Installation Guide

August 12, 2019

GENERAL INSTALLATION TOOLS

• Moisture Meter

• Tape Measure

• Pencil

• Chalk Line

• Hand Saw or Power Saw

• Utility Knife

• Tapping block

• Crow Bar or Pry Bar

• Wood or Plastic Spacers (¼”)

• Hammer or Rubber Mallet

FLOATING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Step One - Establish a Starting Point

1.1. Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway threshold.

1.2. Prior to installing flooring, roll out 6mil poly-film with seams overlapped 8”. Fasten seams every 18” -24”

with duct tape or poly tape. Run the outside edges of film up the perimeter of wall 4” (trim after flooring

installation is complete).

1.2.1. If installation is above grade, poly-film is recommended but not necessary.

1.3. Determine the longest, straightest wall to begin installation; this is usually an exterior wall.

1.4. Measure the total width of the flooring (including the tongue), plus ¼” for expansion. Measure out this

distance in at least 2 places from the starting wall and 12” from the corners. Then, snap a chalk line

parallel to the starting wall.

Step Two - Lay Out

2.1. Chose the longest and straightest boards and align the plank’s tongue with the working line. Cut the last

plank to the proper length leaving a ¼” from the end wall. Repeat this step for the second row, making

sure to stagger the joints. The minimum end stagger is 6 inches.

Step Three – Rack the Floor

3.1. Once the first row is in place, continue to lay out the planks. Remain working from at least four open

cartons. Be sure to blend the planks and stagger the end joints a minimum of 6” apart to ensure a

favorable appearance.