Installation Guide

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Wellmade® NouveaxTM Engineered Vinyl Plank

Installation Guide

Wellmade Engineered Vinyl Plank features the patented Unilin® interlocking planks for easy installation and is

installed as a glueless floating floor. The interlocking planks lock together to provide a tight water resistant seam,

can be installed over most floor surfaces, and is suitable for both residential and light commercial interior

applications. For technical information or questions, you can email: tech@wellmadefloors.com, or call

866.582.0848 (US only); outside the US, call 503.582.0848.

General Information:

1. Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly stacked fashion on a smooth flat surface.

2. Acclimate the flooring and the rooms to be installed for 48 hours at a constant temperature between 65°

and 85°F (18.33° and 29.44°C) before, during, and maintained after installation.

3. Engineered Vinyl Planks should only be installed after other trades have finished and the jobsite has been

cleaned and cleared of debris that could potentially damage a finished plank installation.

4. Inspect flooring for damage, defects, or shading issues before installation; claims for visual defects will not

be accepted after cutting and/or installed.

5. Mix and install planks from several different cartons during installation to ensure a random appearance.

6. Leave 1/4 inch (6.35mm) for expansion around the entire perimeter of the flooring.

7. Flooring should be protected from direct exposure to sunlight.

Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels, wood and many

other existing hard surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry. Do

not install planks over floors that are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16 inch

(4.76mm) in a 10 foot (3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland cement based patching compound.

Wellmade Engineered Vinyl Plank is resistant to water damage but they do not prevent the transmission of

moisture. Care should be taken to keep moisture from collecting on either side of the flooring to prevent the

growth of unhealthy mold and mildew.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Wellmade® NouveaxTM Engineered Vinyl Plank Installation Guide Wellmade Engineered Vinyl Plank features the patented Unilin® interlocking planks for easy installation and is installed as a glueless floating floor. The interlocking planks lock together to provide a tight water resistant seam, can be installed over most floor surfaces, and is suitable for both residential and light commercial interior applications. For technical information or questions, you can email: tech@wellmadefloors.com, or call 866.582.
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Concrete Subfloors: Planks can be installed over concrete on all grade levels if a proper moisture barrier is used. A minimum 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier must be used with concrete subfloors. Moisture vapor emissions should not exceed 5 lbs./24 hour per 1,000 sq. when tested with the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test in accordance with ASTM F 1869 or 80% RH in accordance with ASTM F 2170 “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs using in situ Probes.
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Important Notes: Before removing any existing resilient flooring or tiles, please consult with a flooring professional to determine if asbestos abatement is necessary to avoid exposure. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings” for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covered structures. The products in this carton DO NOT contain asbestos or crystalline silica.
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Diagram 1a 5. Diagram 1b Start the second row using 1/3rd of a plank. Place the cut end against the wall. Insert the tongue on the long side of the plank into the groove of the plank in the first row. Hold the plank in a 20° to 30° angle while applying pressure inward and down until they lock together. To complete the second and all successive rows, it will be necessary to lock the short end into the previous plank first before locking the long side of the plank.
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10. Pipes: In rows where there is a pipe or other vertical object through the subfloor, make sure the object lines up exactly where two boards will meet on the short ends. Take care to measure carefully before cutting, so the two boards end at the middle of the object. Use a drill or hole bit that is the diameter of the pipe or object, plus 1/2 inch (12.7mm) for expansion/contraction. Click the two short sides of the boards together, then drill the hole centered on the joint between the boards as shown.
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 Clean up spills immediately.  Damp mop as needed using clean water and a diluted floor cleaner. Do not use harsh cleaners or chemicals on the floor. REPAIRS In the unlikely event that a plank is damaged for whatever reason, the simplest method is to disconnect the planks carefully (protecting the tongue and groove edges) until the damaged plank can be removed. Then replace the damaged plank with a new one and re-assemble the disconnected planks.