Measurement Guide

hydrostatic pressure exceeds 6lbs and /or 90% RH, a moisture barrier must be installed over the concrete or
you must use multi-use LVT adhesive for the install.
Note: New concrete needs to cure for at least 60 days before installing flooring materials.
If considering Radiant heat, only Hydronic radiant heat can be used. The heating components must have a
minimum of 3/8” separation from the product. System must be operational for a minimum of two weeks prior to
installation. Five days prior to installation, the temperature should be reduced to 65⁰ F (18⁰ C). After
installation, the temperature can be raised gradually (5⁰ F per hour) to a maximum operation temperature of
85⁰F (29⁰ C). An in-floor thermostat is recommended to avoid overheating. A transition strip must be used for
any installation longer than 40 linear feet and/or wider than 30 linear feet. It is also suggested to use T-Molding
in doorways.
Installation
• 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 through the tongue several
times until it easily snaps off (Figure A).
Note: The first row of planks may need to be trimmed lengthwise for a better fit at the end of the
installation. Measure the room and divide by the width of the plank. If there is a remainder of less than
2”, the first row will need to be trimmed by that amount.
• Starting in the left hand corner, place the first plank with its trimmed side towards the wall. Use spacers along
each wall to maintain an expansion gap of 1/4” (7-8mm) between the wall and the flooring (Figure B).
• Attach the ends of the 1st plank and the second plank by lifting the 2nd plank and inserting the tongue on the
short side into the groove of the first plank and lowering it into place. Line up edges and corners carefully
(Figure C).
• Continue along the wall until you reach the last full plank, connecting each plank in manner described above.
To fit the last plank, turn plank over (face down). Place the plank in the corner so the tongue on the short end
touches the adjacent wall. Measure overlap between the installed plank and the last plank (Figure D1 & D2).
• Using a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, score a line on the top surface of the plank. The plank should
split on the score line with little effort. Use saw to cut plank to size. The plank should split on the score line
with little effort. Use saw to cut plank to size.
Note: the end pieces must be longer than 8”. This may require cutting a plank to start a row depending
on the size of the room.
• Begin the next row with the cut off piece from the previous row to create the necessary stagger pattern. This
piece should be a minimum of 8” (20cm) long and the joint offset from the previous row should be at least 10”
(26cm) apart. To attach, tilt the plank you are installing slightly upwards (about 15-25º), insert its tongue into
the previous row’s groove and lower it into place. The plank will click into place with light pressure (Figure
E).