Installation Instructions

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Installation Guide
Waterproof Laminate Flooring
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Materials Required for Installation
Jobsite Requirements
Laminate is a durable oor covering, not intended as structural material. Laminate requires a clean, dry, secure suboor that meets
building codes.
The following requirements are not intended to supersede federal, state or local building codes, but as with many other interior
nish products, may require modifying existing structural components for successful installation. Owner assumes responsibility for
compliance with all building codes.
Laminate oor is suitable for use in climate controlled (35-65% RH and 60-85° F) indoor installations only and should not be installed
in rooms with oor drains or sump pumps. Laminate oor can be installed above, on or below grade.
A moisture test is strongly recommended to determine if high moisture exists in the suboor. When using a calcium chloride moisture
test for concrete suboors (ASTM F1869), values must be ≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24-hr or <80% RH with an in situ probe (ASTM F2170).
Moisture readings of wood suboors must be ≤ 12%.
Acceptable job site conditions, including relative humidity and suboor moisture conditions, must be maintained throughout the
lifetime of the ooring. Laminate ooring is installed as a oating oor and requires the use of T-moldings in doorways 4 ft (1.22m)
or less and in rooms 40 feet (12.2 m) or larger in length or width. Floor movement must not be constrained by glue, nails, screws,
hardware or other xed obstructions. This product must be installed in accordance with these installation instructions.
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