Installation & Assembly

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Mannington
Glueless Assembly Instructions
General Installation Instructions
NOTE: After proper acclimation, open cartons just prior to installation.
NOTE: Mannington Laminate Flooring is intended to be installed as a floating floor system.
Do not secure flooring to underfloor.
Storage & Handling
• Thoroughly inspect laminate panels before installation. The warranty does not cover labor for repair or replacement when a panel
with visual defects is installed permanently.
• Always store ooring horizontally in the original, unopened package.
• The storage area must be climate controlled with a temperature range between 65°F and 90°F (18°C and 32°C) and a relative
humidity not exceeding 65%.
• Do not stack pallets more than 3 high. Store pallets so they are protected from fork lifts or other trafc. Protect package corners
during storage.
• Always handle cartons carefully. Do not puncture packaging. Cartons should not be opened until time of installation.
Jobsite Conditions
• Under normal conditions Mannington Laminate ooring does not need to be acclimated to the job site. If extreme temperature and
humidity variations exist during storage or transportation, acclimating the laminate ooring to jobsite conditions is recommended.
• In all cases, jobsite temperature should be at least 65°F and no greater than 100°F and the relative humidity should not exceed 65%.
The temperature and humidity must be controlled and maintained within the ranges described above for the life of the laminate ooring.
• If a single room exceeds 2000 square feet or has a length or width greater than 45 lineal feet, additional expansion gap will be
required. T-Moldings should be used. (Note: For 12 mm product room should not exceed 3,000 sqare feet and no greater than 55
linear feet length or width).
Subfloor/Underfloor Recommendations & Preparation
• Suboors must be structurally sound, clean, dry and smooth. Suboor variations should not exceed 1/8” in 6’ (3.18 mm in 1.8 m).
All high spots must be sanded or ground. Fill low spots, cracks and depressions with high quality Portland based cement patch.
• You may install Mannington Laminate Flooring over existing resilient oor coverings, wood ooring and ceramic tile (grout joints must
be leveled).
• Appropriate laminate underlayment must be used when installing over all hard surfaces.
• Do not install Mannington Laminate Flooring on top of carpeting.
• Do not install ManningtonLaminate Flooring in high-humidity areas where the oor is usually wet (steam rooms or saunas).
Radiant-Heated Subfloors
Mannington Laminate Flooring may be installed over radiant-heated suboors, provided the surface temperature of the system does
not exceed 85°F. Before installing Mannington Laminate Flooring over newly constructed radiant- heating systems, operate the system
at maximum capacity to force any residual moisture from the cementitious topping of the radiant heating system. Then set the
thermostat to a comfortable room temperature for the installation. Radiant Heating mats are acceptable if designed and warranted
to be used with Laminate ooring by their manufacture.