Bruce Reserve Premium - Manual (Page 17)

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For questions about Armstrong Laminate Flooring please call Customer Relations and Technical Services at 1.800.233.3823.
such as Armstrong S-194 Patch, Underlayment & Embossing Leveler with S-195 Underlayment
Additive. The surface should be cleaned and abraded to create a good bonding surface for the
adhesive. Loose tiles must be re-adhered to the subfloor or filled as above. Remove all sealers and
surface treatments. Always check for adequate adhesive bond.
 Tile installed over wood:
Use Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment for Laminate with no attached
backing. No additional underlayment is needed for Laminate with attached backing. All grout joints
and broken corners that exceed 3/16” (5mm) must be filled with a cementitious leveling compound
such as Armstrong S-194 Patch, Underlayment & Embossing Leveler with S-195 Underlayment
Additive. The surface should be cleaned and abraded to create a good bonding surface for the
adhesive. Loose tiles must be re-adhered to the subfloor or filled as above. Remove all sealers and
surface treatments. Always check for adequate adhesive bond.
Vinyl Sheet
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Vinyl sheet installed over concrete:
Use Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment for Laminate with no attached backing
(or Armstrong Moisture Barrier Sheeting for laminate with attached backing).
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Vinyl sheet installed over wood:
Use Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment for Laminate with no attached backing.
No additional underlayment is needed for Laminate with attached backing.
Carpet

Fully adhered, maximum 1/4" (6.35 mm) carpet over a suspended wood subfloor is a suitable
substrate.
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All other carpet and any carpet pad must be removed. If the carpet was glued in place, remove all
remaining debris and excessive adhesive residue. Do not install laminate over carpet adhered to
concrete.
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Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment is not recommended.
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Use moisture barrier sheeting over the carpet. The seams do not need to be taped.
E. ROOM PREPARATION
Conditioning
1. Though Armstrong and Bruce Laminate floors do not require acclimation, depending on storage
conditions, it is advised that the product being installed be within the same temperature range of the
room during service conditions.
2. Relative humidity must be maintained between 35% and 55% both at the time of the installation as well
as throughout the use of the product.
3. The room temperature should be at a minimum of 65°F (18°C) for 48 hours before, during and for 48
hours after installation.
4. During and after installation, the room temperature should not exceed a maximum of 100°F (38°C).
Preparation
1. Removal of existing wall base, millwork or trim is optional.
2. Door trims and doorjambs must be undercut to allow the floor to move
freely. Use a discarded piece of floor and foam underlayment to support
the saw blade at the correct height for undercutting (Fig.1).
3. Sweep the subfloor and remove all dust and debris.
Fig. 1