GENERAL INFORMATION
Mannington Commercial manufactures stylish, highly durable flooring and accessories. It is important that our products are
properly installed in order to provide maximum serviceability and life. It is also important for the installer to verify the correct
material, color, and quantity before starting an installation, as well as verifying that the material is not damaged or defective. If
a problem is encountered, a Mannington Commercial representative should be notified before the application continues.
Acclimate flooring products, adhesives, and all accessories at 65º F (18.3º C) - 85º F (29.5º C) for 48 hours prior to, during, and
after installation. Room temperature should be maintained between 65º F (18.3º C) and 85º F (29.5º C) afterwards with HVAC
operating. Edge Effects should be unrolled during the conditioning period, allowing it to relax and settle.
If storing for more than 2 days prior to installation, store all materials in a weather-tight enclosure. Do not stack pallets or
boxes any higher than you received them.
In rooms that are exposed to intense or direct sunlight, the materials should be protected during the conditioning, installation,
and adhesive curing processes.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Surface contaminants can cause bond failure and/or damage to the base. For preparation, the surface should be dry, smooth,
and clean from dirt, dust, paint, wax, oil, varnish, finishes, old adhesive, or any material that might interfere with bonding.
Prepare the surface for smoothness by sanding, scraping, or other appropriate physical means (do not use adhesive removers
or chemicals). Ensure that the wall/sheetrock is properly mounted and stable. Repair and level any uneven spots, holes, gaps,
joints, cracks, gouges etc., with a good-quality patching compound. Let the patching compound properly dry, and then sand
area smooth. DO NOT install Edge Effects over vinyl wall coverings. For preparation, remove the vinyl wall covering to match
the base height, allowing the base to bond to the wall underneath the vinyl wall covering.
Never install base on walls that will be exposed to moisture or drastic temperature changes.
INSTALLATION:
1. Precautions:
This Product MUST NOT be stretched! Care must be taken NOT TO PULL the wall base excessively when unwinding from the
coil, or at any time during or prior to installation. Wall base WILL NOT SHRINK, but it will relax/return to its original length if
stretched. To prevent stretching when installing the Edge Effects, work back towards the last piece installed or back towards
the starting point. If these instructions are not followed, it is possible that the base will be slightly stretched, causing gaps
between pieces after it returns/relaxes to the original length.
2. Conditions:
Proper ventilation and adequate lighting should be available. IMPORTANT: All materials (the flooring products, adhesives, any
patching or leveling compounds, and the surface) need to be conditioned to 70º F (21 C) - 78º F (25.5 C) for 48 hours prior to
installation, during installation, and for 48 hours after installation. Allow coiled base to lie flat for at least 48 hours at 70º F
(21 C) minimum prior to installation.
3. Equipment / Supplies:
1. Mannington Commercial MR-101 acrylic wall base adhesive
2. Premium Contact Adhesive
3. Straight edge Dividers
4. Utility Knife
5. 1/8” V-notched Spreader
6. Tape Measurer
7. Hand Roller
8. Carpenter’s Square
9. Rags
10. Water
11. Rubbing Alcohol or Mineral Spirits (use sparingly and with adequate ventilation)
12. Sliding Compound Miter Saw (blade with 80 teeth or greater)
Edge Effects
Installation Instructions
Choices that Work.
For more information, please contact Mannington Technical Services at
800 241 2262 Ext. 3 or visit www.manningtoncommercial.com.
December, 2015
