Installation Guide

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• Replace or install baseboard moldings or coved wall base to cover expansion zone (gap) around perimeter of
room. Fasten molding to vertical surface; do not nail through new floor or into expansion zone.
• Leave a slight clearance between molding and flooring so any effects of seasonal movements in your home
due to temperature or humidity changes will be minimized. Should a small bubble or buckle occur, the
flooring should be gently lifted or pulled back from the pinch point and retrimmed.
• At doorways where new flooring meets another floor surface, use a trim molding that covers the edge of the
floor. This is the preferred method of installation.
Precautions for All Installation Options:
• Do not wash or scrub the new flooring for at least 5 days after the installation. This will help prevent excess
moisture and cleaning agents from interfering with the bond of the fresh adhesive or vinyl flooring tape.
• When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on the floor and “walk” the item across it.
This protects the floor from scuffing and tears.
• Use floor protectors, such as Armstrong Floor Protectors, on furniture to reduce indentation. The heavier the
item, the wider the floor protector needed.