Yes, two general types of systems are approved:

• Circulating warm water

• Imbedded (in cement) electric systems.

• The system temperature must not exceed 28°C or 82°F.

Yes, however, they need to be glued down, use one of the adhesives listed in the installation guide. The temperature must not exceed the following temperature range on a year-round basis: 0°F to 90°F (-18°C to 32°C).

No, Inspira floors are only intended for indoor installations.

Yes, however, the existing floor must be smooth and flat. If you are installing over top of tile or stone, you do not need to fill the grout lines. Any broken tiles should be glued or patched. Follow the steps and requirements noted in the installation guide.

Yes, they are approved for installation in light commercial and office applications. The floor must be glued down since the traffic volume and performance demands of the floor are more intensive.

Yes, follow the steps below:

o Follow all the requirements noted in the installation guide.

o The floor must be glued directly to the wooden sub-floor (plywood or OSB) or concrete.

o Use one of the following approved vinyl floor adhesives and follow all of their instructions:

• TAYLOR Signature Series Dynamic 2098

• TAYLOR 2091 Tuff-Grip: Transitional adhesive, it is releasable for 2-3 days then permanent

• TAYLOR MS+ Resilient: Permanent

• MAPEI ECO-360: When wet lay it is permanent; Dry lay is releasable

• MAPEI Ultrabond ECO 810: Wet lay it is permanent; dry lay it is pressure sensitive

• DRITAC 5000 Firm Set: Pressure sensitive

• DRITAC ECO-5500: Pressure sensitive

• TEC Vinyl Composition Tile Adhesive #7047495023

No, leave a 10mm (3/8”) expansion gap around all walls, cabinets, islands and other vertical surfaces.

We do not recommend this since the floor needs to be able to expand or contract slightly with seasonal temperature changes. Install the floor up to the front support legs/feet of the appliance.

No, using a second under-pad will cause excessive deflection and movement of the floor that will cause damage to the locking system that can ultimately cause the profiles to break. Using a second under-pad can also cause the planks to become unlocked, causing gaps in the floor.

Yes, follow all recommendations in the Inspira installation guide, as well as the installation guide of the panel manufacturer.

Yes, our floors are waterproof and may be installed in a bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms etc. Install your toilet over top of the planks, however make sure to drills holes for the mounting screws that will respect the 3/8” gap required for all the vertical surfaces.

No, leave the pre-attached underpad on the product. Use one of the approved full-spread adhesives listed in the installation guide.

Our floors may be installed directly on the concrete slab.  We recommend you first install a 6 mil poly sheet (vapour barrier) to block humidity transfer from the concrete.  Note that most concrete subfloors (slabs) are not flat and must be leveled before installation.  Verify the slab and level if necessary with a self-leveling cementitious leveling compound.

If the distance exceeds 60 feet (18m) on length or 30 feet (9m) in width, separate the areas using a T-moulding or install the product by glue-down method as indicated in the installation guide.

Yes, vinyl floors will naturally contract and expand slightly from daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations. A 10mm (3/8”) expansion gap is required to allow the floor to float freely.