Technical Specifications

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Read all instructions carefully before beginning installation. Make sure that the instructions are the most recent

version. Visit www.tarkettna.com for current instructions.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

• Pallets shall not be stacked more than four high.

• Cartons of laminate must be stored horizontally at all times.

• Storage area shall be climate-controlled with a minimum temperature of 65ºF. (18ºC.). Relative humidity shall be between

40% and 70%.

• Protect carton corners from damage.

• Do not damage or remove plastic wrapping.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Vacuum Undercut Saw 10 mil polyethylene (concrete only)

Safety Glasses Table Saw Tarkett foam underlayment

5/16” (8.2mm) Spacers Miter Saw

T-square Jig Saw

Tape Measure Circular Saw

Hammer Plastic Packaging Tape

Tapping Block Dust Mask

Pull Bar PVA laminate glue

WARNING: EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OPERATING POWER TOOLS. OPERATIONS INVOLVING SAWING,

SANDING OR MACHINING OF WOOD PRODUCTS CAN PRODUCE WOOD DUST. AIRBORN WOOD DUSTS CAN BE AN

EXPLOSIVE HAZARD. WOOD DUSTS MAY ALSO CAUSE RESPIRATORY, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. THE

INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) HAS CLASSIFIED WOOD DUST AS A NASAL

CARCINOGEN IN HUMANS. POWER TOOLS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A DUST COLLECTOR.

SUBSTRATE REQUIREMENTS

Tarkett Laminate Flooring may be installed over most types of substrates and existing floors on all grade levels.

• All substrates must be structurally sound and free from movement or deflection.

• The substrate must be clean, dry, level and free of any defects.

• The substrate must be level within 1/4” in 8 ft. (6.3mm in 2.4m).

• Smooth and level all irregularities with a cementitious patching and leveling compound.

Concrete

• Concrete substrates shall be properly cured and allowed to dry for at minimum of 90 days before installation.

• Moisture vapor transmission shall not exceed 3 lbs./ 1000 sq.ft./24 hours per ASTM F 1869 Calcium Chloride Test.

• Internal relative humidity of concrete shall not exceed 75% when tested according to ASTM F 2170.

Wood

• Suspended wood substrates shall have a minimum 18” (45cm) of well-ventilated air space (crawl space) clearance above

the ground.

• A moisture vapor retarder shall be installed over the ground with overlapped widths and lengths. Moisture content of wood

substrate shall not exceed 12%.

Existing Sheet and Tile Flooring

• Existing flooring must be fully adhered and in good condition.

• Repair any damaged areas.

TECHNICAL

SERVICE

Laminate Flooring

T-Lock Angle-Tap

Installation Instructions

October 26, 2011

Summary of content (7 pages)

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TECHNICAL SERVICE Laminate Flooring T-Lock Angle-Tap Installation Instructions October 26, 2011 Read all instructions carefully before beginning installation. Make sure that the instructions are the most recent version. Visit www.tarkettna.com for current instructions. STORAGE AND HANDLING • Pallets shall not be stacked more than four high. • Cartons of laminate must be stored horizontally at all times. • Storage area shall be climate-controlled with a minimum temperature of 65ºF. (18ºC.).
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Carpeting • Non-level loop, carpet installed over pad and padding must be removed before installing laminate flooring. • Tarkett Laminate Flooring may be installed over industrial, level loop direct glue carpeting (no padding) that is installed over wood substrates only. Use of a foam underlayment is not recommended over carpet. • All carpeting must be removed if installed over concrete.
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GETTING STARTED 1. Tarkett Laminate is a floating floor and should not be glued or nailed to the substrate. 2. Tarkett Laminate is intended for indoor use only. 3. Tarkett Laminate is not recommended for use in high humidity areas where the floor may become wet (full bathrooms, steam rooms, etc.). 4. Determine in which direction the planks will be installed.
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. The last plank in the first row will need to be cut. Measure the distance between the wall and the surface of the last full plank. Subtract 5/16” (8.2mm) from this measurement to allow for the spacer. If this measurement is less than 12” (30.4cm), the length of first plank in the row must be cut. This will allow for a longer plank at the end of the row. The first and last plank in each row must be at least 12” (30.4cm) in length.
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9. Continue working from left to right, row by row. 10. For rooms wider or longer than 40’ (12 meters), the use of Tarkett T-Moldings is required to account for the normal movement of the floor. When required, T-Moldings should be positioned in areas such as doorways, archways, etc. 11. In areas where it is difficult to angle the planks into position, such as around door moldings and casings, it is necessary to remove the lip on the long side groove edge of the planks you are fitting to.
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INSTALLATION ON STAIRS 1. Tarkett Laminate Flooring may be installed on stairs and risers by fully adhering the planks. Do not use a foam underlayment when installing on stairs. Tarkett Laminate products with attached foam should not be installed on stairs. 2. Stairs and risers must be structurally sound. The existing stair nosing must have a square edge flush with the riser. If the nosing is rounded or exceeds the riser, cut it flush with the riser. 3.
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4. 5. 6. Starting at the bottom riser, measure and cut a plank to fit the riser. The plank for each riser shall be cut flush with the top of the existing stair tread. Using a good quality construction adhesive, apply a serpentine bead to the back of the plank. Press plank firmly into place. Measure and cut a plank and stair nosing to fit the stair tread. Dry fit each piece to make sure they fit properly.