RODUCT DATA SHEET

Mimicri Tiles and Planks

Description Installation of Tiles/Planks. Spread the adhesive

This product is a heterogeneous resilient floor using only the adhesives specifically produced
covering in the form of square tiles or for vinyl flooring at the rate of coverage
rectangular planks. It is made up of PVC resins recommended by the adhesive manufacturer.
compounded with asbestos-free fillers, Recommended adhesive is a water-based
plasticizers, heat stabilizers, pigments and other acrylic adhesive. For best results, use APO
additives. This product line comes with a wide Powerbond water-based acrylic flooring
array of colors and designs to suit a wide range adhesive. Use of other types of adhesives may
of aesthetic preferences. render the warranty against manufacturing
defects void. Use of solvent-based adhesives is
Scope of Application not recommended as solvent residues may
It is suitable for homes, offices and commercial harm your vinyl floors or result in dimensional
establishments. It is available in different gauges change.
(thicknesses) to withstand light to heavy daily
foot traffic. Spread the adhesive evenly on the floor with a
notched trowel in long sweeping motion. For
Features of Performance concrete and nonporous floors, allow the
This product was designed to mimic the realistic adhesive on the floor to reach a touch tacky
look of stone, carpet and wood to fit most state. Lay the tile starting at the center of the
aesthetic and design possibilities. The design room working towards the walls according to the
adds elegance and beauty to any space. It has a desired pattern and direction of grain. The
superior wear layer that can endure and starting point may be adjusted as required so as
withstand daily wear and traffic with minimal to provide a border width equal to or at least half
maintenance. a tile width. Press the installed vinyl flooring
firmly to the adhesive for good bonding with the
Application Instruction subfloor. Cut border tile to the wall and fit into
Floor Preparation. Floor surface must be clean, place after field tiles have been laid and before
plane, smooth, completely dry, and free from oil, wall base has been installed.
grease, paint, wax, dust, loose dirt and other
foreign matter. Rough or uneven concrete floor After installation. Remove dirt, excess and dried-
surfaces should be leveled-off using a suitable up adhesives with a damp mop or cloth. (Note:
non-shrinking underlayment compound made Do not flood or soak the surface with water).
from high quality organic latex, Portland cement Protect all exposed edges by means of
and aggregates. Allow the underlayment to cure diminishing strips or other suitable moldings.
and dry completely for at least 10 days. Where When finished, roll the floor to make sure tiles
sealing is required (for damp floors), apply an are firmly stuck to the subfloor. Do not allow
aqueous acrylic sealer to concrete floors and heavy traffic for 24 hours. Ensure that the
allow it to dry for at least 24 hours. temperature of the room during installation is
maintained at least 48 hours after installation.
Before Installation. Allow the tiles/planks to
acclimatize at room temperature for at least 48 Care and Maintenance
hours before installation. Stack the tiles and To allow the adhesives to cure completely, do
planks appropriately near the laying areas. not flood or soak your resilient floor tiles in water
(Note: This is very important. Otherwise, for at least 48 hours (preferably 7 days) after
subsequent movement of floor underlay and installation.
vinyl flooring may occur). Check if all the batch
numbers are the same and that you have Resilient floor tiles are designed to withstand
purchased sufficient packs to complete the job. normal wear but they will lose their brilliant shine
Installation should not begin until works of all if they are repeatedly subjected to sand and dirt.
other trades have been completed, especially Frequent sweeping and cleaning will minimize
overhead trades. abrasive action and help prolong your floor’s
built-in shine.

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Remove surface dirt and grit with a broom, Storage

vacuum cleaner or damp mop as frequently as The product should be stored at normal ambient
necessary depending on the amount of traffic. temperature and away from direct sunlight
Use a sponge or cotton mop soaked in a neutral during transportation, storage and application.
resilient floor cleaner to remove stubborn dirt.
Loosen ground-in dirt especially on embossed Safety and Health
surfaces and under caster wheels and feet of This product has no known hazards and is
chairs with a soft brush. Do not use scouring considered environmentally-friendly. Please
powder or other abrasive materials which may refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
harm the surface. for more details of its proper handling.

Resilient floor tiles need no waxing. If gloss Coverage and Weight/Packing Unit
diminishes in heavy traffic areas, wash the floor
as recommended, and buff with a polishing pad
or cloth. To really bring up the shine apply 2 – 3
coats of a metalized acrylic resilient floor polish.
Allow each coat to dry for at least 30 min before
applying the next coat.

Resilient floor tiles are not completely stain-

proof. In cases of spills, having a ready-to-use
cleaner is recommended. Wipe all spills before
they set in order to minimize staining. Use a
damped cloth with floor cleaner to wipe off such
stains.
Packing
Product Size x Gauge Quantity/Box
Place floor mats/door mats at entrance ways to
protect the tiles against tracked-on dirt and 300 x 300 x 1.3mm 45
grime due to sand dust. Use non-staining 450 x 450 x 3.0mm 10
resilient-baked mats or woven rugs that are 4in x 36in x 1.3mm 43
colorfast. 6in x 36in x 2.0mm 33
6in x 36in x 3.0mm 22
In moving furniture and equipment, lay plywood
or hardwood panels on your floor and “walk” the Shelf-Life
item across it. This protects your floor from Five (5) years at normal ambient temperatures.
scuffing and tears. Carpet samples or remnants Manufactured by
of heavy clothing can also be used for this Puyat Flooring Products, Inc.
purpose. Never slide furniture or appliances on 2F ENZO Bldg., 399 Sen Gil Puyat Ave.,
your resilient floors. Makati City,Metro Manila
Tel: 897-3879/895-2589/985-2893/899-2004
To protect the tiles against indentation and Fax: 897-6262
scratching, use protective devices such as Visit us at: [Link]
casters, glides and furniture caps. Rolling
casters may damage your floor, use double- PFPI has been certified to comply with the ISO
wheel types instead. Chairs and furniture with 9001:2008 requirements for quality system. Its
small wheels can scratch the floor when small resilient flooring products are produced underthe
pieces of grit and sand get lodged under a wheel strictest quality standards following ISO and
or foot of the chair. This is another reason why other international guidelines for quality and
occasional vacuuming and sweeping can help performance
extend the life of your resilient floor tiles and
retain its original beauty. Questions?
Please write or call our Customer Service using
the contact numbers provided above.

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