Lynx Flooring - Manual

Luxe PLank ™ and the Lynx ™ Installation System
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Product adhesive Comment
LUXE PLANK Lynx technology with overlapping pressure sensitive
adhesive.
Planks are bonded to each other, not to the
substrate.
WaRnInG: exISTInG In-PLaCe ReSILIenT FLOOR COVeRInG anD aSPHaLTIC aDHeSIVeS. DO nOT SanD, DRY SWeeP, DRY
SCRaPe, DRILL, SaW, BeaDBLaST, OR MeCHanICaLLY CHIP OR PuLVeRIZe exISTInG ReSILIenT FLOORInG, BaCkInG, LInInG
FeLT, aSPHaLTIC “CuTBaCk” aDHeSIVe, OR OTHeR aDHeSIVe.
These existing in-place products may contain asbestos fibers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory
tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the existing in-place
product is a non-asbestos-containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos
content and may govern removal and disposal of material.
See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for
instructions on removing all resilient floor covering structures or contact your retailer or Armstrong World Industries, Inc. 1 800 233 3823.
The floor covering or adhesive in this package does NOT contain asbestos.
General Information
The Lynx installation system allows the planks to be
bonded together by an overlapped edge method. The
planks are not bonded directly to the subfloor and
this will help hide some minor substrate irregularities
without telegraphing through to the face of the
planks. The planks should be installed 1/8˝ away from
all vertical surfaces such as walls, cabinets, pipes, etc.
(a larger gap could cause excessive floor movement).
When installed in bathrooms, the gap should be filled
and sealed with a good quality siliconized or acrylic
caulk. The gap will then be covered with molding or
wall base. Base cabinets should not be installed on
top of the planks.
Included in each carton are two LUXE PLANK
transition strips. These can be used to change
direction during the installation process or to
make repairs as discussed in the Repair Procedure
instructions.
keys to Successful Luxe PLank Installation
• Most installations will need approximately 10%
cutting allowance added to the square footage
of the room.
• Proper conditioning of both the jobsite and the
flooring is necessary. LUXE PLANK should not
be exposed to sudden changes in temperature
or moisture/humidity.
• Store, transport and handle LUXE PLANK so
as to prevent any distortions. Store cartons flat,
never on edge. Distortions will not disappear
over time. Insure that the planks are laying flat
at time of installation.
• Do not compress the edges of the floating
installation in any way when installing other
flooring materials next to LUXE PLANK.
Installation of carpet, metal strips and other
transition moldings should not push fullness
into the flooring and should allow for some
slight movement wherever practical.
• Protect the floor from heavy rolling loads, other
trades and replacement and/or movement of
appliances by using sheets of plywood or similar.
Suitable Substrates
All substrates listed must be properly prepared
and meet certain requirements. There may be
other exceptions and special conditions for these
substrates to be suitable for the Lynx Installation
System as noted below. (Refer to the Subfloors and
Underlayments section of the Armstrong Guaranteed
Installation System manual, F-5061, for more details,
or visit www.floorexpert.com.)
• Concrete – dry and smooth on all grade levels
• Suspended wood subfloors with approved
wood underlayments – must have minimum of
18˝ well-ventilated crawl space underneath
• Suspended hardwood flooring that is fully
adhered, smooth and square edge without
texture
• Single-layer, fully adhered, existing resilient
floors – must not be foam-backed or cushion-
backed
• Ceramic tile, Terrazzo, Marble
• Polymeric Poured (seamless) Floors
DO nOT InSTaLL OVeR
• Particleboard or waferboard
• Single-layer wood subfloors*
• Existing resilient tile floors that are below grade
• Existing cushion-backed vinyl flooring
• Carpet
• Hardwood flooring that has been installed
directly over concrete
• On stairs, or, in rooms with sloping floors or
floor drains
* Installation directly over single-layer wood subfloors
in new construction is not recommended. New
construction should have additional underlayment on
top of the subflooring and be installed as late in the
building schedule as possible; after permanent HVAC
is running, the home is properly conditioned, and other
trades have completed their work.
If it is unavoidable to install over single-layer wood
subfloors, it should only happen in remodel work
where the home has been occupied and conditioned
for a minimum of 1 year, having gone through the
initial winter season and dry-out of the new home. The
subflooring must meet all the substrate requirements
noted below.
Job Conditions/Preparations
• All substrates must be structurally sound, dry,
clean, flat, and smooth with minimal deflection.
Substrates must be free from excessive
moisture or alkali. Remove dirt, paint, varnish,
wax, oils, solvents, other foreign matter and
contaminates that could cause staining or
interfere with the bond of the adhesive.
• High spots on the substrate should be
leveled and low areas filled with appropriate
underlayments.
• Do not use products containing petroleum,
solvents or citrus oils to prepare substrates as
they can cause staining and expansion of the
new flooring.
• In renovation or remodel work, remove any
existing adhesive residue so that 100% of the
overall area of the original substrate is exposed.
• When installing over an existing resilient floor,
use S-199 One-Part Embossing Leveler or S-194
Patch, Underlayment & Embossing Leveler/S-195
Underlayment Additive to fill and smooth any
embossing in the old floor.
• Embossed ceramic tile floors, ceramic and
marble grout joints, and irregularities in
concrete should be filled and leveled using
S-194 Patch, Underlayment & Embossing
Leveler/S-195 Underlayment Additive or other
Armstrong cementitious underlayments.
• The area to receive resilient flooring, flooring
materials and adhesives should be maintained
between 65° F (18° C) and 85° F (29° C) for
48 hours before installation, during installation,
and 48 hours after completion. Maintain
temperatures between 55° F (13° C) and 85° F
(29° C) thereafter.
• Resilient flooring should only be installed in
temperature-controlled environments. It is
necessary to maintain a constant temperature.
Therefore, the permanent HVAC system
must be in operation before the installation
of resilient flooring. Portable heaters are not
recommended as they may not heat the room
and subfloor sufficiently. Kerosene heaters
should never be used.
• For concrete subfloors, the water vapor
emission level should be 5 lbs. /1000 sq.ft./24
hours, or less, as determined by calcium
chloride testing.
• Radiant heated substrates must not exceed a
maximum surface temperature of 85° F (29° C).
• LUXE PLANK should not be exposed to direct
sunlight for prolonged periods. It can result
in discoloration and excessive temperatures
that may cause expansion. The use of drapes
or blinds is recommended during peak sunlight
exposure.
Procedure
Remove baseboard, quarter-round moldings, wall
base, appliances and furniture from room. For best
results, door trim should be under-cut to allow
flooring to move freely without being pinched. After
preparation work, sweep and vacuum the entire
work area to remove all dust and debris.
note: Planks are easily cut with a tile cutter or
by using a straight edge and utility knife. Score
the face of the plank several times and snap it.
If it doesn’t separate, lightly cut through the
back on the fold mark.