INSTALLATION TIPS FOR COMMERCIAL TILE WITH DIAMOND 10® TECHNOLOGY COATINGCommercial Tile Reinvented Save up to 40% on average compared to traditional VCT polished maintenance procedures - by reducing or eliminating the initial application of floor polish and reducing or eliminating the stripping and recoating process. With Diamond 10 Technology coating, floors look newer, longer with improved resistance to scratches, stains and scuffs vs. traditional VCT. S-515 Tile Strong™ S-525 BBT Bio-flooring Adhesive ✓ Eliminate or reduce initial application of polish by 50% ✓ Eliminate or reduce restorative stripping and recoating ✓ Maximize gloss level with 50% fewer coats of polish vs. traditional VCT Packaging & Recommended Adhesives Tiles may feature a back coating to ensure a balanced product structure, directly out of the box. The back of each tile will have a glossier appearance compared to traditional VCT as a result. Before installation, flip tiles. The tiles are packaged face down except for the last tile in the carton. Follow these steps to ensure a successful installation. Visit armstrongflooring.com for complete installation instructions. Before Installation ✓ HVAC The area to receive the resilient flooring should be maintained at a minimum of 65° F (18° C) and a maximum of 100° F (38° C). Installation conditions that are outside our recommendations or uncontrolled will result in a noticeable curl or dome. ✓ Acclimation ✓ Subfloor Testing ✓ Bond Test ✓ Subfloor Preparation Resilient flooring should only be installed in temperature-controlled environments. It is necessary to maintain a constant temperature before, during and after the installation. The product, adhesives, and subfloor must acclimate for 48 hours. Before installation of the finished flooring, moisture and alkali testing must be conducted. The surface of the concrete must have a pH of 9 or less. Bond tests must also be conducted for compatibility with the substrate. Skipping this step may result in subpar adhesion of the product to the subfloor. The surface should be free of dust, solvents, varnish, paint, wax, oil, grease, sealers, curing compounds, residual adhesive, adhesive removers, and other foreign materials. The high gloss surface of the product will make subfloor imperfections more noticeable.

INSTALLATION TIPS FOR COMMERCIAL TILE WITH DIAMOND 10® TECHNOLOGY COATING During Installation ✓ Cutting The superior durability of this product may result in the perception that this product is more difficult to cut. Armstrong Flooring’s expert installation team has reviewed the product and recommends standard installation tools. One suggestion is to make sure you use sharp blades and replace trowels as necessary. Do NOT set this product in wet adhesive. The adhesive must be dry-to-touch to reduce the possibility of the product moving during installation. Smaller tiles (usually on the perimeter)...