Installation Guide

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Accessories
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T-Molding: Used to create a transition between floor
coverings of similar heights or to cover an expansion gap
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.
Carpet Reducer (also called Baby Threshold or End Cap):
Used to transition floor coverings of differing heights
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This reducer strip is also commonly used to border a fireplace,
sliding glass door and other exterior door jambs.
Hard Surface Reducer: Used to transition to another
hard surface flooring of different heights such as tile,
vinyl, or concrete.
Wall Base: Used to give a finished look at the base of
the walls. It can be used with or without quarter round.
Quarter Round: Used to cover the expansion space between
the wall base and your flooring. It can also be used to make
smooth transitions betw
een the floor and cabinetry.
It can be used with or without wall base molding.
FLOORING
FLOORING
FLOORING
T-MOULDING
FLOORING
FLOORING
FLOORING
FLOORING
STAIR NOSE
CARPET
CARPET REDUCER
HARD SURFACE
REDUCER
RESILIENT
FLOOR
STAIR TREAD
RISER
WALL
WALL BASE
WALL
QUARTER ROUND
Finishing Touches
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Care and Maintenance
CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
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Sweep, dust, mop, or vacuum your floor regularly to remove any particles that could cause abrasion or scratch your floor.
BRANDED OR OFF-THE-SHELF FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS
If you choose to use a store bought product, test the product in a non-conspicuous area (i.e., closet, corner, or scrap pieces) for potential adverse side effects.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
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Protect your floor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances. Protective sheets and/or plywood may be needed. Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
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Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and other heavyobjects.
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Minimize abrasive material and dirt by placing mats on both sides of exterior doors and by using area rugs in high-traffic areas.
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Rearrange furniture and rugs periodically to avoid uneven color and shade changes from light exposure.
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Use protective mats beneath rolling chairs and keep furniture castersclean.
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Keep pets’ nails trimmed.
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Remove shoes with cleats, spikes or exceptionally pointy heels before walking on the floor.
FLOOR REPAIR
□ Very light and small surface scratches can be repaired with a staining “touch up” pen of the appropriate color.
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Slightly deeper scratches can be repaired by means of colored putty or stains. Fill the scratches with the putty. Level with putty knife. Wipe off excess putty.
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Very deep scratches may require the replacement of the planks.
CLIMATE MAINTENANCE
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Care should be taken to control the temperature.
Extreme temperature changes may result in unacceptable thermal expansion or contraction of the SPC core specifically and the floor plank as a whole. The acceptable temperature range is 60°F to 80°F.
Extreme humidity changes may result in unacceptable expansion or contraction of the wood veneer specifically and floor plank as a whole. Acceptable Relative Humidity (RH) range 35% to 55%.
Do not expose the core to alkaline or basic liquids, like caustic solution. It will affect the SPC core.
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□ Use a damp mop to remove spots and soil. Apply appropriate cleaning solution to the cleaning cloth / mop. Do NOT apply directly to the floor.
□ For lightly soiled areas, clean with distilled water.
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For moderately soiled areas, use a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. Isopropyl alcohol is commonly referred to as rubbing alcohol and is sold in 50% to 70% concentrations. This product
should be diluted by mixing one part alcohol and 2 parts distilled water.
□ For tougher spots, use a higher concentration of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water.
□ HINT: For best results, clean the floor in the same direction of the planks. When the cleaning cloth/mop becomes soiled, rinse or replace it with a clean one. Following up with a clean, dry cloth will remove
residual streak marks and spots.
□ For difficult to clean spots or stains, use a solution of mild detergent or cleaner marketed and sold to be used for hardwood flooring. Rinse thoroughly and soak up residual water completely.
□ DO NOT use chlorinated solvents.
DO NOT use wax, or varnish coating.
□ DO NOT leave any amount of liquids (water, juice, soft drinks, spills, etc.) on the floor. Clean any wet spots immediately.
□ DO NOT use steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch the floor.
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1. INSTALLING THE FIRST ROW
When starting the first row; remove the tongue from the width and length
of the first plank and only from the length of the subsequent planks. The
starter plank will guide the expansion gap between the plank and the wall
around the perimeter of the area. Use spacers to ensure there is 1/4 in.
expansion gap around the perimeter.
The next plank is fastened by placing short end the tongue of the
following plank on top ot the groove of the previous plank. Using soft
headed hammer, tap the joint to lock the ends together.
Installation
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1b
1c
2. INSTALLING THE SECOND AND REMAINING ROWS
Insert the long edge tongue into the groove at a 35°-45° angle. Slide left - right into
position. Make sure the tongue is tightly engaged in the groove by applying
balanced pressure in the direction of the groove. Repeat this process with the next
plank. Slide to the left so the tongue and groove are on top of each other. Fold
down. Lock the short ends by tapping it with a non-metal head hammer. Use
spacers or scrap pieces of flooring along the wall to maintain the expansion gap.
Make sure there is a random stagger at the end joints of at least 6 in. apart.
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> 6 in
> 15 cm
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2e
Continue with the installation process. Ensure the expansion gap is
maintained around the entire perimeter bysing spacers.
4.EXPANSION GAP AND SPACERS
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USING A TAPPING BLOCK
A tapping block is recommended to ensure there’s no gapping in the
installation process between rows. Follow manufacturer’s instruction on
how to use the tapping block properly. Proper use of tapping block
protects the flooring from the hammer and allows you to set it gently into
the groove of the adjacent plank.
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6.SEALING THE PERIMETER
Once install is complete, use 100% silicone sealant around the
perimeter of the installed flooring. Fill the expansion gap with 100%
silicone sealant.
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5.INSTALLING THE LAST ROW
Use a pull bar to draw the last row to fit tightly to the previous row.
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DO NOT use rubber-backed rugs.
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Avoid exposure to extreme sunlight. Close curtain or blinds during such times.
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Use soft non-rubber wheels for office chairs.
Random pattern is recommended
Preparing for Installation
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No acclimation is necessary. But, if there is a large temperature difference between
transport and installation site, allow flooring temperature to adjust in unopened boxes in a
horizontal position. Install the flooring as soon as practically possible after they are out of
the box.
Site conditions: Temperature range of 60°F - 80°F with a relative humidity (RH) of
35%-55%. Conditions in which the floor was installed should be maintained continuously
thereafter.
Ensure subfloors are clean. Lay out several cartons. Randomly arrange planks to ensure
good color and shade mixture and end joint spacing. Inspect plank quality and grading.
Lay out trim moldngs in advance and find planks whose shade closely coordinates. Set
these aside for future use.
Remove existing base, shoe molding, or threshold carefully. They can be used to cover the
1/4 in. expansion gap left around the edge of the room.
Undercut doors and casings using a handsaw laid flat on a piece of flooring.
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Fill 1/4” expansion gap with 100% silicone sealant. Be sure expansion space is
completly covered from edge to edge with no gaps.
When using molding accessories, apply 100% silicone to a portion of the
molding that makes contact with the flooring surface.
Wipe away any excess sealant imediately.
Apply 100% silicone sealant at connection to doorframes or any other fixed
objects.
Clean the floor.
Use matching putty where necessary.
Install or reinstall all wall trim pieces. Nail them through the wall, but not to the
subfloor to avoid restricting the expansion gap.
Install transition trim pieces. Nail them to the subfloor, not the flooring.
At doorways, 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.
Finish the perimeter of the installed floor with 100% silicone sealant. Do not use
acrylic sealant.
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
Below Grade
Installation Instructions
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Installation Method
Floating
Warranty
Limited Lifetime
Residential Warranty
Product Description
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Wood Flooring