Choices that Work.
MANNINGTON PREMIUM UNIVERSAL PRIMER
The use of Mannington Premium Universal Primer is required for the installation of Amtico QuickStix products. All bond
warranties will be voided if the Mannington primer is not used, as required.
FOR USE ON: above and below grade concrete, gypsum, and wood substrates and all patching and leveling compounds.
Before the application of Mannington’s primer the substrate must be prepped following ASTM F710. The floor must be flat,
smooth, and free of any contaminants. Follow sub- floor condition requirements. Thoroughly clean the floor by sweeping,
vacuuming, and/or mopping to remove all dust and debris.
APPLICATION: The use of a smooth napped or microfiber roller is recommended. Apply a smooth even coat of primer using
slight pressure. Avoid leaving puddles or heavy roller bead/ lines. Cover all areas leaving no bare or dry spots rolling in both
directions. Allow the primer to completely dry. Normal dry time will vary, approximately one half hour- one hour, check for dry
to the touch. If needed allow more time before installation starts and/or before applying second coat, if required. Clean up all
spills or over application to walls or base while the product is wet. Use clean soapy water to remove all excess.
TIPS:
• In larger areas the use of an 18” wide roller is recommended to speed up the application process.
• Use a paint brush or small roller to cut in at the doorways and walls if necessary
• For Non-porous substrates such as Terrazzo, Glass, Metal, and Polished Concrete, Mannington’s primer is not required.
Remove all wax, surface contaminants. A bond test is required.
SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
Concrete Subfloors
1. Concrete subfloors must be finished and cured without additives, curing compounds, hardeners or surface treatments
that may prevent proper bonding of the flooring materials (ACI 302.1 and ASTM F710).
2. Concrete subfloors shall not consist of lightweight concrete or gypsum with less than 105 lbs. /cubic foot density
(3000 psi). Follow ASTM F2678.
3. Below and On-grade concrete subfloors must have a suitable vapor retarder properly installed beneath the slab per
ASTM E1745. Crawlspaces and basements directly beneath the new floor installation should be maintained with a relative
hu/- 10% of the room relative humidity where the flooring is installed. This can be accomplished by proper
ventilation and air circulation or using a dehumidifier. Always follow manufacturers’ written recommendations for the use
and installation of their proprietary surface preparation materials.
4. Remove all existing floor coverings and adhesives/residues, marking paint, permanent markers, crayons, and all other
potential stains from the concrete surface before installing new flooring. Never mark the back of the flooring. Removal of
old adhesives must be performed by mechanical means: scraping, scarifying, grinding, shot/bead blasting, etc. The use of
adhesive removers or solvents in the abatement or removal of existing or old adhesives is prohibited and will void all
warranties. Contact Mannington Commercial for needed procedures.
5. Expansion joints, isolation joints, or other moving joints are incorporated into concrete floor slabs in order to permit
movement without causing random cracks in the concrete. These joints must be honored and not be filled with
underlayment products or other materials, and floor coverings must not be laid over them. Expansion joint covering
systems should be detailed by the architect or engineer based upon intended usage and aesthetic considerations
6. Leveling and Patching: Surface cracks, grooves, depressions, control joints or other non-moving joints, and other
irregularities shall be filled or smoothed with high quality Moisture Resistant Portland cement based patching or
underlayment compound. Caution: Do not lightly skim coat highly polished or slick power troweled concrete surfaces.
A thin film of floor patch will not bond to a slick subfloor and may become a bond breaker causing tiles to release at the
interface of the subfloor and patching material.
7. Always follow manufacturers’ written recommendations for the use and installation of their appropriate surface
preparation material.
NOTE:
It is not recommended to install QuickStix LVF over concrete slabs with a history of hydrostatic conditions. Amtico also
will not assume responsibility for floor covering failure due to hydrostatic pressure or moisture vapor emission exceeding the
requirements set forth. The final responsibility for determining if the concrete is dry enough for installation of the flooring lies
with the floor covering installer.
Amtico QuickStix LVF
Installation
Amtico QuickStix L
VF Installation
For more information, please contact Mannington Technical Services at
800 241 2262 Ext. 3 or visit www.manningtoncommercial.com.
September, 2016
