Installation & Assembly

Installation Instructions for WPC/SPC Flooring Products with Angle/Angle Locking System (rev. 11.2019)
Read entire installation instruction sheet prior to beginning installation. Improper installation of the flooring or deficiencies related to site conditions may result in
failure of the installation and will void your warranty. Always reference manufacturer’s current installation recommendations. Owner/installer assumes all
responsibility for final inspection and acceptance of product prior to installation. Installation guidelines are available in additional languages upon request.
For installations in EU: refer to standards for installation of floorcovering for the country of installation (Germany VOB/C and DIN18365/DIN18299; UK British
Standard BS8203:2017; France NF P62-203:2007-04-01; NF DTU 53.2:2007-0401; Spain UNE CEN/TS 14472-4:2004).
Job-site Evaluation:
Calculate the room size prior to installation. Add 10% to total flooring quantity needed to cover floor surface for cutting waste.
Determine the direction the floor will be installed. It is recommended that the flooring be installed parallel to the longest outside wall or parallel to the main light source for optimal
appearance.
Installations greater than 75 lineal feet (20 lineal meters) in any direction will require the use of transition moldings. Use of transition moldings in doorways is recommended.
½” (12 mm) expansion space is required at all walls and vertical obstructions (cabinets, doors, fireplaces, etc.). Expansion space will be covered with base or quarter round/shoe moldings
that are affixed to the wall. Never affix moldings to the floor. Door jambs or casings should be undercut to allow for required expansion space.
While the flooring is resistant to water, it is not a moisture barrier. Temporary exposure to water (24 hours) does not affect the integrity of the floor, however mold/mildew growth can occur
from prolonged exposure to moisture. Manufacturer is not responsible for damage to surrounding structure or environment as a result of mold/mildew.
Ensure that subfloors are dry prior to onset of installation and that a moisture barrier is installed between the ground and subfloor. Concrete should be cured and tested for moisture. It is
the responsibility of the installer to determine if concrete is dry enough for installation.
Acclimate flooring for a minimum of 12 hours prior to installation in the area where it is to be installed. Room temperature and relative humidity must be consistent with normal, year-
round living conditions for at least one week prior to installation. Conditions should be maintained at the same temperature and humidity level expected for normal use between 65-85
degrees F (18-29 degrees C) with relative humidity range between 35-55%, before, during and a minimum of two weeks after installation.
Substrate must be clean and free of dirt, debris, or any contaminates; structurally sound; and level to within 3/16” over a 10-foot (4 mm over 300 cm) radius.
Carefully examine each piece of flooring for visible defects prior to installation. Ensure there is sufficient natural or artificial lighting for thorough inspection of the flooring with regard to
finish, color, texture and sheen. Do not install any piece of flooring that may be considered questionable in appearance or quality. Installer assumes all responsibility for acceptance of
flooring installed with visible or manufacturing defects.
Check cartons to ensure that the item number and lot number are the same for all material to be installed. Work from 2-3 cartons at a time to ensure the best representation of pattern,
color and design.
When installing WPC or SPC with attached pad, no additional underlayment should be used. Underlayment for use with WPC or SPC products without pad attached must be specifically
designated for use with WPC or SPC. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Tools needed:
Tape measure, pencil, chalk line, circular or hand saw, miter saw, utility knife, rubber mallet, expansion spacers. Use of a small bristle brush for cleaning debris left from milling the locking
joints will ensure a tight fit of the pieces.
Acceptable Subfloors:
Interior grade ½” (12 mm) plywood or particleboard; ¾” (19 mm) OSB; existing hardwood floor (sound and well bonded); concrete; existing ceramic tile (well bonded); existing resilient/vinyl
flooring (well bonded).
Subfloor Preparation:
All subfloors should be inspected prior to installation, and must be smooth, clean, dry, structurally sound, and free of dust, dirt, oil or any other contaminant. Use a quality Portland cement
based leveling compound to fill or smooth any irregularities in the subfloor.
Concrete subfloors must be at least 90 days old and fully cured, with a minimum of 6-mil poly film between the ground and the concrete. Concrete should be dry, clean, and level to within
3/16” in a 10-foot (4 mm over 300 cm) radius. Level low spots with a Portland cement based leveling compound and grind high spots to ensure floor is level.
Wood subfloors (plywood, particleboard, OSB) must be dry and structurally sound. Wood panel subfloor construction shall be a minimum of 1” (25 mm) in total thickness. Nail or screw loose
subflooring every 6” (150 mm) along joists to secure. Level low spots with a Portland cement based leveling compound, and sand down any high areas to ensure levelness of the substrate.
All wood substrates should be prepared according to the latest revision of ASTM F1482 Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayment to Receive Resilient Flooring.
Existing hardwood floors must be secure and well bonded to the subfloor. Repair any loose boards or squeaks prior to installation.
Ceramic tile must be secure and well bonded to the subfloor. Grout lines should be filled with Portland cement based leveling compound.
Resilient floor covering should be well bonded to the subfloor. Do not install over cushioned vinyl, vinyl consisting of multiple layers or perimeter glued resilient floor covering.
WPC and SPC flooring may be installed over in-floor radiant heat using the following guidelines. Complete system must be operational at least one week prior to installation. The system
should be turned off 72 hours prior to installation and remain off 72 hours after installation is complete. After this timeframe, return system to normal room temperature setting. Subfloor
surface must never exceed 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) throughout the life of the floor. Flooring should never come in direct contact with the heating system. All other standard installation
instructions apply.
Sweep or vacuum subfloor to remove any loose dust or dirt particles.