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CENTIVA LUXURY FLOORING CONTENTS Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-3 Product Characteristics-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-5 Product Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6-10 Product Installation Guidelines Proper Subfloor Preparati
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INTRODUCTION Important: To preserve the warranty and deliver the best possible installation to your customer, follow the instructions in this manual. Safety Warning: Centiva vinyl tile contains no asbestos fibers. When removing existing resilient floor coverings, carefully observe the following warning: Existing resilient floor coverings and black asphalt adhesive may contain asbestos. Improper procedures used to remove these products could release asbestos fibers into the air
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PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Classic Series* Homogeneous: Centiva manufactures homogeneous products for heavy commercial or residential usage. These tiles are solid vinyl tiles with a standard gauge of 1/8 (3mm). Multi-layered/Chip Construction: Specially developed products in multi-layered sheet form including a recycled backing and high-density wear layer with a standard gauge of a minimum .30mil (0.8 mm) and/or chip construction throughout. *Manufacturing of the Classic Series i
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PRODUCT SIZE AND PACKAGING: Classic Series Product Size in Inches Coral Reef 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 18 18 x 18 18 x 36 4 x 36 6 x 36 36 x 36 Magics 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 18 18 x 18 18 x 36 4 x 36 6 x 36 36 x 36 Italian Marble 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 18 18 x 18 18 x 36 4 x 36 6 x 36 36 x 36 Concrete 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 18 18 x 18 18 x 36 4 x 36 6 x 36 36 x 36 New Terrazzo 18 x 18 U.S. Solids 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 18 18 x 18 18 x 36 4 x 36 6 x 36 36 x 36
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CENTIVA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Commercial and Residential: All material shall be Centiva by International Floors of America, Inc. Every style has a 10-character code. The first two characters represent the style, the next four are the color number, the next two are the surface, and the last two are the selected edge XX - XXXX - XX XX in size XX x XX Centiva products shall only be installed with the IFA recommended adhesives. It is recommended that a coating with a
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Magics Construction: Pure solid vinyl Standard Sizes: 9 x 9, 12 x 12, 18 x 18, and 36 x 36 slabs; custom sizes Gauge: 1/8 Wearlayer: Homogeneous throughout Packaged: 45 s/f per carton (9 x 9, 12 x 12, 18 x 18); 90 s/f per carton of 36 x 36 For larger projects, slabs of 36 x 36 may be put on pallets rather than in cartons with a maximum of 240 slabs = 2,160 s/f Approximate Weight: 47 lbs per 9 x 9 or 12 x 12 or 18 x 18 carton 94 lbs per 36 x 36 car
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New Terrazzo Construction: Through layers of encapsulated chips including recycled backing Standard Sizes: 18 x 18 Gauge: 1/8 Packaged: 45 s/f per carton (18 x 18) Approximate Weight: 47 lbs per 18 x 18 carton Surfaces: Smooth Edge Treatments: Square Standard Colors: 5 plus custom colors* Slip Resistance Dry Excellent 0.7100 (ASTM C1028); Wet 0.6463 Reference Specifications: SS T 312B, Type III Recommended Static Load: 285 lbs. per square inch Taber Abra
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ULTRASTONE Rialto Construction: Solid Vinyl Tile Standard Sizes: 12 x12, 18 x 18, and 36 x 36 slabs; custom sizes Gauge: .120 mil (3mm) Wearlayer: Clear Rigid, High-Density PVC of .30 Mil Packaged: 45 s/f per carton (12 x 12, 18 x 18); 90 s/f per carton of 36 x 36 For larger projects, slabs of 36 x 36 may be put on pallets rather than in cartons with a maximum of 240 slabs = 2,160 s/f Approximate Weight: 47 lbs per 12 x 12 or 18 x 18 carton; 94 lbs per 36
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Good Ole Woods/Bamboo Construction: Solid Vinyl Tile Standard Sizes: 4 x 36 and custom Gauge: .120 mil (3mm) Wearlayer: Clear Rigid, High-Density PVC of .30 Mil Packaged: 45 s/f per carton Approximate Weight: 47 lbs per carton Surfaces: Tick/Frost/Rustic Edge Treatments: Slight Bevel Standard Colors: 9 and 2 plus custom colors* Slip Resistance D-2047-82 Static Coefficient of Friction on wet and dry surfaces 2 Critical Radiant Flux; ASTM E-648 .45 Watts/cm or less;
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INSTALLATION Commercial & Residential ® There are three (3) basic requirements necessary to assure a long lasting, attractive Centiva floor: 1. Proper Subfloor Preparation 2. Installation 3. Adhesives The following guidelines will help to ensure complete satisfaction with your installation by fulfilling these requirements. Centiva tiles and planks are suitable for surfaces on above and below grade. Centiva can be installed over concrete or wood subfloors. 1.0 SUBFLOOR PR
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2.0 INSTALLATION Before any installation takes place, please read the following information carefully: − All Centiva tiles and planks should be present at the jobsite for 48 hours at a temperature between 68-72 degrees F in order to acclimate properly. Avoid installations with temperatures above 80 degrees F and below 60 degrees F. All Centiva tiles and planks are duplications of natural or real products; therefore, shades and pattern variations will occur. − The Classic Series
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2.3 Laying Out The Job Site Using Centiva 2.4 Diagonal Layout For Centiva Classic Classic And Event Series Tiles or Slabs And Event Series Tiles Or Slabs Carefully determining where to begin your tile installation results Extra measurements and guidelines are needed for in the most professional looking job. Always try to end up with diagonal installations. A sketch is useful for any at least half a tile at each wall for best appearance. complicated installation. Follow these guidelines
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2.5 Layout Of Room Using Centiva Event Series 2.6 Laying Of The Plank Ultraplank, Plankwood, Good Ole Woods Or Bamboo Spread adhesive following the specific recommendations for the adhesive outlined in the Adhesives section of the manual. Place the first piece of Find the center point of the room. Strike a line (A-B). plank at the junction of the chalk lines. Continue to lay the plan, making Figure 1. sure each plank is flush against the chalk line and tight against the ad
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2.7 Useful Installation Tips: • Intricate cuts around door frames, cabinets, transitions, etc. It is always recommended to fit in prior to spreading adhesive. See also adhesive pages. • Have several clean white cloths and a container of denatured alcohol or mineral spirits available for cleaning off excess adhesive from the tile as you work. Any excess adhesive must be removed from the tile surface, in between tile seams, or the surrounding area WHILE STILL WET. IFAs D-2001 a
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3.2 IFA D-2001 Vinyl Plank & Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Adhesive Description IFA D-2001 adhesive is solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable, and nearly odor-free. It can be used & Data: where other adhesives might present potential health risks. It is suitable for office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, restaurants, nursing homes, etc. IFA D-2001 adhesive contain one or more micro-biocides to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew. IFA D-2001 can be used to instal
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3.3 IFA PS-5000 Pressure Sensitive Vinyl Tile and Plank Adhesive Description & Data: PS-5000 adhesive is solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable, and nearly odor-free. It can be used where other adhesives might present potential health risks. It is suitable for office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, restaurants, nursing homes, etc. PS-5000 adhesive contains one or more micro-biocides to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew. PS-5000 should be used to install Cen
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3.4 IFA EP-2000 Epoxy Adhesive (Solvent Free) Parts A & B Description & Data: IFA EP-2000 adhesive is solvent-free, non-flammable, and nearly odor-free. It can be used where other adhesives might present potential health risks. It is suitable for use in office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, restaurants, nursing homes, etc. IFA EP-2000 is recommended for the installation of vinyl flooring products on approved sub-f
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CHEMICAL AND STAIN RESISTANCE This test was conducted in accordance with ASTM F 925, Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Sheet Flooring. By this test, a specified reagent is applied to the surface of the flooring material and allowed to remain in contact for 60 =/- 1 minute. After the exposure of time, the reagent is cleaned from the surface using warm water and the surface dried. Within 5 minutes after removal of the reagent, the material is visually examined and the exposed area
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PRODUCT WARRANTY Including 20-Year Limited Wear Warranty International Floors of America, Inc. warrants that its first line quality flooring material is free from manufacturing defects (workmanship and/or material) and will replace defective floor covering for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of purchase in accordance with the conditions set forth below. If a manufacturing defect is found, the distributor or IFA representative who sold you the flooring material should be
