Achim Home Decor Nexus Self Adhesive 12 Inch Vinyl Floor Tiles Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Achim Home Decor
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Achim Home Decor Nexus Self Adhesive 12 Inch Vinyl Floor Tiles
IMPORTANT
Make sure the PATTERN number located on the side of this box is the same when
using two or more boxes. Before installing the tiles, store them at room
temperature for at least a day.
Preparing the Surface
ALL floor surfaces MUST be dry, clean, smooth and level.
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Cement
Fill in all cracks and holes with a suitable atex filler and coat all areas with a suitable latex sealer. Not to be installed on untreated cement. -
Wood
Make sure all planks or plywoods are securely nailed down. Counter-sink nail heads, and cover with latex filler. The surface must be completely clean and free of paint. or wax and completely seal all areas with a suitable latex sealer -
Resilient Vinyl
Remove all dirt, grease, or wax build up. Do NOT install tiles over cushioned vinyl rubber flooring. Remove flooring or cover with plywood. If installing plywood, remember to countersink the nails and cover the holes with filler and then completely seal with a suitable latex sealer.
DO NOT INSTALL TILES OVER
- Any floor exposed to excessively hot or cold temperatures.
- Any floor exposed to excessive moisture.
- Radiant heated floors.
- Particle board or MDF Board
To Begin
You must determine the center point of your room. Measure the center points
of opposite walls and secure a chalk line from one to the other. Snap the
line. Repeat the process with the other set of oppo- site walls. The point at
which the chalk lines intersect is the room’s center. (Figure 1)
Tile Installation
- Wherever tiles are marked with arrows in the back, install them so that all arrows point in the same direction. Starting at the center point as shown in Figure 1, peel off the protective paper and carefully align the tile with the chalk line markings. Press down firmly. (Caution: the tile’s protective paper covering is very slippery. To avoid accidents, do not leave the paper on the floor after you’ve peeled it from the tile.)
- Moving along the chalk line, butt each tile squarely and as tightly as possible. Without going directly against the wall Figure, form an “l” shape as shown in
- Cover a quarter of the surface area at a time. Do not install tiles to the edges of the room until the main floor area has been covered.
Cutting Tiles
Tiles should be cut with a straight edge and utility knife. (Do not cut
over newly installed tiles as the blade may damage the new tiles.) Cut edges
should face the wall. If possible, slide cut edges under wall molding. To fit
tiles around irregularly shaped objects, make a pattern of the exposed area
with a sheet of paper. Use the paper cut-out as a template. Placing the paper
cut- out on the front side of the tile, trace the contours of the paper onto
the tile. Cut around the marked contours.
Maintenance
While Nexus Collection floors require minimum maintenance, please follow these guidelines
- Sweep, damp mop, or vacuum regularly.
- Avoid abrasive cleansers.
- Use furniture leg coasters.
- Occasionally use an appropriate vinyl tile cleaner.
- DO NOT WAX. This will make the floor’s surface too slippery and may cause accidents.