Installation Guide

 Do not secure individual planks to the subŇoor as it is designed to be a ŇoĂƟŶŐŇoor.
 Do not install cabinets on top of Vinyl Plank Ňooring.
 It is recommended to separate all rooms using T molding, and to separate all rooms larger than 40’ (W) x 40’ (L) using T
molding.
 Not recommended to install outdoors, in sun rooms, or in travel trailers/motorhomes.
InstallaƟon
1. Remove wall base and undeƌĐut door jambs, thisĐan be aĐĐŽmplished by turning a sĐƌĂp pieĐe of ŇŽoring upside down and
using a “jamb saw” or equivalent toĐut the jambs.
2. Level the substrate by sanding high spots or using aĐonĐƌete based leveling agent to reduĐe any other ŇŽor deviaƟŽns.
3. Sweep or vĂĐuum the substrate to remove any debris that may transfer through theŇŽoring aŌĞƌƟme.
4. First, determine how you want the ŇŽoring to run. TypŝĐĂůůy for planŬ produĐƚs, theŇŽoring runs t
he length of the room.
There may be exĐepƟons sinĐe it is all a maƩĞƌof preferenĐe.
5. To avoid narrow planŬwidths or short planŬ lengths near the walls/doors, it is important to do some pre-planning. Using
the width of the room,ĐaůĐƵůate how many full boards will Įt into the area and how muĐh spĂĐĞƌemains that will need to
beĐovered by parƟal planŬs.
6. Start with a whole planŬ in the leŌ handĐorner of the room with the tongue side and tongue end toward the wall. Lay the
Įƌst row of planŬs along aĐhaůŬ line and trim toĮƚ to the wall allowing a 1/4 inĐh expansion spĂĐĞ/ĨstaƌƟng theĮƌst row
with a whole width planŬ it will be neĐessary to trim the tongues next to the wall, then půĂĐe theĐut ends next to the wall.
To trim the planŬs, use a uƟůŝty Ŭnife and a straight edge to sĐŽƌĞthe top surfĂĐĞof the planŬ, and then bend it downward
to separate the pieĐes, youĐan also use a VCT (Vinyl ComposŝƟon TileͿĐuƩer for endĐuts only; a table saw or saber saw
also worŬs w
ell for both end and lengthĐuts.
7. Align and aƩĂĐh the end joints of the planŬs in theĮƌst row using the fold down method. For length joints insert the tongue
into the groove while holding the planŬ at a 20° to 30° angle to theŇŽor. Apply pressure inward and down unƟů the planŬs
ůŽĐŬ together (Diagrams 1a & 1b). Use spĂĐĞƌs between the long edge and end of the planŬs next to the wall to maintain
the expansion spĂĐĞ&or eĂĐh row the use of a rubber mallet with tapping bůŽĐŬ on sides and with pull ba
r on ends is
reĐŽmmended, when needed, to ensure all joints are ƟŐŚtly assembled inĞĂĐ
h row. Do not hit ŇŽoring direĐƚůy with mallet.
Diagram 1a Diagram 1b
8. Start the seĐŽnd row using 1/3rd of a planŬ allowing 1/4 inĐh (6.35mm) expansion spĂĐĞat the start of the row. WůĂĐĞƚhe
Đut end against the wall. Insert the tongue on the long side of the planŬ into the groove of the planŬ in theĮƌst row. Hold
the planŬ in a 20° to 30° angle while app
lying pressure inward and down unƟů they loĐŬ together (diagram 1a) and (diagram
1b). A tapping bůŽĐŬ may be needed for addŝƟonal forĐe. Complete the seĐŽnd row by inseƌƟng the length jointsĮƌst, and
overlapping the end joints. Tap the length joint together using light taps to fully engage the joint whenŇĂƚ, and tap the end
joint downĮƌmly as explained in segment 7.
9. Start the third row using a 2/3rd length of a planŬ with theĐut end against the wall. CompleƚĞĞĂĐh row thereaŌĞƌusing a
random
layout with end joints oī-set by at least 8”. Plan the layout to avoid using small planŬs (less than 6”) at the walls.
TheĐut pieĐe at the end of the rowĐan oŌĞn be used to start the next row provided it aĐhieves a random layout. Always
půĂĐe theĐut end against the wall and allow for the expansion sp
ĂĐĞ
10. ToĐut the last row, lay your planŬs on top of the exisƟng row and use a small sĐƌĂp the width of the planŬ and sĐŽƌĞor
marŬ the material to show where toĐut, maŬe sure
to add the addŝƟonal 1/4" for expansion spĂĐĞ/nsert normally.
11. HDPC Vinyl planŬs are unique in that theyĐan also be installed using a pull bar or tapping bůŽĐŬ and rubber mallet or
hammer in diĸĐƵůt areas suĐh as the last row, and whenĮƫng under door trim. Use a pull bar and rubber mallet or