Installation Instructions

Measure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total
square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional
10% for incorrect cuts.
Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs
using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use
painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1)
Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
Inspect each plank for damage before
installing. (Figure 1A). Do not install damaged
planks. You can use laminate planks with or
without an attached pad.
There is no need to remove the pad, so
treat the installation the same for both
types of planks.
Lay the planks on the floor with the décor side up and the groove
side toward the wall. Assemble the short ends of the planks together
and measure length to fit the first row (bottom).
Cut the last piece as needed leaving a 3/16" gap against any
adjoining walls, if applicable, and click it into place. (Figure 2)
NOTE: You may need to adjust placement of the first plank row to
account for any floor unevenness so that the first row is perfectly
straight and all end joints remain square and tight.
Carefully flip the connected row of planks over so the décor side is
now face down and the tongue side is toward the wall. You may
need assistance to flip the connected row of planks over, depending
on the length of your installation. Make sure that the first row is
perfectly straight and the aligned joints remain square and tight.
Apply a bead of 100% silicone adhesive caulk to the back side of
each laminate plank in the first row. If you’re using a laminate plank
with an attached pad apply silicone directly onto the pad on the back
of the plank. (Figure 3)
Carefully tilt the row of connected planks against the wall with the
tongue side toward the floor, re-level and press to the wall. (Figure
3a)
Accent Wall
Existing Dry Wall
Typical
Painters Tape
Wall Studs Marked
3/16"
Gap
Check
floor
levelness
3/16"
Gap
Pieces will cover entire length
Silicone applied in “s” pattern
1A