Assembly Instructions

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expansion areas must be completely filled in with a water repellent flexible silicone
sealant. When applying sealant, it is helpful to first apply a strip of masking tape parallel
to and approximately 1mm (1/32”) from the edge of the flooring. Then fill the expansion
area with sealant, remove any excess with a plastic scraper or putty knife, then remove
the tape. Let dry for 24 hours before exposure to water.
PIPES
In rows where there is a pipe, make sure the pipe falls exactly in line with the short side
of two planks. Take a drill bit with the same diameter as the pipe plus 20 mm (3/4”) for
the expansion. Click the planks together on the short side and drill a hole centered on the
joint between the two planks. Now you can install the planks in the floor. See diagrams
6A-6B-6C.
UNDER DOORFRAMES
When sawing the planks, ensure that the expansion joint under the door is at least 10
mm (3/8”). If you cannot lift the plank, use an adapted tapping block or pull bar and
hammer to tap the planks together with the planks flat on the floor. See diagrams 7A-7B.
FINISHING
• Remove all spacers.
• Install the molding over the plastic membrane that runs up the wall from under the floor.
Never attach the molding to the laminate. This method allows the floor to expand and
contract under the molding. (See diagram 8A.)
• For a perfect finish around pipes, use rosettes or flexible silicone caulking.
• In places where profiles or skirting cannot be placed, fill expansion gaps with flexible
silicone caulking.
PRECAUTIONS
• Protect furniture and chair legs with proper felt or rubber caps.
• Avoid bringing dirt, water and sand indoors by providing a suitable solid backed floor mat
at exterior entrances.
• Furniture on casters/wheels must use soft, rubber wheels that are suitable for a laminate
floor and/or use a suitable protective mat.
• Ensure that humidity in the room is always 50% - 60%. Use a humidifier or dehumidifier if
necessary.
MAINTENANCE
• The surface of your laminate means it is virtually maintenance free.
• Never use wax, polish, oils, soaps, detergents, shine enhancers, or varnish on the floor.
• For dry maintenance, we recommend a dust mop or vacuum cleaner with soft bristle
brush only.
• For slightly damp maintenance, we recommend a laminate cleaner such as Mohawk’s
FloorCare Essentials Hardwood & Laminate Cleaner which you spray onto a cotton, terry
cloth, or micro-fiber mop. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the surface of the laminate.
Always wipe dry immediately until no more moisture is visible on the floor. The use of other
cleaning products might damage your floor. For bevel edge products, we strongly
recommend dry cleaning only.
• Do not use any type of cleaning machine such as spray mops, steam cleaners/mops or
power cleaners.
• Wet maintenance is not recommended. Remove any water immediately. Uniclic®
planks are not suitable for use in damp spaces like saunas.
• Remove stubborn stains carefully with acetone based fingernail polish remover. Never
use scouring products!
• In case your floor needs repair, a tool is available called UniFix® which allows the