Bruce Reserve Premium - Manual (Page 16)

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For questions about Armstrong Laminate Flooring please call Customer Relations and Technical Services at 1.800.233.3823.
NOTE: At least one of the following tests is required in commercial applications:
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Calcium Chloride Test (ASTM F1869): The maximum moisture transfer must not exceed 5 lbs./1000 sq.
ft. in 24 hrs.
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In-situ Probes (ASTM F2170-09): RH levels in concrete using this test should not exceed 80%.
If excessive moisture is present or anticipated, use Armstrong VapArrest S-135 Professional Moisture
Retardant System.
NOTE: DO NOT use Armstrong ProConnect Professional Hardwood Flooring Adhesive when using
Armstrong VapArrest S-135 Professional Moisture Retardant System or sheet vinyl as a moisture
retardant. Use only Bruce Equalizer, Armstrong 57 Premium Urethane Adhesive.
“DRY” CONCRETE, AS DEFINED BY THESE TESTS CAN BE WET AT OTHER TIMES OF THE YEAR. THESE TESTS DO
NOT GUARANTEE A DRY SLAB. ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE SLABS SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM OF 10
MIL POLY FILM MOISTURE BARRIERS BETWEEN THE GROUND AND THE CONCRETE.
Wood Subfloors
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Wood subfloors must be suspended and have a minimum of 18" (45.7 cm) of well-ventilated crawl
space.
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Regardless of grade level, do not install over wood subfloors applied directly to concrete or on
sleepers over concrete.
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Installation of a polyethylene film vapor barrier such as Armstrong Moisture Barrier Sheeting over the
ground in the crawl space is recommended. The polyethylene film acts as a moisture barrier when
seams are taped together with polyethylene tape.
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Use Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment for Laminate with no attached backing.
No additional underlayment is needed for Laminate with attached backing.
Underlayment Boards
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Armstrong or Bruce Laminate Flooring can be installed over any wood, cement or gypsum-based
underlayment boards that are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended guidelines.
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Use Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment for Laminate with no attached backing.
No additional underlayment is needed for Laminate with attached backing.
Wood Flooring
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All wood flooring must be dry, level, flat and installed over suspended subfloors.
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The wood subflooring materials must not exceed 13% moisture content. Using a reliable wood
moisture meter, measure the moisture content of the subfloor.
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Sand any ridges or uneven portions and repair squeaks.
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Use Quiet Comfort or Quiet Comfort Premium Underlayment for Laminate with no attached backing.
No additional underlayment is needed for Laminate with attached backing.
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Install Armstrong Laminate Flooring at a 90° angle to existing wood plank flooring.
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Wood flooring over concrete must be removed.
Ceramic and Resilient Tile
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Tile 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). All grout joints and
broken corners that exceed 3/16″ (5 mm) must be filled with a cementitious leveling compound