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Locking Engineered Hardwood Floating and Direct Glue Installation Instructions

PergoMax Locking Engineered Hardwood can be installed over most properly prepared subfloors and is engineered to be dimensionally stable, making it suitable for

installation over all grade levels where moisture conditions do not exist. We continuously make technological advancements that improve product performance and

installation. To confirm you have the most recent installation instructions, please contact Consumer Services, 1-800-33-PERGO.

•Broom

•Terryclothtowels

•Chalkline

•Mineralspirits

•Coordinatingstain,

fillerorputty

•Handorelectricjamsaw

•Coordinatingtransition

strips/trim/molding

•Powercircularsawor

mitersaw

•Thickfeltorrubberpads

•Wood/concretemoisture

meterorboth

•Safetyglasses

•Carbide

•Bladeswoodspacers

•Straightedge

•TableSaw

•Tapemeasure

•Carpenter’ssquare

•Prybarortrimpuller

•Utilityknife

•Pencil

•Pullbar

•Hammeranddrill

•Tappingblock

•75lb.SmoothRoller

•Moistureresistant

hardwoodflooring

underlayment(floatinstall)

•Premiumgradeurethane

oracrylicWoodFlooring

Adhesive(GlueInstall)

•Trowelasrecommended

byadhesivemanufacturer

•PremiumHardwood

FlooringCleaner

INSTALLER / OWNER RESPONSIBILITY:

ItistheresponsibilityoftheInstallerandOwnertoensurethatjobsiteenvironmental,

sub-floorandsubsurfaceconditionsinvolvedmeetorexceedallrequirementsasoutlined

ininstallationinstructionspriortoinstallation.Manufacturerdeclinesallresponsibilityfor

productperformanceorinstallationfailureduetosub-floor,substrateorenvironmental

deficienciesorjobsiteconditions.

Allworkinvolvingwaterormoisture(plumbing,masonry,painting,plastering)mustbe

completedpriortoflooringbeingdelivered.Buildingenvelopemustbecompleteandexterior

doorsandwindowsinstalled.Exteriorgradingandgutterdownspoutsshouldbecompleted

andpermanentHVACsystemsinoperationfor14dayspriortoflooringbeingdeliveredtojob

site.Measuresshouldbetakentoprotectfloorsfromothertradework.Do not cover floors

with plastic, red rosin, felt or wax paper or previously used cardboard. Instead use

a breathable material such as clean, dry, plain uncoated cardboard or Kraft paper.

Inks from printed cardboard could damage the hardwood floor.Thefloorshouldbe

thoroughlycleanedbeforecoveringtoremovegritanddebristhatwoulddamagethefinish.

ThefloormustbecompletelycoveredtoeliminateunevenamberingfromexposuretoUVlight.

Manufacturer requires that Locking Engineered Hardwood products acclimate

for 48 hours prior to installation.Acclimationallowsflooringtoachieveequilibrium

moisturecontent(EMC)withtheinstallationenvironment.Allwoodcontinuallyexpandsand

contractsuntilitreachesmoistureequilibriumwiththeenvironmentinwhichit’sinstalled.

Aswithallwoodflooring,expansionandcontractionwillbeminimizedifclimatecontrolis

consistentlymaintainedyearround.This is especially important with tropical species,

because denser woods experience more significant shrinkage in low moisture /

low humidity environments. Room temperature should be 60°– 80° F, with relative

humidity between 35 –55%. These environmental conditions are specified as

pre-installation requirements and must be maintained for the life of the product.

Buildinginteriorsareaffectedbytwodistincthumidityseasons–HeatingandNon-Heating.

Careshouldbetakentomaintainhumiditylevelsbetween35-55%. Manufacturer

warranties do not cover natural expansion and contraction which results in

separation between planks, or damage caused by excessively low or high

humidity. Seasonal gapping is not considered a manufacturing defect.

Heating season – Low Humidity, Dry:Allheatingmethodscreatedry,lowhumidity

conditions.Humidifiersarerecommendedtopreventexcessiveshrinkageorgappingin

woodfloorsduetoseasonalperiodsoflowhumidity.

Non Heating Season and Coastal or Waterfront Areas – High Humidity, Wet:

Duringthenon-heatingseasonproperhumiditylevelsshouldbemaintainedbyusingan

airconditioner,dehumidifierorbyturningonyourheatingsystemperiodicallyduringthe

summermonths.

Do not install in full bathrooms or powder rooms. Do not glue down over radiant heat.

Examine flooring for color, finish, quality and the same lot number prior to

installation.Ifmaterialisunacceptable,contacttheretailerimmediately.Woodisanatural

productandcontainscharacteristicssuchasvariationsincolor,toneandgraining.Flooring

ismanufacturedinaccordancewithindustrystandards,whichallowsmanufacturingand

naturaldefecttolerancesupto5%ofthetotalinstallation.Installershouldworkfromseveral

cartonswiththesamelotnumbertoensuregoodcolorandshadeblend.Installershouldnot

installundesirablepieces.Installationisconsideredacceptance.

Flooring warranties DO NOT cover materials with visible defects once they are

installed.InstallerandOwnerareresponsibleforfinalinspectionofflooringmanufacture,

grade,finishandlotnumber.Purchaseanadditional5%offlooringtoallowforcutsandan

additional10%ifinstallingdiagonally.

WARRANTY NOTE: Installer should provide owner with one carton end label from

product installed for warranty purposes. Owner should retain carton end label and

copy of their original sales invoice with product style name and style number for

their records. Excess flooring should be retained and stored in climate controlled

area for future repairs in the event planks are ever damaged.

Theuseofstain,fillerorputtyforcorrectionisconsideredanormalpracticeandaroutine

partoftheinstallation.

TOOLS:

BASIC TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:

Caution: Wood Dust

Cutting, sanding or machining wood products produces

wood dust

. While wood

products are not hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

(29 CFR 1910.1200), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

and the State of California have classified

wood dust

as a human carcinogen.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product produces

wood dust

when cut, sanded

or machined.

Wood dust is considered a carcinogen by the State of California.

Precautionary Measures: Airbornewooddustcancauserespiratory,skinandeye

irritation.Powertoolsshouldbeequippedwithadustcollector.Useanappropriate

NIOSH-designateddustmask.Avoiddustcontactwithskinandeyes.

First Aid Measures in case of irritations: Incaseofirritationflusheyeswithwater.

Ifneededseekmedicalattention.Ifdermatitisoccurs,seekmedicalattention.

TorequestaMaterialSafetyDataSheet,call1-800–33-PERGO

WARNING! DO NOT MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT

FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK” ADHESIVES OR

OTHER ADHESIVES.

Previouslyinstalled

resilientfloorcoveringproducts

andtheasphalticorcutbackadhesives

usedtoinstallthemmaycontaineitherasbestos fibersand/orcrystalline silica.Avoid

creatingdust.Inhalationofasbestosorcrystallinedustisacancerandrespiratorytract

hazard.Smokingbyindividualsexposedtoasbestosfibersgreatlyincreasestheriskof

seriousbodilyharm.Unlesspositivelycertainthattheproductisanon-asbestoscontaining

material,youmustpresumeitcontainsasbestos.Regulationsmayrequirethatthematerial

betestedtodetermineasbestoscontentandmaygoverntheremovalanddisposalof

material.SeecurrenteditionoftheResilientFloorCoveringInstitute(RFCI)publication

“RecommendedWorkPracticesforRemovalofResilientFloorCoverings”fordetailed

informationandinstructionsonremovingallresilientcoveringstructures.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Locking Engineered Hardwood Floating and Direct Glue Installation Instructions PergoMax Locking Engineered Hardwood can be installed over most properly prepared subfloors and is engineered to be dimensionally stable, making it suitable for installation over all grade levels where moisture conditions do not exist. We continuously make technological advancements that improve product performance and installation.
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STORAGE AND HANDLING: Flooring should be delivered and stored at the jobsite for 48 hours prior to installation to allow the product to acclimate from prior transport or storage conditions. Flooring should be stored with at least a four inch air space under cartons. Do not open cartons but do remove any plastic wrap that may have been used to ship the material. This is especially important if you live in a very humid or dry climate.
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Wood subfloors should be well nailed or secured with screws. Nails should be ring shank and screws need to be counter sunk. The wood subfloor needs to be structurally sound (meaning subfloors without loose boards, vinyl or tile). If sub-floor panels are a single layer, less than 3/4" thick, add another single cross layer for strength and stability (minimum 3/8" thick for a total 1 1/8" thickness). Underlayment floor panels must be installed sealed side down.
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Expansion Space: An expansion space of at least 3/8" must be maintained around the perimeter of the room, all pipes, counters, cabinets, fireplace hearths, doorframes and any other fixed vertical objects in the room. Doorway or archways 4 feet or less and rooms larger than 26' X 33' are required to have a T-Molding. Getting Started Starting Off - The First Three Rows Figure 3 3 Row One: Plank 1 should begin in the 8 1 6 left hand corner of the room.
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PergoMax Locking Engineered warranties do not cover damage to the finish caused by adhesive etching. Step 1 Select a starter wall. It is recommended to start the installation along an exterior wall. It’s more likely to be straight and square with the room. Measure out from the wall the width of two planks and mark each end of the room and snap Step 1 your chalk line. Step 2 Spread adhesive from the chalk line to the starter wall using the recommended trowel size.
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Hardwoods react to sunlight Hardwood contains certain types of acids in their cellular structure. With exposure to sunlight these acids begin to amber. The color change is referred to as patina. The wood will reach its own natural warmth and patina level and stop ambering. The amount of patina is directly related to the species, amount of acids in the wood species and the level of sunlight. The entire floor will reach the same patina level over time.
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El fabricante exige que los productos de madera dura industrial con bloqueo se aclimaten durante un mínimo de 48 horas antes de la instalación. La aclimatación permite que el piso logre el contenido de humedad equilibrado (EMC, por sus siglas en inglés) con el entorno de instalación. Toda la madera se dilata y se contrae continuamente hasta que alcance el equilibrio de humedad con el entorno en el cual está instalado.
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los problemas causados por las subestructuras inadecuadas o la instalación incorrecta de dichas subestructuras. SÓLIDO ESTRUCTURALMENTE – SUBSUELO DE CONCRETO: El sustrato de concreto debe tener al menos 60 días desde su construcción en conformidad con la norma ASTM E1745. Nivele el sustrato y rellene todas las grietas, orificios y zonas bajas con un parche de cemento Portland modificado con polímeros o compuesto de nivelación.
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Subsuelos que no sean de madera o concreto: NOTA: Las baldosas de caucho y vinilo elástico pegadas en el perímetro son inaceptables como contrapisos autoniveladores y deben eliminarse. El terrazo, el vinilo, las baldosas plásticas y el linóleo que esté seco, que sea estructuralmente sólido y a nivel, son adecuados como un subsuelo con la preparación adecuada. Como se ha indicado anteriormente, la superficie debe ser sólida, bien apretada y libre de pintura, aceite, adhesivos, cera, grasa y suciedad.
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Segunda fila: En la medida de lo posible, utilice las planchas sobrantes de la primera fila para comenzar la segunda fila. El material excedente de la primera fila se debe utilizar para comenzar la segunda fila con el fin de reducir al mínimo los desechos. La presentación inicial del material le permitirá controlar las juntas para asegurarse de que no estén demasiado cerca. Las uniones finales de las hileras adyacentes deben sobresalir no menos de 6" (15,24 cm).
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ajustables (subsuelos de concreto). Esto evita el deslizamiento de las planchas que puede generar una alineación. Nota: Las planchas a lo largo de la pared se deben marcar y cortar para que encajen y mantengan un espacio de dilatación consistente ya que la mayoría de las paredes no son iguales. Intente mantener al menos 2" (5,08 cm) en la plancha marcada. Paso 4 Una vez que las filas de arranque estén seguras, esparza de 2 1/2 a 3 pies (0,76 y 0,91 m) de adhesivo a lo largo de la habitación.
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Subsuelo de madera Contenido de humedad: ______ % de contenido de humedad del subsuelo ______ % de contenido de humedad de la madera dura ______ % de diferencia entre el subsuelo y el piso Subsuelo de concreto Método de prueba usado: _______ Cloruro de calcio (ASTM F1869) _______ HR (ASTM F2170-02)1869 _______ Medidor electrónico (Tramex o equivalente) Lecturas de humedad:____________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ Garantías / Asistencia técnica Puede obt
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Saison froide (taux d’humidité faible, environnement sec) : Toutes les méthodes de chauffage créent un environnement sec et un taux d’humidité faible. Il est recommandé d’utiliser des humidificateurs afin de prévenir un rétrécissement excessif des planchers de bois causé par des périodes saisonnières très sèches.
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repérée ni corrigée avant l’installation. La garantie NE couvre PAS les produits installés sur des sous-planchers ou des substrats mal préparés ni les produits installés dans un environnement non adéquat. Si les résultats du test d’humidité effectué sur le sous-plancher dépassent les taux admis pour le bois ou le béton, des mesures DOIVENT être prises pour réduire l’humidité du sousplancher.
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Avertissement! Ne poncez pas les carreaux souples existants, le revêtement de sol en feuilles, les endos ou les feutres de garnissage. Ces produits peuvent contenir des fibres d’amiante qui ne sont pas aisément reconnaissables. L’inhalation de poussière d’amiante peut causer l’amiantose ou d’autres lésions corporelles graves. Consultez les lois municipales, provinciales et fédérales concernant la gestion de matériaux dangereux avant de tenter de retirer ces planchers.
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d’abord alignée avec le joint d’extrémité de la planche précédente de la deuxième rangée. Le côté de la planche est ensuite frappé légèrement contre la rangée que vous venez de poser. Continuez de disposer des planches de cette façon sur toute la rangée. Retirez le copeau d’ajustement et enfoncez la rangée de planches en exerçant une légère pression sur le côté long de cette dernière. Les planches s’emboîtent.
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Étape 4 Une fois que les rangées de départ sont bien fixées, étendez de l’adhésif sur 0,76 m à 0,91 m sur toute la longueur de la pièce. (N’étendez pas d’adhésif sur une zone plus grande que celle que vous pouvez couvrir en deux heures.) Placez la languette dans la rainure de la planche et appuyez-la fermement sur la surface enduite d’adhésif. Ne glissez jamais les planches sur l’adhésif. Utilisez un bloc de battage afin de coller parfaitement les planches sur les côtés et aux extrémités.
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Test d’humidité du sous-plancher avant l’installation : L’installateur doit utiliser cette section pour inscrire les résultats du test d’humidité qu’il doit fournir par la suite au propriétaire afin que ce dernier les conserve dans ses dossiers.
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Locking Engineered Hardwood Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Horizontal Accent Wall Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Pergo locking engineered hardwood flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Locking engineered hardwood can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets local building code requirements.
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easure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total M square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. Painters Tape 1 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) Accent Wall Existing Dry Wall Typical Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset diagram). Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You must also place drywall screws every 16” into the wall studs or the sill plate along the bottom edge of the first row of planks where they will be covered by the wall base.
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Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row. (Figure 8) For the last row of the installation, use painters tape to mark the stud location for brad nailing. Cut the planks for the last row to the correct width and complete the installation as you have the earlier rows. (Figure 8A) Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice.
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Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes. DO NOT attach objects such as pictures, shelves or television mounts directly to the locking engineered hardwood wall.
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Limited Warranty For Wall Installations Only Pergo Limited Lifetime* Residential Warranty Pergo, LLC (“Pergo”) provides the following lifetime residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product. This warranty applies to the first owner and the first installation of the product and may not be transferred. The “first owner” is the person stated as the buyer on the purchase document(s).