Installation Guide

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Product Description: Rigid Core Plank and Tile Flooring
Grade Levels: Above Grade / On Grade / Below Grade
Installation Method: Floating - Drop and Lock
RIGID CORE PLANK AND TILE FLOORING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPROVED SUBFLOORS cont.
IN-FLOOR RADIANT HEAT
This product can be installed over radiant heat concrete subfloors.
Consult with the radiant heat system manufacturer to ensure that the
system is compatible with vinyl flooring.
• In-floor electric and hydro systems are acceptable.
• In-floor radiant components must be a minimum of ½” (13mm)below
flooring.
• Floor surface temperature should never exceed 85°F (29°C).
• Heating system should be operational for at least two weeks prior to
installation to calibrate temperature settings.
• Installation directly over electric heat mat systems is not approved.
NON-APPROVED SUBFLOORS
• Carpeting/Carpet Pad • Cushioned Vinyl Flooring
• Floating Floors • Laminate
• Parquet Over Concrete • Cork
• Eng. Hardwood Over Concrete • Sleeper Substrates
• Hardwood Over Concrete • Rubber
Remove the floors noted above and remove old adhesive before installing
SPC Flooring.
CAUTION: If you contemplate the removal of a resilient floor covering
structure that contains (or is presumed to contain) asbestos, you must
review and comply with all applicable regulations. Do not sand, dry
sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, bead blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize
existing resilient flooring, backing, lining felt, asphalt “cut-back” adhesive,
or other adhesive. These products may contain asbestos fibers and/or
crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer
and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos
fibers greatly increases the risk of bodily harm. Unless positively certain
that the product is a non-asbestos containing material, you must presume
it contains asbestos. See “Recommended Work Practices for Removal
of Resilient Floor Coverings” (rfci.com) for detailed information and
instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.
HELPFUL POINTERS &
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
• Work area should be well lit. Proper visibility ensures that color is
consistent and that visually defective planks are detected and
removed. Subfloor must be clean and free of debris.
• Undercut door jambs and casings using a handsaw laid flat on a
piece of scrap flooring. Never undercut metal door casings.
• Make sure the profiled edge of the tapping block is secure and flat
against the plank before lightly tapping in place with soft-faced
hammer. Never use the tapping block (by itself) to hit against the edge
of the planks.
• Carefully remove the existing base, shoe molding or thresholds. They
can be reused to cover the ¼” (6mm) expansion gap around the edge
of the room.
• The minimum length of the first and last plank is 8” (20.3cm). If the
last plank will be less than 8” (20.3cm), adjust the length of the first
plank. The remainder of the last plank can be used as a starter plank
on the following rows.
• The minimum end-joint stagger is 8” (20.3cm). Keeping this in mind,
vary the distances from end joints row-to-row for a more random and
realistic installation.
ALL SEASON/THREE-SEASON ROOMS
SPC Flooring is permitted in “three-season rooms” only if the
installation meets the below criteria
• Maximum room size of 500 Sq. Ft. (46.5 Sq. M.)
• Room must be completely enclosed (roof, floor, walls and windows)
and not exposed to any outside elements.
• Installation must occur at room temperature between 50°F and 90°F
(10°C and 32°C)
• Allow 3⁄8” (10mm) expansion space around perimeter and all fixed
objects.
AVAILABLE MOLDINGS
Select moldings and transitions are available at your local home
improvement store. Follow molding installation instructions for
proper installation.
Tile must be installed in a brick pattern,
where the seams are staggered.