Subfloor Flatness for Resilient Floors Wood Subfloors For the Installation of Resilient Floors A floor flatness tolerance is cited in the “Performance Standards for Wood...
Preparation of Concrete Subfloors For the Installation of Resilient Floors The following recommendations apply to resilient sheet and tile flooring. For hardwood flooring installations, please see the appropriate installation document....
Resilience Properties of Commercial Resilient Flooring Resilience is a property involving the elastic energy in a material, which causes it to regain its original shape after...
Estimating Sheet and Tile Flooring A. INTRODUCTION A material estimate is a list of the quantities of materials, sundries and accessories necessary for completely installing...
Surface and Bottom-Up Staining on Resilient Floors Surface staining is generally caused by spills which are not promptly removed, asphalt driveway sealer tracked in, the use of...
Telegraphing Of Subfloors Or Adhesive Through Resilient Flooring Telegraphing is present when the irregularities, imperfections, or patterns of the substrate are visibly transmitted through the flooring. Possible causes:...
Buckling, Ridges and Tunnels In Installed Sheet and Tile Flooring Buckling: Adhesive failure when a floor is under compression. Possible causes are subfloor movement (shrinkage) or flooring growth. When floors are...
Blisters In Sheet and Tile Flooring Blisters are raised spots visible on the surface of a floor, similar in shape to a blister on human skin. ...
APA-Rated STURD-I-FLOOR Armstrong Flooring resilient floors are recommended on suspended wood subfloors with a 1/4″ underlayment (see product installation systems for exceptions)...
Armstrong Flooring Sheet & Tile – Finishing The Job Finish The Job Leave the job site in a clean, orderly condition with a brief explanation of any protective measures...