Installation Guide

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PREPARATION
• ArtMore LVT rigid core floors are floating floors and should not be adhered or nailed to the substrate.
• ArtMore LVT rigid core floors are intended for indoor use only.
• A minimum 1/4” (6.3mm) expansion space is required around all walls and vertical objects. Allow a 1/2” (12.7mm) space for
installations over wood substrates that may be effected by moisture or external temperature and humidity fluctuations (i.e.
crawlspaces, mobile homes) or when installing in areas without permanent HVAC controls (3 season rooms, seasonal vacation homes
and cabins).
• Inspect all planks/tiles for visible defects and damage before and during installation. Do not install damaged planks. ArtMore will
not accept responsibility for claims on flooring installed with obvious defects.
• During installation, inspect the groove area and remove any debris that may prevent proper assembly of planks.
• Do not use a hammer and tapping block to install.
• Remove quarter round, baseboard molding or cove base.
• Undercut doorway moldings to the thickness of the flooring.
• Sweep the subfloor and remove all dust and debris.
• If the drywall is slightly elevated at the floor and wall juncture, create a solid wall surface by fastening a 2˝ to 3˝ (5 cm to 7.6 cm)
wide facing strip (such as 1/4˝ (6.35 mm) plywood) to the wall at the stud location.
• New wall base or molding must be installed at the end of the job to cover the 1/4˝ (6.35 mm) to 1/2˝ (12.7 mm) expansion zone around
the perimeter of the floor. The wall base or molding coverage should be equal to the 1/4˝ or 1/2˝ expansion zone, especially in dry
conditions.
• If needed plane or cut the bottom of the door to accommodate the change in floor height.
INSTALLATION / LAYOUT
1. Preparation/Layout/ Installation of the 1st Row
i. Whenever possible, plan the layout so that the joints in the planks do not fall on top of joints or seams in the existing
substrate. The end joints of the planks should be staggered a minimum of 6″ (15.24 cm) apart. Do not install over-expansion
joints.
ii. Install parallel to incoming light from any windows or, if lighting is not a concern, parallel to the longest wall in the room.
iii. Begin laying planks/tiles from the left side of the starting wall and work to the right side. The tongue side of the plank shall
face the starting wall.
iv. Remove the tongue (on the long side) from the first row of planks. This will ensure that the decorative surface of the flooring
is under the finished trim when installed. Use a utility knife to score the tongue until it can be snapped off.
v. Spacers are needed around the perimeter of the room during the installation. Place 1/4” (6.3mm) spacers between the short
and long side of the planks/tiles and the wall, use 1/2” (12.7mm) spacers for installations over wood substrates that may be
effected by moisture or external temperature and humidity fluctuations or when installing in areas without permanent HVAC
controls (3 season rooms, seasonal vacation homes and cabins). Always position one spacer between the wall and where the
planks/tiles join.
vi. Attach the short ends of the 1st plank/tile and the 2nd plank/tile by lifting the 2nd plank/tile and inserting into the short
side of the 1st plank/tile. Make sure the edges and corners are lined up.
vii. Install second and subsequent full pieces in the first row by aligning short ends of boards and locking into place.
viii. Continue laying boards in the first row until you need to cut the last piece.
ix. Measure the distance between the wall and the face surface of the last board. Subtract 1/4˝ (6.35 mm) and cut the board.
(See cutting instructions above.)