Installation Guide

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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.
• Make sure the subfloor is flat. Any unevenness greater than 1/16-inch over the length of 40 inches must be
smoothed out.
• Pergo Gold underlayment may be installed as an optional upgrade for increased sound performance and
will also provide acceptable moisture protection; follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
• 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.