underfloor shall be double construction according to the following requirements: 1. The lower boards shall be properly seasoned tongue and groove or shiplap lumber of nominal 1" thickness and not over 8" wide. These boards shall be laid diagonally over the joists and thoroughly face nailed. ' 2. The top wood shall be either: a. Thorough dry and properly seasoned X" tongue and groove lumber of not over 31* face width laid at right angles to the joists and blind nailed with eight penny steel cut nails on 16" centers, or b. !*" plywood (good one side) nailed with #311*" fiathead, cement coated drive screw nails. Nail the boards, starting in tire middle on 6" centers throughout the field and 4" apart at the edge, X" in from the edge. Install the linoleum so that its seams and the joints of the plywood do not coincide. The plywood sub-floor must be D.F.P.A. Underlayment Grade or "A Repaired D" quality. Underlayment Grade Hardboard 1*" Masonite Board only may be substituted for Plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side down and nailed in the same manner as Ply wood. Plyscore or particle boards are not acceptable as underlayment. NEW FLOORS--ON GRADE: Wood underfloors on-grade shall be con structed as above. They shall be at least 18" above the grade level and the space under the floor shall be properly ventilated. Radiant Heated Floors: Wood floors containing a radiant heating system can receive linoleum. The radiant heating system shall be designed and operated so that the surface temperature of the floor is not more than 100 F. at any point. Underfloor Preparations: 1. Old double wood floors shall be prepared by replacing all defective and badly worn boards and firmly renailing all loose boards. All unevenness at butts and joints shall be made level by planing or scraping or by overall machine sanding. CON 456 Surface deposits of oil, eigase or wax shall be removed by washing or light machine sanding^^* Paint and varnish Sims shall be roughened by light ifndin*fo assure a good bond with the adhesive. * "' h Stripwood floors that have been sanded to the point where all previous surface coatings have been removed shall be sealed immediately with thinned shellac. 2. Rough double construction wood floors may be resurfaced with 5" Ply wood f good one side) by following directions given above after replac ing detective boards and renailing loose boards. 3. Cracks and openings between floor boards shall be filled with a water resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patching compound. 4. Suspended wood floors which are covered with sheet linoleum may be recovered with static conductive linoleum if the old covering is firmly adhered to the floor. All loose areas shall be nailed with " blue latn nails. The old floor covering shall then be machine sanded to remove all wax and other surface coatings and to provide a roughened surface -to assure adhesion of the new adhesive. Application of Materials: Linoleum, lining felt and adhesives must be stored in the original package at not less than 70 F. for at least 24 hours before installation. A tempera ture of at least 70 F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installa tion for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation is complete. Cover above grade stripwood floors with Congoleum-Naim Saturated Lining Felt. Lay the felt across the floor boards. Carefully butt all joints (do not lap). Ail cross joints shall be double cut and staggered. The felt shall be fitted carefully to all vertical surfaces. When the felt sheets are fitted, turn half of each back on itself and spread Congoleum-Naim Green Label paste on the floor with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120-150 square feet per gallon. Embed the felt in the paste. Repeat on the second half. Roll the felt in both directions with a 150 lb. roller to assure complete adhesion. Underfioors finished with plywood, or old sheet linoleum and wood floors constructed below grade shall receive the floor covering direct. Install linoleum on Boon thus prepared by scribing and cutting it to fit the room accurately and neatly and with the fewest possible seams. The linoleum shall be laid at right angles to the floor boards. When the under floor is plywood, or old linoleum, care must be taken that the seams of the linoleum and underfloor do not coincide. Allow sufficient lap at junction of sheets to permit seam cutting. When the linoleum is properly fitted, tube half the sheet at a time and spread Congoleum-Naim Green Label Paste with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120 square feet per gallon. Embed the linoleum in the spread ad hesive and roll with a 150 lb. roller in both directions starting in tne middle of the sheet and rolling outward to expel any air trapped under the linoleum and to embed it thoroughly in the paste. Seams shall then be cut to produce a net, workmanlike seam. To eliminate the possibility of decoration variance between adjacent sheets, every other sheet should be reversed so that abutting edges are from the same eage of the roll. CON 457  Water Resistant Seams: Where specified, or when the installation will be exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water the seams and edtses can be made water resistant by using Congoleum-Naira "Three-Sixty" Adhesive spread on the floor for approximately 3" from both sides of each seam and for 3" along the walls. wt?` SUSPENDED CONCRETE, TERRAZZO, CERAMIC TILE AND METAL FLOORS Materials: FLOOR COVERING: The floor covering shall be X" Congoleum-N'airn Static Conductive Linoleum. Patt . . . ADHESIVE: The adhesive for cementing Congoleum-Naim Static Conduc tive Linoleum to suspended concrete underfloors shall be CongoleumN'airn Green Label Paste SU-22. The adhesive for cementing Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Lino leum to suspended terrazzo, ceramic tile, marble tile, quarry tile, and similar impervious materials, and to metal floors (decks) shall be Congoleum-Naim "Three-Sixty" Adhesive SU-360. Underfloor Construction: 1. Standard Construction: The structural concrete slab shall have a cement topping not less than Ut" thick and a mix no leaner than 1 part of Portland Cement and 3 parts of clean screened sand and fine crushed stone. It shall be steel trowel finished to a smooth, plane surface. It shall be properly cured and satisfactorily dry. 2. Monolithic Construction: The concrete floor slab shall be steel trowel finished to a smooth, plane surface. It shall be properly cured and satis factorily dry. If curing preparations are used on the newly poured and finished surface they must be of a type that can be removed by abrasion. Curing compounds of an oily or waxy nature are not satisfactory and slabs so cured are not acceptable. 3. Ceramic Tile Floors shall be sound, containing no loose tiles or other sur face imperfections. 4. Concrete, terrazzo, or ceramic floors which are in contact with the ground, (below-grade) or over an unventilated excavation, are not satis factory and are not approved. Radiant Heated Ftoors: Suspended concrete, ten-azzo, or ceramic tile floors containing a radiant heating system are satisfactory provided that the heating system is designed and operated so that the temperature of the uncovered floor does not ex ceed 100 F. at any point. Floors which are constructed with light weight concrete, in whole or in part, must be allowed to stand uncovered with the CON 458  Undj^fioor Preparations: fv'The concrete find terrazzo floors must be dry. The Congoleum-Nairn Moisture DetectorTO-lOQ is recommended to determine the decree of dryness of the concrete. Follow the directions furnished in the detector kit. There shall be no evidence of surface water. 2. Concrete floors that have accumulated wax or surface dirt shall be cleaned by abrading the floor with a sanding machine equipped with very coarse grit paper until the surface material is removed. 3. Concrete floors may also be freed of these materials by suitable means which shall leave the surface clean and neutral. Always check for proper dryness after this method is used. 4. Terrazzo and ceramic tile floors mast be abraded with a sanding machine to rcmucc surface accumulations to prepare them to rcceiCe linoleum. 5. Metal floors must be clean, free from oil, grease, rust and scale. 6. Concrete, terrazzo or ceramic floors that have been in contact with oil or grease are not satisfactory and are not approved. 7. Small holes, small depressions and expansion joints shall be filled in with a water-resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumbling patching compound and troweled to the proper level. Latex fills are recommended. 8. Metal floors containing plate laps, weld beads or other imperfections can be made smooth by the use of Latex underlavments that conform to Navy Specification MIL-D-003135 A. Follow manufacturer's directions for the application of these materials. 9. Suspended concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile and metal floors which are covered with sheet linoleum may he re-covered with static conductive linoleum if the old covering is firmly adhered to the floor. The old floor covering shall be machine-sanded to remove all wax and other surface coatings and to provide a roughened surface to assure ad hesion of the new adhesive. Application of Materials: The linoleum and adhesives must be stored in the original packages at not less than 70 F. for at least 24 hours before installation'. A temperature of at least 70: F. shall be maintained in the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation is completed. Install linoleum on floors thus prepared by scribing and cutting it to fit the room accurately and neatly and with the fewest possible seams. Allow sufficient lap at junction of sheets to permit seam cutting. When the linoleum is properly fitted, tube half the sheet at a time and spread the adhesive with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120 square feet per gallon. Use Congoleum-Nairn Green Label Paste SU-22 to cement the Static Conductive Linoleum to the underfloor. Congoleum-Nairn "Three-Sixty" SU 360 Adhesive must be used if the underfloor is terrazzo, ceramic tile or metal. Congoleum-Xaim "Three-Sixtv" (SU-360) Adhesive must not be stored CON 3. Safety Fre-formed Beveled Base, This type beveled base is generally found in conjunction with the sub-floor and tapers upward at approxi mately 45 to the wall. Designed to act as a stop for wheels or hospital carts, thereby avoiding damage to wall surfaces. This type base may be coved with Static Conductive Linoleum and capped at top edge with standard floor binding strip. 4. Self-Cove Bose. This specified type installation can be accomplished by coving the Static Conductive Linoleum up both sides and end walls in one piece ... for installation procedures for accomplishing this type self-cove installation, s<e Congoleum-Nairn booklet, How To Install Self-Coved Flooring (B-1365) . MOTE IN ABCA'l 1U6JCCT TO rtttOUtMT WAiUIN4 Oft STUMIMC, AUUAMS MUST W WATKflOOrm VOTM OSMCOUUM MAiftN TUftlf SUTT AOHISIVf (i u i&o) 'PVC'MI-C* TMUO On Casatrc B*** 4 Imki Au Suul Snau. ft ftOuJl Win A HO* Aa TM--,. WtwartB Own With Smq lAlf iT4 AlO AomCWM *-*Wna Mm ti Jmmmo > MNAA. AnaACKKt. MuM,aMK o Owiau T^c. ra Ammim Mi UtMia S-tC'iiuriuit O-_uNiMNNA*In * t(T\ ^s' 1`uii ri.i.T AWurc ----- < 9mu4> Hu* (M fna Mm, u-NUM*a* Lmuai Mum Ihta M CmMmi*tiltMqaMt-UoAnuaaMmutwIhwamnifuTfir,u * Va*r In an Omcrwa Fnnm TMc CcnrtN Or Hw Vm.it Win A 110* Hut, T Ontmiu CMKCn ,WI Aa tutrt Aw >>,! CON 460 rarcPi The Boston City Hospital recognizes the value of Static Conductive Linoleum floors in the Dowling Surgical Building where approximately 20,000 sq. ft. has been installed throughout its operating rooms and adjacent working areas. CON 461 Embed the linoleum in the spread adhesive and roll with a 150-lb. roller in both directions, starting in the middle of the sheet and rolling outward to expel any air trapped under the linoleum and to embed it thoroughly in the paste. Seams shall then be cut to produce a net, workmanlike seam. To eliminate the possibility of decoration variance between adjacent sheets, every' other sheet should be reversed so that abutting edges are from same edge of the roll. Water Resistant Seams: Where specified, or when the installation will be exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water the seams and edges can be made water-resistant by using Congoleum-Nairn "Three-Sixtv" Adhesive spread on the floor for approximately 3" from both sides of each seam and tor 3"- along the walls. This procedure is recommended where CN Green Label paste is used as the adhesive, over suspended concrete sub-floors. ON-GRADE CONCRETE, TERRA2Z0, CERAMIC TILE FLOORS The following specification is for the installation of Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum on on-grade concrete slabs. Specific requirements for the slab construction are given which will prevent penetration of ground moisture and water vapor. On receipt of a certification in writing by Con.. goleum-Naim Inc. from the architect or builder that these requirements * have been met, Congoleum-Naim will guarantee the installation according to its current policy provided that the installation instructions that are also part of this specification are followed. FLOOR COVERING: The floor covering shall be It" Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum. Patt . . . ADHESIVE: The adhesive for cementing these floor coverings to on-grade slabs constructed according to this specification shall be Green Label Paste SU-22 or "Three-Sixty" Adhesive can be used as specified. "ThreeSixty" Adhesive must not be stored or shipped at temperatures less than 35s F. Underfloor Construction -- On-Grade with Membrane The on-grade slab to serve as an under floor for these floor coverings shall lie constructed so that ground moisture and water vapor will not penetrate it. This is accomplished by: !. Laying a draining pad of crushed stone or gravel not smaller than Y" at leas't 4" thick on the prepared subsoil. 2. In certain areas, where local FHA has been obtained, a drainage pad of sand is permitted. 3. Covering the drainage pad completely with an impermeable membrane. This membrane shall conform to Federal Specification UU-P-147b Paper; Building, Waterproofed, Class A and shall have permeance of not over 0.5 perm as determined by tests made according to ASTM Method E-9653T. The membrane shall be installed according to the manufacturer's CON 462 directions. It must cover the entire drainage pad. It must be fitted closely to vertical projections such as pipes and it must be turned up at side walls to protect the edge of the slab against ground moisture. Care must be taken to prevent rupture of the membrane. A thicker, stronger membrane is urged where this possibility exists. 4. Pouring on this prepared base a concrete slab of nominal 4" thickness. The concrete mix or other concrete requirements are not listed in this specification. It is required, however, that the slab shall be steel trowc! finished to a smooth plane surface and properly cured. The finished sur face must be substantially above the surrounding grade level, 5" to 6". If curing compounds are used, they must be of the type that can be re moved by abrasion. Curing compounds of an oilv or waxy nature are not satisfactory and slabs so cured are not acceptable. Radiant Heated Floors: Concrete floors as specified above and containing a radiant heating system are satisfactory provided that the heating svstem is designed and operated so that the temperature of the uncovered floor does not exceed 100 F. at any point. Floors constructed with light weight concrete, in whole or in part, must be allowed to stand uncovered with the heating system in operation until all the moisture is driven out of the mix. Underfloor Preparations: 1. The concrete floor must be dry. The Gold Sea! Moisture Detector TO100 is recommended to determine the degree of dryness of the concrete. Follow the directions furnished in the detector kit. There shall be no evidence of surface water. 2. Concrete floors that have accumulated wax or surface dirt stall be cleaned by abrading the floor with a sanding machine equipped with very coarse grit paper until the surface material is removea. 3. Concrete floors may also be freed of these materials by suitable means which shall leave the surface clean and neutral. Always check for proper dryness after this method is used. 4. Small holes, small depressions and expansion joints shall be filled in with a water resistant, non-shrinking, non-crumoling patching compound, Latex type is recommended and troweled to the proper level. Plaster type patching compounds are not satisfactory and must not be used. 5. Concrete floors must be swept thoroughly with a hand brush or vacuum cleaned to remove dust immediately before the application of adhesive. Application of Materials: The linoleum and adhesives must be stored in the original packages at not less than 70 F. for at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature of at least /O F. shall be maintained iri the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation is completed. ^ qqN 463 Install Static Conductive Linoleum on floors thus prepared by scribing -and cutting it to fit the room accurately and neatly and with tne fewest possible seams. -Allow sufficient lap at junction of sheets to permit seam cutting. When the linoleum is properly fitted, tube half the sheet at a time and spread the adhesive with a fine notched trowel at a rate of 120 square feet per gallon. Use Congoleum-Naim Green Label Paste SU-22 to cement the linoleum to concrete or old linoleum. Use Congoleum-Naim "Three-Sixty" SU-360 Adhesive to cement the linoleum to terrazzo, ceramic tile floors. Congoleum-Naim 'Three-Sixty" SU-360 Adhesive must not be stored or shipped at temperature under 35 F. Embed the linoleum in the spread adhesive and roll with a 150-lb. roller in both directions, starting in the middle of the sheet and rolling outward to expel any air trapped under the linoleum and to embed it moroughlv in the paste. Seams shall then be cut to produce a net, workmanlike seam. Water Resistant Seams: Where specified or when the installation will be exposed to abnormal amounts of surface water, the seams and edges of linoleum cemented with Green Label paste can be made water-resistant by using Congoleum-Nairn "Three-Sixty" SU-360 Adhesive spread on. the floor for approximately 3" from sides of each seam and for 3" along walls. This procedure is not necessary when Congoleum-Naim "Three-Sixtv" Adhesive is used. General Installation Instructions When a water resistant adhesive is recommended, "Three-Sixty" SU-360 for the total .installation, a longer set up time is required than would nor mally be needed with linoleum paste. This results in a slight expansion in width of the material. A simple method of minimizing this problem is to install alternating sheets one aay and follow up the next day with the drop in sheets. The opening between sheets should not be more than 70". For example, on a three breadth job, install sheet 1 & 3 leaving a spread be tween sheets of not more than 70". This will permit full expansion of these two sheets overnight. Install sheet #2 the following day centering same in the opening so as to trim off approximately 1" from both edges. Allow a slight opening (1/64") between sheets if "Three-Sixty" Adhesive and this practice is used. (See Isometric drawing on page 15). Thoroughly sand bag all seams for a period of 12 hours. This is very important where waterproof adhesives are used at seams or as a total arlnpciv# ______ CON 4< Avoid using the blade of the linoleum knife or the head of a hammer to rub down seams. Always use a small seam roller to bring seams to an even plane. All floor coverings under heavy duty service are subject to occasional damage causing replacement of all or part of the area. In the case of Static Conductive Linoleum this damage can be caused by movement of heavy equipment in a confined area, faulty or damaged casters on heavy equip ment, spillage, impact of dropped equipment, damage or loss of protective rubber cups on tubular legged furniture, suture clips imbedding into the floor, etc. Any or all of which take a heavy toll on any flooring. Since this damage generally occurs in the center sheet of the average size operating room or that piece on which the operating table rests, it is recommended that this sheet in the original installation (and in fact, if room measurement allows, all the 6 foot wide pieces to be installed) be reduced in width to 70 inches maximum. This practice helps to provide for insertion of a new sheet to replace a damaged one when necessary and allows enough material for properly fitted seams at both edges. , Cleaning of Floors: Immediately after the installation is complete, the surface of the floor shall be cleaned thoroughly. Spots of Green Label paste can be removed by wiping with a damp clotn. Spots of Congoleum-Naim "Three-Sixty" Ad hesive, if fresh, can be removed by wiping with a damp cloth, if dry, by rubbing lightly with fine steel wool and soap. Linoleum installed while construction work or repairs are in progress shall be covered and protected with suitable building paper. Caution: Where possible, avoid placing heavy static loads on newjy installed static conductive floors for a period of 24 hours after completion of installation. Check all casters and glides on equipment for damage and to make certain that they are constructed of conductive material so that equipment is properly grounded to the static conductive linoleum. Base Treatment: There are several types of base treatment specified in hospital operating rooms and other types of hazard area rooms^ 1. Top Set Rubber on Vinyl Cove Base. This type of base is installed after completing the installation of the Static Conductive Linoleum which should be fitted net to walls to avoid surface moisture seepage at this point. The top set base should be installed to vertical walls with Congoleum-Nairn "Three-Sixty" Adhesive (SU-360). 2. Pre-/r- eel Terrazzo Cove Base. This type base carries a 2" inside cove r us and it is difficult to fit the Static Conductive Linoleum properly. Proper application of the cove base should provide a ii" recess at the point where the terrazzo base meets the sub-noor. This recess should be bound with a terrazzo metal divider strip to which the linoleum is fitted. CON 465 How to install Vinyl / Congoleum-Naim FINE FLOORS 9 Vinyl Cushionflor is a brand-new vinyl flooring with its own built-in cushion of vinyl foam. Vinyl Cushionflor is manufactured in 6', 9' and 12' widths to permit virtually seamless installation. We recommend that .Vinyl Cushionflor be loose-laid, using double-face tape at seams if necessary. Vinyl Cushionflor may be installed on any suspended single or doubleconstructed wood floor or suspended concrete underfloor. Vinyl Cushionflor should not be installed over floors that are on or below grade, since moisture may mildew the felt backing. A cushion of vinyl foam between the vinyl surface and baddng makes for a lot of "give" that bounces back fast. Thicknesses of gauges shown are exaggerated for illustration purposes. VIMYUZCO FELT tACKIMO CON 467 Grounding Equipment The Grounding. Kit pic* tured above is packaged with every full roll of Congoleum-Naim Static -V; Linoleum. Placed in the core of the roll, it con tains 8 seam jumper con nectors, 2 ground clamps, 1 ground test plate, a installation instruction booklet, plus a simplified sketch detailing method of ground test plate application. The equip ment contained in this kit is sufficient to handle a full roll of static con ductive linoleum. Should multiple small areas be included and addi tional kits required, see Congoleum-Naim dealer price list installation equipment item TO 125. Installing Grounding Connectors Connectors between sheets of Static Conductive Linoleum Sheets or parts of sheets of Conductive Lino leum must be tied together at one end of each seam. A non ferrous metal connector is placed under the sheets bridging the seam. Select that end of the seam that is least likely to have heavy moving objects rolled over the connector or where the least amount of traffic will occur. Eight connectors, as shown, are included in the C-N Static Conductive Linoleum Ground ing Equipment Kit. (TO 125) CON 468 Grounding Static Conductive Linoleum Grounding is not mandatory under N.F.P.A. regulations. However, many local ordinances or institution regulations require that Static Conductive Floors be grounded. The most suitable ground is one independent of all building grounds. The doorcovering dealer shall fasten the pronged end of the ground clamp under the linoleum closest to the ground point. The electrician shall make connection of ground clamp to ground pipe or rod. Two ground clamps and one ground testing plate are included in the C-N Static Conductive Linoleum Grounding Equipment Kit. (TO 125) GROUNDING TEST PLATE STATIC x CONDUCTIVE LINOLEUM vwvt***%% m * YTdT ' J^GROUND CONNECTOR J Maintenance of Static Conductive Linoleum At the time of the installation, Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Lino leum has precision controlled properties of electrical conductivity. In order to retain the effectiveness of this linoleum as a static conductive floor covering, it is important that specific methods and materials be used in maintaining the floor. It is specifically recommended that only the mainte nance materials and methods of the Walter G. Legge Co., Inc., 101 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y., be used to maintain Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum. The Walter C. Legge Co. maintains offices in many cities throughout the country to service your floor of Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum. During sterilization periods or for day to day maintenance wash the Static Conductive Linoleum with Nairn Linoleum Cleaner, mild soap and water or the necessary gericidals and warm water. If polishing of the Static Conductive Linoleum is required, accomplish by using dry fine steel wool pads on a power driven machine. This will pro duce a satin sheen. Never use wax of any type. Testing the Finished Static Conductive Linoleum Floor The floor shall be clean and dry and the area shall be free of explosive gas mixtures. Each electrode shall weigh 5 lbs. and shall have a dry, fiat, circular contact area, 2X" in diameter, which shall comprise of a surface of aluminum or tin foil 0.0005 to 0.001 inches thick backed by a layer or rubber ]*' thick. The testing unit shall be a calibrated ohm meter with a normal output voltage of 500 volts D.C. In order that this instrument function in areas requiring testing below 25,000 ohms, it is advisable to seeurekan ohm meter calibrated from 0 ohms to 1,000,000 ohms (1 megohm.) An ohm meter filling this requirement is available from the Herman H. Sticht Co., Inc., 27 Park Place, New York 7, New York, and is listed as the Sticht Conduc tivity test kit model F2. The ac companying photograph pictures the unit for you. -i Continuing resistance tests are the responsibility of the operating personneUof the area, whether it be hospital, arsenal or solvent loading plant. To meet suggested requirements, the area shall be tested several times a year at regular intervals and a record of these readings be kept so as to note any change in resistance readings. To meet N.F.P.A. requirements measurements shall be taken in 5 or more locations in each room. Congoleum-Naim Static Conductive Linoleum is available in a range of 4 patterns and in a resistance range to meet both the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association and the U. S. Army Ordnance Depart ment. These are the most important links in the chain of well maintained safety precautions and requirements. Strict adherence to the foregoing installation specifications and recommendations will assure a trouble free Static Conductive floor. CON 470 HAZARD AREA FLOORING Congoleum-Nairn Static Conductive Linoleum is a life saving floor. Therefore, care should be exercised during its installa tion to secure a perfect installation. Strict adherence to the enclosed specifications is recommended. Should unusual sub floor conditions or area requirements pose a problem, feel free to write the Installation Department. Congoleum-Nairn FINE FLOORS Installation Department Congoleum-Nairn Inc. 195 Belgrove Drive Kearny, New Jersey REPAIRING BURNS, GOUGES OR SMALL DAMAGES CONT. 4. If after ironing, any breaks remain, coat with Vinyl Cement using the same procedure outlined above under Patching. (Fig. E) and (Fig. F). FIG. E (2) FIG.F<2) * Mylar -- is a thermosetting film unaffected by heat in the above temperature range, and will not stick to Mobileflor. Thermo plastic films which melt under heat should not be used. INSTALLATION DIVISION CONGOLEUM-NAIRN, INC. 195 BELGROVE DRIVE KEARNY, NEW JERSEY t i CON 473 Removing Burns, Gouges, or Small Damage (FIG. K) Materials Needed a. Cork Borer b. Mallet c. Matching scrap of Mobilefloi d. Vinyl Cement Procedure Cut out defective area with cork borer by placing the borer directly over the imperfection and tapping it hard enough to cut through die Mobileflor (Fig. L). . Replace defective plug with a dupli cate matching plug tapped from a scrap piece of Mobileflor (Fig. M). (Scrap can be secured from under sink, cabinet, refrigerator, a closet, etc.). Apply finger pressure around cut edge to assure complete insertion and apply household adhesive as be fore. Quickly wipe away excess ce ment by drawing a putty knife on a 30 angle over the surface of the Mobileflor, using gentle pressure, (Fig. N). Do not allow the household cement to dry partially before wiping the excess. Allow the patched area to dry about 20 minutes before walking on it. Apply a coat of Congoleum-Naim Self-Polishing Wax to minimize any gloss-differential. CON 474 Repairing Gouges that do not Require Patching <TM.e> Materials Needed: a. Sheet of Mylar Film* b. Vinyl cement c. Household electric iron PROCEDURE 1. Heat iron to low temperature (225) -- the moist finger test will indicate if it is too hot by producing a sizzling sound. 2.. Cover the area to be repaired with the Mylar film and apply light pressure with the heated iron (Fig. Q). Do not set the iron on one spot for any length of time. Keep it in motion with light pressure. 3. After ironing, remove Mylar -- the gouged area should be smoothed out. If the iron is not hot enough or the pressure ap plied not sufficient, repeat the procedure with slightly addi tional heat and pressure. FIG. P FIG. Q CON 475 * PATCHING CONT. The surface cut surrounding the patch should be sealed or "welded" by apply ing a small amount of plastic household cement on the surface of the material (Fig. E). Spread the household cement over the entire patch with a flexible broad knife (Fig. F), making certain to cover all cut joints. Allow the cement to dry (about 10 to 20 min.) before walking on the re paired area. Another method of repair is to follow the curvature of the stone, cutting out an entire stone shape (Fig. G). As before, select a piece of material that matches the floor pattern area to be patched, securing it to the flooring with tape (Fig. H). Care should be taken to match and position the scrap piece of material ex actly to ensure a perfect match. Holding the knife at a right angle to the floor, cut through both thicknesses, carefully fol lowing the shape being repaired. Re move both pieces (Fig. J) and proceed as before. FIG. F CON 476 i PIG. G PATCHING CONT. * Caution: Do not work the broad knife over the surface more than once. A suitable plastic household cement can be purchased at most hardware stores. Brand name will de pend on locale. FIG. J Here are a few that work well for this type of repair: Duro Household Cement -- Woodhill Chemical Corp. Tester's Vinyl Cement -- Tester Corp. Duro Plastic Mender -- Woodhill Chemical Corp. Boxer Flex Mend Plastic Cement -- Union Lab. Dab Vinyl Cement -- R. M. Hollingshead Weldit Cement -- Weldit Corp. DuPont Super-Cement -- DuPont Corp. Carters Vinyl Cement -- Carters Ink Co. CON 477 FIG. 2 SEAMS CONT. FIG. 3 of the floor covering (Fig. II). Upon completion of the seam cutting, turn back the uncemented edges of the floor covering and spread Congoleum-Naim SU22 or SU23 as before. Place the seam area into wet adhesive and roll with the 100 pound roller -- finally, to bring the seams smooth and level, roll with a seam roller (Fig. III). Maintenance Mobileflor requires little maintenance. When necessary, it should be washed with water and mild soap or detergent. Never use ex cessive amounts of water when washing. Usually a swish of a damp cloth will remove surface soil. Periodic maintenance and waxing adds additional lustre and life to its surface and a degree of additional protection. For best results, sweep surface frequently to remove soil, dust or grit. Wash as required before applying wax. Apply a thin coat of Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax #SU-50 or Congoleum Vinyl Wax #SU-51. Caution: Cigarettes should not be dropped or "stamped out" on Mobileflor. The intense heat of a cigarette, if allowed to bum on Mobileflor, will char the vinyl surface. CON 478 I Patching FIG. C Should a patch be required due to con sumer damage of the floor (Fig. A), you'll find Mobileflor makes the easiest, cleanest patch you've ever seen. Chances are you will not even be able to tell where the repair was made. First, place a piece of waste material (one that matches tbfrfloor pattern area to be patched) directly over the dam aged spot and secure it with tape (Fig. B). With a straight edge and knife held at a right-angle to floor, cut a diamond shaped or triangular piece ihrough both thicknesses (Fig. C), being careful to take in the entire damaged area. It is very important that the knife be held straight up and down at a right angle to the floor covering. Then lift the cut sec tions (Fig. D), from the floor, remove the taped piece of material and replace the damaged cutout with the new piece. As you remove the damaged area, you will split the backing felt, leaving a thin layer of felt and adhesive on the deck. Before inserting the patch, peel a layer of felt from the back of the insert (this assures thickness match) and with your finger spread a little SU23 White Label Paste into the cutout and insert the new piece. } CON 479 Recommended Installation and Repair Procedures for "Mobileflor" in Mobile Homes The mobile home bed or plywood deck must be sound, well fastened and free of knot voids or damage holes. Since excessive moisture content in the plywood and subdeck lumber can cause movement within the deck, it is very important that the deck construction lumber and plywood be dry at the time of construction and application of the floor covering. Joints between the plywood must be sanded smooth and level -- high joints will create an excessive build-up of adhesive against the high lip at the time of the adhesive application. This exces sive adhesive will require extended-time for drying and could cause both plywood and floor covering^growth. Joints between the plywood must be brought up tight at the time of fastening. Openings will accumulate adhesive in the open joint at the time of adhesive spread. This excessive adhesive between the plywood joints will squeeze upward and out when the plywood expands, causing ridges or slight buckles in the floor covering. Joints in the plywood laid up tight will greatly reduce the tendency of plywood growth. Whenever possible, Mobileflor should be rough cut to the size required. In the case of a full trailer bed covering, the Mo bileflor should be cut approximately 1" longer than the length of the bed. Where used for covering individual areas such as baths, kitchen, hallways, bedrooms, etc., the area to be covered should be laid out on the bed with chalk lines and the Mobileflor cut to slightly oversize dimension. Place die Mobileflor in its intended location and turn back half the length of the sheet to facilitate spread of the adhesive. CON 480 RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES CON'T. Congoleum-Naim Linoleum Paste SU22 or White Paste SU23 should be spread with a fine notched trowel (notched Va" wide x Yu" deep with %2" spacing) at a rate of 120 to 150 square feet to the gallon. Excessive adhesive spread will retard setup of the adhesive -- create expansion in both the plywood and the floor covering and can further cause initial indentation in the floor covering. As the adhesive is spread, the floor covering should be rolled back into the wet adhesive. It is important that the entire sheet be well rolled and cross rolled with a 100 pound roller from the center of the sheet outward toward the edges, immediately after cementing. Where individual areas are involved, spread the adhesive to the chalk line outlining the area. Seams Where it may be necessary to cut a seam in Mobileflor, locate the position of the seam on the bed. When spreading the linoleum paste, leave a dry area of about 6" from the seam line (Fig. "1). When more than one breadth of Mobileflor is to be installed, be sure to re verse the running direction of the sheet. Seams must be double^ cut or traced. When double cutting, a straight edge is recommended. The lino leum knife or the utility knife must be held at a 90 degree angle to the surface FIG. 1 CON 481 Mobileflor Vinyl, a vinyl flooring with a comfort core of vinyl foam.-Millions of tiny air cells form a soft blanket of vinyl foam that gives with every step. It affords amazing warmth -- feel it, it's actually warm -- because it insulates. Mobileflor shrugs off soil, stains and spills. It's easier to clean than any other flooring and unsightly indentations disappear. A cushion of vinyl foam between the vinyl surface and backing makes for a lot of "give'' that bounces back fast Thicknesses of gauges shown ate exaggerated for illustration purposes. - vmvuzio nix SACKitio < * t/> oc O at/i os/i O u_ Zoc Vrt -mfiN> 2aL*S-lc'S* as < T7TZ v> Z * S t^ t<ny i m8 v> 1a !S n I I i a T3 0a _O* eu NwN as V) cO C . o <n li *7 <0 j 1* av S 3 UJ >O oz o o < o <*> <N W<X 3 3 *9 y> *<55 ns _ <N !V3)3V) 3W V3) 3* OA 3 s 3 MV <n Sf </i V) au *> ! = is -Osg i'S Zc O SIo i * st * T4OJ s oj v g < i_<7 a s v> tf) I_ u6 *E o 8 |*i!s zt/> H oh u* CO UJ > i/5 UJ Xa < 3 3 3 (A 3 IIQ (/I 2 as 3 O UJ co K UJ X S 3 S UJ CO 3 K!s *SS jo* 2- S i* sa i3m iI s^ 3e% 53*1 VS^im3 <S?p ss u* > 2? iIS* L ill 00 Z COJ Caution: Do not work the broad knife over the surface more than once. A suit able plastic household cement can be pur chased at most hardware stores. Brand name will depend on locale. (See list be low.) Another method of repair is to follow the curvature of the stone, cutting out an entire stone shape (Fig. G). As before, select a piece of material that matches the floor pattern area to be repaired, se curing it to the flooring with tape (Fig. H). Care should be taken to match and position the piece of material exactly to ensure a perfect match of the pattern. Holding the knife at a right angle to the floor, cut through both thicknesses, care fully following the shape being repaired. Remove both pieces (Fig. J) and proceed as before. Here are a few plastic cements that work well for this type repair: Duro Household Cement Woodhill Chemical Corp. Duro Plastic Mender Woodhill Chemical Corp. Testor's Vinyl Cement Testor Corp. Boxer Flex Mend Plastic Cement Union Lab. Dab Vinyl Cement R. M. Hollingshead Weldit Cement Weldit Corp. DuPont Super Cement Dupont Corp. Carters Vinyl Cement Carters Ink Co. 4 Maintenance Vinyl Gushionflor requires little maintenance. A frequent light sweeping will pick up loose dirt or grit and prevent its adherence to the floor covering or becoming embedded to a wax coating. When necessary it should be washed with a solution of Congo* leum-Naim Floor Cleaner SU56 or a mild soap or detergent. 4void flooding the floor as it tends to loosen the seam tape. Waxing adds life and lustre to the floor, its frequency depend ing on the amount of traffic. Wash as required before waxing. Each application of wax should be sparing and no more than five coats should be applied before stripping the finish. For best results apply a thin coat of Self-Polishing Wax SU50 or Vinyl Wax SU51 manufactured by Congoleum-Nairn Inc. Your Floor Covering dealer can get it for you if he does not have it in stock. Caution: Cigarettes should not be dropped or "stamped out" on Vinyl Cushionfior. The intense heat of a cigarette, if allowed to bum on Vinyl Cushionfior, will char the vinyl surface. Should such bums occur, see repair instructions on pages 6-7. y 61448 ftcvts0 6- 66 INSTALLATION DIVISION CONGOLEUM-NAIRN. INC. 195 3ELCROVE DRIVE KEARNY, NEW JERSEY CON 486 r*'*'** :.0 To protect seams from damage, i Vinyl Cushionflor Seam Tape ; (available from your dealer) may ;r- ,=< be used under the Soor covering at seam. To do this, lay a band of tape the full length of the seam directly under the center of the seam. Tacky side down (sticky side to floor), rub tape onto the floor so that it is adhered tightly to the sub floor. Start at one end of room and strip cellulose protective covering from the top side of tape. This will expose the second tacky side. Carefully rub or roll Vinyl Cush ionflor into the Seam Tape, making certain seam is net and fits together as it appeared on completion of double cutting. The more rubbing or traffic, the tighter the tape will lock the seam in place. The use of Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Cushionflor Seam Tape fastens the floor covering at the seams only and allows the rest of the floor to float. Seam taping eliminates growth and curling at seams, common in most loose-laid floor covering installations. Vinyl Cushionflor Seam Tape also may be used at doorways or any other edges where fastening is desired. When replacing base moldings or quarter round after installation is complete, nailing should be done horizontally into baseboards to per mit normal contraction and expan sion of the Cushionflor as it settles. A small piece of scrap or trim, as shown in photo, laid under base molding while nailing will allow needed space for this movement to take place. Remove scrap after nailing is complete. 5 CON 487 afig. Repairing Should a repair be required due to con sumer damage of the floor (F-ig. A), you'll find Vinyl Cushionflor makes the easiest, cleanest repair you've ever seen. Chances are you will not even be able to tell where the repair was made. First, place a piece of material (one that matches the floor pattern area to be repaired) directly over the damaged spot and secure it with tape (Fig. B). With a straight edge and knife held at a rightangle to the floor, cut a diamond shaped or triangular piece through both thick nesses (Fig. C), being careful to take in the entire damaged area. It is very impor tant that the knife be held straight up and down at a right angle to the floor cover ing. Then lift the cut sections (Fig. D), from the floor, remove the taped piece of material and replace the damaged cutout with the new piece. Spread the household cement over the entire patch with a flexible broad knife (Fig. F), making certain to cover all cut joints. Allow the cement to dry (about 10 to 20 min.) before walking on the re paired area. The surface cut surrounding the new piece should be sealed or "welded" by applying a small amount of plastic house hold cement on the surface of the mate rial (Fig. E). 6 FIG. E r CON 488 Floor Preparation Furniture, appliances and movable fixtures should be removed from the area to be covered. The subfioor must be smooth, solid, clean and dry. All loose boards must be renailed with coated or screw type nails. Nail heads must be flush with the subfloor surface. High spots or rough areas should be sanded. All cracks, breaks or openings in wood or concrete subfloors must be filled with water-resistant, non-shrink ing, non-crumbling patching com pound. Base or quarter round moldings should be removed. ) Floors must be swept thoroughly. When installing Vinyl Cushionflor over strip-wood floors, install the ma terial across the floor boards where possible. If necessary to install par allel to the floor boards, make certain that the seam centers on a floor board. If you plan to make a loose-laid in stallation with seam tape, continue with the following instructions. UST OF TOOLS Tap* Measure Broom, Dust Pan L Brush Hammar and Nails Small and large Square Straight Edge Seem Roller Linoleum, Utility or Hook Knife Consoleurn Nairn Cushionflor Seam Tape 3 CON 489 4 Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Backing * ^V) Asbestos Vinyl Flooring C*rn*nt Adhesive application SU-360 White On or Below Grade Adhesive should be spread with a notched trowel at the rate of 120 to 150 square feet to the gallon. To assure_proper adhesion it is important that this spread rate be maintain^.- SU-360 Adhesive requires no wait or bleed time and should be covered with flooring material while wet and as soon as possible. Spots of wet SU360 can be removed horn the surface of the flooring material with a damp cloth (never use solvents). Excess dry SU-360 can be removed from surface of flooring material with fine steel wool, moistened with soap and water. Installers' trowels and tools during installation should be placed in bucket of water into which a detergent has been dis solved. This will make it easy to clean equipment. Detergent tablets are convenient for- this purpose. SU-22 Green Label Linoleum Paste or Su-23 Green Label White Paste should be spread with a fine notched trowel (1/16" wide x 1/16* deep, notch 3/32" apart) at the rate of 120 to 150 square feet to the gallon. Spread ad hesive should always be covered with flooring as soon as possible. Spots of wet or dry SU-23 on the surface of the flooring can be cleaned with a waterdampened cloth sponge. CON 493 HOWTO INSTALL CONGOLEUM- 4 NAIRN INLAID VINYL FLOORING WITH WHITE SHIELD BACKING Adhesive | * When installing Congoleum-Naim Inlaid Vinyl Flooring with white Shield Backing over suspended concrete, ply wood or stripwood subfloors, use only SU-23 Green Label White -Paste, or SU-22 Green Label Linoleum Paste. Suspended subfloors of non-porous material -- terrazzo -- marble?-- ceramic tile or metal require SU-360 White Latex or below-grade adhesive. Whefc installing Congoleum-Naim Inlaid Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Backing over on or below-grade con crete subfloors, use only Congoleum-Naim SU-360 White Latex Adhesive. 1 ON, BELOW GRADE CON 494 Suspended subfloors Suspended concrete, plywood or stripwood subfloors must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or grease, plaster or other loose matter. Any cracks, breaks, knot holes or other irregularities must be filled level, and to an even plane, with a water-resistant, non-shrinking latex patching compound. Suspended concrete subfloors containing curing, harden ing or parting compounds are not suitable for covering unless such materials are of the type that can be removed by sanding, sand blasting or grinding. Wood subfloors should be double constructed in accord ance with Congoleum-Naim Installation Specifications. Plywood subfloors must be of the underlayment type or "A Repaired D" quality. Plyscore or particle boards are not acceptable as underlayment materials. Untempered It" hardboard. Masonite brand only, may be substituted for plywood. Masonite should be installed smooth side down and fastened to the sub floor in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. On stripwood. sub floors always install the White Shield Back Vinyl Yard Goods direct (no lining felt) across the floor boards. CON 495 N On or below grade subfloors On or below-grade concrete, terra22o, marble, ceramic tile subfloors must be smooth, dr/ and Tree or dust, foreign matter, paints, grease and other loose matter. Any cracks, irregularities, breaks must be filled level and to an even plane with a water-resistant, non-shrinking latex patching compound. Concrete subfloors containing curing, hardening or parting com pounds are not suitable for covering unless such materials axe of the type that can be removed by sanding, sand blasting or grinding. Where excessive hydrostatic pres sure or alkaline conditions exist, the installation of inlaid vinyl yard goods on White Shield Backing is not recommended. Installation or service failures due to excessive moisture, vapor or alkali through concrete subfloors are not the responsibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc., and it does not assume liability for such failures. CON 496 Installation (cont.) Scribe and fit CongoleumNaim's White Shield Backed in laid vinyj sheet goods in a normal manner ... turn back one-half of the sheet and spread recommend ed adhesive from loop toward end of sheet. Spread six to ten feet, six feet wide, and push that portion of turned back sheet into adhesive. Continue to spread and cover the adhesive in this manner. Immediately after placing onehalf the sheet into wet adhesive, rolling should be accomplished. l|fll slowly and thoroughly in both directions with a weighted roller, 100 pounds or heavier, to expel any trapped air under the sheet. The tack of adhesive and immediate hold of the White Shield Backing makes prompt rolling necessary with a heavy weight roller. \ When installing the second or successive sheets, make certain the sheet is reversed, unless otherwise specified. The simplest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification mark ing on the back of each sheet toward the seam. By placing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edge will come together at the following seam. DO NOT underscribe or cut seams until both sheets have been thoroughly rolled. CON 497 Installation 70* 141 "SB*" If- ; ... ^ *;.. :rv Floor coverings and adhesive must be stored in the original pack age at not less than 70 F. for at least 24 hours before installation. A temp erature of at least 70 F. should be maintained in the area receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours-after the installation is complete. Slab temperature is important as it affects adhesive setup. For best performance slab temperature should be within 10F. of the room temperature before installation. This will prevent rapid ad hesive setup and reduce effort required to roll out entrapped air pockets. For installations requiring long lengths of material the goods ) should be rolled face in to prevent any possibility of length shrink age. An alternate method is to in stall all but the last six feet of the sheet before scribing and fitting that end. Trim the factory edge of one sheet to be used at the seam. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and sharp linoleum knife or utility knife will accomplish this procedure. On embossed patterns the best method for trimming the edge is with a 6'0" flexible straight edge and a sharp linoleum or utility knife. CON 498 Installation (cont.) DO NOT underscribe full to produce buckled-in seams. Congoieum-Naim inlaid vinyl sheet goods should be installed with net seams using NORMAL yard goods procedures. Sharp knives are very important when cutting White Shield Back Vinyl. A perfect seam will result if you trace your undersaribed line with a sharp well-ground linoleum knife, cutting pa^| of the way through the vinyl sheet Follow this cut^vith a utility knife, cutting through the remainder of the vinyl and the backing. When making the final-cut with the utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the cut. Holding the knife as low as possible, cut into the scrap material. By so doing, you will avoid any fray of the White Shield Backing. DO NOT USE A HOOK KNIFE for cutting seams as it produces an undesirable burr on the surface of the material and an unsightly finished seam. DO NOT double cut or trace cut seams because: A. When the trimmed-off underselvage is re moved, it also removes most of the adhesive at the seam, the most critical area in any in stallation. B. The slightest change in the angle of the knife when cutting the seam produces a variable seam, that is tight in spots-net in others and open in others. C. On embossed patterns the knife will not track well, causing variable.seam openings. Run seam into place, using a small steel seam roller to bring sheets into level. Wipe with a damp cloth to remove any surface adhesive and follow by running the fiat side of the knife blade over seam to level any burr that exists. I CON 499 Installation (cont.) / Colonial Plank yard goods are trimmed wide (72" plus). Along one edge of the sheet is a continuous embossed line representing the wood separation strip. Therefore trimming of factory edge as described herein differs slightly. Using a steel straight edge, trim off surplus material beyond this em bossed joint line, leaving full width of the joint line intact. ) This will provide a clean straight edge at the seam. When installing the second sheet, DO NOT REVERSE SHEETS as is customary with most flooring yard goods. The second and successive sheets should overlay the trimmed embossed line so as to provide a normal width plank at the seams. The seam should then be underscribed net as described herein. When installing White Shield Backed vinyl sheet goods over concrete subfloors, small air blisters may develop. These blisters are caused by trapped air,- generally due to subfloor undulations. ,,or irregularities. These can be eliminated immediately by puncturing with the needle of your overscriber and dispelling air by using a small roller. If blisters are permitted to dissipate naturally, they will do so overnight. Underscribe for a net seam. Follow underscribe mark, holding knife at a 90 degree angle to the floor. On embossed patterns, draw underscriber down sheet slowly to avoid needle bounce due to embossing. CON 500 - Congoleum-Naim FINE FLOORS Installation Division Congoleum-Naim Inc. 195 Belgrove Drive Kearny, New Jersey CON 501 4 Cleaning and maintenance of flooring * Immediately after the instal lation is complete, the sur face of the inlaid vinyl floor ing should be cleaned thor oughly. Maintain, the floor covering with CongoleumNaim Vinyl Wax SU-51 or Congoleum-Naim Self-Pol ishing Wax SU-50. See CongoIeum-Naim "The Easy Way to Floor Care" bulletin B-1459. SU-22 -- A superior adhesive for installing smooth surface floor and wall coverings and pasting lining felt to wood. Approximate coverage: on concrete under-floors, 15 square yards per gallon; on wood under-floors, 14 square yards per gallon; on plaster, 18 square yards per gallon. It is not damaged by freezing. ) SU-23 -- A white paste that is truly white ... it is white in wet form ... it remains white when it dries. It will not stain or distort the true colors of translucent vinyls. Can be used for installing any CongoleumNaim product specifying paste as an adhesive over suspended wood or concrete, plaster or dry walls. SU23 paste has the same properties as SU-22, except it is white. SU-360 -- A white latex adhesive for the installa tion of "White Shield" backed inlaid vinyls, and 34" or .080" gauge solid vinyl tiles over concrete subfloors on or below-grade, and Wonderflor solid vinyl tile over on-grade concrete. Also recommended for waterresistant seams on linoleum and sheet vinyl floors where specified, and for installing vinyl asbestos tile over radiant heated sub-floors. Approximate coverage: 125 to 150 sq. ft per gallon under tiles, and 120 to 150 sq. ft. under sheet goods. CON 502 The installation of Congoleum-Naim vinyl flooring with White Shield Backing by the "Perimeter Adhesion Method" is not in tended to replace all-over adhesive installations. This "Perimeter Method" of installation is an addition to the existing installation specifications, and it provides a satisfactory installation proce dure for covering existing floorcoverings, suspended, on, or below-grade, where the removal of such existing floorcovering would be prohibitive. The procedures outlined herein apply to all gauges of CongoIeum-Naim Vinyls on White Shield backing. "CONGOLEUMNAIRN INLAID VINYLS" . . . "CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INLAID CUSHIONED VINYLS"... "CONGOLEUM-NAIRN CUSHIONED VINYLS" - products having CLEAR FELT BACKING are NOT covered by this procedure. Congoieum-Naira Inc. Con|oleuaNira lac., wamnta that all merchandise told by it u perfects will b fret from defect in mattnti sod workmanship within faaarally accepted laduatry standards. CoatolatmkNain lac. iceaptt oo responsibility for variations In eolor shad* between ntrrhaaiilaa u sold and lilustretioas or ample*. Thia warranty shall not apply in any eaaa la which marrhanrilt* la act uaad or iaatallad in conformity with specification* of Confoltua*Ntifli lac. or la aubjoct to omcmul abest. Liability la limited (o supplying free of chary*, sufficient material to replace defective merchandise AND THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO CHARGE PROPORTIONATELY FOR SERVICE ACTUALLY RECEIVED. CoayoJeum-Nairn Inc. stake* no other warranty, express or iaplied. Installation or service failures due to excessive moisture or hydrostatic pressure'or due to vapor or alkali throuph concrete subfioers art not the responsibility of Coayoleum^Nairft Inc. and it does not muni liability for any such failures. "Under this Warranty. Congofeum-Notrn Inc. does not assume i/ability for /oilure or domes* due to areumstenees beyond us control." Coogofeum-Naira i w ne ruMi xXAaxt. Hfw mm CON 503 oo^ecrccsmwAt imctai i a*rir\*j c At doorways adjoining other rooms, finished Scoring level may be of importance. To bring the new perimeter installation flush with ex isting adjoining flooring, cut away a portion of the floorcovering or re move several tile and ramp with latex fill, ' tapered from existing flooring down to the subfloor. Such ramps should be wide enough (about 18") so as not to be discernible through the new flooring. Having repaired and thoroughly checked the existing floorcovering, the next step is the sanding of the entire room perimeter; this sanding should be from 6" to 8" wide. This sanding should include any columns or pipes that exist in the area to be covered. < I 4 CON 505 Perimeter Adhesion Method of installation differs from usual installation methods in that the adhesive used to bond the floorcovering is applied only to the perimeter edges of the room, around pipes, col umns or other projections, and at all seams. This installation procedure may be used in most areas suit able to receive CongoleumNairn White Shield backed floor coverings by all-over ce menting method. Floor Preparation Perimeter Adhesion Method cf instal Where poor bond, broken tile, in lation does not eliminate the need for dentation or worn areas in the floor subfloor preparation and repair. Fail covering exist, they must be repaired t ure to properly accomplish such prep by inserting a patch in the floorcover aration could lead to an unsatisfac ing or replacing damaged tile. A tory finished installation. practical method, where areas to. be repaired are not large, is to cut out Existing resilient flooring to be or remove the damaged portion and covered MUST be sound, free of de fill with a water-resistant, non-shrink fects and firmly adhered to the wood ing latex patching compound, trowel or concrete subfloor. ing it leveL CON 506 Floor Cleanup The importance of thoroughly sweeping the floor prior to installa tion cannot be overemphasized. Careful sweeping followed by vac uuming is recommended. With total adhesive procedures, small particles of sand, grit, flooring scraps missed when sweeping are picked up by the trowel when spreading the adhe sive. You do not have this oppor tunity with perimeter adhesive method and foreign material left under the new flooring will tele graph through, causing an un sightly finshea installation. i Adhesive Three Sixty (SU-360) White Latex Adhesive must be used when installing Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Backing by the "Perimeter Adhesion Method." Three Sixty (SU-360) White Latex Adhesive should be spread with the end of a fine notched trowel or notched flexible broad knife (1/32" wide x 3/64" deep, 3/32" spacing) at a rate of 400 lin. ft. per gallon (approximately 4" wide). This is the same rate of spread (120 to 150 sq. ft. per gallon) recommended for totally cemented installation. Three Sixty (SU-360) Adhesive requires no wait or bleed time and should be covered with flooring material while wet, and as soon as possible. Spots of wet (SU-360) can be removed from the surface of the flooring material with a damp cloth (never use solvents). When dry, (SU-360) can be removed from surface of flooring material with fine steel wool, moistened with soap and water. When working with SU-360 White Latex Adhesive, installer s trowels and tools should be placed in a bucket of water into which a detergent has been dissolved. This will facilitate easy cleaning of equipment. Detergent tablets are convenient for this purpose. 6 CON 507 % Lay out your installation to de termine the location of the seams and sand these seam locations about 12" to 14" wide, centered on the location of the seam. All sanding MUST be accom plished with a heavy duty edger equipped with number 414 grit open coat silicon carbide floor sanding paper. Sanding must be thorough and go completely to the wall. The smooth surface of the flooring material must be well ) scored. Sanding should be wider (6" to 8") than the adhesive spread and deep enough to pro vide a rough surface for satisfac tory adhesive bond. Since the circular Spinner Sanding disc leaves an unsanded area at each inside comer, these must be hand sanded. Where the spinner does not reach under cabinet toe space leaving a 1" to 2" unsanded band hand sanding is necessary to assure adhesive bond. 5 CON 508 Flooring materials should be scribed and fitted in a normal man ner, It is very important when scribing or handfitting that the fit at all points be NET. Tightness and pressure of material at door jambs, against walls, columns or other projections will create prob lems when perimeter cementing. Therefore, any fullness in the sheet of flooring should be relieved be fore cutting the seam. The following instructions de scribe perimeter cementing each sheet of flooring as it is fitted. If desired or as job conditions dic tate, the entire area may be fitted and placed in position before per imeter cementing and cutting seams. There are two recommended methods of cutting seams, depend ing on the type of CongoleumNairn Vinyl Flooring being in stalled. "Underscribed Seams' and "Dry Double Cut Seams." The pro cedure for each method are de tailed herein. i Underscribed Seams Underscribed seams are recommended for all INLAID VINYL FLOORING and CUSHIONED INLAID VINYL FLOORING. The first sheet fitted must have the factory edge at the seam trimmed off. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and a sharp linoleum or utility knife is best for this procedure. This trimmed edge provides a square, clean edge against which the underscriber index will ride. Once the edge is trimmed and the sheet posi tioned, pencil line the floor against the trimmed edge as a guide for adhesive spread. 8 CON 509 t f General Instructions Floorcoverings and adhesive must be stored at the installation site at not less than 70 F for at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature of at least 70 F shall be maintained in the areas receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during and for 24 hours after installation is com pleted. Subfloor temperature is of im portance as this affects adhesive setup. It is importance to attempt to bring the subfloor temperature to within 10 F of the room tem perature before installation. If there is any tendency for roll set or waviness in the sheet, roll face in or work the material by pre-flexing each comer and end. Where excessive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline con ditions exist in, on, or belotc-grade areas, the installation of vinyl floor covering on White Shield Backing is not recommended. Installation or service failures due to ex cessive moisture, vapor or alkali through the concrete subfloor and/or existing floorcovering or tile are not the responsibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc. and the com pany does not assume liability for such failures. installation For installations requiring long lengths of flooring material the goods should be rolled face in. This is done before any scribing or fitting is accomplished. Re verse rolling will minimize the possibility of length shrinkage. 7 CON 510 Cutting the Seam Underscribe fc?r a NET seam, full ness or pressure at seams is not recom mended. Follow underscribe mark, holding the knife at a 90 angle to the floor. On embossed patterns, draw underscriber down sheet slowly to avoid needle bounce. DO NOT underscribe full to pro* duce buckled*in seams. CongoleumNairn Inlaid Vinyl sheet goods should be installed with net seams. Sharp knives are very important when cucting Asbestos Backed Vinyls. A perfect seam will result if you trace your underscribed line with a sharp well-ground linoleum knife, cutting part way through the vinyl sheet Follow this cut with a utility knife, cutting through the remainder of the vinyl and the backing. When making the final cut with the utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the cut. Holding the knife as low as possible, cut into the scrap material. By so doing, you will avoid any fray of the Backing. DO NOT USE A HOOK KNIFE for cutting seams as it produces an un desirable burr on the surface of the material and an unsightly finished seam. DO NOT double cut or trace cut seams because: A. When the trimmed-off underselvage is removed, it also re moves most of the adhesive at the seam, the most critical area in any installation. B. The slightest change in the angle of the knife when cutting the seam produces a variable seam, that is tight in spots net in others and open in others. C. On embossed patterns the knife will not track well, causing vari able seam openings. Run seam into place, using a small steel seam roller to bring sheets into leveL Wipe with a damp cloth to re move any surface adhesive and fol low by running the flat-side of the knife blade over seam to level any burr that exists. The seam area should then be thor oughly rolled with a rubber covered wall roller or light weight (75 lb.) floor roller to firmly embed the ma terial into the wet adhesive. 10 CON 511 St Make certain that all air has been dispelled from the field leaving the entire sheet flat and all edges properly secured in the adhesive. Turn back the other half of the sheet and repeat perimeter adhesive spread and rolling. The first sheet now edge Clean up any surplus adhesive trimmed and Htted should be that may hayg. oozed out from turned back and adhesive under seam edge of material spread about 4" wide along due to rolling. This practice side and end wall and about 4" eliminates high and low condi wide along the seam edge. tions at the seam due to double When working along the seam application of adhesive. edge, cut in adhesive to the When installing the second *y pencil line to avoid excessive or successive sheets, make cer over spread of adhesive. tain the sheet is reversed unless otherwise specified. The sim plest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification back marking of each sheet toward the seam. By placing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edge will come together at the fol lowing seam. Scribe and fit the second and successive sheets as described providing a 1 to 134" overlap at the seam. After the adhesive has been Return sheet to the floor and spread around perimeter edges embed firmly into the adhesive. of the second sheet and along Rolling with a rubber wall rol the seam edge, thoroughly roll ler or a light weight (75 lb.) to embed the sheet into the ad floor roller. hesive before cutting the seam. ) 9 CON 512 Double Cut Seams Cushioned Vinyl Flooring Double cut seams are required on all Congoleum-Naim CUSH IONED VINYL FLOORINGS. This recommended procedure requires double cutting the seam DRY. After the seam is cut, adhesive is then applied along edges of the sheets at the seam. Matching & Seaming Geometric Patterns All geometric patterns in Spring Luxury Cushioned Vinyls are wide trimmed (72" plus) to provide addi tional width, or have wide mortar lines along both edges of the sheet for- seam cutting. Normally, geometric patterns re quire exact matching; therefore, re versing of sheets on installation is not possible, unless otherwise noted. Al ways check the INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION INSTRUC TION SHEET inside the roll for no tation as to reversing or non-reversing the particular pattern being installed. When cutting the second sheet of material, be sure to provide sufficient additional length to allow for proper line-up of pattern repeat at seam. Cross alignment of pattern should be accomplished at the center of the sheet length by placing a six i'Goi. straight edge parallel to the pattern design or mortar line. Installation Scribe and fit the first sheet as de scribed herein. Turn back the sheet and perimeter spread adhesive around three edges of the sheet, leav ing the seam edge dry. 11 CON 513 Roll all cemented edges as before. Scribe and fit the second and subse quent sheets, reversing the direction of each sheet unless otherwise noted. Provide an overlap at seam for seam cutting. After the second sheet is installed, the seam should be cut DRY. This is done by double cutting through both overlapped layers of flooring with a very sharp straight blade utility knife guide by a straight edge. The knife should be held straight up and down (at a 903 angle to the face of the material). DO NOT place a piece of scrap under the lapped edges before double cutting as recommended for regular full cemented installations. This would cause fullness at the seam, un desirable in perimeter adhesion in stallation. After the seam has been double cut DRY, turn back the seam edges and spread a band of adhesive about 8" to 10" wide centered on the seam. It is convenient to place one's knee be tween the turned up seam edges of the two sheets when spreading the adhesive. This will hold the sheets open for ease of adhesive spreading. Return the material to position on the floor and run the seam into place with a small seam roller bringing Doth sheets into leveL Follow by thorough rolling with a rubber wall roller or light weight (75 lb.) floor roller. Wipe seam with a damp cloth or fiber sponge removing any adhesive on the surface of the material. - 12 CON 514 On completion of the perimeter adhesive installa tion, avoid sliding heavy equipment or furniture over the newly installed floor until such time as the ad hesive has thoroughly set. ) Cleaning and Maintenance of Flooring Mr. Installer -- When installation is complete, recheck to make certain all ex cess adhesive that may have transferred to the surface of the flooring has been removed. Since ALL resilient floor cover ings require maintenance, rec ommend immediate and con tinued care of the customer's new floor by suggesting Congo- leum-Naim Vinyl Wax (SU-51) or Self-Polishing Wax (SU-50) for flooring protection. For ease of cleaning, suggest CongoleumNairn Floor Cleaner (SU-56). Your customer can also write for a copy of "How to Make Floor Care Easy" (B-1459), a step-bystep guide to simplified floor covering maintenance. 13 rr CON 515 SU-360 This white latex adhesive is recommended for the installation of "White Shield" backed Inlaid Vinyls, and 1/8" gauge Solid Vinyl Tiles over concrete subfloors on or below grade, and for perimeter ad* hesion of vinyl floor covering on White Shield Backing over existing floor covering, Wonderflor Solid Vinyl Tile over on-grade concrete. It is also recommended for water resistant seams on Linoleum and sheet Vinyl floors where specified, and for installing vinyl asbestos tile over radiant heated subfloors. Approximate coverage: 123 to 130 sq. ft. per gallon. Easy-Care Products Congoleum-Naim Self-Polishing Wax SU 30 -- A liquid emulsion wax made of 100* natural Camauba Wax that dries in 15 to 30 minutes to a smooth, satin gloss without buffing. Though this wax is primarily for linoleum, it may be used on vinyls in place of Vinyl Wax. It may be buffed to high gloss if desired, has excellent soil resist ance and is extremely easy to keep clean. Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Wax SU 51 -- A new wax particularly suited to vinyl It produces a gleaming high-luster acrylic finish without buff ing. It is the perfect product for sharp, clean vinyl floors. Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Wax SU 51 will not yellow even the whitest vinyl floor cov erings, nor discolor with age, and will not cause unsightly build-up. Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner SU 56 - A new, mild but thorough floor cleaner with greatly increased cleaning properties. Use it on any smooth floor covering for quick, easy cleaning without any harmful effects. Available in quart and gallon containers. 14  Installation Division, Congoleum-Naim, Inc. 195 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 8-1677 3/67 CON 517 1 THANK YOU, MR. INSTALLER Congoleum-Nairn Fine Floors installed in accordance with these recommended installa tion procedures will provide many years of satisfactory consumer service and will assure your continued good reputation. Coogfeim-fera Congoleum-Naim Inc. 15 CON 518 CON 519 The installation of Congoleum-Naim vinyl flooring with White Shield Backing by the "Perimeter Adhesion Method" is not in- tended to replace all-over adhesive installations. This "Perimeter Method" of installation is an addition to the existing installation specifications, and it provides a satisfactory installation proce dure for covering existing floorcoverings, suspended, on, or be low-grade, where the removal of such existing floorcovering would be prohibitive. ^ The .procedures outlined herein apply to all4auges of Congo- - leum-Nairn Vinyls on White Shield backing. "CONGOLEUM- NAIRN INLAID VINYLS" . . . "CONGOLEUM-NAIRN tvt stt> CUSHIONED VTNYLS" "CCNCOLZUM NAIRN CUSHIONED VINYLS" - products having CLEAR FELT BACKING are NOT covered by this procedure. .. . Perimete: usual instaU the floorco\ the room, umns or otf at all seams This inst may be use< able to rec Nairn Wh floor coveri menting mi Floor F Perimeter Adhesior 'i lation does not elirr subfloor preparatto ure to properly acct axation could lead i tory finished instal j i Existing resilier covered MUST be fects and firmly ad or concrete subfloo it inneter ation roce1, or iring ngoUMIRN .IRN ELT Perimeter Adhesion Method of installation differs from usual installation methods in that `he adhesive used to bond the Soorcovering is applied only to the perimeter edges of the room, around pipes, col umns or other projections, and at all seams. This installation procedure mav be used in most areas suit- Nairn White Shield backed floor coverings by all-over ce menting method. Floor Preparation Perimeter Adhesion Method of instal lation does not eliminate the need for subfloor preparation and repair. Fail ure to properly accomplish such prep aration could lead to an unsatisfac tory finished installation. ^ Existing resilient flooring to be covered MUST be sound, free of de fects and firmly adhered to the wood or concrete subfloor. Where poor bond, broken tile, in dentation or worn areas in the floor covering exist, they must be repaired by inserting a patch in the floorcover ing or replacing damaged die. A practical method, where areas to be repaired are not large, is to cut out or remove the damaged portion and fill with a water-resistant, non-shrink ing latex patching compound, trowel ing it level. At doorways adjoining other rooms, finished flooring level may be of importance. To bnng the new perimeter installation flush with ex isting adjoining flooring, cut away a portion of the floorcovering or re move several tile and ramp with latex fill, tapered from existing flooring down to the subfloor. Such ramafl should be wide enough (about 18'TM so as not to be discernible through the new flooring. Having repaired and thoroughly checked the existing floorcovering, the next step is the sanding of the entire room perimeter; this sanding should be from 8" to 8" wide. This sanding should include any columns or pipes that exist in the area to be covered. M Lay out your termme the !c and sand th about 12" to on the locatio All sandins palled v'un equipped wi open coat si sanding pape thorough anc the wall. Thi the flooring rr scored. Sandi (6'' to 8") spread and d vide a rough tory adhesive Since the Sanding disc area at each must be hanc spinner doe cabinet toe s 2" unsanded is necessarybond. np with latex v.ng 3oonng Such ramag 'about IS'* ible through " wide. This any columns >e area to be Lay out your installation to de termine the location of the seams and sand these seam locations about 12" to 14" wide, centered on the location of the seam. All sanding MUST be accom plished with a heavy duty edger "J.-'C'P-- *- 1"M--'- r -- c; open coat silicon carbide floor sanding paper. Sanding must be thorough and go completely to the wall. The smooth surface of the flooring material must be well scored. Sanding should be wider IS" to 8") than the adhesive spread and deep enough to pro vide a rough surface for satisfaetorv adhesive bond. Floor Cleanup The imr portance of thoroughl^^k sweepping the floor prior to installa^P tion cannot be overemphasized. Careful sweeping followed by vac uuming is recommended. With total adhesive procedures, small particles of sand, grit, flooring scraps missed when sweeping are picked up by the trowel when spreading the adhe sive. You do not have this oppor tunity with perimeter adhesive method and foreign material left under the new flooring will tele graph through, causing an un sightly Snshea installation. Adhesive Three Sixty (SU-360) White Latex Adhesive must be used when installing Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Backing by the "Perimeter Adhesion Method." Three Sixty (SU-360) White Latex Adhesive should be spread with the end of a fine notched trowel or notched flexible broad knife (1/32" wide x 3/64" deep, 3/32" spacing) at a rate of 400 lin. ft. per gallon (approximately 4" wide). This is the same rate of spread (120 to 150 sq. ft. per gallon) recommended for totally cemented installation. Three Sixty (SU-360) Adhesive requires no wait or bleed time and should be covered with flooring material while wet, and as soon as possible. Spots of wet (SU-360) can be removed from the surface of the flooring material with a damp cloth (never use solvents). When dry, (SU-360) can be removed from surface of flooring material with fine steel wool, moistened with soap and water. When working with SU-360 White Latex Adhesive, installer's trowels and tools should be placed in a bucket of water into which a detergent has. been dissolved. This will facilitate easy cleaning of equipment. Detergent tablets are convenient for this purpose. 8 Floorcover must be star site at not !< least 24 hour A temperati shall be mar receiving th hours prior t hours after pleted. Subfloor t portance setup. It is ir to bring the to within 10 perature be! Where ditions of uint recomi cessive subfloc the res pany d Install For installat lengths of S goods shouli This is done or fitting is verse rolling possibility oi CON 524 thoroughl^A Dr to installa^^ emphasized, iwed by vac,*d. With total mall particles craps missed ked up by the ig the adhee this opporer adhesive material left ng will tele sing an untion. ed when e Shield ee Sixty the end .* (1/32" i. ft. per if spread emented eed time t. and as ed from i (never i surface ith soap nstaller's ater into tate easy t for this General Instructions Floorcoverings and adhesive must be stored at the installation site at not less than 70F for at least 24 hours before installation. A temperature of at least 70 F shall be maintained in the areas receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during and for 24 hours after installation is com pleted. Subfloor temperature is of im portance as this affects adhesive setup. It is importance to attempt to bring the subfloor temperature to within 10F of the room tem perature before installation. 70 If there is any tendency for roll set or waviness in the sheet, roll face in or work the material by pre-Sexing each comer and end. Where excessive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline con ditions exist in, on, or below-grade areas, the installation of vinyl floor covering on White Shield Backing is not recommended. Installation or service failures due to ex cessive moisture, vapor or alkali through the concrete subfloor and/or existing floorcovering or tile are not the responsibility of Congoleum-Naim Inc. and the com pany does not assume liability for such failures. Installation For installations requiring long lengths of flooring material the goods should be rolled face in. This is done before any scribing or fitting is accomplished. Re verse rolling will minimize the possibility of length shrinkage. CON 525 Flooring materials should be scnbed and fitted In a normal man ner. It is very important when scribing or handfitting diat the fit at aH points be NET. Tightness and pressure of material at door jambs, against walls, columns or other projections will create prob lems when perimeter cementing. Therefore, any fullness in the sheet of flooring' should be relieved be fore cutting the seam. The following instructions de scribe perimeter cementing each sheet of flooring as it is fitted. If desired or as job conditions dic tate, the entire area may be fitted^^ and placed in position before per^^ imeter cementing and cutting seams. There are two recommended methods of cutting seams,-depend ing on the type of CongoteumNairn Vinyl Flooring being in stalled. "Underscribed Seams and "Dry Double Cut Seams." The pro cedure for each method are de tailed herein. Underscribed Seams Cnderscribed seams are recommended for all INLAID VINYL FLOORING and CUSHIONED INLAID VINYL FLOORING. The first sheet fitted must . have the factory edge at the seam trimmed off. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and a sharp linoleum or utility knife is best for this procedure. This trimmed edge provides a square, clean edge against which the underscriber index will ride. Once the edge is trimmed and the sheet posi tioned, pencil line the floor against the trimmed edge as a guide for adhesive spread. y The first shet trimmed and fitti turned back ar :3 rjy' ". o *a J A- ul-- J u, L. i' side and end wall wide along the When working al edge, cut in ad! pencil line to av over spread of ac Return sheet tc embed firmly into Rolling with a ru ler or a light we floor roller. ted. If is die- _ re per-^^ atting ended ependoleumng in is and he proire de- must . t the Ivage .* and knife This .es a ainst index ge is posifloor as a The first sheet now edge trimmed and fitted should be turned back and adhesive SDread about 4" w5d? side and end wall and about 4" wide along the seam edge. When working along the seam edge, cut in adhesive to the pencil line to avoid excessive over spread of adhesive. Return sheet to the floor and embed firmly into the adhesive. Rolling with a rubber wall rol ler or a light weight (75 lb.) floor roller. Make certain that all air has been dispelled from the field leaving the entire sheet Eat and all edges properly secured in the adhesive. Turn back the other half of the sheet and repeat perimeter adhesive spread and rolling. Clean up any surplus adhesive that may have oozed out from under seam edge of material due to roiling, ibis practice eliminates high and low condi tions at the seam due to double application of adhesive. When installing the second or successive sheets, make cer tain the sheet is reversed unless otherwise specified. The sim plest method of accomplishing this is to place the identification back marking of each sheet toward the seam. By placing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edge will come together at the fol lowing seam. Scribe and fit the second and successive sheets as described providing a 1 to IS" overlap at the seam. After the adhesive has been spread around perimeter edges of the second sheet and along the seam edge, thoroughly roll to embed the sheet into the ad hesive before cutting the seam. vith a utility he remainder king. nal cut with ; a pjiei ce of Holaliinr g the . cut into the ting, you will KKS6IFE for duces an unurface of the htlv finished or trace cut ed-off underd, it also ree adhesive at t critical area when cutting es a variable t in spots net l in others, ems the knife . causing van* gsusing a small ig sheets into p cloth to re vive and folt side of the to level any 1 then be thoribber covered idit (75 lb.) ubed the ma ssive. Double Cut Seams Cushioned Vinyl Flooring Double cut seams are required on all Congoleum-Naim CUSH IONED VINYL FLOORINGS. This ^Jpmmended procedure requires double cutting the seam DRY. After the seam is cut, adhesive is then applied along edges of the sheets at the seam. Matching & Seaming Geometric Patterns All geometric patterns in Spring Luxury Cushioned Vinyls are wide trimmed (72" plus) to provide addi tional width, or have wide mortar lines along both edges of uie sheet for seam cutting. Normally, geometric patterns re quire exact matching; therefore, re versing of sheets on installation is not possible, unless otherwise noted. Al ways check the INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION INSTRUC TION SHEET inside the roll for no tation as to reversing or non-reversing the particular pattern being installed. When cutting the second sheet of material, be sure to provide sufficient additional length to allow for proper line-up of pattern repeat at seam. Cross alignment of pattern should be &&.' -5r accomplished at the center of the sheet length by placing a six foot straight edge parallel to the pattern design or mortar line. Installation Scribe and fit the first sheet as de scribed herein. Tum back the sheet and perimeter spread adhesive around three edges of the sheet, leav ing the seam edge dry. II Roll all cemented edges as before. Scribe and fit the second and subse quent sheets, reversing the direction of each sheet unless otherwise noted Provide an overlap at seam for seam After the second sheet is installed, the seam should be cut DRY. This is done by double cutting through both overlapped layers of flooring with a very sharp straight blade utility knife guide by a straight edge. The knife should be held straight up and down (at a 90 angle to the race of the cutting as recommended for regular full cemented installations. This would cause fullness at the seam, un desirable in perimeter adhesion in stallation. On comj perimeter at tion, avoid equipment c the newly until such hesive has t Mr. Insti When ins recheck ti cess adhi transferre flooring Since AL ings requ o mm end tinued cc. netc floor ded for regular illations. This it the seam, unr adhesion in- 1 to position on earn into place r bringing both nr by thorough wall roller or . i floor roller, ip cloth or fiber adhesi\ e on the 1. On completion of the perimeter adhesive installa tion, avoid sliding heavy equipment or furniture over the newly installed floor until such time as the ad hesive has thoroughly set. tr >C: Cleaning and Maintenance of Flooring Mr. Installer -- When installation is complete, recheck to make certain all ex cess adhesive that may have transferred to the surface of the flooring has been removed. Since ALL resilient floor cover ings require maintenance, rec ommend immediate and con tinued care of the customers new floor by suggesting Congo- leum-Naim Vinyl Wax (SU-51) or Self-Polishing Wax (SU-50) for flooring protection. For ease of cleaning, suggest CongoleumNairn Floor Cleaner (SU-56). Your customer can also write for a copy of "How to Make Floor Care Easy" (B-1459), a step-bystep guide to simplified floor covering maintenance. 13 CON 531 SU-360 This white latex adhesive is rec ommended .for the installation of "White Shield" backed InlaidVinyls, and 1/8" gauge Solid Vinyl Tiles over concrete subfloors on or below grade, and for perimeter ad hesion of vinyl floor covering on White Shield Backing over existing floor covering. Wonderflor Solid Vinyl Tile over on-grade concrete. It is also recommended for water resistant seams on Linoleum and sheet Vinyl floors where specified, and for installing vinyl asbestos tile over radiant heated subfloors. Approximate coverage: 125 to 150 sq. ft. per gallon. Easy-Care Products CongoIcuiM-Ivaiin Self-Polishing Wax 3U 30 -- A liquid emulsion wax made of 100* natural Carnauba Wax that dries in 15 to 30 minutes to a smooth, satin gloss without buffing. Though this wax is primarily for linoleum, it may be used on vinyls in place of Vinyl Wax. It may be buffed to high gloss if desired, has excellent soil resist ance and is extremely easy to keep clean. Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Wax SU 51 - A new wax particularly suited to vinyL It produces a gleaming high-luster acrylic finish without buff ing. It is the perfect product for sharp, clean vinyl floors. Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Wax SU 51 will not yellow even the whitest vinyl floor cov erings, nor discolor with age, and will not cause unsightly build-up. V- Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner SU 56 -- A new, mild but thorough floor cleaner with greatly increased cleaning properties. Use it on any smooth floor covering for quick, easy cleaning without any harmful effects. Available in quart and gallon containers. V 14 de concrete, id for water noleum and re specified, 'yl asbestos id subfloors. " 125 to 150 Wax SU 50 1005 natural ) minutes to ng. Though may be used ay be buffed it soil resist* dean. 51 -- A new produces a without buffsharp, clean 1 Wax SU 51 ivl floor covill not cause SU 56 - A with greatly it on any asy cleaning -ble in quart Congoleum-Naim FINE FLOORS THE NUMBER ONE UNEI Installation Division, Congoleum-Naim, Inc. 195 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 B-1677 'V .W-ki 1 CK 534 8r - ', v " i netinir4_, leakagi or sgilEaga may causa;di2f*i>bfci on thasu .. ' ' : . - *' ' .... - .5 .. >^V *.&*-- X M .YVt*A3X .am^S^^BUatiCSlrtCa:. CON 535 7. Seams accomplished by double cuffing (Comfo^o^ and Spring*) should be fused bymsertjn^^^ $e applicator into the seam, thus opehlng tte'seaH&aUaw*'ing the liquid to flow into the seanv^lg,,^ ' -^-cy*** .. 'jb i'* ? u-t 9?$' tti si.'.: !flr.a>r. ' fisb^rr-' -vv<-feqaf i ' *; '9p;ut*!.v , `V^CjJ 8. Seams accomplished by underscribffig.(Selmodda^K: should be fused without the insertionu^8iKfkh&4 '* the can so that the,fin is in an upiwartf .gositfpq* drawtm applicator nozzle along the seem. ` ***** ,;b * w : y/M:: `4 '*** 9. The applicator shoui&meve traWtfie seemjihd fto^atkbilt ^"'in width tabl et the?*-* amountof wick {nff e|pl 10. As soon esTtH evaporation. ' ^ 11. Do not touch % flooring matoriaL The vinyl wear layer^iefci in about 30 nriMtae. but preferably -A$ 12. The fin bending or n G*N Seem this fin. C-N Seem Sealer S&901* videadeq^at* ventilation and 00 NOT MAft^^OF C-N f . ; *.-3rr aifjbwA'bha ~ ua ,:*:i!'b _ __ w _ CONGOLEUM-NAIRN, INC. KEARNT^N. JiC a-1698 CON 536 ... and how to resolve them Problem i i i 1 Uneven glossy and dull appearance. Cause Uneven wax removal. Uneven surface that collects dirt'and excess wax due to indentations. Solution Remove all old wax completely with CongoleumNairn Floor Cleaner. Then apply CongoleumNairn Self-Polishing Wax or Vinyl Wax evenly as directed. Buff when dry. Using Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner, re move dirt and wax with .steel wool or fine synthetic fiber pad and floor machine. When completely clean, apply thin coat or coats of Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax or Vinyl Wax. 3uff when dry after eacn application. Faded, washedout appearance. Heavy-duty cleaners. Cleaning too often. Abrasive pads and abrasive cleaners. Direct sunlight. Use Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner. Follow recommended floor care program. Use finer grade pads and Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner. Scrub with *1 steel wool and CongoleumNairn Floor Cleaner (solution: 1 part Cleaner. 32 parts water - Vz cup per gallon). Rinse. Apply Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax. Streaking when applying wax; uneven wetting, spreading or leveling of wax. Traffic paths (yellowing) - Too much or not enough wax in mop or on applicator. Excessive rubbing with applicator. Improper rinsing. Wrong polish. Dirty mop or applicator. improper maintenance. Use proper amount of wax. Apply wax lightly and evenly. Rinse carefully. When surface is dry. apply wax. Clean with Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner and apply Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax or Vinyl Wax. Use clean mop or applicator. Scrub area with machina and fine steel wool pads and a strong detergent solution. Apply wax. Oamp mop area periodically. Renew wax when worn off. Check for track-in sources sue as paint, asphalt driveways, oil. con crete. etc. CON 537 1 r-" Installation Division, Congoleum-Nairn, Inc. 195 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 B-1459 CON 538 followed with Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner. CON 539 MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS 1 Problem Dull appearance Causa Too little polish. Improper cleaning and rmsmg of floor. Wrong polish used. Coarse floor. Floor not completely dry after washing. Yellowed film (build-up of wax) Too many coats of wax in non-traffic areas. . Too-frequent applica tion of wax. Wrong wax. "Tacky" finish Too much wax. Wrong wax. Wax applied over improperly cleaned and improperly rinsed floor. Solution | 1 ! Follow instructions carefully as prescribed on | Congoleum-Nairn Wax containers. Follow instructions carefully as prescribed on j Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner and Wax ! container. Clean floor completely as prescribed on i Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner container : and then finish with suitable CongoleumNairn Self-Polishing Wax or Vinyl Wax. After freshly applied thin coat of wax is dry. buff and apply another coat of wax and buff again. Do not use heavy-duty cleaners. Use Congoleum-Nairn Root Cleaner. Always make certain floor is fully dried after ; washing. Incomplete drying commonly occurs in humid weather. i 1 Remove old wax with Congoleum-Nairn Floor ; Cleaner. Apply thin coat of Congoleum-Nairn I Self-Polishing Wax or Vinyl Wax. When spot waxing, apply wax only on bare surface. Remove old wax with Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner. Apply thin coat of Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax or Vinyl Wax. Remove old wax with Congoleum-.Naim Floor Cleaner and re-apply wax, following instruc tions carefully. Black heel marks. Some rubber heels will mark any flooring. Wrong polish. Rub with fine steel wool dipped in CongoleumNairn Root Cleaner. Clean floor with Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner and apply Congoleum-Nairn SelfPolishing Wax or Vinyl Wax. When dry. buff. CON 540 * CON 541 CON 542 Care and Maintenance of Embossed and Textured Floors First impressions would lead vou to believe that embossed floor coverings would require additional maintenance over smooth surface floorings. This is not the case as grit, soil and dirt finds its way into the em bossing where it lies loose and cannot be ground into the en tire surface by foot traffic. Em bossed floorings, therefore, clean quite readily if the fol lowing procedures are used. (1) Sweep with a soft bristle broom or vacuum frequently to pick up collection of soil in the embossed areas. (2) Wipe up liquid spills before they dry and harden in the embossed areas. (3) Wash with mild soap and water as required and rinse with clean water. A soft rag, bristle brush or a fiber sponge is excellent for this purpose. Always allow floor covering or tile to thoroughly dry before waxing . . . with embossed floor coverings additional time for this drying may be required so that moisture left in the recesses will thoroughly dry. WAXING -- After the floor has been allowed to dry thoroughly, apply a thin even coat of Congoleum-Naim Vinyl Wax SU51 and allow 20 minutes for the wax to dry. The application of liquid wax should be done by dipping a cloth or Lambs Wool Applicator lightly into an open pan or paint roller tray and spreading it sparingly on the floor. Avoid excessive application of wax as it will accumulate in the de pressed areas of the floor. Counter Tops Congoleum-Naim counter tops may be kept clean with a damp cloth or sponge. In the case of stubborn spots, wash counter tops with Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner. An occasional waxing and huffing will provide added protection as well as luster. Caution: Always use a pad or trivet under pots that are hotter than boiling water. CON 543 Most spills and stains are easily re- stubborn type stains, it is deniable to Vinyl Asbestos Til*. A blend oi vinyl resins <A Va. F lA % O ai * 5.2 . Ifl <n f . Ss> c01 ao a C UI Cm o ca g-- 'Ce^i (<OAA 20 a >>, u (0 QO 0w*) a III 1 I'? a 2 o*1 3(A !O5 t*! ilz i s<ca0 --o> 4O T?C "3<A ae q.3 ?*e w.. 4o3 5O J< si 5= <55 2^5 C Zo r 3g| S'5! 5 jg 51Ie s wo <o(A0 "1OS7 2 <2 3 . <A Ui <5 sHi i. S> L. 2 -a L<fXCjo~.Sc (<A0. --<Q 2 S' <0 a > a 3 s 193 <t/0l VUCY Vc 2 xk3. --c0) o .2> 51 !a<>oiSsa> _0cV(V00) 00 ^w <0 c Sc 22 7o= oo V T3 3= .2 ~sQ 1/1 5-0 O 'C c c to jc a> > 0c0 S-S s* 00 .5 |oi 51 'op 'S<0 >t JC |> g 0 3 5 S 3 O f 12>5.1*Oow* i 8a z g* II> " 3 i|> <Q i 3tfl _> c 2 00 A '<A O 8 |1 (/I <S0 2f r3 *S'.a ill 'I ii* *-ss i1.! e n> sis 12 | i * 01 ' . <0 Z 703 o0"0 VCc) W Ot_ --ev 5 u* si 58 <000.5 it 5-- CO il Z CON 544 Applying the finish Liquid wax should be applied by dipping the applicator spar ingly into the wax from a pan or dish. Do not pour the liquid wax directly on the floor. This results in an undesirable spot accumula tion of excessive wax. Apply a thin coat of wax. This allows moisture to evaporate, drying to a hard film. Excessive application hardens on the top, but remains tacky underneath. This kind of heavy film is con ducive to catching and holding dirt, giving little protection to the floor against scuff marks and resulting in a poor appearance in a short period of time. The wax should be applied with a clean lambs wool or sponge applicator. Long, straight strokes in one direction give the best results. Allow to dry for 20-30 minutes, longer on humid days before applying the second coat Rewaxing should be done before the old coat has completely worn off and should only be applied to traffic areas. As a general rule, no more than 5 coats should be applied before stripping the finish. Easy-Care Products Congoleum-Nairn manufactures fine floor maintenance products to take the "chore" out of caring for vour floors. Look for these easy-care products wherever CongoleumNaim fine floors are sold. Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner _ SU 56--A new, mild but thorough floor cleaner with greatly * increased cleaning properties. Use it on any smooth floor covering for quick, easy cleaning without any harmful effects. Congoleum-Nairn Self-Polishing Wax SU 50--A liquid emulsion wax made of 100% natural Camauba Wax that dries in 15 to 30 minutes to a smooth, satin gloss without buffing. Though this wax is primarily for linoleum, it may be used on vinyls in place of Vinyl Wax. It may be buffed to high gloss if desired, has excellent soil resist ance and is extremely easy to keep clean. Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax SU 51--A new wax particularly suited to vinyl. It produces a gleam ing high-luster acrylic finish without buffing. It is the perfect product for sharp, clean vinyl floors. Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax SU 51 will not yellow even the whitest vinyl floor cover ings, nor discolor with age, and will not cause unsightly build-up. CON 546 1 Major cleaning and wax removal Depending on traffic and your standards of appearance, a major cleaning should be done only as often as necessary. Use only good liquid detergents, such as Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner. (Soaps tend to leave scum or metallic deposits, particu larly when used in hard water areas.) The best solution is 1 part Congoleum-Nairn Floor Cleaner to 16 parts of water (1 cup per gallon. For light cleaning use K cup per gal.) If you're using another kind of detergent, the strength and type of detergent will depend on the type of flooring. As a general rule, use mild, neutral detergents on linoleum and asphalt die. Stronger detergents may be used on vinyl sheet goods and tile or vinyl asbestos tile (follow manufacturer's directions explicitly). Avoid scouring cleansers as they leave deposits which are diffi cult to rinse off. With vinyl flooring, it is recommended that you remove wax or dressings periodically utilizing a scrubbing machine with fine steel wool pads. Scrubbing machines may be rented from most hardware stores. If a machine is not available, hand scrubbing with fine steel wool pads will do the job. This annual removal of all surface applications will restore the floor covering's original surface, luster and beauty. CON 547 Easy-care hints Cleaning a floor--when wash ing floors, .be careful not to flood the floor with water as it may loosen the adhesive bond under the flooring. Use Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner or a neutral detergent. Avoid cleaners that contain harmful solvents such as gasoline, benzene, naphtha, turpentine or similar cleaning solvents as they may damage resilient floors. Oil-base cleaners will damage asphalt tile and rubber tile. Also, avoid harsh alkalies or abrasives. Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner may be used for quick, easy cleaning without any harmful effects. Apply the Floor Cleaner with a mop or cloth, nibbing sufficiently to loosen any ground-in dirt. On particularly tough-to-clean floors you may want to use a power polishing machine with the scrubbing brushes to loosen the dirt. Take up the cleaner and loosened dirt with a cloth or sponge mop. Rinse floor with cleanr cool water to remove all traces of the cleaner. Avoid flooding the floor with water as it may loosen the adhesive bond under the floor. Allow the floor to dry thoroughly before applying finish (30-60 minutes or longer depending on the weather conditions). CON 548 One way to keep a new floor.looking like new is, of course, not to walk on it. This is impractical. But not impossible. You can walk on a film of wax or dressing. Walking on wax is like put ting a thin, clear, protective sheet between the floor and the traffic. When the film dirties, vou clean the film. Another way to protect your floors from permanent damage is by replacing broken casters and removing small metal slides (domes of silence) under furniture and appliances. These may indent and mar floors permanently. Instead, equip all furniture with large surface casters, glides or furniture cups. Plastic casters are preferred since some rubber casters may perm anently stain your vinyl floor covering. Rest heavy appli ances or cabinets and other heavy equipment oti a separate, extra pad of floor covering cut to the size of the base. Daily Floor Care "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." The best way to protect the floor's surface is to sweep or vacuum the floor daily. This clears the floor of the grit that's carried into the house on shoes. Sweeping minimizes the amount of grit that may be ground into your floor, scratching it, denting it, dulling that bright new look. Spilled food and liquids should be wiped up immediately. Use a damp sponge or paper toweling. Scuffs may call for harder rubbing with sponge or fine steel wool. Since steel wool may remove the wax or finish from your floor, apply a light coat of wax on the newly-bared spot. Do not use oil-based sweeping compounds or other "treated" cloths or mops. They tend to leave a film which will not accept wax and may even have a damaging effect on some types of flooring. Light Cleaning-Once a Week If you've kept the floor swept or vacuumed daily, and relatively free from spilled food, chances are the only other attention vour floors may need will be a little damp mopping once a week with a cool water-mild detergent solution when necessary. Use a clean string mop or sponge mop. Be sure to change the rinse water frequently. This periodic clean* ing is particularly important in care of Embossed Floor Cover ings. Heel marks or smudges may require a little more, attention. Rub with sponge or paper toweling. If this does not do the trick then rub lightly with fine steel wool (00 to 000) and detergent or a Brillo pad. These spots should then re ceive a light application of wax. CON 550 CON 551 1 y: ' J.J: ' v r&OSi*+*<*&**- 4' CON 552 FROM ) INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT , CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. February 23, 1967 SELF COVING VINYL FLOOR COVERING Congoleum-Nairn national advertising has contributed to the growing consumer -nte'est in se1'coved flooring installations. Recognizing the resurgent interest and the practical aspects of this method of installing floor covering, Congoleum-Nairn produced a training film, "Skilled Hands," followed by a book, "How to Install Self-Coved Flooring." Both training media continue to receive installer interest. At the time these in stallation aids were made available, the industry was pro ducing predominantly .070" gauge vinyl floor covering, and this was the gauge floor covering being installed on selfcoved installations. For this reason, no comment was made in the film or the book as to cove stick radius. Three quarter inch radius cove stick works well with floor cover ings up to .070" gauge. Recent introductions of .090" - .115" and .135" gauge vinyl floor coverings require a change in the radius of cove stick if ease of installation and elimination of excessive heating is to be maintained. The use of larger radius cove stick with heavier gauges of vinyl floor coverings is therefore rec ommended. This requirement parallels practices used in the past for the installation of linoleum floor coverings. Light and standard gauges were normally coved over 3/4" radius cove stick, medium, one-eighth and three-sixteenth gauges coved over 1" or 1-1/8" cove stick. Vinyl floor coverings will cove far more readily than linoleum did: yet installers feel they re quire heat to cove this flexible floor covering. The use of heat improperly applied or at too high a temperature can damage the flooring and in many cases this damage is permanent. Heat used in the manufacture of vinyl floor coverings is in the area of 300*F. Gasoline or propane torches will produce heat in the area of 1200* to 1400*F. It is therefore understandaole why excessive heating must be avoided. CON 553 "1 FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. November 30, 1966 STAINING Vinyl floor coverings unquestionably offer the gre avcsii value flooring since tihiep i'n-*tr--o---d-- 1uu. c-Jti.o:--n----orf----r---e----s:iil.ie----n----t-r,fl_cr:.-.g in this country in 1374. r'rc.-r the standpoint of wear and serviceability, color and design, flexibility, ease of handling and maintenance, floor coverings of today far exceed floor coverings of the past. The soil resistant formula's used in the production of Congoleum-Nairrn Vinyl Floors place them far above competitive vinyl floorings, tile and carpet from a standpoint of soil and stain resistance. Certain materials and conditions can cause staining and discoloration. Proper initial maintenance can greatly alleviate these problems. The following are some facts on this subject. Asphalt and coal tar products can and will permanently yellow and stain vinyl floorings. Recent introductions to macadam driveway dressings, designed to fill voids and additionally waterproof existing driveways against water penetration and subsequent winter heave, have brought about tracking onto vinyl floors which causes yellowing in traffic lanes. In most cases, this yellowing is permanent and cannot be removed. The degree of discoloration depends on pattern background color, the lighter patterns suffering the most. Color discoloration can occur due to tracking of pigment from deck paints. Red deck paints are the worst, particularly when such red deck paint is applied to porches or patios exposed to the weather where oxidation of the paint causes pigment migration which will pick up on shoe soles and deposit on flooring. If red paint is involved, a pink discoloration results. The type of staining de scribed above, occurs frequently in carpets, and in most cases is far more difficult to remove. Another common cause of vinyl staining is rubber. Moulded rubber products contain certain ingredients necessary to maintain flexibility and adequate shell Life, most are incompatible with certain components of vinyl flooring. Pro longed contactor continuous intermittent contact by rubber casters, rubber runners, matting or protective furniture cups commonly used to protect resilient flooring can cause yellow staining. It is important that these rubber goods be replaced with similar items made from vinyl plastics. Some types of shoe soles, particularly those used on tennis sneakers, can also present staining problems. A common household item that can also stain vinyl floorings is shoe polish. Many contain solvents and dyes that permanently stain some vinyls, particularly those with clear translucent backgrounds. CON 555 1 While the above information may be helpful in avoiding staining complaints, the best method of preventing soiling and staining of vinyl floors is regular maintenance. Unfortunately, many consumers are advised that when a vinyl floor is purchased, no maintenance is required. This inference may be a strong sales clincher, but is not factual and very misleading to the customer. Floor covering, regardless of type, should be maintained with frequency dictated by service use. Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax (SU51) formulated for proper main tenance of Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl floor coverings, should be recommended to all purchasers of vinyl floors, at the time of installation. The above facts, if told to consumers, should be helpful in reducing consumer dissatisfaction from annoying soiling and maintenance complaints. % CON 556 UtavtUaf FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. November 30, 1966 VINYL FLOORING - STAINING Vinyl floor coverings unquestionably offer the greatest value m flooring since the introduction of resilient floori.-.g ;r. this country in 1374. From the standpoint of wear and serviceability, color and design, flexibility, ease of handling and maintenance, floor coverings of today far exceed floor coverings o the past. The soil resistant formula's used in the production of Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Floors place them far above competitive vinyl floorings, tile and carpet from a standpoint of soil and stain resistance. Certain materials and conditions can cause staining and discoloration. Proper initial maintenance can greatly alleviate these problems. The following are some facts on this subject. Asphalt and coal tar products can and will permanently yellow and stain vinyl floorings. Recent introductions to macadam driveway dressings, i designed to fill voids and additionally waterproof existing driveways against water penetration and subsequent winter heave, have brought about tracking onto vinyi 'floors which causes yellowing in traffic lanes. In most cases, this yellowing permanent and cannot be removed. The degree of discoloration depends on pattern background color, the lighter patterns suffering the most. Color discoloration can occur due to tracking of pigment from deck paints. Red deck paints are the worst, particularly when such red deck paint is applied to porches or patios exposed to the weather where oxidation of the paint causes pigment migration which will pick up on shoe soles and deposit on flooring. If red paint is involved, a pink discoloration results. The type of staining de scribed above, occurs frequently in carpets, and in most cases is far more difficult to remove. Another common cause of vinyl staining is rubber. Moulded rubber products contain certain ingredients necessary to maintain flexibility and adequate shelf life, most are incompatible with certain components of vinyl flooring. Pro longed contact or continuous intermittent contact by rubber casters, rubber runners, matting or protective furniture cups commonly used to protect resilient flooring can cause yellow staining. It is important that these rubber goods be replaced with similar items made from vinyl plastics. Some types of shoe soles, particularly those used on tennis sneakers, can also present staining problems. A common household item that can also stain vinyl floorings is shoe polish. Many contain solvents and dyes that permanently stain some vinyls, particularly those with clear translucent backgrounds. ' r ! CON 557 While the above information may be helpful in avoiding staining complaints, the best method of preventing soiling and staining of vinyl floors is regular maintenance. Unfortunately, many consumers are advised that when a vinyl floor is purchased, no maintenance is required. This inference may be a strong sales clincher, but is not factual and very misleading to the customer. Floor covering, regardless of type, should be maintained with frequency dictated by service use. Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax (SU51) formulated for proper main tenance of Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl floor coverings, should be recommended to all purchasers of vinyl floors, at the time of installation. The above facts, if told to consumers, should be helpful in reducing consumer dissatisfaction from annoying soiling and maintenance complaints. j CN 558 ) While the above information may be helpful in avoiding staining complaints, the best method of preventing soiling and staining of vinyl floors is regular maintenance. Unfortunately, many consumers are advised that when a vinyl floor is purchased, no maintenance is required. This inference may be a strong sales clincher, but is not factual and very misleading to the customer. Floor covering, regardless of type, should be maintained with frequency dictated by service use. Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax (SU51) formulated for proper main tenance of Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl floor coverings, shouLd be recommended to all purchasers of vinyl floors, at the time of installation. The above facts, if told to consumers, should be helpful in reducing consumer dissatisfaction from annoying soiling and maintenance complaints. \ cON 558 FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. March 11, 1966 Gentlemen: PROPER USE OF SU-360 ADHESIVE Three Sixty (SU-360) Adhesive was formulated and introduced into our Sundry line of adhesives to coincide with our introduction of white Shield backed vinyl floorings, it is specifically designed to properly adhere Congoleum-Nairn White Shield backed vinyl floor ) ings and vinyl tile to on or below-grade concrete subfloors. Normal moisture content in on or below-grade a labe has been taken into consideration, thereby providing sufficient working time to allow flooring to be placed into the wet adhesive for best and assured bond. Recently a trend toward using SU-360 for installation of floorings over wood subfloars has been noted. This trend has probably been fostered by the fact that competition recommends a modified latex adhesive for suspended subfloors. Our approach to the suspended concrete or wood subfloor was SU-23, White Linoleum paste, approved for such Installations at a cost considerably below latex adhesives. Excuses for use of SU-360 over the entire area of a wood subfloor are these* Customer desires a waterproof installation...gives a better job...avoids two inventories. What is overlooked is the high cost of latex adhesives versus SU-23 linoleum paste and the fact that our installation specifications call for linoleum paste NOT SU-360 Latex as an adhesive for suspended areas. Briefly, let's look at what happens when SU-360 Latex or any other on-grade latex is used over wood. Remember we developed SU-360 with consideration of slab temperature and normal moisture content, thereby ailcwing ample working time before setting, when spread over wood (generally quite dry), the liquid vehicle ia absorbed quite rapidly, causing fast setup which reduces working time and cwld cause lack of bond. During normal installation procedure the V CON 559 -2 latex adhesive spread under the second or successive sheets is exposed to air dry for an extended period of tine while underscribing and seam cutting are accomplished. Add this setting to the rapid absorption by the wood subfloor and you can see how a dry seam could occur. When customers request waterproof seams, remember, no standard flooring adhesive is waterproof. They are water-resistant. Fur ther, . millions of yards of flooring have been installed over the past 25-odd years with linoleum paste, and hew many times have you seen loose seams due to surface water? In hospital operating rooms there is a reason for extra precaution at seams due to the many eimes each day such areas are mopped dwro. Where you must use SU-360 at seams over wood subfloors, use the same procedure used for cementing cushioned products where dry-cut seams are called for, i.e., spread linoleum paste to within 6" of the edge of the sheet at seam. Repeat this procedure when in stalling the second and successive sheets. Roll thoroughly as you proceed, underscribe the cut seam dry, then turn back uncemented edges and apply SU-360, placing pre-cut seam into wet SU-360 immed iately. 'n summary, SU-360 is NOT recommended for use over suspended wood .ubfloors. Open working time and adhesion can be affected due to liquid vehicle absorption into the dry wood or plywood subfloor. CON 560 r FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. May 9, 1966 PROPER USE OF SU-360 ADHESIVE CongoLeum-Nairn Distributors Congoieum-Nairn Distributor Salesmen Gentlemen: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The excellent performance of Three Sixty v/hite Latex Adhesive (SU-360) is evident by the constantly increasing sales of this fine adhesive. SU-360 was formulated for the installation of White Shield Backed vinyl Floorings direct to, on or below-grade concrete, terrazzo, marble or | ceramic tile subfloors. SU-360 Adhesive should not be used as a total adhesive over wood sub floors for the reasons covered in the attached "This n That" Installa tion Department Bulletin dated March 11, 1966. For clarification purposes, effective June 1, 1966, the use of ThreeSixty Adhesive (SU-360) over wood subfloors (strip or plywood) or over lining felt cannot be considered an approved installation specification. The application of both asbestos backed and clear Felt backed flooring "over wood subfloors shouLd be with Linoleum paste SU-22 or SU-23. v.here very unusual conditions (hospital areas) require a water-resistant, ad hesive to be used at the seams, the seam procedure recommended for Spring Luxury cushioned vinyl Flooring should be used, i.e., spread linoleum paste to within 6 inches of- the edge of the sheet at seams. Roll thor oughly as you proceed. Repeat this procedure when installing the second and successive sheets. Underscribe the cut seam dry, then tube back uncemented edges and apply SU-360, placing the pre-cut seam into the wet SU-360 immediately. Installation problems developing from the use of SU-360 as an allover adhesive over wood subfloors or lining felt after June 1, 1966 cannot be considered valid. CON 561 1 Please advise your dealers and their installers of this change in specifications, we are convinced that the use of latex adhesive over wood subfloors is not a sound or practical specification. } CON 562 FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KCAS NY, N. J. Congoleum-Naim Distributors Distributor salesmen INSTALLATION CT FLOOR COVERING AND TILS OVER EXISTING UNOOSGM IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ) Congoleum-sairn Inc. has in tha past approved and covered in printed specifications the installation of flooring and tile over existing linoleum. (Installation Specification Technical Service Bulletin A.i.A. File 23G). Pre-installation prepara tions are called for under this specificationt however, these pre-installation preparations were seldaa accomplished. To avoid installation failures due to lack of complete adherence to published specifications, effective June 1, 1966, this specification is withdrawn. All reference to same should be deleted from any printed and written specifications covering this procedure, notify dealers immediately that coogoleua-naira will not assume responsibility in the future for installation or service failures where flooring or tile have been installed over existing linoleum or other floor coverings. The withdrawal of this specification new makee possible the securing of the required sample on any complaint in which congoletsB-sairn is involved where replacement has been approved. lasts nation CON 563 FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. OCTOBER 5. 1964 TIMELY TIP SCRIBING SPRING LUXURY CUSHIONED VINYL FLOORING The new thick, tough vinyl wear loyor of "SPRING'' plui the high-density expended vinyl foam provides springbock in the product which tokos placo quits rapidly. 'Indontotion, doprossiont end scribo marks fads away as you watch thorn. Boeouso of this built-in quality, scribing a pioco of "SPRING" to a wall and doorway surface, or patterning a pioco of "SPRING" against tubs, water closets, etc., dictates that scribing bo followed by immediate cutting. This is sometimes difficult to accomplish due to job conditions, etc. The following photographs picture suggestions which will simplify this procedure for you. *842 Pencil Campat* & Dividers Approx. 95* . *843 Pencil Compess and scriber, approx. 30* ee. MPO. SV OCMCRAL HOWS. UFO. CO.. H.Y.C. Scribinf "Sprinf" te well surface* end deer casings with penctt~tcr(ber provides eesy te fallow scribe marks. CON 564 Cutting corefuily along pencil scnbe morks provides on oe* curate fit agamst woil and door casings. Pottern scribing smoll intricate areas for oceurate fit is ac> compfished n normal mannr Always record senber set. tmg on fair. Set pencil sertber to match setting of overscriber used to produce pattern and transcribe ai I rakeaff marks from felt. Accurate pattern toko*off and transcribing, followed by care* ful cutting along pencil scribe lines produces o perfect fit against irr9$ulQr surfaces* con 5,55 iki'nitt FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. February 9,1965 HOW TO ARRIVE AT YARDAGE REMAINING IN OPEN ROLLS OF FLOOR COVERING Installer! are constantly seeking a simple but accurate method of determining yardage remaining in opened and partly used rolls of floor covering. We have seen several formulos, plus a rather costly slide rule type of moehine designed to accomplish this end. Here is a simple formula that has been used many times and if your arithmetic is accurate, the remaining yardage can be obtained. The formula functions, re gardless of the gauge of material. FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS I. Roll must be tightly wound. II. Measure in inches from outer lap of roll to far side of eore (see diagram). If fractions of an inch re sult, be sure to include these fractions in your figur ing. Example: Example: 10J*M = 10.50 VI. For 9*0** Wide Material Take 240 end multiply by .26 to secure the re maining square yards. Example: 240 x .26 = 62.4 sq. yds. VII. Ett, ll'Kimfr-Matnial 240 and multiply by .35 to seeure the remaining square yards. Example: 240 x .35 = 84 sq. yds. III. Count the number of turns in the roll. IV. If the measurement (Item II) is 8" and there are 30 turns remaining in the roll, multiply these two figures. Example: 8 x 30 = 240 V. For 6,0" Wide Material Toke your answer (Item IV) - 240 end multiply by .175 to secure the remaining square yards. Example: 240 x .175 = 42 sq. yds. CON 566 This formula has a groat deal of value for installers and stor* personnel but added worlr can be eliminated by the following suggestions: As each roll of material is unwrapped, cut out the label which is adhered to the kraft paper wrapper. Place the label in the core of the roll of material at the top. The label records the roll number, run number, production date, shade, etc. for the life of the roll. As each |ob is cut from the roll, record the yardage cut. Subtract same from initial yardage. This will keep d running tally of the remaining yardage for you. Many dealers record the job name next to the yardage de> duction and file the label as a permanent record. Should problems develop with a given piece of material on any installation, a complete record of the roll is available. If additional yardage is required for any installation or additions to an area develop, the dis tributor has a better chance to motch material if this information is available. CON 567 FROM 1 iil'mild- INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT CONGOLEUM* NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. GEOMETRIC PATTERNS MATCHING AND REVERSING December 28, 1967 With our letter of June 27, 1967, we sent your district office a supply of an Installation Service Bulletin, listing those geometric patterns in the Congoleum-Nairn pattern line, in dicating the need for reversing or non-reversing. This information is relist ed for your convenience below. SPRING LUXURY CUSHIONED VINYL Persian Tile Casa Grande (Do Not Reverse Sheets (Reverse Sheets pattern Match 18") Pattern Match 3") # 4060 # 4061 # 4062 # 4063 # 4070 #4071 # 4072 # 4073 COMFORTFLOR VINYL Colonial Brick Village Square (Reverse Sheets (Do Not Reverse Pattern Match 3") Pattern Match 18" # 2760 # 2762 # 2761 # 2763 # 27S0 # 2752 # 2751 # 2753 Since this bulletin was issued, an additional geometric pattern has been added to the Comfortflor pattern group, Roman Accent. When introduced at the Sept ember '67 convention, you were told that this pattern should NOT be reversed and that it was an 18" repeat. COMFORTFLOR VINYL ROMAN ACCENT Do Not Reverse Sheets Pattern Match 18" # 2780 # 2782 # 2781 # 2783 All of the above information on pattern match, reverse or non-reversing-of sheets has been incorporated in the 1968 Congoleum-Nairn Pattern Book. There appears to be soma confusion in the mind of dealers as to why we classi fy Persian Tile and Roman Accent as an 18H pattern repeat, when the design unit of Persian Tile measures 6" and the design unit of Roman Accent measures 4*3*. Careful examination of these units, reveal a different shading within the individual tiles. This authentically reproduces the look of real clay tile floors. Unless a full 18" move or alignment of pattern is accomplished at time of installation* a finished floor may show a distinct color change through the center of each tile unit at the seam. It is sometimes difficult, to see color variation at seam area before the seam is actually cut. To secure accurate pattern and color match, we suggest you select an obvious embossing shape or tile, and use this as your guide. By this method, a positive match and 18" repeat of pattern is assured. CON 568 FROM INSTALLATION DEPARTMEN1 CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INC. KEARNY. N. J. Mar< NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGE GEOMETRIC PATTERNS MATCHING & REVERSING SPRING LUXURY CUSHIONED VINYL PERSIAN TILE Reverse Shoots Pattern Match 18" 4060 4062 4061 4063 TOWN! COUNTRY Reverse 5barfs Pattom Match 9" 4076 4078 4077 CASA GRANDE Reverse Shoots Pattern Match 3" 4070 4072 4071 4073 WILLIAMSBURG ERICK Reverse Shatts Pattam Match 9" 4032 4033 PERSIAN TILE - Tha HI# design unit in this pattern is a (6") six inch shape. Because el intentional shading within the tile a full (18") eighteen inch sieve or alignment of the sheet musaccomplished. (REVERSE SHEETS) This will assure color mateh from sheet to sheet accomplish the random shading within tha individual tiles. CASA GRAHOl -- The tile design unit in this pattern is a (3") three inch unit. Because of the random e of this tile design, sheets can and should be reversed and tha pattam can be matched (3") throe inches. Ali^i mortar linos across tha seam. TOWN A COUNTRY -- This Travertine tile and Wood Strip pattern is an 08") eighteen inch repeat, but can matched every (9") nine inches so long as the Trovertine tile is cross directionod at soam. Mitre cut wood joint must lineup at tho soam. The noifdireetional layout o! this tom, permits reversing sheets and this practice is recommended. WILLIAMSBURG BRICK - A (9") nine inch cress direction brick design with on (18") eighteen inch repeat. For ings in material, the layout of this pattern is such that only a (9") nine inch move of second sheet is neeessary to accomplish match. The bricks must be at cross direetio across the seam. Seams should bo cut thru cantor of mortar line. This pattern layout, mits reversing of shoots and this practice is recommended. - OVER - CON 569 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS MATCH k REVERSING COMFORTFLOR VINYL FLOORING COLONIAL BRICK Reverse Sheers Pattern Match 3" ?60 2762 761 2763 VILLAGE SQUARE DO NOT Reverie Sheen Pottern Mat eh 18" 2750 2752 2751 2753 ROMAN ACCENT DO NOT Reverse Sheen Pattern Match 18" 2780 2782 2781 2783 OLONIAL BRICK - This brick design permits the reversing of sheets at the seam and this procedure is reeom* ~ mended. The layout of the brick is such fhot a (3") three inch match ean be accomplished - sheets need only be moved to bring the half brick odjoeent to the full brick across the seam. ILLAGE SQUARE - This random size tile design has definite direction and must be matched every (18") eight* --' een inches. Sheets should not be reversed. The thru mortar line every (18") eighteen inehes is the match point. OMAN ACCENT -- The tile unit in this design is a 4h" shape. 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This Comfonflor design does not require pattern matching, but sheets should be reversed when installing more than one width. This procedure is normal for most sheet floor coverings. 4. Scribe and fit the first sheet to be installed. Spread adhesive to within approximately 6" of the seam edge and immediately imbed the sheet into the adhesive. Roll and cross-roll with a weighted floor roller. Always roll installed sheet before cutting scam. 5. The second or successive sheet should be fitted in the same manner providing an overlap to facilitate cutting of seam. As before, cement within 6" of the seam edge. 6. - THE SEAMS MUST BE DOUBLE CUT DRY. Underscribcd or trace cut scams arc not recommended for this product 7. The seams must be double cut dry using a VERY SHARP straight blade utility knife. A strip or scrap of material should be placed under the lap while cutting the scam. 8. Turn back the uncemented portions of the sheets, spread adhesive and roll area with a weighted roller. Finish by bringing seam into level, using a small steel hand roller. Wipe with a damp cloth to remove any adhesive on the surface of the goods. 9. On completion of the installation, all seams must be seam scaled with CN Scam Scaler. =SU9l). applied with C/ N Seam Sealer Applicator #T04S. FOR DETAILED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR C-N SEAM SEALER Ac APPLICATION (See Form B-1698) 10. Avoid placing heavy static load, equipment or furniture on newly installed Comfortflor installa tions for a period of 48 hours or until adhesive has completely set. Remove all small size glides from furniture. Replace with large size glides or cups. NOTE: Detailed installation instructions are inserted inside this roil of Comfortflor vinvl. m _. v Congoleum-Naim I w hip Anna Kfcuunr. n.i A.t-l 3 CON 573 VX RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS rbrnfortflor VINYL 1. Install Comfortflor Vinyl yard goods on Clear Felt Backing . . . over suspended con crete, piywood or stnpwood subtioors with (SU-23) White Linoleum Paste or (SU-22) Regular Linoleum Paste. 2. Spread SU-23 or SU-22 at the rate of 120 to ISO square feet per gallon. 3. Comfortflor does not require pattern matching, but sheets should be reversed when installing more than one width. This procedure is normal for most sheet floor coverings. 4. Scribe and fit the first sheet to be installed. Spread adhesive to within approximately 6" of the seam edge and immediately imbed the sheet into the adhesive. Roll and cross-roll with a weighted floor roller. Always roll installed sheet before cutting seam. 5. The second or successive sheet should be fitted in the same manner providing an overlap to facilitate cutting of seam. As before, cement within 6" of the seam edge. 6. THE SEAMS MUST BE DOUBLE CUT DRY. Underscribed or trace cut seams are not recommended for this product 7. The seams must be double cut dry using a VERY SHARP straight blade utility knife. A strip or scrap of material should be placed under the lap while cutting the seam. 8. Turn back the uncemented portions of the sheets, spread adhesive and roil area with a weighted roller. Finish by bringing seam into level, using a small steel hand roller. Wipe with a damp cloth to remove any adhesive on the surface of the goods. 9. Avoid placing heavy static load, equipment or furniture on newly installed Comfortflor in stallations for a period of 48 hours or until adhesive has completely set Remove- all small size glides from furniture. Replace with large size glides or cups. NOTE: Detailed installation instructions are inserted inside this roll of Comfortflor vinyl. , Congoleum-Naira 1 W MNI FLOOR* UA1KT. MX 1*14.14.3 CON 574 / m INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Floor coverings and adhesive must be suitably stored at the |Ob site at not less than 70*F. tor at least 24 hours setore installation. A tempera ture of at least 70F. shall be maintained in the areas receiving the installation for 24 hours prior to, during, and for 24 hours after the installation is complete. The installer should inspect the subfloor carefully prior to application of floor covering to insure that the subfloor is sound, level and properly prepared to receive the covering. Subfloor temperature is of importance as this affects adhesive setup. Attempt to bring subfloor temperature to within 10F. of the room tempera ture before installation. CONGOLEUM-NAIRN INLAID VINYL FLOORING CONGOLEUM-NAIRN CUSHIONED INLAID VINYL FLOORING (Underscribed Seams) Trim the factory edge of one sheet to be used at the seam. A selvage trimmer or a straight edge and sharp linoleum or utility Knife will accomplish this procedure. Scribing and fitting will be best accomplished if the sheet is flat, if there is any ft tendency for roll set or other waviness in the sheet. w roll face in or work the goods by pre-flexing each comer. Scribe and fit the first sheet of Congoleum-Naim Inlaid Vinyl or Cushioned Inlaid Vinyl sheet goods in a normal manner. NOTE: It is very important when scribing or handfitting that the fit at all points be net. Tightness and pressure of the ma terial around columns or other projections cannot be tolerated. Any fullness in the field areas should be relieved before cutting the seam. Turn back the edges of the sheet at the perimeter of the room and spread a band of the proper ad hesive. The adhesive band should be about 4" wide. A notched broadknife or short edge of the trowel is suitable. Return the sheet to the floor and embed firmly into the adhesive. A rubber covered wail roller or 73 lb. floor roller is suitable. Next, draw a pencil line along the trimmed seam edge, turn back that portion of the sheet and spread a 4" band of adhesive to the line. Return the sheet and roll as before, making certain that all air has been dispelled from the field leaving the entire sheet flat and all sides properly secured in tne adhesive. Clean up any adhesive that may have oozed out from under sheet at seam edge before proceeding further. When installing the second or successive sheets, make certain the sheet is reversed unless other wise specified. The simplest method accomplish ing this is to place the identification marking on the back of each sheet toward the seam. By plac ing the marked edges together at the first seam, the plain edge will come together at the follow ing seam. Scribe and fit the second and subsequent sheets as above. Leave an overlap of l" to IV4" where the seam is to be cut For geometric patterns follow the INSTALLATION PROCEDURE RECOM MENDATION sheet for the product involved. Spread adhesive and secure the second subsequent sheets as noted above. After thoroughly rolling the seam shall be underscribed for a net fit. When cutting the seam, follow the underscribe mark holding the knife at a 90 degree angle to the floor. On embossed patterns, draw the underscriber down the sheet slowly to avoid needle bounce. Do not underscribe full to produce buckied-in seams. Seams must be net DO NOT USE A HOOK KNIFE for cutting seams as it produces an undesirable burr on the surface of the materia! and an unsightly finished seem. CON 575 "N CONGOLEUM-NAIRN CUSHIONED VINYL FLOORING (Double-Cut Seams) Scribing and fitting will be best accomplished if the sheet is flat. If there is any tendency for rollset or other waviness in the sheet, roll face in or work the goods by pre-flexing each comer. Scribe and fit the first sheet of Congoleum-Naim Cushioned Vinyl sheet goods in a normal manner. NOTE: It is very important when scribing or hand fitting that the fit at all points be net Tightness and pressure of the material around columns or other projections cannot be tolerated. Any fullness in the field areas should be relieved before cutting the seam. Turn back the edges of the sheet at the perimeter of the room and spread a band of the proper ad hesive. The adhesive band should be about 4" wide. A notched broadknife or short edge of the trowel is suitable. Return the sheet to the floor and embed firmly into the adhesive. A rubber covered wall roller or 7S lb. floor roller is suitable. Whan installing Congoleum-Naim Cushioned Vinyl Flooring with White Shield Back, the seem section must be left dry until the second sheet has been fitted and its perimeter edges cemented. Then the seam is double cut according to recommended procedure. When installing tht second or successive sheets, make certain the sheet is reversed unless other wise specified. The simplest method of accom plishing this Is to place the identification marking on the back of each sheet toward the seam. By placing tht marked edges together at the first seam, the plain adge will come together at the following seem. Scribe and fit the second and subsequent sheets as above. Leave an overlap of i* to l Vi" where the seem is to be cut Some Congoleum-Naim Cushioned Vinyl Floorings have a design which must be pattern matched from sheet te sheet. The overlap on this type must be regulated so that when the goods is double cut to make the seam, the pattern will match. (SEE RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PRODUCT INVOLVED.) Secure the second sheet at the perimeter as de tailed above. The seam shall then be produced by the DOUBLE CUT DRY Method. Seams must be cut dry. This is done by double cutting through both overlapped layers with a very sharp straight blade utility knife guided by a steel straight edge. Do not place a scrap strip of ma terial under the goods as recommended for regular full-cementing. The seam must be produced net. not tight DO NOT USE A HOOK KNIFE for cutting seams as it produces an undesirable burr on the surface of the material and an unsightly finished seam. Raise the edge of each sheet in order to spread the proper adhesive. It is often convenient to place one's knee between the turned up edges of the two sheets to facilitate holding the sheets while spreading the adhesive. Spread a hand of adhesive about 8" wide. 4" on each side of the seam. Run seam into place using i'amgll steel seam roller or e plastic wall covering roller touring the sheets level. Wipe with a damo cloth to remove any surface adhesive. ^ A ^ CON 576 TRADEMARK LISTINGS Brittany, Cabana, lllustra. Jamaican Pebble, Pa* viliion, Spanish Stone. Spring and Whitt Shitld. are all registered trade*marks. Colonnade. Flamenco, 'Georgian Marble. Latina Travertine. Hawaiian Coral. Belmondo, Persian Tile, and Casa Grande are among other famous Congoleum-Naim trademarks. CON 579 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF FLOORING When installation is complete, recheck to make certain all excess adhesive that may have transferred to the surface of the flooring has Seen removed. Since ALL resilient floor coverings require maintenance, recommend immediate and continued care of the customer's new floor dy suggesting Congoleum-Nairn Vinyl Wax (SU-51) or Self-Polishing Wax (SU-50) for flooring protection. For ease of cleaning, suggest Congoleum-Naim Floor Cleaner (SU-56). Your customer can also write for a copy of "How to Make Floor Care Easy" (8-1459). a step-by-step guide to simplified floor covering maintenance. SU-22 A superior adhesive tor installing Smooth Surface Floor and Wall Coverings and pasting lining felt to wood. Approximate coverage: on concrete underfloors, IS square yards per gallon; on wood under floors, 14 square yards per gallon: on plaster, 18 square yards per gallon. Meets Fedaral Specifica tion MMM-A-00137c. It is not damaged by freezing. su-za SU-23 A white paste that is truly white ... it it white in wet form ... it remains white when it dries. It will not stain or distort the true colors of translucent vinyls. Can be used for installing any CongpieumNaim product specifying paste at an adhesive ever suspended wood or concrete, plaster or dry wells. SU-23 Paste hat the same propsrtiae as SU-22. except that it is white. SU-360 A white latex adhesive for the installation of 'White Shield'' backed Inlaid Vinyls, and 1/8* or .080* gauge Solid Vinyl Tiles over concrete subfloors on or below grade, and Wonderftor Solid Vinyl Tile over on-grade concrete. AJao recommended for wa ter resistant seems on Linoleum and sheet Vkryt floors where specified, end for instalilng Vinyl As bestos Tiie over radiant heeted subhoors. Appealmateeoveragr 120 to 150 sq.ft, par pupa. THANK YOU, MR. INSTALLER Congoleum-Naim Fine Floors installed in accord ance with these recommended installation proce dures will provide many years of satisfactory con sumer service end will assure your continued good reputation. Congoleum-Nairn Inc. \) ON 580 specification lor installation of Congoieum-Naim vinyl flooring wilh while shield hacking by perimeter adhesion method ] CON 58i specification lor installation of Congoleum-riairn vinyl flooring with while shield hacking hy perimeter adhesion method Casaoifura-Nairn Inc- CoRpolruc-NAn* lac. wamata that all atarchandtaa wld by n u parfacu mil bt In* from dafaet m matanal ad mrbaaaablp trttkla paoarally acsaptad uduatry auadarda. Cemoiau*-Nini lac. tccapn m raapoaatbillty (at vanaOoaa ta calat tlitda binm aatahatdiaa ta Mid >od illuatramai or aaaipiac Tlrti warranty aball aat apply ia aay CAM m wluei matcbaadlaa t> oat UMd or uuuUad ta cooiormty wtth apactiandaaa at Caapeiaua.Naim lac. or ta nibtact ta tiaiuaai abvaa. Liability ta liaatad ta lappliaa fiat ad cbarya. aafidapt matanal ta raplaca dalacttva taatebaadlaa AND TK1 rickt a nmvn to chakci mopoimoNAmr ro* satvtci actually uasvtD. CoataJaoMam lac. aMfcaa aa atbar arattaaty. rapraaa or impliad. ItutalUUaa ar aanrtca faitauaa daa ta axcaailvi moiatura or hydre>taue prataura or dut to vapor or alkali thraapfc aaacnNa aabllaaca ara aat tha mpooaibility ot Conyolaufn-Niim Inc aod tt doaa not laanaw Uahibty far aay aacb (aUuaa. "Undar tbit Warranty. Caapalaiiia Went lac doaa not oaatoaa liability /aa faUara ar daaaapa daa to anatumtett bayaad iu eaniral." CON 582 1 ** Monogram Cushioned Vinyl with Treadlite* Cushioned Back provides the optimum in comfort for residential and light-to-medium commercial installations. Tough Vinyl Wearlayer Dense Vinyl Interfoam Rugged Vinyl interlayer 3/16* Treadlite Cushioned Back 1. Specially engineered Treadlite Cushioned Back for installation on any grade level. 2. Monogram installs quickly and easily using the Green System. 3. The extra thick V*" construction and em bossed designs mask underfloor roughness. 4. Monogram installs on any grade level with Green System White Latex Adhesive SU430. 3. The rugged asbestos and dense foam inter layer add support and toughness which mean Monogram is more flexible and won't chip, tear or break. 6. Match marks (arrows) are printed on both selvage edges for easy pattern matching. r. Monogram is easy to cut and seam. 8. Seam Sealer SU-91 has tremendous tensile strength and the Green System Applicator (TO-60) is easy to use. MLLAGER" CON 145 Green system installation procedure Adhesive mstaii Monogram at any grade level or over wood, concrete, ceramic tile or terrazzo with Green Sys tem White Latex Adhe sive SU-430. DO NOT use linoleum paste or substi tute other latex adhesives. Adhesive Application Green System White Latex Adhesive SU430 should be spread with Congoleum In dustries (TO-12) Floor Trowel, having notches 1/16" deep. 1/16" wide. 3/32" apart. To assure proper adhesion and performance, it is important to maintain a spread rate of 120-130 sq. ft. per gallon and that material be placed immediately into the wet adhe sive. DO NOT allow adhesive to "set up" before placing floor covering into it. NO WAIT OR BLEED TIME IS REQUIRED for SU-430 latex adhesive. Spots of wet SU-430 can be removed with a damp cloth. When spots.are dry, remove with fine steel wool, soap and water. SU430 latex adhesive can be cleaned from in staller's tools when wet by placing them in a bucket of water into which a detergent tablet has been dissolved. Curing Compounds Concrete subfloors containing curing, hard ening or parting compounds are not suitable for covering unless they have been removed by sanding, sand blasting or grinding. Subfloors All subfloors must be smooth, dry and free of dust, foreign matter, paint, oil or grease. Any cracks, breaks or other irregularities must be filled level and to an even plane with a water resistant, non-shrinking latex patching compound. Wood subfloors shall he double constructed. Plywood subfloors must be DFPA UNDERLA YMENT GRADE or "A Repaired D" Plywood. Untempered V*" hardboard, "Masonite brand," must be installed smooth side down and fastened in the same manner as plywood. Plyscore or particle board are not acceptable as underiayment materials. On stripwood subfloors, always install Treadiite cushioned backed vinyl flooring direct (no lining felt), across the floor boards. On and below grade subfloors, where exces sive hydrostatic pressure or alkaline condi tions exist, the installation of vinyl yard goods with Treadiite Cushioned backing is not recommended. Installation or service failures due to excessive moisture, vapor or alkali through concrete subfloors are not the responsibility of Congoleum Industries, Inc. and it does not assume liability of such failures. Monogram and SU-430 must be stored in 70F temperature. This same temperature must also be maintained in the room before and after installation. Slab temperature should be brought within 10 of the room temperature. This will assist in embedding Monogram into the adhesive and eliminate trapped air. CON 146 Loosely reverse roll each sheet of material to prevent length shrinkage. This is very im portant when working with geometric pat terns, as excessive handling, due to compli cated area conditions, can reduce sheet length. Install the most complicated sheet first. Should length shrinkage occur when installing this sheet, the second and succes sive sheets can be tightly reverse-rolled to produce length shrinkage and bring the geo metric design back to match. Fit Monogram in the normal manner. When the first sheet has been fitted, tube or turn back one-half of the length of the sheet and spread SU-430 latex adhesive at the rate described herein to within 6" of the seam edge of the sheet. Spread six to ten feet in length at a time: push that portion of the turned back sheet into the wet adhesive immediately. After placing the first one half of the sheet into wet adhesive, brush the sheet with a hair or bristle push broom with sufficient pressure to remove the air trapped under the sheet. Continue to spread and cover in this man ner for the entire length of the sheet. DO NOT use a heavy roller of any kind. The second sheet can now be fitted provid ing sufficient overlap to accomplish a true CON 147 ;1 Procedure for Double Cutting 1. Use a very sharp straight blade utility knife holding blade straight up and down. (Install the blade to its maximum length.) 2. With a straight edge as a guide, cut about one-half way through the top sheet. The second pass'should cut through the remaining top sheet and deeply score the under sheet. With a slight upward lift, accomplished by placing a finger under the sheet (behind the knife), open the score mark in the bottom sheet. Keep ing the sheet off the floor will allow you to cut hrough the .amainder of the under sheet with out the knife blade hitting the concrete or wood floor. This cut MUST be accomplished at a 90s angle to the face of the material. DO N'OT UNDERCUT as an undesirable finished seam will result. 3. On completion of the seam cutting, the seam edges (uncemented area) of both sheets should be tubed back so that SU-430 latex adhesivecan be applied to the dry area under the seam. SEAM SEALING IS REQUIRED ON ALL MONOGRAM CUSHIONED VINYL INSTAL LATIONS. USE SEAM SEALER SU-91 AND THE GREEN SYSTEM APPLICATOR (TO-60). This applicator is especially designed fot Monogram and its use is not recommended for sealing other Congoleum flooring products. DO NOT USE the small nozzle (TO-46) for seam sealing Monogram Cushioned Vinyl. Seam Sealer SU-91 is flammable. AVOID OPEN CANS. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE IN USE. Pro vide adequate ventilation and extinguish open flames in the area when fluid is being used. 1 Sear-n Sseua-aleir 4. Return both seam edges into wet adhesive. Roll this area thoroughly with a small hand roller, working trapped air toward the seam. Level the seam with a seam roller bringing both surfaces to an even level plane. A174 Printed in U.S A Ccmqoleum N*ourfti' me. K.ICAAAAMMT MMtW* JINffV tmi Procedure for Seam Sealing A. All seams must be clean, dry and free of adhesive between the sheets. The sheets must be level before sealing to avoid high-low areas. B. Seam sealing is the last operation in the installation, not less than 15 minutes after ad hesive has been spread. This will provide an opportunity for adhesive to partially set. C. Use ONLY the Green System Applicator (TO-60) for seam sealing Monogram. CON 148 D. The pint .can of Seam Sealer Liquid SU-91 should be well shaken. Each ounce of Seam Sealer will seal about 20 lineal feet of seam. Pour only enough Seam Sealer Liquid SU-91 into the plastic bottle for your immediate re quirements. E. Screw the Green System nozzle onto the plastic bottle tightly to avoid leakage. F. The Green System applicator has two out riggers designed to keep sheets of Monogram flat and level. DO NOT tip the nozzle. The fin must be in serted into the seam allowing the SU-91 to flow down be tween the sheets, fusing both wearlayer and foam to gether, creating a seamless floor. G. After sealing the seams, pour into the pint can the remaining SU-91 liquid. H. Clean the plastic bottle and applicator tip with lacquer thinner. This will prevent harden ing of surplus sealer. Insert the cleaner wire into the nozzle opening, keeping it there until the nozzle is again used. I- Sealed seams must dry for about one hour before traffic moves over the seam. If the seam is stepped on before that time, it may pick up soil which can be removed with soap and water when thoroughly dry. I- Avoid spilling Seam Sealer'Liquid SU-91 on the surface of the floor covering. Accidental spills may be wiped up with a cloth moistened with lacquer solvents. A slight dull spot may result but it will be eliminated with mainte nance. Coving On installations of Monogram which require coving, a large radius cove stick must be used (iVe" minimum radius). The thicker overall gauge of Monogram requires this radius cove for satisfactory installation. The flooring that falls at the cove stick line may be warmed with an electric heat gun during the flexing of the material into the cove. Avoid using open flame, propane or gasoline torches, as these may scorch the material. Do not fold the ma terial face to face. Perimeter Method of Installation Perimeter installation method must not be used with Monogram Cushioned Vinyl. Geometric Patterns It is important that you determine the match point dimension from the brief installation sheet attached to the outside wrapper of the pattern being installed. This sheet will also provide information as to reversing or nonreversing. For non-reversed patterns "N.R." is printed along one selvage edge indicating the sheet should Not Be Reversed (N.R.). To facilitate pat tern matching, match marks (arrows) are print ed on both selvage edges of the sheet. By bringing the match marks to gether, you will have a perfect pattern match. Edge Protection Metal or plastic mouldings must be used to protect all exposed edges which would be sub ject to traffic damage (doorways). Not*: Avoid placing heavy static load equipment or furni ture on newly installed floors for a period of 43 hours or until adhesive has completely set. Remove all small size furniture glides and replace with Urge size plas tic glides or cups. (Do not use rubber glides.) CON 149 Graen system installation procedure MONOGRAM JJ c't'NiiittNKh vifnx DO'S and DON'TS Do's 1. Always use Green System White Latex Ad* hesive SU-430 over every grade level and recommended subfloor-- No Bleed Time Required. 2. Use a clean hair or bristle push broom to embed the sheets into the wet adhesive. 3. Use a sharp, straight blade utility knife with the blade installed to its maximum length. 4. Double-cut all seams--dry. 5. Cut seams with the utility knife at a 90 angle to the face of the material. 6. Level seam areas with a small seam roller. 7. Seal all seams with SU*91 Seam Sealer using the Green System Applicator TO-60. 8. Protect exposed edges with metal or plastic moulding. Don'ts 1. Do Not use linoleum paste or substitute other latex adhesives. 2. Do Not use a heavy roller of any kind. 3. Do Not wet-cut. underscribe, trace or under cut the seams. 4. Do Not place a scrap piece of material under the seam when double cutting. 5. 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