Product Information

Warranty

Lifetime Residential Limited Warranty
5 Year Light Commercial Limited Warranty

Examples of Light Commercial applications:

• Common areas in multi-unit dwellings
• Multi-unit dwellings
• Low-traffic retail shops

Product Structure

Product Features

Like stone, ceramic and porcelain, Alterna Engineered Tile flooring is incredibly beautiful and durable. But its comfortable surface makes Alterna warmer to the touch, kinder to your feet, and easier to care for in any room of your home.

• See the Alterna collection at ArmstrongFlooring.com
• The most natural and varied installed visual available
• Urethane no-wax wearlayer
• Rounded Edge Tile provides option to install as Grouted Residential Tile – May be grouted with a pre-mixed sanded acrylic grout
• Coordinating Grout
• Eco-friendly, Made in the USA with naturally abundant limestone.
• 75% Limestone
• The look of ceramic – the comfort and ease of vinyl
• No special tools or underlayment needed
• Warm and comfortable underfoot
• Installs on all levels
• Advanced Aluminum Oxide coating makes Alterna easy to care for and simple to clean.

FIRE TEST DATA:
ASTM E 648 Critical Radiant Flux – 0.45 watts/sq. cm. or more – Class I
ASTM E 662 Smoke – 450 or less
Numerical flammability ratings alone may not define the performance of the product under actual fire conditions. These ratings are provided only for use in the selection of products to meet the specified limits.
CAN/ULC S102.2 Flame 0 Smoke 90

ASTM E 84 (tunnel test) Flame Spread Index 200 or less and Smoke Developed Index 400 or less, Class C
CAN/ULC S102 Flame 80 Smoke 270

Acoustical Data:
IIC 33 (over 6″ slab w.o. ceiling)
IIC 46  STC 63  ΔIIC NA (glued to 6″ slab w. ceiling)
IIC 49  STC NA  ΔIIC NA (glued to CA slab – lightweight concrete w.o. ceiling)
IIC 56  STC 61  ΔIIC NA (glued to glass infused sheet vinyl on 6″ slab w drywall ceiling)
IIC 57  STC 62  ΔIIC NA (glued to .64mm glass infused sheet vinyl on 6″ slab w drywall ceiling)

Sustainability

FloorScore Certificates – Vinyl Tile

SDS

Resilient Sheet Flooring Products and Resilient Tile Flooring Products MIS

Creating Patterns With Alterna

FOR PATTERNED INSTALLATIONS:

1. Calculate the square footage of the room
2. Add 10% overage to the total
3. Reference the pattern guides below to calculate the percentage of each tile size to purchase

Single Tile Patterns

Borders

FOR BORDER INSTALLATIONS:

1. Calculate the perimeter of the room in linear feet
2. Add 5% overage to the total

Note: Remember that the figure you will get for a border is in linear feet – not square feet.

Installation

Location:	All grade levels
System:	Engineered Tile Installation System (Includes grouted installation method and traditional butt fit installation method)
Pattern Match:	No: Tiles to be installed in a random fashion
Joints:	Grout: S-693 (Optional) (Mixed size installations require 1/8″ grout line)
Adhesives:	S-295 Flooring Adhesive

Installation Special Precautions and Recommendations:

• Mixed size installations or installations with quarter turned 8″ x 16″ or 12″ x 24″ tile must be grouted with 1/8″ grout line
• 1/16″ (1.6mm) to 1/4″ (6.4mm) joint spacing is recommended for grouted installations.
• Same dye lot to be used within an installation. For multiple size tile installations, make certain dye lots match for each sku.
• Roll tiles thoroughly in both directions.
• DO NOT use grout sealers.

Care and Maintenance

All Residential and Light Commercial Vinyl Floors

Maintenance Products:
Cleaner: Once ‘n Done
Matte Polish: Satinkeeper (only use for non-grouted installations)

DO NOT use grout sealers.
DO NOT use New Beginning Heavy Duty Cleaner and Stripper.
DO NOT use S-385 Satinkeeper or S-391 Shinekeeper on acrylic grouted floors

Product Data Table

CARTON PROPERTIES	8″ x 16″ Items	16″ x 16″ Items	12″ x 24″ Items
Pieces Per Carton	24	14	12
Area Per Tile	0.88 sq ft (0.08 sq m)	1.78 sq ft (0.17 sq m)	2.01 sq ft (0.19 sq m)
Length	16.5″ (41.9 cm)	16.4″ (41.7 cm)	24.5″ (62.2 cm)
Width	8.5″ (21.6 cm)	16.4″ (41.7 cm)	12.5″ (31.8 cm)
Height	4.3″ (10.9 cm)	2.6″ (6.6 cm)	2.3″ (5.8 cm)
Coverage Per Carton	21.17 sq ft (1.97 sq m)	24.89 sq ft (2.31 sq m)	24.13 sq ft (2.24 sq m)
Carton Weight	35.9 lbs (16.3 kg)	42.3 lbs (19.2 kg)	41.6 lbs (18.9 kg)
PALLET PROPERTIES	8″ x 16″ Items	16″ x 16″ Items	12″ x 24″ Items
Cartons Per Pallet	30	18	30
Coverage Per Pallet	635.1 sq ft (59.1 sq m)	448.0 sq ft (41.58 sq m)	723.9 sq ft (67.2 sq m)

Alterna Design	Color	Model Number	Suffix	Size	Recommended Grout	Multi-Purpose Trim	Stairnose  Trim
Gravity	Muslin Grey	D4014	161	16″ x 16″	M13, J10, E5, A1	TR014TRM	TR014STR
Gravity	Fog Lapis	D4015	161	16″ x 16″	M13, J10, E5, A1	TR015TRM	TR015STR
Gravity	Clay	D4016	161	16″ x 16″	J10, M13	TR016TRM	TR016STR
Gravity	Cream	D4017	161	16″ x 16″	J10, E5, I9, L12	TR017TRM	TR017STR
Gravity	White	D4018	161	16″ x 16″	J10, E5, A1	TR018TRM	TR018STR
Lost Empire	Desert Mist	D4021	161	16″ x 16″	J10	TR020TRM	TR020STR
Lost Empire	Nocturnal Blue	D4022	161	16″ x 16″	M13	TR021TRM	TR021STR
Lost Empire	Mirage Brown	D4023	161	16″ x 16″	J10, K11	TR022TRM	TR022STR
Lost Empire	Spiritual Grey	D4024	161	16″ x 16″	M13	TR023TRM	TR023STR
Lost Empire	Amber Sagebrush	D4027	161	16″ x 16″	J10, K11	TR019TRM	TR019STR
Classics	Solid White	D4100	161	16″ x 16″	J10, E5, A1	D4100TRM	D4100STR
Classics	Betcha Black	D4101	161	16″ x 16″	H8	D4101TRM	D4101STR
Whispered Essence	Windy Sand	D4169	161	16″ x 16″	J10, K11, M13	TR009TRM	TR009STR
Whispered Essence	Absinthe Blue	D4174	161	16″ x 16″	M13, J10	TR010TRM	TR010STR
Whispered Essence	Distinguished Brown	D4177	161	16″ x 16″	J10, K11, D4, C3, G7	TR011TRM	TR011STR
Whispered Essence	Gravity Black	D4178	161	16″ x 16″	K11, M13	TR012TRM	TR012STR
Whispered Essence	Denim Blue	D4179	161	16″ x 16″	K11, M13	TR013TRM	TR013STR
Whispered Essence	Hint of Gray	D4176	161	16″ x 16″	J10, B2	D4176TRM	D4176STR
Palazzo Terrazzo	Chiaro	D4197	161	16″ x 16″	J10, K11, E5	N/A	N/A
Alterna Design	Color	Model Number	Suffix	Size	Recommended Grout	Multi-Purpose Trim	Stairnose  Trim
Veiled Intrigue	Vogue Dream	D5180 (Disc 4/24)	661	8″ x 16″	J10, E5, M13	TR024TRM	TR024STR
Veiled Intrigue	Powdered Ash	D5181	661	8″ x 16″	M13, J10, E5, A1	TR025TRM	TR025STR
Veiled Intrigue	Intricate Move	D5182	661	8″ x 16″	J10	TR026TRM	TR026STR
Veiled Intrigue	Fluid Sage	D5183	661	8″ x 16″	M13, J10	TR027TRM	TR027STR
Curvatures	Planetary Green	D7161 (Disc 4/24)	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	K11, M13, J10	TR028TRM	TR028STR
Curvatures	Dynamic Grey	D7162	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	M13, K11	TR029TRM	TR029STR
Curvatures	Night Blue	D7163	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	M13, K11	TR030TRM	TR030STR
Curvatures	Sunrise Dream	D7164	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10, E5, A1	TR031TRM	TR031STR
Artisan Forge	White Vague	D7189	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	M13, J10	TR001TRM	TR001STR
Artisan Forge	Twilight Fog	D7190	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	M13, J10	TR002TRM	TR002STR
Artisan Forge	Powdered Blush	D7191	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10, M13, E5, A1	TR003TRM	TR003STR
Artisan Forge	Melted Ice	D7192	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10, M13, E5, A1	TR004TRM	TR004STR
Artisan Forge	Golden Glaze	D7194	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10	D4194STR	D4194TRM
Mesa Stone	Chalk	D7105	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10	D4105TRM	D4105STR
Mesa Stone	Beige	D7106	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	F6	D4106TRM	D4106STR
Mesa Stone	Canyon Shadow	D7110	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	D4	D4110TRM	D4110STR
Mesa Stone	Light Gray	D7113	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	B2	D4113TRM	D4113STR
Mesa Stone	Fieldstone	D7115	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	B2	D4115TRM	D4115STR
Alterna Design	Color	Model Number	Suffix	Size	Recommended Grout	Multi-Purpose Trim	Stairnose  Trim
Allegheny Slate	Copper Mountain	D7332	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	D4	D4332TRM	D4332STR
Rossini	Gray Mist	D7380	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	B2	D4380TRM	D4380STR
Grain Directions	Wedgwood Blue	D7361	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	M13, K11, J10	TR005TRM	TR005STR
Grain Directions	Mountain Fog	D7362	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	M13, K11, J10, B2	TR006TRM	TR006STR
Grain Directions	Earth-Flax	D7363	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	K11, F6, I9, J10	TR007TRM	TR007STR
Grain Directions	Coffee Milk	D7364	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10	TR008TRM	TR008STR
Grain Directions	Antiqued Ivory	D7365	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	K11, M13	D4365TRM	D4365STR
Kalla Travertine	Cream Buff	D7133	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	E5	D4133TRM	D4133STR
Kalla Travertine	Agate Gray	D7134	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10	D4134TRM	D4134STR
Enchanted Forest	Night Owl	D7197	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	H8	D4197TRM	D4197STR
Enchanted Forest	Tender Twig	D7198	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	D4	D4198TRM	D4198STR
Enchanted Forest	Forest Fog	D7199	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	K11	D4199TRM	D4199STR
Coronis Marble	Morning Dove	D7154	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	F6	D4154TRM	D4154STR
Monument Stone	Wheatfield	D7371	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	I9, F6, E5	N/A	N/A
Monument Stone	Talisman Gray	D7373	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	K11, B2, J10	N/A	N/A
Monument Stone	Moon	D7374	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal	K11, B2, J10	N/A	N/A
Spanish Marble	Seville Dawn	D7377	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10, K11, E5	N/A	N/A
Tivoli Travertine	Terra	D7378	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10, B2, E5	N/A	N/A
Tivoli Travertine	Gray Mist	D7379	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	K11, B2, D4	N/A	N/A
Tivoli Travertine	Nightfall	D7384	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	H8, D4, K11	N/A	N/A
Rainfall	Summer	D7382	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	E5, I9, J10, A1	N/A	N/A
Cirrus Marble	Ivory Poem	D7386	461	12″ x 24″ (Nominal)	J10, I9, E5, A1	N/A	N/A
Alterna Design	Color	Model Number	Suffix	Size	Recommended Grout	Multi-Purpose Trim	Stairnose Trim