Use and Care Manual

• 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 to obtain the required width (Figure G). Insert this
cut board against the wall. The last row should be at least 2” (50mm) wide. The spacers can then
be removed.
• 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 correct expansion distance on each side. T-molding is suggested in
all doorways.
• To trim door frames, turn a panel upside down to use as a height guide. Using a handsaw, cut door frames
to the necessary height so that the planks slide easily under them.
• To make holes for pipes, measure the diameter of the pipe and drill a hole that is 7/8” (20mm) larger into
the plank. Saw the plank into two pieces perpendicular to the length and bisecting the previously drilled
hole. Then lay the pieces in place around the pipe.
• 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:
Sweep or vacuum using soft bristle attachments for daily maintenance. When necessary, clean with a MOIST
cloth or mop and water only – 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, oils, soaps, etc. These products can damage and/or leave a lm on
the ooring. This is not a ooring defect.
TIPS:
- Always use felt tip protectors on all furniture legs/feet, and regularly clean any gathered dirt/grit from the pads
- Entryway/walk off mats are recommended. Warning: Never use vinyl/latex/rubber backed 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
- For wet areas such as bathrooms, caulk/completely seal the perimeter of the oor with a exible silicon caulk
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