Wall Installation Instructions

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Quick•Step Studio Horizontal Accent Wall Install Instructions
1) 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.
2) 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)
3) Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches. Pay special attention
to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
4) 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.
5) 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).
6) 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.
7) 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)
8) 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)