Installation Guide
hydrostatic pressure exceeds 6lbs and /or 90% RH, a moisture barrier must be installed over the concrete or you must use
multi-use LVT adhesive for the install.
Note: New concrete needs to cure for at least 60 days before installing flooring materials.
If considering Radiant heat, only Hydronic radiant heat can be used. The heating components must have a minimum of
3/8” separation from the product. System must be operational for a minimum of two weeks prior to installation. Five
days prior to installation, the temperature should be reduced to 650 F (180 C). After installation, the temperature can be
raised gradually (50 F per hour) to a maximum operation temperature of 850F (290 C). An in-floor thermostat is
recommended to avoid overheating. A transition strip must be used for any installation longer than 40 linear feet and/or
wider than 30 linear feet. It is also suggested to use T-Molding in doorways.
Installation
• Remove the tongue (on the long side) from the rst row of planks. is will ensure that the decorative surface of the
ooring is under the nished trim when installed. Use a utility knife to score through the tongue several times until it
easily snaps o (Figure A).
Note: e rst row of planks may need to be trimmed lengthwise for a better t at the end of the installation.
Measure the room and divide by the width of the plank. If there is a remainder of less than 2”, the rst row will
need to be trimmed by that amount.
• Starting in the le hand corner, place the rst plank with its trimmed side towards the wall. Use spacers along each wall
to maintain an expansion gap of 1/4” (7-8mm) between the wall and the ooring (Figure B).
• Attach the ends of the 1st plank and the second plank by liing the 2nd plank and inserting the tongue on the short side
into the groove of the rst plank and lowering it into place. Line up edges and corners carefully
(Figure C).
• Continue along the wall until you reach the last full plank, connecting each plank in manner described above. To t the
last plank, turn plank over (face down). Place the plank in the corner so the tongue on the short end touches the
adjacent wall. Measure overlap between the installed plank and the last plank (Figure D1 & D2).
• Using a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, score a line on the top surface of the plank. e plank should split on the
score line with little eort. Use saw to cut plank to size. e plank should split on the score line with little eort. Use
saw to cut plank to size.
Note: the end pieces must be longer than 8”. is may require cutting a plank to start a row depending on the size
of the room.
• Begin the next row with the cut o piece from the previous row to create the necessary stagger pattern. is piece should
be a minimum of 8” (20cm) long and the joint oset from the previous row should be at least 10” (26cm) apart. To
attach, tilt the plank you are installing slightly upwards (about 15-25º), insert its tongue into the previous row’s groove
and lower it into place. e plank will click into place with light pressure (Figure E).