Installation Guide
Required Tools and Supplies:
• Circular Saw
• Safety Glasses
• ¼” or ½” spacers
• Utility Knife
• Straight Edge Ruler or T-Square
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
Underlayment
If existing baseboard molding is dicult to remove, Quarter Round molding will be required to cover the expansion space
need between ooring and baseboard.
SUITABLE TYPES OF SUB FLOORS AND FLOOR PREPARATION
e sub oor must be at, dry, and clean. Carpet staples or any/all adhesive residue must be removed and oor must be
clean to ensure proper installation. If it is uncertain that the old adhesive residue may cause issues, you should use an
Adhesive Encapsulator.
To check for atness, hammer a nail into the center of the oor. Tie a string to the nail and push the knot against the
oor. Pull the string tight to the farthest corner of the room and examine the oor for any high/lows relative to the string.
Suboor must be at to 1/8” per 6’ (3mm per 0.92 meter). Any areas in excess of the atness specication must be sanded
down or lled with an appropriate leveler.
is product can be installed over most existing oors including wood, non-cushioned vinyl or linoleum, and ceramic/
porcelain tile if the existing ooring is intact and properly secured to the suboor. If installing over ceramic/porcelain tile,
grout lines in excess of 1/16” (0.625) must be lled with a Portland based skim
coat/oor leveler according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Warning: is product should not be installed over carpet. Installation over carpet will void the warranty. When
installed in rooms with direct sunlight, during the peak hours of sunlight, the use of
blinds/shades or drapes is recommended.
is product is waterproof but is not a moisture barrier. e product can withstand topical water and water penetration
for up to 16 hours without being damaged. However, water leaking over or around the outer edges of the ooring can
damage a wood suboor and breed mold/mildew growth on suboor and walls. is is not considered a defect in the
ooring.
Moisture arising from new or old concrete can create high levels of moisture vapor emissions, hydrostatic pressure, and
high levels of alkalinity. is combination is highly corrosive and will damage the oor over time. To avoid this problem,
ensure that concrete suboors are constructed according to the American Concrete Institution’s guidelines (ACI’s 302.2
Guide). To check current conditions, a calcium chloride test (ASTM F1869) and a RH test using in situ Probes (ASTM
F2170) is necessary. If the level of vapor emissions /