Installation Guide
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Installation
1. Before you start with the installation, it is important to determine the layout of the flooring. Proper planning and layout will prevent
having narrow flooring widths at wall junctures or very short length pieces at the end of rows.
2. Determine if the starter row will need to be cut. (*In order to have a balanced floor layout, the width of the flooring for the first and
last row may n
eed to be cut). The cut width of the flooring should be ½ the width of the flooring. If the first row of flooring does not
need to be trimmed in width, it will be necessary to cut off the unsupported tongue so that a clean, solid edge shows towards the wall.
3. Installation of the product must start from the left side of the room, workingto the right when working in front of the flooring or facing
t
hestarting wall. Use spacers along the walls to maintain proper expansion space (1/4”) andalign the first piece.
4. Install the secondrow by aligning and dropping the end tongue over the end groove of the first piece. Apply light pressure to join the
two piecestogether.
5. If needed use a rubber mallet to fully engage the short side of the flooring by lightly tapping on the top of the flooring to engage and
sit flush with the adjacent piece. Maintain an expansion gap of approximately 1/4” from the wall. Repeat this process to complete the
first row. At the end of the row, Measure and cut the flooring to complete the row. Note: to create a cut edge, use a straight e
dge on
the face of the flooring to score and snap the flooring. Install the cut edge closest to the wall.If the end is raised use a non-marking
rubber mallet to lightly tap the end (tongue side) about 1” from the seam. Do NOT tap directly on the seam.
6. Start the second row by cutting the flooring to the desired length. Keep in mind thatpiece must not be shorter than 6" (15cm) to
achieve the best appearance.
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