Installation & Assembly
Acclimatization of Material
Please make sure flooring materials are removed from packaging at
least 48 hours prior to installation, (tiles and planks may be stacked,
but must be rested flat) and allowed to condition in the room where the
installation is to take place. Room temperature should be kept between
64-81°F / 18-27°C.
To achieve a more natural look to your floor, we recommend that the
product in this box is shued before installation.
Subfloors
All subfloors should be solid, smooth, sound, clean, dry and dust-free in
line with ASTM F710 before this product is installed.
• Concrete/Screeds: All cracks and joints should be filled and the floor
needs to be level in accordance with the applicable standard.
• Quarry Tiles/Mosaics/Terrazzo/Ceramics: Level any grout lines with a
smoothing compound or screed filler and make the floor solid.
• Timber floors: These should be solid with little flexibility. Wood block
floors laid direct to earth/ bitumen/pitch must be removed prior to
installation. All loose boards must be firmly fastened and gaps filled.
• Linoleum/Thermoplastic/Vinyl/Cork Floors: Make sure these floors
are solid; fix any loose tiles.
• Metal and Painted Floors: Remove any loose paint or other finishes.
• Misc: Any existing floors installed with cutback adhesive must be
suitably covered/encapsulated.
Products must be installed only on subfloors with a moisture level below
75% when tested with a hygrometer or according to your country’s
standard. If hygrometer readings are above 75% RH it is necessary to
install a surface damp proof membrane (DPM).
Underlay
An underlayment is not required for installation but can be used if
additional sound insulation is required. If underlay is used, it must be
less than 2 mm thick.
Installation
This product should be installed with an empty expansion gap of 0.2”
(5 mm) around the perimeter of the room and all fixed objects,
including pipes. Where the flooring run exceeds 50 ft (15 meters) in
width or length insert a 0.2”(5 mm) expansion joint, then repeat every
50ft (15 meters) thereafter.
Skirting boards may be removed and door frames undercut to allow for
possible expansion, if required.
Plank products should be installed with staggered joints, at a distance
of at least 4” (100 mm).
Tiled products should be installed broken bond to give the floor
maximum stability and enhance the aesthetics of the floor.
Exclusions
Do not use this product in rooms that are exposed to large
temperature fluctuations.
Tools
For a successful installation the following tools will be necessary –
rubber mallet, utility knife, wall spacers, carpenters square, hand roller
(optional), pull bar.
1. Install the first tile or plank with the tongue side facing the wall,
fit 0.2” (5 mm) spacers between the plank and wall. (Fig. 1)
2. Install the first row, ensuring the short edges are clicked together.
(Fig. 2)
3. Cut the last piece of the row to size making sure that there is a
0.2” (5 mm) gap between the end of the row and the wall.
4. Start the second row by clicking the tongue into the groove
holding the tile or plank at an angle (approximately 30°), then
push the tile or plank firmly into the groove of the first row. (Fig. 3)
5. Install the next tile or plank by clicking the tongue and groove
together along the short edge. Ease the tongue and groove
together on the long side by angling the tiles/planks together.
Continue to install tiles/planks across the room until the row is
complete. We recommend using a rubber mallet and an o-cut
of the product or a hand roller to securely fix the tiles/planks
together. (Fig. 4 & 5). A pull bar can be used to pull the product
together around the edges of the room. (Fig. 6)
6. Repeat section 4 and 5 until the installation is complete.
7. Once the floor is completed, remove the spacers; sweep the floor
with a soft brush. Fix the skirting boards or suitable edge trim to
cover the expansion gaps. These should be fixed to the wall and
not the floor. (Fig. 7 & 8)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Taking care of your floor
• Regularly sweep the floor to remove loose dirt or grit as these can
cause fine scratches.
• For a thorough clean, use a PH neutral cleaner. Avoid the use of
regular household cleaners and bleach based detergents. These
could make the floor slippery or cause discoloration.
• Always mop up spills as soon as possible, to reduce the risk of
slipping and possible staining.
• Use entrance mats to protect against grit and moisture, ensure
they are of a non-staining variety (not rubber backed) to prevent
any discoloration of the floor.
• Avoid sliding or dragging furniture or other objects across the floor
- use floor protector pads to prevent scratching.
• Use castor cups to protect against indentation from heavy furniture.
• Maintain room temperature between 55-81°F (13-27°C)
for optimum performance.
• Suitable for underfloor heating up to 81°F (27°C).
• Do not subject this product to standing water as this will present
a slip hazard.
Click-Locking Luxury Vinyl Flooring Installation Instructions
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