Installation & Assembly

Adura
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Max Installation Guidelines
Adura
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Max Installation Guidelines
Adura
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Max Installation Guidelines 4
7. Install the second plank in the second row by inserting the short end tongue tightly into the previously
installed plank end groove. Align the plank so the long side tongue tip is positioned just over the
groove lip of the plank in the first row. Working from the end seam, with a low angle, slide the long
tongue into the groove of the adjoining plank. Finesse and slight pressure is required to seat the
tongue into the groove. You will feel the tongue lock into the groove.
8. Work across the length of the room installing planks along the wall in the first row and then aligning
the planks in the second row. It is critical to keep these two rows straight and square, as they are the
“foundation” for the rest of the installation. Check squareness and straightness often.
9. Cut the last plank in the first row to fit approximately 1/4” short of the end wall. Planks may be cut
with a saw or guillotine type cutter such as Bullet Tools Mega shears. Often times the remainder of
this plank may be used to start the third row.
10. Continue installing planks, being certain to maintain a random appearance and offset end seams by
at least 6” to 8”. Maintain a 1/4” expansion space at all fixed vertical surfaces. Check to be certain all
planks are fully engaged, if slight gapping is noticed, the gap can be tapped closed by using a scrap
of flooring and a tapping block. It is always a best work practice to use a Mannington laminate
tapping block to lightly tap rows as you install to fully seat the locking system assuring they are fully
engaged. Tapping blocks can be ordered as a single block (SKU#265309) or a case of 25 blocks
(SKU#153275).
11. When fitting under door casings, toe kick etc. plank must be modified using a small block plane.
Remove a thin layer from the groove to allow tongue and groove to be flat fitted while keeping the
integrity of the tongue and groove. After checking the fit apply a thin bead of MSS 20 seam sealer
on the groove then slide planks together to seal the joint tight. Wipe any excess sealer off the surface.
If necessary a flat pull bar may be used to assist in adjoining the modified planks. When fitting around
obstacles or into irregular spaces, Adura
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Max can be cut easily and cleanly using a multi tool or jigsaw.
It is often beneficial to make a cardboard template of the area and transfer this pattern to the plank.
IV. FINISHING THE JOB
Protect all exposed edges of Adura
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Max by installing wall molding and/or transition strips. Use caution
to prevent the fasteners from securing the planks to the subfloor, do not allow floor to become pinched.
Caulk along tubs, toilet bowls, etc. Consideration for transitions should be made at substrate changes,
room to room environment changes, complicated layouts, subfloor elevation, or room size over 50 ft.
length or width.
Available matching transitions for Adura
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Max:
T-molding – used to finish flooring adjoining same level
Reducer – used to finish flooring when two level surfaces meet
Step Nose – used to finish landing or step
Baby Threshold – used to finish flooring at a vertical obstruction such as sliding door, bathtub, and carpet
Quarter Round – molding is nailed directly to the baseboard
Cap-A-Tread – one piece stair tread with right or left return
After 48 hours, damp mop to remove residual surface dirt. Follow appropriate maintenance schedule
using Mannington Ultra Clean.