Technical Specifications

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. This is done by lightly scraping or planing off the
lip on the long groove side of the plank. This will allow you to install the plank laying flat. After the lip has been trimmed on
the planks you are fitting to, lay the plank flat on the floor. Apply a thin bead of PVA laminate glue on top of the tongue and
push the plank into position. Use a hammer and pull bar to assemble the short side of the planks. Immediately wipe off any
excess glue with a damp cloth.
Lip removed on groove side.
12. The last row of planks may need to be cut lengthwise to obtain the proper width. The width of the last row shall not be less
than 2”. Align a plank that has been cut to the correct length exactly over the first plank in the previous row. Lay a scrap
plank over top of the plank to be cut and mark the distance with a pencil. Cut each plank accordingly. When performing this
step, remember to allow for a 5/16” (8.2mm) spacer between the wall and the last row of planks.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
• After all planks have been installed, remove spacers from perimeter of room.
• Install transition moldings. Do not fasten any moldings through the laminate flooring. A minimum 5/16” (8.2mm) expansion
space is required between the planks edges and the transition moulding base.
• Predrill and install quarter round or baseboard molding. Molding must be sufficient size to cover the 5/16” (8.2mm) space.
Do not fasten moldings through the laminate flooring. Fasten into the wall.
• Use plywood to cover the top of the laminate when moving heavy furniture or appliances into position.
• Use proper floor protectors under the legs of furniture.
• Maintain post installation temperature between 55º F and 100º F. Maintain relative humidity between 40% and 70%.
CUTTING HOLES FOR PIPES
1. Measure the distance from the wall to the center of the pipe. Mark the plank where the hole for the pipe will be drilled.
Remember to allow for the 5/16” (8.2mm) spacer.
2. Measure the diameter of the pipe. Drill the hole in the plank 5/16” (8.2mm) larger than the diameter of the pipe.
3. If the hole for the pipe is located in the center of the plank, make a cut perpendicular to the long side of the plank. The cut
should be made going directly through the hole.
4. If the hole for the pipe is located near the edge of the plank, make two 45º angle cuts to the hole from the side of the plank
closest to the hole. You can now position the two pieces around the pipe. Apply a bead of PVA laminate glue to the cut
edge of the fill piece and press into place. Immediately wipe off any excess glue from the surface with a damp cloth. Use a
5/16” (8.2mm) spacer to wedge and hold in place until glue dries.
4. The 5/16” (8.2mm) expansion space around the perimeter of the pipe shall be completely filled with a silicone caulking.