Installation Guide

You can trim door frames by turning a panel upside down and using a handsaw, cut away

the necessary height so that panels slide easily under the frames. See Photo 11.

In difficult areas where panels cannot be lifted to be installed, use a chisel to lower the edges

of the groove. If much of the groove is removed, the joint will be compromised. Apply a 3/32

bead of glue to the groove and install plank, remove residue, and tape pieces together for 24

hours.

Tools and Supplies Required are:

●

Foam Underlay

● Spacers

● Saw

● Adhesive Tape

● Tapping Block

● 4mil (or thicker) polyethylene vapor barrier for crawl space and concrete floor

installations

● Hammer

● Ruler

● Pencil

● Tape Measure

● Utility Knife

● Construction Adhesive

Suitable Types of Sub Floors and Floor Preparation

The subfloor must be even, dry and clean. Carpet staples or glue residue must be removed,

and the floor must be clean to ensure proper installation. See Photo 1.

To check for evenness, hammer nailing to the center of the floor. Tie a string to the nail and

push the knot against the floor. Pull the string tight to the farthest corner of the room and

examine the floor for any high/lows relative to the string. Gaps cannot exceed 1/8”(3mm) per

3’(.92 meter). Any unevenness in excess must be sanded down or filled with appropriate filler.