Bruce Reserve Premium - Manual (Page 14)

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For questions about Armstrong Laminate Flooring please call Customer Relations and Technical Services at 1.800.233.3823.
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The number of square feet of laminate required is not equal to the number of square feet in the
area of the room because the laminate must be fit to walls and objects. An approximate cutting
allowance of 10% for wood visuals and 15% for tile visuals must be added to the square footage
estimate.
Flooring Glue (Armstrong 99 or Bruce EverSeal)
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Specifically designed to create a strong, water-resistant bond between the tongue and groove.
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The integrity of the floor installation depends on the use of the appropriate glue, the amount of
glue and the proper installation techniques.
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Use for all Laminate installations in full bathrooms, high moisture areas, light commercial and
commercial environments.
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Easy cleanup.
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Coverage for using flooring glue: up to 150 sq. ft. (500 Lin. ft.)/16 ounce bottle.
Glue-down Laminate Installation
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Laminate may be fully adhered to approved substrates using Armstrong ProConnect Wood Flooring
Adhesive, Bruce EVERBOND Wood Flooring Adhesive, Bruce Equalizer, Armstrong 57 urethane
adhesives Or Summit Premium Adhesive. (For full installation instructions, refer to the instructions
on the adhesive label.)
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For installations over VapArrest S-135 Professional Moisture retardant system, use Bruce Equalizer
or Armstrong 57.
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Maximum adhesive working times: Urethane adhesive- 60 minutes; Armstrong ProConnect
Professional Hardwood Flooring Adhesive- 60 minutes. When not in use, keep the adhesive
container tightly closed to prevent thickening. Thickening will cause difficulty in spreading the
adhesive.
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Open times and curing times of ALL adhesives vary depending upon subfloor porosity, air
movement, humidity and room temperature. Urethane adhesive has a shortened working time in
high humidity environments, whereas the working time for ProConnect™ and polymeric resin
adhesives will be lengthened. In areas of low humidity, open times will be longer with urethane
adhesives and shorter with ProConnect. Adjust the amount of adhesive spread on the subfloor
accordingly. The adhesive should not be applied if subfloor or room temperature is below 60°F
(16°C). WORKING TIME WILL VARY DEPENDING ON JOBSITE CONDITIONS.
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Hold trowel at a minimum 45° angle firmly against the subfloor to obtain a 50-60 ft.
2
(4-5.5 m
2
) per
gallon spread rate. The trowel will leave ridges of adhesive and very little adhesive between the
ridges. This will allow you to still see the chalk lines between the ridges and provide the
recommended spread rate.
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For additional application instructions, follow the recommendations on the adhesive container.
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Proper ventilation within the room must be provided. An electric fan is helpful.
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Rolling is not required, but if desired, do not do so until the adhesive has cured for 2 hours.
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SPREAD THE ADHESIVE (Glue-Down Applications)
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Spread sufficient amounts of the recommended adhesive with the recommended trowel in an area
that can be covered in 60 minutes (see adhesive information).
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If necessary, nail a sacrificial row with 1″ (2.5 cm) nails on the dry side of your chalk line to help hold
the first row in place.
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NOTE: Avoid installing on the surface of the flooring. If necessary, distribute weight using a
kneeler board.