Installation Guide

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Place the plank face down on
the work surface and cut to size
with a power saw. If you are using a
hand saw, use a fine-toothed blade,
and cut the planks face up.
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Use a cut piece of board from
the previous row to start the next
row. This starting plank section must
be at least 12" long. If the piece is
too short, start with a new board.
Cut the new board in one third, one
half or two thirds length sections,
depending upon what is required to
maintain the random stagger from
one row to the next. Always ensure
that the end joints are staggered at
least 12 to 16 inches from one row
to the next.
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Place the final plank face down
with the short side (without the
locking strip) towards the wall. The
remaining expansion space should
be at least a minimum of 1/4" from
the wall. Draw a pencil line where
the plank is to be cut.
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Now remove the first row.
Lift the planks a few inches and tap
along the joint. Cut the planks
as required.
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Replace the first row by inserting
planks from left to right. Press the
first board with the groove toward
the edge of the planks that are
already in position.
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If you wish to remove the
flooring, just lift the planks a few
inches and tap along the joint.
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If the starting wall is uneven, the planks must be adapted to its contours.
You can scribe the contour of the wall onto the first row of planks using a 2"
square block and a pencil following along the contour of the wall. Do not forget
to allow for the minimum 1/4" expansion space from the wall. Disassemble the
first row, cut the planks along the line you have drawn, and then reassemble.
You will still use the spacers to maintain the expansion space along this wall.