Technical Specifications

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. To make the room appear larger or if installing in very small rooms
or hallways, it is preferable to lay the planks parallel to the longest room dimension.
5. Do not install cabinets on planks.
6. Carefully measure the room to determine squareness and also to determine the width of the last row of planks. If the width
of the last row of planks is less than 2” (50mm), excluding the tongue, the width of first row of planks will have to be cut
accordingly.
7. A minimum 5/16” (8.2mm) expansion space is required around the perimeter of the room and all vertical objects.
8. Inspect all planks for visible defects and damage before and during installation. Do not install damaged planks.
Tarkett will not accept responsibility for claims on flooring installed with obvious defects. During installation,
inspect the groove area and remove any debris that may prevent proper assembly of planks.
INSTALLING PLANKS
1. Begin laying planks from the left side of the starting wall and work to the right side. The tongue side of the plank shall face
the starting wall.
Tongue Side Groove Side
2. Place 5/16” (8.2mm) spacers between the short and long side of the planks and the wall. Place spacers every 12” apart
along starting wall. Always position one spacer between the wall and where the planks join. This will prevent end joints from
opening or skewing.
3. The end joints of the planks in the first row are assembled using a hammer and tapping block. Position the tapping block
squarely along the groove side end joint and gently tap to engage the tongue side of the plank into the groove side of the
previous plank. To avoid damaging the planks, make sure to tap in the center of the tapping block. Excessive force
or tapping off center could cause damage to planks. Install remaining full planks in the first row.
Note: Use a tapping block with minimum dimensions of 1” thick x 2.5” wide x 8” long.