Burke Flooring Luxury Vinyl Tile Installation - Manual (Page 5)

Plank LVT Tile:
Plank LVT Tile should be installed by offsetting end joints of each tile at least 6 inches as you place them
side by side. This will help avoid the end joints from lining up. As planks are laid end-to-end, if the last
plank is longer than needed, mark and cut the plank installing the cut end next to the wall. The remainder of
the plank which has been cut off can be used to start the next row as long as it is 6 inches or longer. If the
last plank in the row is a full plank start the next row by cutting a plank at least 6 to 12 inches long and
install with cut edge against the wall. Place each plank tight, against the adjoining plank and well seated in
the adhesive. See diagram below.
Offset Landscape
Each Burke LVT Tile has arrows on the back side and it is recommended that all Burke
LVT Tiles be installed with arrows pointing in the same direction. This is a very good time
to inspect each tile.
4. Adhesive:
All Burke LVT may be installed by using the adhesive listed below. Each installation may be different. The
correct adhesive to be used should be determined by the installer before the installation begins. All
adhesives should be acclimated on the job site 24 hours prior to installation. Use adhesive designed for the
permanent installation of Burke LVT. Adhesives must be plasticizer resistant and develop strong bond
strength to limit dimensional movement of Burke LVT.
Burke Flooring BR-711
When installing Burke LVT over porous subs-floors use a 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” square notched trowel when
using Burke Flooring BR-711(approx. 150 sq. ft. /gal). Trowel the adhesive onto the sub-floor and allow the
adhesive to remain open for approximately 5 – 10 minutes before installing Burke LVT. It is important to
watch this carefully and avoid installing LVT after the adhesive has set. The point at which the adhesive is
ready to receive LVT varies considerably and is affected by temperature and humidity. The hotter / drier the
environment, the faster the adhesive will be ready to receive the LVT. Periodically check to confirm proper
adhesive transfer to back.
When installing Burke LVT over non-porous sub-floor use a 1/16” V-notch trowel when using Burke BR-
711(approx. 185 sq. ft. /gal). The adhesive should be allowed to dry to the touch so that there is little or no
transfer of adhesive to the finger. Once the adhesive reaches the dry to touch state, it is ready to accept
the LVT. From the time the adhesive is allowed to dry to the touch to the time it must be covered is
approximately 45 minutes. If the adhesive is allowed to remain uncovered, after initial drying to the touch,
for periods longer than the recommended 45 minutes a loss of adhesion may result. Caution: Do not allow
adhesive to remain uncovered after the initial drying period, as a loss of adhesion strength will occur. Do
not spread more adhesive than can be worked within the 45 minute time frame. Wet adhesive can be
removed with soap and water. Dried adhesive can be removed with mineral spirits.
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