Installation Guide

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UNILIN FLOORING allen+roth

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Method A: Angle-In Installation.

RECOMMENDED FOR MOST AREAS

Position the plank to be installed at an angle of 20° to 30° to the plank already installed. Move the plank

gently up and down while applying forward pressure. The plank will automatically click into place. You can

either insert the tongue into the groove or the groove onto the tongue. See Diagrams 1A-1B-1C.

Method B: Flat Installation.

USE WHEN METHOD A CANNOT BE USED

Tap the planks into each other without lifting using a tapping block (sold separately). To avoid damaging the

planks, tap them together gradually with the tapping block ﬂat on the ﬂoor. See Diagrams 2A-2B. Use this

method only in cases where you are unable to use the Angle-In method (see above). The rest of your ﬂoor

should be installed using the Angle-In method.

TOOLS FOR INSTALLING THE FLOOR

For best results, follow the installation instructions above. In addition to the regular tools for installing

laminate ﬂoors (i.e. hammer, saw, pencil, tape measure, level), you will also need the following accessories:

• Installation kit (pull bar, spacers and tapping block)

• Maintenance products

• Saw: Cut pattern side-down when using a jigsaw, sabre saw or circular saw. Cut pattern side-up when

using a laminate cutter, handsaw, table saw or crosscut saw.

• Underlayment system. It is recommended to install with Pergo Gold™ underlayment (Lowes Part

#0670312). For products with a pre-mounted underlayment, this is an optional upgrade for increased

sound performance and warmer, more comfortable ﬂoors.

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. For

example, installation for right-handed people is optimal from left to right.

3. Make sure the planks are mixed sufﬁciently so that you do not end up with too many identical light or dark

planks next to each other.

4. Check all planks in daylight before and during installation. Do not use any defective planks.

5. The ﬂoor should be installed parallel to how the light enters the room. The required conditions are 60°-

85°F at a relative humidity of 35-65%.

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 varies according to season, so it is vital that the ﬂoor is able to expand and contract. Be

sure to leave a 3/8-inch minimum expansion joint on all sides of the ﬂoor, around pipes, thresholds, under

doors and around any ﬁxed objects (ﬂoor vents, kitchen islands, etc.)

8. Large rooms must have expansion joints every 40 feet width-wise to the planks and every 40 feet length-

wise. An expansion joint is recommended between different rooms (e.g. under the door). Expansion joints

can be ﬁnished by means of a moulding that is attached to the subﬂoor.

9. Ensure that the end joints of the planks 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 extra cartons for situations if you have some damaged pieces, miscalculate

the room size, cut any pieces incorrectly or need replacement planks for future repairs.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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UNILIN FLOORING allen+roth INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Method A: Angle-In Installation. RECOMMENDED FOR MOST AREAS Position the plank to be installed at an angle of 20° to 30° to the plank already installed. Move the plank gently up and down while applying forward pressure. The plank will automatically click into place. You can either insert the tongue into the groove or the groove onto the tongue. See Diagrams 1A-1B-1C. Method B: Flat Installation.
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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 existing moulding can be removed. You can also leave the wall base and finish the floor with accessory profiles.
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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 of the concrete must be less than 5 lb/24 hr per 1000 sq ft (ASTM F1869) or <80% with an in situ probe (ASTM F2170). RENOVATION: • Remove any damp-porous floor covering (carpet, needle felt, etc.) first.
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INSTALLATION IN WET AREAS Since prolonged water exposure could damage your laminate flooring, the following installation recommendations should be closely followed to validate your residential water warranty. Wet areas would include, but are not limited to: bathrooms, powder rooms, kitchens, mud rooms, foyers, and laundry rooms. Neither flooring planks nor accessories are recommended for applications with extreme humidity.
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• Do not use any type of cleaning machine such as spray mops, steam cleaners/mops, power cleaners or buffers. • Wet maintenance is absolutely forbidden. Remove any water immediately. Laminate flooring is not suitable for use in damp spaces like saunas. • Remove stubborn stains carefully with acetone-based fingernail polish remover. Never use scouring products. ATTN: INSTALLERS Caution: Wood Dust Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce wood dust.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN Método A: Instalación en ángulo. RECOMENDADA PARA LA MAYORÍA DE LAS ÁREAS Coloque la plancha que desea instalar en un ángulo de 20° a 30° con respecto a la plancha ya instalada. Mueva la plancha suavemente hacia arriba y hacia abajo mientras ejerce presión hacia delante. La plancha encajará en su sitio automáticamente. Puede insertar la lengüeta en la ranura o la ranura en la lengüeta. Consulte los diagramas 1A-1B-1C. Método B: Instalación horizontal.
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PREPARACIÓN DE LA HABITACIÓN • Deje que el piso laminado se aclimate por 48 horas en el paquete sellado, en el centro de la habitación donde se instalará el piso. Mezcle planchas de diferentes cajas al instalar para maximizar el aspecto natural del piso. • Revise que las puertas se puedan abrir y cerrar después de instalar el piso (mínimo 9,52 mm). • Verifique si se puede retirar la moldura actual. También puede dejar el zócalo y terminar el piso con perfiles accesorios.
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SUBSUELO DE CONCRETO: CONSTRUCCIÓN NUEVA: • Un piso de concreto nuevo debe secar al menos 1 semana para un grosor desde 9,52 mm hasta 3,81 cm. Para un grosor de más de 3,81 cm se requiere el doble de tiempo de secado. Por ejemplo, un subsuelo de concreto de 6,35 cm debe secar al menos 8 semanas. El contenido de humedad del concreto debe ser menor a 2,26 kg en 24 horas por cada 92,90 metros cuadrados (ASTM F1869) o <80% con una sonda in situ (ASTM F2170).
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INSTALACIÓN EN ÁREAS HÚMEDAS Debido a que una exposición prolongada al agua puede dañar su piso laminado, las siguientes recomendaciones de instalación se deben seguir cuidadosamente para validar la garantía residencial contra agua. Las áreas húmedas incluirían, entre otros: baños, tocadores, cocinas, vestidores, vestíbulos y cuartos de lavado. No se recomiendan planchas para piso ni accesorios para aplicaciones con extrema humedad.
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• Para un mantenimiento algo húmedo, recomendamos un limpiador laminado con el que rocíe directa y ligeramente en un pulverizador. Siempre seque inmediatamente hasta que no haya más humedad visible en el piso. El uso de otros productos de limpieza puede dañar el piso. Para los productos biselados, recomendamos solamente limpiar en seco. No utilice ningún tipo de artefacto de limpieza como trapeadores a chorro, limpiadores o trapeadores a vapor, desengrasantes o gamuzas.