Use and Care Manual

Installation Instructions
Laminate Click-Lock Flooring
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Products Description
8mm Click
High Gloss Jatoba Laminate
Flooring
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
Below Grade
Installation Method
Glueless installation
Model #HL1044
Item # 1001-775-459
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Accessories
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□ Clean the floor.
□ Use matching putty where necessary.
□ Install or reinstall all wall trim pieces. Nail them through the wall, but not to the subfloor to avoid restricting the expansion gap.
□ Install transition trim pieces. Nail them to the subfloor, not the flooring.
□ At doorways, transitions should be used to protect the edges of the floor and to provide a decorative transition from one floor type to another.
□ If the floor is to be covered, use a breathable material such as cardboard. Do not cover with plastic.
T-Molding: Used to create a transition between floor coverings
of similar heights or to cover an expansion gap.
Stair Nose: Used in conjunction with flooring installed on stair
steps or finished edges of a higher level floor like in a sunken
living room.
Carpet Reducer (also called Baby Threshold or End Cap):
Used to transition floor coverings of differing heights. This
reducer strip is also commonly used to border a fireplace,
sliding glass door and other exterior door jambs.
Hard Surface Reducer: Used to transition to another hard
surface flooring of different heights such as tile, vinyl, or
concrete.
Wall Base: Used to give a finished look at the base of the
walls. It can be used with or without Quarter Round.
Quarter Round: Used to cover the expansion space between
the wall base and your flooring. It can also be used to make
smooth transitions between the floor and cabinetry. It can be
used with or without wall base molding.
Care and Maintenance
DAILY MAINTENANCE
□ Sweep, dust, mop, or vacuum your floor regularly to remove any particles that could cause abrasion or scratch your floor.
CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used.
□ Use a damp mop to remove spots and soil. Apply appropriate cleaning solution to the cleaning cloth / mop. Do NOT apply directly to the floor.
□ For lightly soiled area, clean with distilled water.
□ For moderately soiled areas, use a mild solution of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and distilled water. Dilute the mixture by mixing one part alcohol and 2 parts distilled water. For tougher spots, use a
higher concentration of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. For extreme cases, a solution of nail polish remover and distilled water can be used.
□ HINT: For best results, clean the floor in the same direction of the planks. When the cleaning cloth/mop becomes soiled, rinse or replace it with a clean one. Following up with a clean, dry cloth will
remove residual streak marks and spots.
□ DO NOT leave any amount of liquids (water, juice, soft drinks, spills, etc.) on the floor. Clean any wet spots immediately.
□ DO NOT use a steam cleaner.
□ DO NOT use a wet mop or douse the floor with water or liquid cleaners. Liquid can seep between the cracks and cause moisture damage.
□ DO NOT use any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Left over residue will form a dull film.
□ DO NOT use steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch the floor.
BRANDED OR OFF-THE-SHELF FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS
If none of the above are effective and you choose to use a store bought product, test the product in a non-conspicuous area (i.e., closet, corner, or scrap pieces) for potential adverse side effects.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
□ Protect your floor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances. Protective sheets and/or plywood may be needed. Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
□ Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and other heavy objects.
□ Avoid excessive exposure to water from being tracked in during periods of inclement weather.
□ Minimize abrasive material and dirt by placing mats on both sides of exterior doors and by using area rugs in high-traffic areas
□ Rearrange furniture and rugs periodically to avoid uneven color and shade changes from light exposure.
□ Use protective mats beneath rolling chairs and keep furniture casters clean.
□ Keep pets’ nails trimmed.
□ Remove shoes with cleats, spikes or exceptionally pointy heels before walking on the floor.
CLIMATE MAINTENANCE
□ Care should be taken to control humidity levels within the 35% - 55% range. Flooring, especially hardwood and bamboo, dimensions will be affected by varying levels of humidity.
□ Dry Climates: A humidifier is recommended to maintain humidity levels. Wood stoves and electric heat tend to create very dry conditions during the winter months. This also will cause shrinkage in
flooring.
Humid, Wet Climates: By using an air conditioner, heater, or dehumidifier, proper humidity levels can be maintained to prevent excessive expansion due to high moisture content.
FLOOR REPAIR
□ Very light and small surface scratches can be repaired with a staining “touch up” pen of the appropriate color.
□ Slightly deeper scratches can be repaired by means of colored putty or stains. Fill the scratches with the putty. Level with putty knife. Wipe off excess putty.
□ Very deep scratches may require the replacement of the planks.