1. Linoleum Installation System S-780 Linoleum Adhesive S-761 Seam Adhesive

2. Linoleum Installation System
BEFORE INSTALLING
Plan the layout: Seams should fall at least 6” away from the Subfloor/Underlayment joints. Do not install over expansion joints.
Cut pieces to the proper length, allowing enough material at each end to flash 1 ½” up the walls for fitting.

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FITTING
Fit piece #1 by Pattern Scribing or Straight Scribing methods and position in the room.

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Prepare the seam by trimming the factory seam edge using a straight edge or the S-33 Edge Trimmer. If using a straight edge, hold the knife at a 90º angle.

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Using the S-33 Edge Trimmer is quicker, easier and more accurate than hand cutting.
S-33 Edge Trimmer

6. Draw a pencil line on the subfloor at the trimmed factory edge.
Linoleum Installation System
Draw a pencil line on the subfloor at the trimmed factory edge.
The pencil line will act as a starting or stopping point while
applying the adhesive, and as a guide if repositioning the material
is necessary after the Linoleum has been placed into the adhesive.

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Overlap Piece #1 with Piece #2 approximately ½” to 1”. Do not overlay too far as it may result in shading issues.
Piece #2
Piece #1
Overlap piece #2 to piece #1 approximately ½” to 1”. Do not overlay too far as it may result in shading issues.

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Tube or Lap?
The shape of the room may dictate whether you Tube or Lap the material to expose the subfloor.
Tubing Material
(note location of logo)
Lapping Material
(note location of logo)

9. Starting at the lap point and working toward the end wall, apply the
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Starting at the lap point and working toward the end wall, apply the
S-780 Linoleum Adhesive over the entire exposed subfloor area
using the regular notching of the S-891 Trowel. Do Not apply the
adhesive past the pencil line.
Regular trowel notching 1/16” deep, 1/16” wide, 3/32” apart.

10. Allow the recommended open time before placing the material into
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Allow the recommended open time before placing the material into
the adhesive.
Porous Substrates: up to 10 min.
Non-Porous Substrates: min.
Allow the recommended open time before placing the material into the adhesive.
Porous Substrates: up to 10 min.
Non-Porous Substrates: min.

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After placing the material into the adhesive use a 100 lb roller to roll the Linoleum. Start in the center of the Linoleum working toward the edges and roll in both directions. Stay 6” to 12” from the seam. Do Not roll the seam at this point.
Using a a 100 lb roller roll material up to 6“ to 12” away from the seam. Do not roll the seam at this point.

12. Carefully lap Piece #2 back halfway to expose the subfloor.
Linoleum Installation System
Carefully lap Piece #2 back halfway to expose the subfloor.
Apply adhesive over the exposed substrate and up to the
edge of Piece #1.
Piece #2
Piece #1

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Lay piece #2 into the adhesive. Starting in the middle of Piece
#2 roll the material in both directions using a 100 lb roller (staying approximately 6” to 12” away from the seam area). Do Not roll up to the seam edge at this time.
Piece #2

14. Use the S-83 Recess Scribing Tool to recess scribe all seams net.
Linoleum Installation System
Use the S-83 Recess Scribing Tool to recess scribe all seams net.
S-83
Recess Scriber

15. Insert a piece of scrap material beneath the scribe mark (under
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Insert a piece of scrap material beneath the scribe mark (under
Piece #2 and overlaying Piece #1). With the scrap on the same
side as the cutting hand, cut the seam at a 90 degree angle. Be
sure to hold the knife blade straight up and down.
Piece #1
Piece #2
Scrap

16. Piece #1 Apply a 1/8” bead of the S-761 Linoleum Seam Adhesive
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Apply a 1/8” bead of the S-761 Linoleum Seam Adhesive
along the seam edge of Piece #1 using the applicator bottle.
Piece #2
Piece #1

17. Tuck the edge of Piece #2 into place against Piece #1.
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Tuck the edge of Piece #2 into place against Piece #1.
Piece #2
Piece #1

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As Piece #2 is being tucked into place the S-761 Seam Adhesive will ooze at the seam area.
Piece #2
Piece #1

19. Clean adhesive residue from the surface of the flooring using
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Clean adhesive residue from the surface of the flooring using
a clean, white cloth dampened with water. S e a m

20. Remove burr at the seam by carefully skiving with the back
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Remove burr at the seam by carefully skiving with the back
of the S-92 Knife.

21. Roll the seam into place using the S-77 Hand Roller.
Linoleum Installation System
Roll the seam into place using the S-77 Hand Roller.

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At this point roll the entire floor in both directions, using the 100 lb roller.

23. Residential Linoleum
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Residential Linoleum is not a no-wax floor like vinyl – it requires different maintenance procedures
Wait 2-3 days before beginning maintenance
Damp mop with Armstrong S-485 Commercial Floor Cleaner - do not use Once ‘n Done
When exposed to high-traffic areas and/or staining agents, a stain-resistant sealer is recommended.
After initial cleaning, apply 2-3 coats of Armstrong Shinekeeper Floor Polish

24. Residential Linoleum Ongoing floor care: Sweep or vacuum regularly
Use walk-off mats at outside entrances
Avoid excessive amounts of liquid during maintenance procedures
When necessary, strip the floor and reapply coats of polish
Use Armstrong products specifically designed for Armstrong Genuine Linoleum
Genuine linoleum is made from natural raw materials…products with harsh alkalis or high pH (such as ammonia) should be avoided