Installation Guide

Diagram 1a Diagram 1b
5. 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. Angle the plank and push the tongue into the groove and adjust it until the tongue
locks into place. It may be necessary to lift both planks slightly and tap inward to lock the joint together.
Complete the second row allowing 1/4 inch (6.35mm) expansion space at the start and end of the row.
6. Start the third row using a 2/3rd length of a plank with the cut end against the wall. Complete each row
thereafter using a random layout with end joints off-set by at least 8”. Plan the layout to avoid using small
planks (less than 6”) at the walls. The cut piece at the end of the row can often be used to start the next
row provided it achieves a random layout. Always place the cut end against the wall and allow for the
expansion space.
7. Wellmade Engineered Vinyl Plank planks are unique in that they can also be installed with a pull bar or
tapping block and rubber mallet or hammer in difficult areas, such as the last row, and when fitting under
door trim. Use a pull bar and rubber mallet or hammer to lock the joints together in the last row. Always
use a pull bar on the cut edge of the plank. Factory edges can be damaged if the pull bar is used directly
against them.
8. When fitting around door trim it will be necessary to slide the plank under the trim. This can be
accomplished easily by starting the row on the side of the room with the door trim and then sliding the
plank into place once it is attached. The row can be completed by inserting the tongue into the groove or
the groove into the tongue depending on the direction. A tapping block and pull bar (Diagrams 2a & 2b)
can also be used to lock the joints together while the planks are in a flat position. Use a series of light taps
until the joint is gradually locked together.
Diagram 2a Diagram 2b
9. Bathrooms: When Wellmade Engineered Vinyl planks are installed in a bathroom the flooring can be laid
under the toilet only if the floor is separated from adjacent rooms with a doorway threshold, and
underlayment padding is not used. Otherwise the flooring should be installed around the toilet leaving a
1/8 inch (3.175mm) expansion space. Use 100% silicone caulking to fill the expansion space at the tub,
shower and all wet areas to help prevent surface water seepage under the floor.