ESD Rubber Tile: Installation

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Moisture Barrier Information

Staticworx™ is not responsible for any floor installation failures associated with unaddressed pre-existing site conditions like vapor transmission, moisture permeation, contaminated concrete and damaged subfloors. Always determine if there is a vapor barrier below concrete subfloors before beginning any flooring installation. All subfloors should be tested for moisture using ASTM test methods. For information about moisture and a complete list of ASTM test methods for determining potential moisture problems visit http://Staticworx™.com/articles/articles-moisture-barrier.htm.

C. Determine the center points for the length and the width of the room.

D. Snap two chalk lines to divide the area into four spaces. Begin the tile installation at the intersection of these lines.

E. After the above procedure is performed, begin application of Dodge-Regupol's recommended two-component ESD epoxy adhesive. Apply the ESD epoxy adhesive to the substrate using a 1/16 " square notched trowel. Use a new trowel for each pail of adhesive or more frequently if trowel begins to wear down. Do not re-notch the trowel.

F. Spread adhesive using proper notch trowel. Take care not to spread more of the ESD epoxy adhesive than can be covered by flooring within 60 minutes. The open time of the adhesive is 60 - 90 minutes at 70 ° F and 50% relative humidity.

G. Carefully lay the material into the wet adhesive. DO NOT let the material drop because this will cause air to be trapped beneath the flooring.

H. Place the first tile into the wet adhesive making sure that the edges are placed precisely along the chalk lines. Press firmly on the tiles to remove any curls or entrapped air. Remember that the arrows on bottom of tiles must point in the same direction.

I. Do not allow the ESD epoxy adhesive to cure on your hands or the flooring. Wash off excess adhesive with warm soapy water. Cured adhesive is very difficult to remove. We strongly suggest wearing gloves when using the ESD epoxy adhesive!

J. If some seams are gapping, hold them together temporarily with painter's or masking tape. Do not use duct tape as it may leave a residue on the floor. Remove the tape after the adhesive has developed a firm set. It may be necessary to weigh down some seams.

K. Roll a 100-lb roller over the floor within 45 minutes to ensure proper transfer of adhesive. Overlap each pass of the roller by 50% of the previous pass to ensure that the floor is properly rolled.

L. Keep foot traffic off the floor for a minimum of 24 hours. Foot traffic and rolling loads can cause permanent indentations in the uncured adhesive and cause tiles to shift.

M. After the installation is complete, test the flooring with an ohmmeter. The tests should be done in accordance with EOS/ESD S 7.1, ASTM F150 or NFPA 99.

Questions/Assistance
For questions or assistance, please contact ESD Tile.com Customer Service at (617) 923-2000, Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST.

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