Owners manual

ACHIM IMPORTING CO., INC.
Family of Home Furnishings
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you have a factory edge to join with the previously laid plank. All cut edges need to meet the wall and factory
edges meet each other. Do not place a cut edge to a factory edge. Measure and cut your partial length plank
with the same method used to cut the final plank of the guide row. The leftover partial length pieces can
typically be used in later rows. Periodically, during the installation, check to make sure all joints are snug and
there are no gaps or buckles between any of planks.
The final partial width row can be cut in the same fashion as the first partial width row, however be sure to cut on
another solid surface so the new flooring is not damaged.
When fitting planks around door jambs or irregular objects, it is important to make a template with cardboard or
poster board. Trace the template onto the flooring and carefully cut with a utility knife. This process may require
several passes with the utility knife, depending upon the complexity of the template. Utilize proper safety
precautions, like eye protection prior to beginning.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:
This Loose-Lay product is designed to be installed without adhesive. Great for any room smaller than 12’x12’ with
walls or molding suitable to hold the planks in place.
There are some situations when an adhesive should be used. Areas that are subject to
excessive temperature fluctuations, high traffic areas, commercial use, large areas
(greater than 12’ in any direction) or when walls or molding are not available to firmly
hold the planks in place. There are three types of recommended adhesive applications,
Tape perimeter, Tape Grid and Total Acrylic Liquid Adhesive. Perimeter adhesive
should be used in rooms larger than 160 sq.ft. or rooms with walls or molding not
sufficient to hold the planks. Grid or liquid adhesive applications should be used in any
commercial use setting or any room with multiple conditions listed above.
It is recommended that the Loose Lay Planks be fully installed without adhesive before
starting the adhesive process then stacked in order of row installation. It is essential to
follow all the manufacturer’s instructions for the chosen adhesive.
Perimeter Tape Adhesive:
The subfloor or existing floor needs to be clean and dry, please review the
Subfloor/Surface Preparation section. Using your chalk line as a guide, from the
Product Installation Section, lay two full length rows of adhesive tape that will fall
within the width of the second row of planks from the wall (the guide row of planks
from the Product Installation section). Make sure there are no creases or overlaps in
the tape. Push tape firmly onto the floor with your palm before peeling off the backing.
Peel off only enough backing for one length of plank at a time. Carefully line up your
guide row of planks with the chalk line. Push the planks firmly down into the tape and
floor, making sure all edges have been pressed down.
Next run a single length of adhesive tape along each side wall, but only remove the backing when you are ready
to place the row of planks for that area. Make sure there are no creases or overlaps in the tape. Continue placing
Loose Lay without adhesive
Perimeter Tape adhesive
Grid Tape adhesive