Installation Guidelines
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Mannington Technical Services for guidance about subfloor testing and installation recommendations.
Technical Services can be reached Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST at 800.241.2262 ext 3.
These instructions cover all fully adhered installations of Mannington Commercial Luxury Vinyl Floors (LVF) – this
includes both Tile (LVT) and Plank (LVP). This includes:
Amtico, Amtico 30, Spacia and Spacia First.
All recommendations
are based on the most recent available information. The information on these sheets provides general guidelines. For
complete details consult Mannington’s General Installation Guide or visit our website at manningtoncommercial.com.
These instructions and recommendations must be followed for a satisfactory installation.
The installation of Mannington LVF is straightforward and similar to the installation procedures that apply to all quality
resilient floors. Good preparation is essential for a trouble-free installation. Do not install Mannington LVF until job-site
testing and subfloor preparations are finished and the work of all other trades is complete. Site conditions must comply
with the relevant building codes and local, state and national regulations.
• Mannington LVF is recommended for use over properly prepared concrete, suspended wood, metal and other suitable
substrates. Never install Mannington LVF over residual asphalt type (Cutback) adhesive as “Bleed Through” may
occur.
• Mannington LVF is not suitable for external installation or unheated locations.
• Mannington flooring, adhesive, job-site and subfloor must be acclimated to a stable condition before installation.
(See Job-site Testing).
• Following installation, Mannington LVF foot traffic should be minimized for 24 hours; point loads and rolling traffic
should be minimized for 48 hours, and utilize minimal wet cleaning for 5 days
(except XpressStep)
.
• Mannington LVF flooring should remain at a temperature between 55°-85°F (13°-29°C) during its service life.
• Adhesive types can have a significantly different moisture tolerance which can influence required subfloor prep as
well as install time.
MATERIAL RECEIVING, HANDLING & STORAGE
1. All floor covering products require care during storage and handling. It is important to store flooring products in a dry,
temperature-controlled interior area.
2. The temperature range should be between 65°-100°F, and the relative humidity should be controlled and maintained
between 30-70%.
3. Material must be conditioned for at least 48 hours before beginning the installation.
4. Flooring materials that are shipped in cartons must also be stored properly. Cartons must be kept squarely
positioned on the pallet to prevent distortion of the contents and to be fully supported. Do not store close to exterior
walls, in direct sunlight or near HVAC vents.
5. Stored cartons are to be protected from forklift and other traffic that can damage carton corners. Never double-
stack pallets of flooring products.
6. Immediately remove all shrink wrapping before acclimation and verify materials delivered are correct style, color and
quantity.
Amtico, Amtico 30, Spacia & Spacia First Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Installation Guidelines
