Installation Guide

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SPC PLANK AND TILE FLOORING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product Description: SPC Plank and Tile Flooring
Grade Levels: Above Grade / On Grade / Below Grade
Installation Method: Floating - Drop and Lock
SPC Flooring is intended for interior use only and is suitable for above
grade, on grade, and below grade applications. DO NOT install in any
outside areas, saunas, seasonal porches, camping trailers, boats,
RVs, lanais, rooms that are prone to flooding, or homes that are not
temperature-controlled.
SPC Flooring is a floating floor and should be allowed to expand and
contract freely. It must not be glued, nailed, or fastened to the subfloor in
any way. Permanent cabinets, vanities, islands and similar items should
be installed first. Then, install SPC Flooring around them, leaving the
proper expansion gap. SPC Flooring can be installed under vanities with
legs. SPC Flooring can be installed under toilets; leave proper expansion
space around flange and use a premium waterproof 100% silicone caulk.
Do not anchor toilet through the material.
SPC Flooring is a waterproof floating floor, but it should not be used to
seal an existing floor from moisture. It cannot inhibit the growth of mold
or prevent structural problems associated with, or caused by flooding,
excessive moisture, alkalis in the subfloor, or conditions arising from
hydrostatic pressure. Regardless of location, always remove standing
water, urine and other liquids promptly. Job site moisture issues should
be addressed and corrected prior to installation. Fill expansion spaces
around potential wet areas only with premium waterproof 100% silicone
caulk.
Protect SPC Flooring from exposure to direct sunlight via the use of
window-treatments or UV-tinting on windows.
SPC Flooring is not recommended for areas subject to heavy rolling loads.
If the flooring is to be installed by a third party, then it is suggested
that the homeowner be present during the installation for consultation/
direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation and layout
to maximize satisfaction. If this is not possible, consultation should occur
prior to installation. The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for
quality of completed installation.
Tools for Installation:
Utility Knife Straight Edge
Measuring Tape ¼" (6mm) Spacers
Pencils Profiled Tapping Block
Pull Bar Eye Protection
Soft-Faced Hammer Broom
Felt or Nylon Pads
Optional: Jig Saw, Table Saw, Miter Saw, Circular Saw, Hole Saw, Moisture
Meter (wood, concrete, or both)*
*Tools may be available for rent at your local home improvement store.
Overage Allowances
Order 10% more flooring than square footage to
account for cuttings and waste
Subfloor Flatness
Tolerances
¼" in 10ft., Slope not more than 1" per 6 ft.
(6mm in 3m, Slope not more than 25mm per 1.8m)
No abrupt height differences. High spots should
be sanded or ground down and low areas should
be filled
Vapor Barrier (6 mil
polyfilm)
Not Required
Should Underlayment
(pad) be used?
No - SPC Flooring includes a pre-attached sound-
mitigating pad. Do not use any additional sound
suppression underlayment or padding, as doing so
will void the SPC Flooring Limited Warranty
Acclimation
Requirements
Not Required
Transition
Requirements
Required when installing SPC Flooring in a room
or area that is larger than 100 lineal ft. (30.5m) in
any direction
Installation On Stairs or
Vertical Surfaces (walls)
Voids Warranty
Installation Over
Existing Ceramic Tile
Floors
Filling grout lines less than ¼" not required
(Follow Subfloor Flatness Tolerances)
Glue Down Installation Voids Warranty
Subfloor RH/MVER
Recommendations
85% Relative Humidity / 8 lbs. MVER (Moisture
Vapor Emission Rating
Radiant Heat Approved - See page 3
Expansion Gap
Requirements
¼" (6mm) around perimeter walls & heavy fixed
objects such as cabinetry or baths
Required Interior
Environmental
Conditions
35°F - 100°F (1.7°C - 38°C)
Definition of
“Waterproof”
Structural integrity of SPC Flooring will not
degrade due to contact with moisture/water
KEY INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

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