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LAMINATE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE TIP SHEET

Product: Laminate Use: Commercial

INSTALLATION

TYPES OF SUBFLOORS ■ Concrete ■ Wood Flooring

■ Wood Subfloors ■ Ceramic and Resilient Tile

■ Underlayment Boards ■ Vinyl Sheet

INSTALLATION Angle/Angle

■ Roll out Armstrong

Underlayment. Begin at starting wall and work out.

■ Lay first row of planks with tongue side facing the wall. Angle the short end to lock planks

together. If the starting wall is crooked, trace the contour of the wall. Use spacers along all

sides that butt up against walls to maintain 1/4˝ – 1/2˝ (6.35 – 12.7 mm) expansion zone.

■ Install remaining rows and stagger end joints at least 8˝ apart. (1) Install long end of first

plank in second row at an angle. Keep plank angled slightly off subfloor. Use a scrap piece

of laminate to support the row. (2) Angle end joint of second plank into the first plank and

overlap the groove of planks in first row. (3) Angle up and push forward until the planks lock

together. (4) After all planks in each row are installed, press planks flat to underlayment to

lock into place.

■ Finish with trim or moulding. Remove spacers. Predrill trim or moulding prior to nailing.

Do not fasten directly to the floor to allow for expansion.

■ T-mouldings must be used between rooms or in areas where the room is larger than

80´ (24.38 m) across plank length or wider than 52´ (15.85 m) across plank width.

Lock&Fold

■ Roll out Armstrong

Underlayment. Begin at starting wall and work out.

■ Lay first row of planks with tongue side facing the wall. If plank contains plastic insert in

groove of short side, push together until planks snap into place. If the starting wall is

crooked, trace the contour of the wall. Use spacers along all sides that butt up against walls

to maintain 1/4˝ – 1/2˝ (6.35 – 12.7 mm) expansion zone.

■ Install remaining rows and stagger end joints at least 8˝ apart. (1) Install long end of each

plank at a downward angle to planks in previous row. Short end should overlap groove of

plank in

same row. (2) Press down flat to underlayment to lock into place. If plank contains

plastic insert, press down until planks snap together.

■ Finish with trim or moulding. Remove spacers. Predrill trim or moulding prior to nailing.

Do not fasten directly to the floor to allow for expansion.

■ T-mouldings must be used between rooms or in areas where the room is larger than

80´ (24.38 m) across plank length or wider than 52´ (15.85 m) across plank width.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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LAMINATE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE TIP SHEET Product: Laminate Use: Commercial INSTALLATION TYPES OF SUBFLOORS INSTALLATION Concrete Wood Subfloors ■ Underlayment Boards Wood Flooring Ceramic and Resilient Tile ■ Vinyl Sheet ■ ■ ■ ■ Angle/Angle Roll out Armstrong® Underlayment. Begin at starting wall and work out. ■ Lay first row of planks with tongue side facing the wall. Angle the short end to lock planks together. If the starting wall is crooked, trace the contour of the wall.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Armstrong® Laminate Flooring may be installed in bathrooms following the guidelines outlined in the Bathroom Installation Section in the F-5061 manual. Armstrong Laminate Flooring is not recommended over most carpets or in high-humidity areas where the floor is normally wet - e.g., steam rooms or saunas. The slope should not exceed 1˝ in 6´ (2.54 cm in 1.83 m). Variations in subfloor flatness should not exceed 3/16˝ in 10´ (4.
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Armstrong® Laminate Flooring is extremely easy to clean. DO NOT WAX OR POLISH your floor. For everyday cleaning, vacuum with a wand attachment or damp mop. To remove excessive dirt buildup, use Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner (S-302). Before using water, or Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner (S-302), thoroughly wring out your mop or sponge. An excessive amount of moisture is not necessary.