Installation Guide

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5G Click Floating Vinyl Floor Installation Instructions
All areas where Product will be installed must have a working heat and air conditioning source, operational for a minimum of one week prior
to installation and remain in operation during and aer installation. Install ooring perpendicular to direct sunlight sources, including large
windows, door walls, etc. Use of suitable window coverings during the times of most direct sunlight is strongly recommended. Conditions
should be at the same temperature and humidity level expected during normal use. is item should be installed in an indoor, climate-controlled
location between 65°—85° F (18°—29° C). It should NEVER be installed outdoors. is item must be acclimated in climate-controlled locations
for 24—48 hours before starting installation. Store cartons lying at at all times and protect from direct sunlight during acclimation. is item
should only be installed aer the jobsite has been cleaned and cleared of debris that could potentially damage a nished plank installation.
During the installation, mix and install planks from several dierent cartons to minimize shade variation. e nished plank installation should
be protected from exposure to direct sunlight. Do not use tapping blocks, adjustable spacers or other tools common to hardwood and laminate
ooring installation. ese tools will damage the vinyl ooring and prevent proper locking of the joint mechanisms. Installation area should not
be more than 1,076 square feet (100 square meters) or have runs longer than 30 feet in length without the use of suitable expansion moldings.
is item cannot be installed with full spread adhesives. e use of any sort of adhesive during the installation will void the product warranty.
** Improper acclimation of oating Luxury vinyl ooring may result in gapping, buckling, or joints which are dicult to engage properly. Improper locking of the
mechanism may cause one or more of the following conditions in your ooring: joints to be distressed resulting in a ‘peaked’ appearance; delamination due to ledging;
separation of joints from normal environmental temperature changes; cupping or side joint failures.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Utility knife with sharp blades
• Carpenters square
• Tape measure
• Chalk line
• 20 ounce white rubber mallet
SUBFLOOR REQUREMENTS
Although this oor is designed to be a “oating” oor installation, proper preparation of the suboor is still a major part of a successful
installation. Roughness or unevenness of the suboor may telegraph through the new oor, resulting in an unsightly surface, excessive wear on
high areas, indentations on low areas, and failure of locking mechanism on high and low areas. All suboors should be smooth and at with
the tolerance not exceeding more than 1/8” in a 6’ span. All suboor and underlayment patching must be done with a non-shrinking, water
resistant, cement-based patching or leveling compound.
Concrete Suboors
1. Concrete suboors must be dry, smooth, and free from dust, solvent, paint, wax, grease, oil, asphalt sealing compounds, and other extraneous
materials. e surface must be hard, dense, and free from powder or aking.
2. New concrete slabs must be thoroughly dry (at least 6 weeks) and completely cured. e nal responsibility of determining whether the
moisture content of the concrete is dry enough for installation of the ooring lies with the ooring installer.
3. Holes, grooves, expansion joints, cracks, and depressions must be properly xed and lled with a Portland cement-based underlayment and
troweled smooth and feathered even with the surrounding surface.
4. Concrete oors with a radiant heating system are acceptable, provided the heating system is embedded into either the concrete or covered
with a Portland cement based self-leveler. e ooring temperature must never exceed 85 F. Before installation of the ooring, turn on
the heating system to the normal operating temperature for acclimation and removal of residual moisture. When starting radiant systems
aer ooring is installed, gradually bring the slab temperature to the desired room temperature. Avoid sudden increases and decreases in the
temperature settings. Heating system must be covered with a minimum of ½” separation between the ooring and the heat source.
Wood Suboors
1. Wood suboors must be suspended at least 18”(46 cm.) above ground. Adequate cross ventilation must be provided and a suitable vapor
barrier installed over the ground in all crawlspaces.
2. Wood suboors directly on concrete or installed over sleeper construction are NOT suitable for the installation.
3. All wood and wood composition panels, including plywood, OSB, ake board, and particle boards can be used, provided they are smooth,
at, structurally sound, and free of deection.
• Small square
• 5/16” (8mm) spacer blocks (several needed)
• Small bristle brush for cleaning debris from locking mechanism
• Felt-tip marker (ne point)
• Heat gun