Installation Guide

INSTALLATION PREPARATION
9. Undercut door jambs so flooring planks and underlay fit under it.
Make sure to leave 1/2 in (12.7 mm) expansion space under the
door jamb.
10. When installing under door jambs or other locations that prevent
angling planks during assembly, carefully trim the vertical section
of the plank’s groove so planks can be connected by horizontally
sliding them together. Place a small bead of wood-glue on the
trimmed plank’s groove to hold planks together. CAUTION!! Lightly
tapping against a block as shown may help slide modified planks
under door jambs. This method should only be used when
installing modified planks as described in this step.
11. If installing over concrete subfloor, install vapor barrier. Overlap
vapor barrier edges by 8 in (20 cm) and seal with adhesive tape.
12. Flooring can be installed over hydronic radiant heat systems only
and must have a minimum of 1/2 in (12 mm) separation from the
product. Maximum operating temperature should never exceed
84 °F (29 °C). The systems must be in operation for a minimum
3 weeks prior to installation of flooring. Ensure subfloor meets
moisture content requirements.
1. This product is designed for use in dry interior climate controlled
rooms and can be installed above, on, or below grade.
2. Remove carpet, carpet pad and carpet tack before installation.
Remove wood subfloors installed over concrete. Remove heavily
cushioned surfaces (eg. cushion-vinyl). DO NOT remove previously
installed flooring that contains asbestos.
3. Ensure subfloor is structurally sound. Repair all squeaks and creaks.
4. Clean subfloor before installation to ensure it is free of debris.
5. Subfloor must be flat to 5/64 in per 3 ft (2 mm/m). Sand/grind
raised areas and fill depressed areas with leveling compound.
6. Perform a subfloor moisture test before installing floor. Wood
subfloors moisture cannot exceed 12%. Concrete subfloor
moisture emissions cannot exceed 5.0 lbs/1000 ft2 (2.26 kg/92.9
m2) per 24 hours (calcium chloride test – ASTM 1869) or must be
less than 80% RH (in situ probe test – ASTM F2170).
7. Remove baseboards and trim if desired. If not removing
baseboards use quarter round mouldings to conceal expansion
space once installation is complete.
8. Installation length or width cannot exceed 36 ft (11 m). If your
installation exceeds the length/width requirements use T-moldings.
Use T-moldings to separate installation rooms/areas.
HYBRID RESILIENT
PLANK FLOORING