Technical Specifications

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.
Radiant Heated Floors
• Tarkett Laminate Flooring is suitable for installation over underfloor heating systems provided that the heating element is
installed at least 2” below the surface of the concrete and the flooring installation is guaranteed and warranted by the
heating system manufacturer..
• Lower temperature of heating system to 60°F (16°C) for one week prior to flooring installation.
• Gradually increase temperature in increments of 10° per hour.
• Surface temperature should not exceed 85°F (28°C).
CONDITIONING / ACCLIMATION
• Tarkett Laminate Flooring must be allowed to acclimate to the temperature of the room in which it will be installed.
• Place the unopened cartons of laminate lying horizontally in the room in which they will be installed for a minimum
of 48 hours before installation. Do not remove the plastic wrapping.
• Room temperature shall be a minimum of 65°F (18°C) . Relative humidity must be between 40% and 70%.
ROOM PREPARATION
• Remove existing wall moldings and doorway transition moldings.
• Leave at least ½” between the surface of the flooring and the bottom of electric baseboard heaters to allow heat to circulate.
• Undercut door moldings and casings to allow the flooring to fit underneath without restriction. Use a piece of laminate and
foam underlayment as a height guide.
• Sweep and/or vacuum substrate to remove all dirt and debris.
• It may be necessary to trim the bottom of any doors to allow for the change in floor height.
• Install foam underlayment:
Tarkett Polyfoam - Tarkett PolyFoam is recommended for use on suspended wood substrates. Butt edges together and
tape edges with plastic packaging tape. Tarkett Polyfoam may also be used on concrete substrates. However, a 10mil
polyethylene vapor retarder must be installed over the concrete prior to installing the polyfoam. Overlap the edges of the
polyethylene 8 inches and tape the entire length of the seam with plastic packaging tape.
Tarkett Polyfoam with Vapor Retarder - Tarkett Polyfoam with Vapor Retarder is recommended for use on all grade
levels of concrete and suspended wood substrates. Overlap the edges of the adjoining sheets and continuously seal using
the tape attached to the vapor retarder.
Tarkett Quiet-Cor
®
- Tarkett Quiet-Cor
®
is designed to improve the sound quality within the room and to help reduce the
sound transmission to the floors below. Quiet-Cor
®
is recommended for use on all grade levels of concrete and suspended
wood substrates. The vinyl foam side serves as a moisture vapor retarder when installing on concrete substrates. Install
with the vinyl foam side down. Butt edges together and seal with plastic packaging tape.