Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
lifeproof™ Waterproof Rigid Core
Luxury Vinyl Multi-Width Plank Flooring
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Product Description
6.5 mm thick x 4.25 in., 5.59 in., 9.84 in.
(three plank widths) x 47.64 in. long
Rigid Core Vinyl Planks
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
Below Grade
Installation
Method
Floating - Drop
and Lock
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NOTE: Rooms larger than 100 ft. x 100 ft. require the use of coordinating T-molding transitions. Doorways and archways less than 4 ft wide also require the use
of transition pieces.
NOTE: Save and protect any leftover planks. Do not discard, as they are color-matched (by dye-lot) to your floor. They can be used for replacement in the event
you need to replace a plank in the future.
Coordinating Moldings
Pictures are for general illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ from pictures.
□ Install or reinstall all wall trim pieces. Nail them through the wall, but not to the subfloor (i.e. to avoid restricting the expansion gap).
□ Install transition trim pieces. Nail them to the subfloor, not the flooring.
□ At doorways less than 4 feet wide, 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.
□ Select, coordinated moldings are available in Home Depot stores. All coordinated moldings are available via special order or via homedepot.com.
T-Molding: Used to create a
transition between floor coverings of
similar heights or to cover expansion
gaps.
Stair Nose: Used in conjunction
with flooring installed on stair steps
or finished edges of a higher level
floor like in a sunken living room.
Multi-Purpose Reducer: Used
to transition to another hard surface
flooring of different heights such as
tile, vinyl, carpet or concrete.
Quarter Round: Used to cover the
expansion space between the wall base
and your flooring. It can also be used to
make smooth transitions between the
floor and cabinetry. It can be used with or
without wall base molding.
FLOORING STAIR NOSE
RISER
STAIR TREAD
T-MOLDING
FLOORING
FLOORING
MULTI-PURPOSE
REDUCER
RESILIENT
FLOOR
FLOORING
FLOORING
QUARTER ROUND
WALL
2.1
3.1
4.1 4.2
2. INSTALLING THE SECOND AND REMAINING ROWS
a. Start the second row with the plank cut at about 2/3 length, or be sure to
stagger the large plank seams by at least 8 in. (20.3 cm). Measure and mark
the plank. Then, use a straight edge and utility knife to score and snap the
plank.
b. Attach the first plank of Row 2 by connecting the long side to the first row
(Figure 2.1). Then, attach the second plank by connecting the long side to
the first row and sliding it up to the short end of the first plank. Then, drop
and lock (Figure 2.2). To ensure a tight fit, tap down on top of the plank at the
short seams (Figure 2.3).
c. After installing the last piece of row 2, move the entire assembly against the
wall (Figure 2.4), maintaining the 1/4 in. expansion gap. Use a tapping block
and soft faced hammer on the long seams (Figure 2.5).
2.2 2.3
2.4 2.5 2.6
NOTE: When cutting a plank to start a row, you will need to cut off the end with the tongue. The remaining piece can then be used on the opposite side of the
room, at the end of that row (if layout permits; See Figure 2.6). Refer to Figure 1.3 for a close-up of the end-joint locking mechanism.
3. INSTALLING THE LAST ROW
a. Cut the first plank of the last row to length (following desired pattern). Place
directly on top of the previously installed row. Then, take another plank and
place against the wall (allowing for 1/4 in. (6 mm) expansion gap) and on top
of the plank to be cut for width. Mark the plank, score and snap (Figure 3.1).
Continue this method for the remainder of the planks in the last row. Always
place the cut end of the plank against the wall.
4. FITTING AROUND IRREGULARLY SHAPED OBJECTS
a. Make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes or irregularly shaped
objects. Place the pattern upon the plank and trace. Cut along trace lines
using a utility knife (Figure 4.1) or jig saw (Figure 4.2), and lay plank. Be
sure to leave a minimum of 1/4 in. (6 mm) expansion space around all fixed
objects, cabinetry, and metal door jambs. Undercut wooden door jambs. Fill
any expansion spaces around potentially wet areas (such as refrigerators,
tubs, and appliances) with premium, waterproof, 100% silicone caulk.