Installation Guide

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GLUE-DOWN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Measure out from wall the width
oftwoplanksplus3/8in.forthe
expansion gap and mark each end
of the room. It is recommended
you start the installation along an
exterior wall, as it is more likely
tobestraightandsquarewiththe
room.
Note: Use board or spacers during
installation to maintain expansion
spaceofatleast3/8inandtokeep
rows straight.
2.Usingatrowel(notincluded),
spread necessary adhesive (see
pages11-12)frommarkedlineto
the starter wall.
Note:Useofacorrecttrowelata45°
angle is imperative to achieve the
proper spread of the adhesive, which
creates a proper bond; an improper
bond can cause loose or hollow spots.
Make sure to change the trowel every
2,000-3,000sq.feet(orsooner,as
needed)astheweardownofthe
dimples will cause an improper spread of the adhesive.
3.Placetherstplank(A)with
the tongue side facing the wall,
ensuringthereis100%contact
betweentheplank(A)andadhesive
bypressingdownrmlyonplank
(A).
Note: Often walls are not structurally
square.Planksinrstrowmayneedto
be scribed and cut to contour with the
wall. It is important that planks follow
wall. Mark plank with a scribing tool
(followtheshapeofwall)thencutit
lengthwise to follow the line.
Note: Alignment is critical and can be achieved by securing a straight
edgealongthelineorbytopnailingtherstrowwithnishingnails(wood
suboor)oradjustablespacers(concretesuboor).Thispreventsslippage
of the planks that can cause misalignment.
Caution: Any adhesive that comes in contact with face of plank should
be removed immediately. Use adhesive remover recommended by
manufacturer.
4.Overlaptheendjointofsecond
plank(A)ontotheboardpreviously
installed. Continue placing
succeedingplanks(A)inthesame
way to complete row. Cut the last
plank(A)accordingly.
Note:Thelastplankoftherstrow
mayhavetobecuttosize.
Note:Ensuretherstrowisstraight
before proceeding with the installation
5.Forrstplank(A)ofsecondrow,
alignthesideofnewplank(A)
againsttherstplank(A)inrow1.
Then,settapingblock(notincluded)
againstplank(A)andtapitlightly
with rubber mallet against the
previouslylaidplank(A)untilitis
secure.
Note:Endjointsonadjoiningrows
should be offset by no less than 6 in.
When possible, use leftover plank from
therstrowtobeginthesecondrow.
If the cut piece is shorter than 6 in., do
not use. Instead, begin with a new plank
that exceeds 6 in.
Note:Refertothetappingblocktipsonpage6.
6.Holdnextplank(A)tobeinstalled
atabouta45°angleandsetthe
sidejointinplace.Placetongue
intogrooveofplank(A)orstrips
andpressrmlyintoadhesive.Use
tappingblocktotplanks(A)snug
together at side and butt ends.
Continue placing succeeding planks
to complete row.
CAUTION: Never slide planks through
adhesiveandNEVERworkontopofthe
ooring.
7. Once the starter rows are secure,
spread2–1/2to3ft.ofadhesivethe
length of the room.
CAUTION: Never lay more adhesive
than can be covered in approximately
1 hour.
8.Repeatsteps5-7toinstall
remainingplanks(A)inrows.
Note: Be sure to stagger ends of
plankscorrectlyinadjacentrowsto
avoidclusteringendjoints.
Note: If the last plank of a row is a full
plank, cut off the lower drop lock end.
1
Starting wall
3/8 in.
3/8
in.
3/8in.
2 plank width
2 plank width
2
Glue area
Wood
Wedge
3
Tongue
4
2
1
5
Tapping block
3
1
2
1
6
Tapping block
Glue area
7
8
6 in. minimum
end joint stagger
6 in. minimum
end joint stagger