Installation Guide
6 | Product Information
III. INSTALLATION
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Remove baseboard, quarter-round moldings,
wall base, appliances and furniture from
room. For best results, door trim should be
under-cut to allow ooring to move freely
without being pinched. After preparation
work, sweep and vacuum the entire work
area to remove all dust and debris.
• Randomize the direction of installation while
maintaining proper spacing between end
joints
•
Work from at least three cartons at a time and
randomize the location of similar tiles.
•
Tiles may be laid squarely or laid out
diagonally in the work area. In either case,
the room must be accurately measured to
square off the area and to determine the
center point.
•
Accurately measure the room to determine
the center point. At this point, strike a line at
a 90° angle to divide the room into four.
• Measure the distance from the center point
to the wall in the direction parallel to the width
of the plank. Divide this measurement by the
width of a plank. If the last plank installed
will be less than half its width, adjust your
starting point by half the width of a plank.
•
Begin laying the tile at the intersection of
the working lines, starting from the center
point and moving out. Be certain this tile is
installed squarely on the lines.
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After the rst tile is in place, begin laying tiles
outward. Press tiles rmly against adjoining
tiles and press into the adhesive. Begin stair
stepping the tiles into the eld area. Maintain
the squareness of the installation by keeping
tiles along guidelines. Ensure that the tiles
are rmly bonded to the suboor by rolling
the entire installation with a 100-pound
three-section oor roller.
•
In hallways and small spaces, it may be
simpler to work lengthwise from one end
using a center reference line as a guide.
• Make sure cut edges are always against the
wall.
• To properly cut LVT products score the top
side of the material with a utility knife. Bend
the product and nish the cut through the
backside. This will ensure the cleanest cut.
It may be necessary to use a heat gun to
cut around vertical obstructions. Allow the
heated LVT to return to room temperature
before installation.
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After thoroughly cleaning the
suboor, measure the space to
determine the center point of the
room. Strike a line at this point.
Create a 90° angle to divide the
room into four equal parts.