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Do not install our interlocking WPC/LVT over:
Single layer wood floors .-Existing plank floors that are on or below grade concrete .-Existing
cushioned-backed vinyl flooring ,asphalt planks or tile .-Carpet or Self-adhering plank or tile .-
Laminate or other floating flooring .-Adhesive residue. When installing over an existing resilient
flooring material an embossing leveler may be required to prevent the existing material pattern
from telegraphing through the new material.
BFH is not responsible for damages or performance issues as a result of the substrate.
Radiant Heated Systems: LVP and LVT can be installed over in-floor radiant heating systems
provided the subfloor surface does not exceed 85F or (29C) at any point. The initial floor
temperature should not exceed 70F for 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after installation.
Thereafter the temperature should be gradually increased by no more than 5F per day to the
desired setting up to 85F or (29C). Radiant heating systems that are installed on top of the
subfloor surface are not recommended under any circumstances. Caution! Recommended Work
Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings.
WARNING: Do not sand, dry scrape, bead blast or mechanically chip or pulverize existing
resilient flooring, backing, lining felt, asphaltic "cutback" adhesive or other adhesive. These
products may contain asbestos fibers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of
such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos
fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the product
is a non-asbestos-containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may
require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content. RFCI's Recommended Work
Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings are a defined set of instructions addressed
to the task of removing all resilient floor covering structures.
Preparation
a. Subfloor must be level with 3/16" within10 ft. (5mm in 3m). Fill and level all plywood seams
and concrete cracks, construction joint, control joints, depressions, grooves or other
irregularities using appropriate materials. Sweep and Vacuum subfloor to remove all dust
and debris.
b. Room temperature should be between 65-85 F (18.3-29.5C) for more than 48 hours before
the installation and should be maintained within this range during and after installation.
c. Remove all existing moldings and undercut the door jamb to the thickness of the flooring.
(Figure 1)
d. Determine in which direction the flooring will be installed. For better appearance, It is
preferable to install the WPC/LVT parallel to the longest room dimensions.
Tools & Accessories Needed: -broom pencil .-Moisture meter (wood, concrete or both), .-Tape
Measure and Carpenter square .-transition and wall moldings as needed .-Utility knife .-Straight
Edge.-Vinyl tile cutter (optional) (if necessary).- NIOSH-designated dust mask.-Safety glasses
Depending on the required floor preparation, other materials required may include Cement
based floor patching compound and or embossing leveler, flat trowel, scraper, sander or
grinder. BFH recommends Ardex Floor leveling system, Mapei's Planipatch and or Planipatch
Plus or equivalent for this purpose.
Installation Procedures for BFH interlocking WPC/LVT:
