PERMANENT Installation

Professional installation recommended. Complete instructions are included with each container of Stagestep adhesive. Seams should be double cut by a professional. Chemical welding is not recommended. Heat welding is not necessary. Stagestep carries heat welding rod material in all colors if you wish a seamless floor.* If you have any questions, call us at 800-523-0960.

STAGESTEP is not responsible for costs related to the delay, damage or installation of its flooring. Floors are insured in customer's name against shipping damage. All floors will be replaced free of charge if there is a manufacturer defect.

*Note: Seamless does not mean invisible. Heat welding prevents moisture from penetrating the seam and destroying the adhesive.

General

  • Ensure that moisture tests have been conducted and meet requirements. The permanent HVAC system turned on and set to a minimum of 68?F (20?C) for a minimum of 72 hours prior to, during and after installation. After the installation, the maximum temperature should not exceed 100?F.
  • Flooring material has been climatized to the installation area for a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation.
  • Only Stagestep adhesive should be used.
  • Use a 1/32" x 1/16" x 1/32" fine notch trowel only.
  • Material should always be visually inspected prior to installation. Any material installed with visual defects will not be considered a legitimate claim as it pertains to labor cost.
  • Some Stagestep sheet vinyls have a glass fiber interlayer which gives them their dimensional stability. They will not shrink or compress. If cut too full or back rolled, it will result in a bubble.
  • Install all cuts and rolls in consecutive sequence.
  • Ensure that all recommendations for subfloor and jobsite conditions are met prior to beginning the installation. Once the installation is started, you have accepted those conditions.


Cutting and Fitting Sheets

Stagestep sheet vinyls are very flexible and easy to handle. In most cases, a qualified installer will be able to hand fit the material in areas where base or trim moldings will be installed after the installation is completed.


1. Cut the required length off the roll, including enough to run up the wall 2-3" at either end.

2. Push the length of the sheet as close to the starting wall as possible, letting the extra length run up the wall at each end.

3. Set the scribes to a minimum of 3/8" more than the greatest distance between the wall and the flooring material. Scribe the shape of the wall onto the flooring.

4. Next, cut the material along the scribe line using a hooked blade knife. (Fig. 1). Place the fitted sheet approx 1/2" from the wall. There should be a 1/2" gap around entire perimeter of room.

5. Trim approximately 1/2" off salvage edge of seam with a straightedge and sharp knife.

6. Cut second sheet with proper extra length.

7. Position second sheet with a 1/2"-1" overlap over first sheet at the seam.

8. Repeat steps 5, 6, 7 for as many sheets as necessary to complete the area or those sheets that can be installed that day.

9. Lap back all overlapped sheets as one, half way back.

10. Snap chalk line along area where adhesive will be spread to assure an even and straight line of adhesive. Spread adhesive with proper notched trowel over entire area. Be very careful not to leave any adhesive ridges or puddles. NOTE: The subfloor porosity and room atmosphere conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) can affect the working time of the adhesive.

11. Push lapped flooring from the fold onto adhesive, working toward the wall. DO NOT FLOP MATERIAL IN \u2013 air will be trapped causing bubbles.

12. Roll floor with 100 lb. roller in both directions. Roll across with width first, then across the length. NOTE: To ensure proper bonding of the material, it is recommended to roll the material next to the walls with a hand seam roller.

13. After material has been laid into the adhesive, underscribe the seams using the short scribes with either the scribe blade or scribe pin. NOTE: Set scribes so that the seam will have a slight gap, about half the thickness of a razor blade. If cut too full, it will result in bubbles or ridges. Heat Welding Stagestep Vinyl Sheet Flooring is optional.

14. Cut material along scribe line with hooked knife.

15. Roll the seam with a hand roller.

16. Repeat the same procedure on the other half of the room. TAKE CAUTION NOT TO OVERLAP ADHESIVE LINES OR LEAVE RIDGES OF ADHESIVE. IT MAY TELEGRAPH THROUGH THE MATERIAL.

17. Heat weld seams the following day if required.


Note: The above instructions assume a permanent install with adhesive. Therefore, these instructions are for professional installers. Any questions, please call Stagestep at 800-523-0960.