Installation Guide

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STYLE SELECTIONS
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LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING —
HORIZONTAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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)
Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches. Pay special attention to avoid contact with
electrical wiring.
Inspect each plank for damage before installing. (Figure 1a) Do not install damaged planks. You can use locking
engineered hardwood 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.
Lay the planks on the floor with the face 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).
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.
Accent Wall
Existing Dry Wall Typical
Wall Studs Marked
Painters
Tape
1
1a
Check floor
levelness
pieces will cover entire length
2
3/16"
Gap
3/16"
Gap