Installation Instructions

CONCRETE SUBFLOOR MOISTURE TESTING PROCEDURE
If you are unsure whether moisture is a problem, cut a few two-foot-square pieces of polyethylene and
duct tape them to several areas of the concrete subfloor. Wait about 72 hours and then lift up the
corner of each test square. If the plastic is dry, then moisture is within the acceptable levels. If there is
condensation on the underside of the plastic, or if the floor beneath is damp, then the moisture level
may not be acceptable.
IMPORTANT: Store the Click Lock Planks horizontally in the room where it will be installed for at least 48
hours prior to installation. Make sure the room temperature is between 65 degrees and 85 degrees
Fahrenheit for at least 48 hours prior to installation, during installation and for the life of the floor.
PREPARING THE SUBFLOOR
CONCRETE FLOORS
Concrete must smooth, clean, flat and free of moisture. Remove all dirt, grease and adhesive residue.
Sweep and vacuum floor thoroughly. Fill all cracks and holes with a suitable
patch/underlayment/embossing leveler per manufacturer's instructions.
WOOD FLOORS
Securely nail all loose boards. Scrape, plane or fill uneven boards with a suitable patch/underlayment/
embossing leveler. If the surface is still not smooth, then we recommend installing a 1/4" underlayment
panel over the wood subfloor.
OLD FLOOR COVERINGS
Planks may be installed directly over any well-bonded, smooth surface. Planks should not be installed
over heavily cushioned floor materials. Planks should not be installed over heavily embossed tiles unless
the embossing has been filled in with a suitable patch/underlayment/embossing leveler. Your Click Lock
Planks may even be installed over ceramic tiles as long as the surface is smooth and the grout lines and
any other irregularities are filled with a suitable patch/underlayment/embossing leveler.
WARNING:
NEVER SAND EXISTING RESILIENT FLOOR, AS THE
DUST MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL ASBESTOS FIBERS.
PATCHING OR LEVELING
Patch, fill, level and smooth any holes, cracks or surface irregularities. Make sure that the floor is
smooth, clean and completely free of wax, grease, oil or dust before laying the planks. Any roughness
or unevenness in the subfloor may eventually show through, detracting from the genuine appearance
of your floor as well as cause excessive wearing in those areas.
BEFORE INSTALLING PLANKS
Planks and the room where the planks are being installed must be maintained at a stable temperature of
around 65°F-85°F for at least 48 hours prior to, during and after installation. Installed planks must always
be maintained at a stable, controlled temperature of between 65°F and 85°F for the life of the product.
FOR BEST VISUAL RESULTS
 Check to see that all pattern and lot numbers are the same.
 Always mix planks from several boxes to avoid installing planks with similar patterns/colors next to
each other. A little time spent carefully selecting planks from several boxes will significantly reduce the
effect of any shade variations as well as increase the authenticity and beauty of your floor.
 Before installation, carefully inspect each plank for blemishes and visual defects. For visual defects:
installation constitutes acceptance.