Installation Guide

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Remainder of Floor
• Repeat the process of using random length start planks (minimum of 16") to ensure a more natural look.
• Randomly pull planks from 3 cartons at a time to ensure random appearance. Use cut pieces from the end
of each row as starting planks. Always stagger end joints a minimum of 12"; make random so as not to show a
repeating pattern.
• All joints should be a tight fit with no gaps. Stop and reconnect if a joint is not tight or if all edges are not
even with adjacent planks. These planks can be engaged and disengaged several times if needed to help make a
correct installation.
• When cutting the last row, place a full row of planks directly on top of the previous row of installed planks
(keeping the tongue in the same direction as that of the installed planks). Use the full width of a scrap piece of
plank as a guide. Place a pencil next to the edge and trace a line down the planks following the contour of the
wall. Cut planks on the pencil line and then connect the last row.
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Measure and cut the planks
in the last row to fit. Remember
to allow for a minimum of 1/4"
expansion space from the wall.
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Use a full width scrap plank
and 1/4" spacer to mark your
cutting line on the last row.
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In areas such as a doorjamb or cabinet kick base where planks cannot
be angled to lock into place, use a wood chisel to remove the locking ridge
from the bottom of the plank groove. Apply a 1/8" bead of tongue and groove
adhesive to the bottom groove, and gently tap the plank into place using a pull
bar and hammer. Next, apply enough strips of painter's tape across this seam
to hold the joint securely in place until the adhesive sets. Using a clean, soft
cloth, carefully clean up any excess adhesive on the surface of the planks.
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Connect the planks in the
following rows by aligning the
end seam of each plank directly
above the end seam of the
preceding plank. Insert the long
side seam at a slight angle first,
and as the top surfaces meet,
rotate the plank down into the
locked position.
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Place the plank at an angle
against the plank in the previous
row. Press the edge forward against
the previous row, and then fold
down at the same time.
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The distance to the walls can
be adjusted when three rows are
completed. Remember to place the
flooring a minimum of 1/4" from all
walls or other vertical obstructions
such as cabinets, pipes, or columns.