Installation Guide

Laminate Uniclic Installation Guidelines
NOT A PROBLEM:
Bending or bowing of the planks in length direction.
These boards might be a little harder to install, but
will NOT be a problem after they are installed, or in
the future. They will lay flat like the others.
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
Responsibilities of the Owner/Installer:
If you take care to install this flooring correctly, taking
all precautions suggested in this guideline, the flooring
will give you many years of satisfaction. Please note
that it is always best to have your floor installed by a
professional, even though it is possible to install
yourself. This is only a guideline and cannot supply all
the details you may encounter regarding the
installation of this flooring. We cannot be responsible
for the installation under any circumstances.
Pre-Installation Procedures/Acclimation:
Please handle, transport, and unload the flooring with
care. Flooring should be stored in a dry place. Flooring
should not be delivered until the building has been
closed in with windows and doors in place, and until
cement work, plastering, painting, and all other materials
are thoroughly dry. Acclimate the flooring in the area in
which it will be installed for a minimum of 48 hours (3 - 4
days is optimum). In addition, the heating or cooling
system should be operating and controlled at 60° – 80°
for at least 72 hours before, during and maintained after
installing. Do not install in areas that are subject to
extreme seasonal temperature/humidity changes where
you cannot control the temperature/ humidity levels.
Precautions should be taken if you are installing in very
dry or very humid conditions. In some cases it will be
necessary to use humidifiers or dehumidifiers to
maintain the best environment for your laminate flooring.
Moisture Test: Before installing over concrete or a
wooden subfloor, check your sub floor for moisture in
several areas using a wood or concrete moisture meter.
You may also test concrete floors using the calcium
chloride test. Before installation, lay out the flooring
where it is to be installed (that is, lay the boards down
roughly as they will appear after installation). Installer
should inspect each plank at this time for finish and
quality. Once installed, it becomes the responsibility of
the installer/homeowner. Normally you will want to
start your installation along the longest outside wall. If
possible, you will want to orientate the boards with the
major source of light (windows) so that light is shining
down the length of the boards, rather than across the
boards. Our quality control procedures at the factory
ensure that very few, if any defective boards are
delivered to the consumer. Remove baseboards and
undercut door jambs to insure a quality installation.
Recommended Areas:
Wellmade Laminate flooring can be installed on, above,
or below grade using the Uniclic floating system. On
grade is at soil level, above grade is above the soil
level, and below grade is lower than soil level (This
includes all basements, including daylight basements.)
Laminate flooring should not be installed in wet areas
such as bathrooms (with tub/shower) or mud rooms.
Crawl Space Ventilation:
Proper air circulation is important to prevent moisture
build up, especially in homes with a crawl space. Vents
should be open year round. Check to make sure that
there is no standing water or moisture at the soil level. If
moisture is present, soil should be covered with 6 mil
polyethylene to prevent moisture from migrating into the
wood flooring.
Acceptable Sub-Floors
The sub-floors may be on, above or below grade, but
must be structurally sound. Wellmade Laminate
flooring can be installed over the following sub-floors:
 Existing wood floors
 Plywood (3/4" thick) or greater
 Sheathing grade
 Oriented Strand Board (OSB - at least 3/4"
thickunderlayment grade) or particle board
 Vinyl tile
 Concrete floors (moisture barrier)
 For any other sub floors please call
us at 866-582-0848
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