Installation Guide

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CALI Cork Flooring Installation Guide
1. If the cut plank is at least 12” in length, it can be used
as a starter piece in your next row. When laying the
next row and future rows, make sure that there is at
least 8” between the plank end joints on adjacent
rows. Avoid an “H” pattern by varying the size of your
starter piece. For a natural look rows and patterns
should be staggered.
2. Position the first board of your new row in place by
angling it up slightly, pushing forward and interlocking
the side tongue along the previous row. The long side
of the plank should fit snug and lay flat.
Quick Tip! Use a tapping block and hammer if needed to ensure engagement along the length of the plank.
Avoid excessive force as it will cause the plank seams to peak. Any gapping can affect the whole floor, so you
want to make sure to ensure a tight fit for every plank.
3. Place the butt end seam of the second piece at an angle against the previously installed plank and fold down.
Ensure that it is engaged. Then lift the floorboard (together with the previously laid planks in that row) lightly up and
push it against the adjacent row and then lay it back down. You may have to lift several planks at once to engage the
row. TROUBLE SHOOTING OPTION: Engage the long side of the second plank and then slide towards the butt end
seam of your starter plank until the tongue rests near the groove. Use a tapping block and hammer at the end of the
plank (exposed butt end seam) to engage the ends of the planks together. Only tap the top edge of the plank so that
you do not damage the clicking mechanism.
Quick Tip! When properly engaged, boards will lay flat. Do not force the planks to engage when they are not
properly seated. Disengage the planks and realign them. Lifting the row slightly and using a tapping block will
help ease the engagement.
4. Use a pull bar and a hammer to engage the final plank in the row. Insert a spacer to ensure proper expansion space
is left. Continue installing the rest of the rows in the same manner.
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