Installation Guide

• Install the second plank in the second row by inserting the short end tongue into the previously installed plank’s groove.
Align the plank so that the long side tongue tip is positioned just over the groove lip of the plank in the rst row (Figure
F). Working from the end seam, at a low angle, insert the long tongue into the groove of the adjoining plank. Very little
force is required to t the tongue into the groove. You should be able to feel the tongue lock into the groove (Figure G).
Continue locking each piece into place, short side rst and then long side.
• To t the last row, lay a plank on top of the previous row. With the plank against the wall, mark a line down the length of
the plank and cut the planks accordingly (Figure H).
• Door Frames and heating vents also require expansion room. Cut the planks to the correct length. Place the cut plank
next to its actual position, use a ruler to measure the areas to be cut out and mark them. Cut out the marked points
allowing the necessary expansion distance on each side. T-molding is suggested in all doorways.
• You can trim doorframes by turning a panel upside down to use as a height guide. Using a handsaw, cut door frames to
the necessary height so that planks slide easily under them.
• To nish the perimeter of the room, install quarter round molding using nishing nails. Nail quarter round directly into
the baseboard not the ooring.
Maintenance, Tips, and Warnings
MAINTENANCE:
Dust-mop or broom can be used for daily maintenance. When necessary, clean with a MOIST cloth or mop and a neutral
PH cleaner – heavy use of detergent cleaners will leave a residue and, over time, lead to a cloudy lm.
NEVER USE oor polish or oor cleaning wax, oil soaps, etc. ese products can damage and/or leave a lm on the
ooring. is is not a defect in the oor.
TIPS:
- Always use felt tip protectors on all furniture legs/feet
- Entryway/walk o mats are recommended; Warning: Never use rubber protective mats. - Area rugs are
recommended
- Keep pet nails trimmed
- Sharp shoe-heels (e.g. high-heels) may dent the oors
- Never slide furniture across a oor without pads
- Keep oors clean
WARRANTIES:
Joint Integrity: During the period of the warranty the Unilin locking system will not fail when properly installed and
maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions. Installed ooring must remain climate controlled with the
temperature between 55-950 F (12-530C) for the life of the product, with the above listed exceptions.