1. Product NameVinyl Tile and Plank Flooring for CommercialInteriors• Lightwoodª• Lightstoneª• Linotestaª• Vialeª

2. ManufacturerTOLI Internationala Division of CBC (America) Corp.55 Mall DriveCommack, NY 11725

(800) 446-5476Technical Support

(888) TRY-TOLIFax: (631) 864-8151E-mail: support@toli.comwww.toli.com

3. Product Description

BASIC USETOLI resilient vinyl tile and plank flooring isdesigned for a wide range of demandingcommercial interiors, providing an extremelydurable flooring that is easy to maintain.Recommended areas of use include, but arenot limited to:• Retail• Healthcare• Education• Hospitality• Corporate

COMPOSITION & MATERIALSLightstoneª and Lightwoodª are Class III printedfilm solid vinyl tiles and planks featuring either aClass A smooth surface or a Class B embossedsurface. Both products feature a clear, semi-rigid PVC wearlayer that is 0.020" (0.51 mm) thick.The total thickness of the tile is 0.120" (3.1 mm).

Linotestaª and Vialeª are Class 2 through-pattern vinyl tiles with a total thickness of0.120" (3.1 mm).

SIZESLightwood• Thickness - 0.120" (3.1 mm)• Sizes - Lightwood plank - 3" × 35.4" (76 × 899

mm); 4" × 35.4" (102 × 899 mm); 6" × 35.4"

(152 × 899 mm); 7" × 49.6" (178 × 1260 mm)• Lightwood parquet - 11.8" × 11.8" (300 × 300 mm)• Lightwood square - 17.7" × 17.7" (450 × 450 mm)

Lightstone• Thickness - 0.120" (3.1 mm)• Sizes - 17.7" × 17.7" (450 × 450 mm);

11.8" × 17.7" (300 × 450 mm)

Linotesta• Thickness - 0.120" (3.1 mm)• Size - 17.7" × 17.7" (450 × 450 mm)

Viale• Thickness - 0.120" (3.1 mm)• Nominal size - 17.7" × 17.7" (450 × 450 mm)

TYPESLightwoodLightwood is built to withstand the rigors ofheavy floor traffic and can be combined withLightstone, Linotesta and Viale for limitlessdesign possibilities.

LightstoneLightstone captures the beauty of naturalstone in a durable, solid vinyl construction. Ithas the look and feel of quarried stone, yet itcan be maintained using traditional resilientfloor maintenance systems.

LinotestaLinotesta is a through-pattern (Class A) PVC tilethat combines rich color and old world designwith the latest in proprietary manufacturingtechniques.

VialeA sister to the Linotesta line, Viale through-pattern (Class A) tile offers a distinctiveappearance, one that is not available fromany other manufacturer.

COLORS• Lightwood - Available in 69 and 6 sizes• Lightstone - Available in 56 colors and 2 sizes• Linotesta - Available in 32 colors• Viale - Available in 18 colors

ACCESSORIESTOLI offers a complete line of accessory prod-ucts to aid in the installation and mainte-nance of TOLI flooring, including transitionstrips, adhesives, trowels, welding threads andcleaning solutions.

Transition StripsUse TOLI Transition Strips to join TOLI tiles or anyother 1/8" (3.2 mm) tile to TOLI sheet vinyl or any0.080" (2.03 mm) gauge sheet vinyl.

Divider StripsTOLI divider strips complete the design optionsfor all TOLI tile and plank products. Availablein decorator colors, nominal sizes come inthicknesses of 0.120" (3.01 mm) and in dimen-sions of 0.120" (3.01 mm) wide × 3' (914 mm)long and 0.200" (5.1 mm) wide × 3' (914 mm) long.

AdhesivesTOLI has invested a significant amount of timeand research to develop the best adhesives foruse under TOLI floors. If TOLI adhesives and TOLItrowel are not used with TOLI floors, any prob-lems related to the adhesion of the finishedfloor will not be covered by the TOLI warranty.

TOLI #900 is a highly water resistant, hard- set-ting, reactive adhesive that can be used for theinterior installations of TOLI tile, plank and sheetvinyl flooring over most substrates. TOLI #900epoxy is the strongest adhesive available andshould be used in the following applications:• Floors that are frequently washed or wet• Floors installed in extremely hot, cold or wet

spaces, such as near outside entrances orfreezer cases

• Floors subject to heavy loads, including hos-pital beds, heavy carts, pallet jacks, rollingchairs, etc.TOLI #5050 is a solvent-free, low odor,

acrylic based, high-tack adhesive for interiorinstallations of TOLI tile, plank and sheet vinylflooring. TOLI #5050 is suitable for most otherapplications.

The TOLI Trowel, a fine-notch 1/16" × 1/32" ×1/32" (1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8 mm) professional trowel, is

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recommended for installation of all TOLI products.

LIMITATIONSLightweight concrete, less than 115 lb/ft3

(1849 kg/m3), may have such low strength thatit is unsuitable for covering with resilient floor-ing unless 1" (25.4 mm) of standard weightconcrete, generally 140 lb/ft3 (2251 kg/m3), isused as a topping. In addition, floors contain-ing lightweight aggregate or excess water,and those that are allowed to dry from onlyone side, such as concrete on metal deckconstruction, may need a much longer dryingtime. See ASTM F710 for more information.

Exceptionally porous, soft or dusty concretesurfaces may have such a low strength thatthey are unsuitable for installation of resilientfloor coverings. It may be necessary tomechanically remove the top layer of concretein such cases, and these surfaces may need tobe primed and/or covered with a latex patch-ing or underlayment compound. In such cases,consult with a manufacturer of patching orunderlayment compounds or someone with anexpertise in solving concrete problems.

This underlayment compound must be mois-ture, mildew and alkali resistant, and it mustprovide a minimum compressive strength of3500 psi (24,115 kPa).

Expansion joints, isolation joints or other mov-ing joints in concrete must not be filled withpatching compound or covered with resilientflooring. An expansion joint covering systemmust be used.

4. Technical Data

APPLICABLE STANDARDSASTM International• ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface

Burning Characteristics of Building Materials• ASTM E648 Standard Test Method for Critical

Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Usinga Radiant Heat Energy Source

• ASTM E662 Standard Test Method forSpecific Optical Density of SmokeGenerated by Solid Materials

• ASTM F137 Standard Test Method forFlexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials withCylindrical Mandrel Apparatus

• ASTM F710 Standard Practice for PreparingConcrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

• ASTM F925 Standard Test Method forResistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring

• ASTM F970 Standard Test Method for StaticLoad Limit

• ASTM F1066 Standard Specification for VinylComposition Floor Tile

• ASTM F1303 Standard Specification forSheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing

• ASTM F1514 Standard Test Method forMeasuring Heat Stability of Resilient VinylFlooring by Color Change

• ASTM F1515 Standard Test Method forMeasuring Light Stability of Resilient VinylFlooring by Color Change

• ASTM F1700 Standard Specification for SolidVinyl Floor Tile

• ASTM F1869 Standard Test Method forMeasuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate ofConcrete Subfloor Using AnhydrousCalcium Chloride

• ASTM F1914 Standard Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentationof Resilient Floor Covering

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)• NFPA 253 Standard Method of Test for

Critical Radiant Flux for Floor CoveringSystems Using a Radiant Energy Source

• NFPA 258 Research Test Method forDetermining Smoke Generation of SolidMaterials

APPROVALSContact manufacturer for up-to-date infor-mation on approvals by industry entities.

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIESLightwood• Dimensional stability (Fed. Stand. 501a,

Method 6211) - “Passes”• Static load limit (ASTM F970) - 1500 psi

(10,335 kPa)• Short-term indentation (ASTM F1914) - “Passes”• Chemical resistance (ASTM F925) - “Passes”• Flexibility (ASTM F137) - “Passes”• Resistance to heat (ASTM F1514) - “Passes”• Resistance to light (ASTM F1515) - “Passes”

Lightstone• Dimensional stability (Fed. Stand. 501a,

Method 6211) - “Passes”• Static load limit (ASTM F970) - 1500 psi

(10,335 kPa)• Short-term indentation (ASTM F1914) - “Passes”• Chemical resistance (ASTM F925) - “Passes”• Flexibility (ASTM F137) - “Passes”• Resistance to heat (ASTM F1514) - “Passes”• Resistance to light (ASTM F1515) - “Passes”

Linotesta• Dimensional stability (ASTM F1066) - “Passes”• Static load limit (ASTM F970) - 1000 psi

(6890 kPa)• Short-term indentation (ASTM F1914) - “Passes”• Chemical resistance (ASTM F925) - “Passes”• Flexibility - N/A• Resistance to heat (ASTM F1514) - “Passes”• Resistance to light - N/A

Viale• Dimensional stability (ASTM F1066) - Pending• Static load limit (ASTM F970) - 1000 psi

(6890 kPa)

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• Short-term indentation (ASTM F1914) - “Passes”• Chemical resistance (ASTM F925) -“Passes”• Flexibility (ASTM F137) - N/A• Resistance to heat (ASTM F1514) - “Passes”• Resistance to light (ASTM F1515) - “Passes”

FIRE PERFORMANCELightwood• Critical radiant flux (ASTM E648) - 1.07

watts/cm2 (NFPA Class 1)• Smoke generation (ASTM E662) - 378 in

flaming mode, “passes”• Flamespread (ASTM E84) - 35

Lightstone• Critical radiant flux (ASTM E648) - 0.94

watts/cm2 (NFPA Class 1)• Smoke generation (ASTM E662) - 411 in flaming

mode, “passes”• Flamespread (ASTM E84) - 35

Linotesta• Critical radiant flux (ASTM E648) - 0.99

watts/cm2 (NFPA Class 1)• Smoke generation (ASTM E662) - 242 in

flaming mode, “passes”• Flamespread (ASTM E84) - 20 (Class A)

Viale• Critical radiant flux (ASTM E648) - 1.2

watts/cm2 (NFPA Class 1)• Smoke generation (ASTM E662) - 283 in flam-

ing mode, “passes”• Flamespread (ASTM E84) - 20 (Class A)

See Table 1 for more information. Test reportsand additional product information are avail-able upon request.

5. Installation

PREPARATORY WORKDeliver all materials to the jobsite in manufac-turer’s original, unopened, undamaged con-

tainers with identification labels intact at least48 hours before installation so that materialscan acclimate to jobsite temperature, whichmust be 65 - 80 degrees F (18 - 27 degrees C),and humidity.

Store cartons of tile or plank products flatand squarely on top of one another. Do notlay cartons on their edge. Protect flooringproducts, adhesives and maintenance prod-ucts from temperature extremes.

Do not begin flooring installation until allother finishing operations, especially over-head trades, have been completed. Duringspackling and/or painting, the substrateshould be covered to prevent contaminationor staining, which can cause adhesion failureor product discoloration.

For a 48 hour period before, during andafter installation, the space to receive flooringand the subfloor must be maintained at 65 -80 degrees F (18 - 27 degrees C). Thereafter,

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TABLE 1 TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TOLI RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

Lightwood Lightstone Linotesta VialeClass Class 3, Type A (Smooth Surface) Class 3, Type A (Smooth Surface) Class 2 Class 2

Type B (Embossed Surface) Type B (Embossed Surface) - -Thickness, inches (mm) 0.120 (3.1) 0.120 (3.1) 0.120 (3.1) 0.120 (3.1)Dimensions, inches (mm) 3 × 35.4 (76 × 899) 11.8 × 11.8 (300 × 300) 17.7 × 17.7 (450 × 450) 17.7 × 17.7 (450 × 450)

4 × 35.4 (102 × 899)) 17.7 × 17.7 (450 × 450) - -6 × 35.4 (152 × 899) - - -7 × 49.6 (178 × 1260) - - -

11.8 × 11.8 (300 × 300) - - -17.7 × 17.7 (450 × 450) - - -

Wearlayer thickness, inches (mm) 0.020 (0.51) 0.020 (0.51) N/A N/A

Critical radiant flux, watts/cm2 1.07 0.94 0.99 1.2(ASTM E648)

Smoke generation (ASTM E662) 378 411 242 283

Flamespread (ASTM E84) 35 35 20, Class A 20, Class A

Dimensional stability “Passes” “Passes” “Passes” Pending

Static load limit, psi (kPa) 1500 (10,335) 1500 (10,335) 1000 (6890) 1000 (6890)(ASTM F970)

Short-term indentation “Passes” “Passes” “Passes” “Passes”(ASTM F1914)

Chemical resistance (ASTM F925) “Passes” “Passes” “Passes” “Passes”Contents per carton, ft2 (m2) 3" - 40 pcs/29.2 (2.72) 14 pcs/30.5 (2.84) 14 pcs/30.5 (2.84) 14 pcs/30.5 (2.84)

4" - 30 pcs/29.2 (2.72) 20 pcs/29.1 (2.71) - -6" - 20 pcs/29.2 (2.72) - - -7" - 20 pcs/29.2 (2.72) - - -

Parquet - 33 pcs/32.8 (3.05) - - -Square - 14 pcs/30.5 (2.84) - - -

Flexibility (ASTM F137) “Passes” “Passes” N/A N/A

Resistance to heat (ASTM F1514) “Passes” “Passes” “Passes” “Passes”

Resistance to light (ASTM F1515) “Passes” “Passes” N/A N/A

the minimum temperature must be 55degrees F (13 degrees C).

All substrates must be dry, clean, smooth,and structurally sound. The substrate must befree of dust, solvent, paint, wax, oil, grease,residual adhesive or adhesive removers, curing,sealing, hardening, or parting compounds, alka-line salts, excessive carbonation or laitance,mold, mildew and other foreign materials thatmight prevent adhesive bond, per ASTM F710.

Concrete TestingNew concrete slabs must be cured and driedbefore installation of resilient flooring. Dryingtimes will vary depending on atmosphericconditions and mix design.

Moisture and pH testing must be per-formed on all concrete slabs regardless ofage or grade level. Conduct test accordingto ASTM F1869 (Calcium Chloride Test).Moisture emission must not exceed 5 lb/1000ft2/24 hours before, and pH must not exceed 9before, during or after installation of a TOLIfloor. The pH must be less than 9.

Wood SubstratesWood floors must be double layer construction,minimum 1" (25.4 mm) total thickness with atleast 18" (457 mm) of well-ventilated airspacebeneath. Crawl spaces must be insulated andprotected by a vapor barrier.

Do not install over “sleeper” floors or ply-wood floors that have been installed directlyover a concrete slab.

The top layer must be free of any knots orother voids in the surface. Unacceptable sur-faces include, but are not limited to, luan, ply-wood with knots, underlayment made of pineor other soft woods, particleboard, Masoniteªor other hardboard underlayment, hardwoodflooring, textured or cushioned flooring orother uneven or unstable substrates.

Unacceptable surfaces must be coveredusing a 1/4" (6.4 mm) or thicker panel under-layment that is designed for the use intended.Obtain manufacturer’s warranty and writteninstructions for spacing, nailing and seamtreatment for underlayment panels.

METHODSConsult TOLI’s current Installation Guide forcomplete installation information.

TOLI tile and plank imitate natural materialsand contain shading variations that are notconsidered manufacturing defects.

When using more than one carton, ensurethat the cartons are all the same dye lot. Ifmore than one dye lot will be used in the

same room, compare the tiles to see if acolor, texture or gloss variation is present.

When installing multiple dye lots, “shuffle” thetiles to mix the dye lots, creating a randomlook, or use the different lots in other areas.

Many TOLI tile products are directional andcan be laid out either in the same direction, orquarter turned. To assist the installer, most TOLItiles have arrows on the back. The specifiershould make the final decision about tiledirection. It is recommended that one “drylay” a section of flooring to ensure that thedesired look has been achieved.

TOLI tiles are often specified in patterns withTOLI Divider Strips and custom patterns andlogos. TOLI tile can be either precut by waterjetor ultrasonic knife and delivered to the installerready to install, or they can be cut on the job-site by the contractor. To have a custom designprecut, contact a local TOLI distributor.

Select the correct adhesive. For floors subjectto heavy loads, use TOLI #900 epoxy. For mostother installations, use TOLI #5050 adhesive.

TOLI sheet vinyl should be installed using theTOLI Trowel, a fine-notch 1/16" × 1/32" × 1/32"(1.6 × 0.8 × 0.8 mm) professional trowel.

PRECAUTIONSEnsure that the building’s heating and air condi-tioning system is operating for at least 1 weekprior to floor installation. Use of portable heatersis prohibited. Kerosene heaters must never beused where flooring products will be installed.

The new generation of convex, urethanecasters used on most hospital beds exert atremendous amount of pressure on resilientfloors, causing indentation and/or bucklingproblems. TOLI #900 Epoxy adhesive is recom-mended in the bed area to provide addedendurance and resistance to indentation.

BUILDING CODESInformation on building code requirementsand product compliance can be obtainedfrom TOLI International technical support spe-cialists. Installation must comply with therequirements of applicable code jurisdictions.

6. Availability & Cost

AVAILABILITYTOLI’s products are available throughoutNorth America, including Alaska, Hawaii andPuerto Rico.

COSTBudget installed cost information can beobtained from upon request.

7. WarrantyAll flooring manufactured by TOLI will be firstquality and will be free from manufacturingdefects for 10 years, within generally accept-ed standards of the flooring industry.

TOLI also covers all reasonable labor feesassociated with flooring repair or replace-ment for 10 years. Complete warranty detailsare available from the manufacturer uponrequest.

8. MaintenanceClean up adhesive and protect floor from foottraffic as described in adhesive instructions. Newflooring must be protected from foot traffic for12 hours and rolling traffic for 24 - 48 hours.

For initial maintenance, the new floor canbe swept and damp mopped. Do not floodrinse for 7 days. See the TOLI MaintenanceGuide for complete maintenance instructions.

9. Technical ServicesA staff of factory trained service personneloffers technical support. For technical assis-tance, contact the TOLI Technical SupportHelp Desk at (888) TRY-TOLI.

10. Filing Systems• Reed First Source• MANU-SPECª• Sweet’s Catalog Files• Additional product information is available

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