Owner manual

Doc. ID: 128 Rev.2 Effective: 2/24/2014 Page | 8
Step 4 – Install the Remaining Rows
• Spread another section of glue. Never spread more that can be covered before the adhesive is set. If adhesive is set and will not
transfer to the back of the plank, scrape off the adhesive and apply fresh adhesive.
• Continue to install the next rows. Make sure there is a random staggering at the end joints of at least 6” apart.
• Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards correctly in adjacent rows to avoid clustering end joints.
• Ensure that a 3/4” expansion gap is maintained around the perimeter of the room.
• Make sure that there is 100% adhesive contact between the underside of the planks and subfloor.
• Any excess glue which seeps onto the surface of the floor must be removed immediately with adhesive remover.
• The glue should not be applied in the groove or the tongue of the flooring.
• Tap the planks together until the tongue and groove “snap” into place. Be careful NOT to damage the face of the planks.
• Use a clean, smooth, 75 pound roller to roll the flooring immediately after installation and after every 150 square foot interval during
the installation to insure proper adhesive transfer.
• The flooring should be taped together during installation using 3M blue masking tape to keep the planks from moving during
installation. The tape must be left in place for a minimum of 24 hours. Flooring straps can be used to pull boards together and hold
them in place while the glue dries.
• After the installation is completed, keep the floor free from foot traffic for a minimum of 24 hours to allow adhesive to properly set.
Finishing Touches
• Clean the floor.
• Use matching putty where necessary
• Install or reinstall all wall trim pieces. Nail them through the wall, but not to the subfloor to avoid restricting the expansion gap.
• Install transition trim pieces. Nail them to the subfloor, not the flooring.
• At doorways, transitions should be used to protect the edges of the floor and to provide a decorative transition from one floor type to
another.
• If the floor is to be covered, use a breathable material such as cardboard. Do not cover with plastic.