Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions

Method A: Angle-In installation method

Position the panel to be installed at an angle of 20° to 30° to the panel already installed. Move the panel gently up and down and at the same time

exert forward pressure. The panels will automatically click into place. You can either insert the tongue into the groove, or the groove on to the

tongue. The tongue in groove method is the most common and the easiest way. See diagram 1A-1B-1C.

Method B: Flat installation method

You can also tap the panels into each other without lifting. For this method you must use the special tapping block. The planks should not be joined

with a single tap and the tapping block should be sitting flat on the floor. To avoid damaging the panels you must tap them together gradually. See

diagram 2A-2B. Use this method only in cases where you are unable to use the Angle-In method (see below). The rest of your floor should be

installed using the Angle-In method.

TOOLS FOR INSTALLING THE FLOOR

For best results, it is essential that you follow the installation instructions exactly. Besides the regular tools for installing laminate floors (i.e.

hammer, saw, pencil, measure) you will also need the following accessories.

• Installation kit (pull bar, spacers 0.039 inch - 0.315 inch and tapping block)

• Maintenance products

• Underlayment system

You may also need to saw the panels. To obtain a clean cut, the pattern side should face down when you use a jigsaw, sabre saw or circular

handsaw and up when you use a handsaw, table saw or a crosscut saw.

10 FOCUS POINTS

1. The floor floats and is installed without glue. You can walk on the floor during and immediately after installation.

2. You can choose where you want to begin. Think about what will be the easiest way to install the floor. We will demonstrate the installation for

right-handed people, from left to right. You can work in the other direction if you want.

3. Make sure the panels are mixed sufficiently when you install them, so that you do not end up with too many identical, light or dark panels next to

each other.

4. Check all panels in daylight before and during installation. Defective panels must never be used.

5. The floor should preferably be installed parallel to how the light enters the room. The ideal conditions are 59°-68°F at a relative humidity of 50-

60%.

6. Let the planks acclimate for 48 hours in the unopened packaging at the normal room temperature in the middle of the room where the floor is to

be installed

7. Room humidity can vary according to the season, so it is vital that the floor is able to expand and contract. For this reason, make sure you leave

an expansion joint of minimum 5/16 inch to 3/8 inch on all sides of the floor, around pipes, thresholds, under doors and around any fixed/stationary

objects (floor vents, kitchen islands, etc..).

8. Large rooms must have expansion joints every 40 feet width-wise to the panels and every 40 feet length-wise. It is recommended to provide an

expansion joint between different rooms (e.g. under the door). Expansion joints can be finished by means of a molding that is attached to the

subfloor.

9. Ensure that the end joints of the panels in two successive rows are never in line. Always ensure that the joints are staggered by at least 6 inches.

10. We recommend you purchase a few extra cartons of flooring. This will be useful to you if you have some damaged pieces, miscalculate the size

of the room or miss cut some pieces. This also will help you if your floor needs a repair but your product is no longer manufactured.

PREPARING THE ROOM

• Allow the laminate flooring to acclimate for 48 hours in its sealed packaging in the middle of the room where it is to be installed.

Mix planks from different cartons when installing to maximize the natural look of the floor.

• Check that the doors can still open and close after the floor has been installed (minimum 3/8 inch)

• Check whether the old molding can be removed. You can also leave the wall base and finish the floor with accessory profiles.

• Make sure the subfloor is flat. Any unevenness greater than 1/16 inch over the length of 40 inches must be smoothed out. It is vital

that you use underlayment to smooth any unevenness in the base floor.

• Make sure the subfloor is clean, dry and stable

• Flooring may be installed over radiant heat systems following special installation instructions. Contact your retailer for further

details

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Installation Instructions Method A: Angle-In installation method Position the panel to be installed at an angle of 20° to 30° to the panel already installed. Move the panel gently up and down and at the same time exert forward pressure. The panels will automatically click into place. You can either insert the tongue into the groove, or the groove on to the tongue. The tongue in groove method is the most common and the easiest way. See diagram 1A-1B-1C.
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CONCRETE SUBFLOOR: New Construction: • A new concrete floor must dry at least 1 week per 3/8 inch thickness up to 1-1/2 inches. Thicknesses over 1-1/2 inches require twice as much drying time. For example, a 2-1/2 inch concrete subfloor must dry for at least 8 weeks. The moisture content must be less than 2.5% (CM method) or less than 5 lbs/24 hour per 1000 sq ft (Calcium chloride method ASTM 1869). Renovation: • Remove any damp-porous floor covering (carpet, needle felt, etc.) first.
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• Install the molding on the plastic membrane that runs up the wall from under the floor. Never attach the molding to the floor. This method allows the floor to expand and contract under the molding. (See diagram 8A.) • For a perfect finish around pipes, use rosettes or flexible silicone caulking. • In places where profiles or skirting cannot be placed, fill expansion gaps with flexible silicone caulking. PRECAUTIONS • Protect furniture and chair legs with proper felt or rubber caps.
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INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION Méthode A : Installation à angle Mettre le panneau à installer à un angle de 20 à 30° par rapport au panneau déjà installé. Déplacer délicatement le panneau de haut en bas et de bas en haut tout en exerçant une pression vers l’avant. Les panneaux s’encliquettent ensemble automatiquement. On peut insérer la languette dans la rainure ou la rainure sur la languette. La méthode languette dans rainure est la plus commune et la plus facile. Voir les illustrations 1A, 1B et 1C.
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4. Vérifier tous les panneaux à la lumière du jour avant et pendant l’installation. Ne jamais utiliser des panneaux défectueux. 5. De préférence, installer le plancher parallèle à l’entrée de la lumière dans la pièce. Les conditions d’installation idéales sont une température de 15° à 20°C et une humidité relative de 50 à 60 %. 6. Laisser les planches s’acclimater pendant 48 heures dans leur emballage fermé à température ambiante normale dans le milieu de la pièce où elles seront installées. 7.
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INSTALLATION DANS LES ENDROITS HUMIDES Étant donné que l’exposition prolongée à l’eau peut endommager les planchers stratifiés, il est suggéré de suivre soigneusement les recommandations d’installation suivantes afin de valider la garantie résidentielle contre les dégâts d’eau. Les endroits humides incluent, sans s’y limiter, les salles de bain, les cabinets de toilette, les cuisines, les vestibules, les halls et les salles de buanderie.
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ANTÉCÉDENTS D’ASTHME, D’ALLERGIES OU DE PROBLÈMES PULMONAIRES POURRAIENT ÊTRE PLUS À RISQUE. LA RECHERCHE SE POURSUIT SUR LES EFFETS À LONG TERME POSSIBLES DE L’EXPOSITION AU FORMALDÉHYDE. UNE VENTILATION INSUFFISANTE POURRAIT PERMETTRE AU FORMALDÉHYDE ET À D’AUTRES CONTAMINANTS DE S’ACCUMULER DANS L’AIR INTÉRIEUR. UN TAUX D’HUMIDITÉ ET UNE TEMPÉRATURE INTÉRIEURS ÉLEVÉS FONT GRIMPER LE NIVEAU DE FORMALDÉHYDE.
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10. Se recomienda adquirir algunas cajas adicionales de paneles para el piso. Esto será útil si se dañan piezas, se equivoca con el cálculo de la superficie de la habitación o pierde algunas piezas por error de corte. Esto también es útil si el piso necesita una reparación, y ya no se fabrica más el producto. PREPARACIÓN DE LA HABITACIÓN •Permita que el piso laminado se aclimate durante 48 horas en su embalaje sellado en el centro de la habitación donde va a ser instalado.
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En filas donde pasa una tubería, asegúrese de que la tubería coincida con el lado corte de unión de dos paneles. Tome una mecha de taladro que tenga el mismo diámetro de la tubería y deje 20 mm más para la expansión. Ensamble los paneles por el lado corto y taladre un agujero centrado en la articulación de los dos paneles. A continuación, podrá instalar los paneles en el suelo. Consulte los diagramas 6A- 6B- 6C.
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¡ADVERTENCIA! NO CORTE MECÁNICAMENTE NI PULVERICE PISOS EXISTENTES FLEXIBLES, ELEMENTOS DE SOPORTE, REVESTIMIENTOS DE FIELTRO, RESTOS DE ADHESIVOS ASFALTICOS U OTROS ADHESIVOS. EL PISO FLEXIBLE PREVIAMENTE INSTALADO PUEDE CONTENER FIBRAS DE AMIANTO O SÍLICE CRISTALINA. LOS PRODUCTOS DE ESTA CAJA NO CONTIENEN AMIANTO. Evite la creación de polvo. La inhalación de ese polvo es cancerígena y representa un peligro para las vías respiratorias.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Horizontal Accent Wall Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using allen + roth™ laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets local building code requirements. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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easure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total M square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. Blue Tape 1 Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1) Accent Wall Existing Dry Wall Typical Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset diagram). Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You must also place drywall screws every 16” into the wall studs or sill plate along the bottom edge of the first row of planks where they will be covered by the wall base.
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Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row. (Figure 8) For the last row of the installation, use painters tape to mark the stud location for brad nailing. Cut all planks in the last row to the required width to complete the installation. Complete the installation as you have the earlier rows. (Figure 8a) Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice.
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Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. If needed, use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water. DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes. DO NOT attach objects such as pictures, shelves or television mounts directly to the laminate wall.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Vertical Wainscot Style Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using allen + roth™ laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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Measure the length of your laminate plank and the length of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. 1 Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the floor a distance equal to your laminate plank plus one inch then level and mark the wall with a chalk line. With an electronic stud finder locate and mark wall studs.
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Apply silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad, apply the silicone directly to the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3) 3 Silicone in “S” pattern Adhere the plank to the wall leaving a 3/16" gap (A) from the corners of the wall and a 1" gap (B) at bottom. Drive brad nails ½" from the top and bottom of each plank to secure to wall. Place nails where the trim will cover.
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Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. If needed, use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water. DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes. DO NOT attach objects such as pictures, shelves or television mounts directly to the laminate wall.
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Limited Warranty For Wall Installations Only Unilin Limited Lifetime* Residential Warranty Unilin provides the following limited lifetime* residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product in its original installation: (1) the laminate surface will not fade due to sun or electrical light; and (2) the laminate surface will not stain. These limited warranties are subject to the conditions described in the “Conditions” section below.