Installation Instructions

This space must also be provided at all
columns, heating pipes, steel
doorframes, etc. The planks are laid with
the tongue side facing the wall to be able
to work with the tongue/groove system.
 Plank #2 is now clicked into the first
plank by tapping the short sides with the
tapping block. Please ensure that the
planks of the first row are straight (Photo
II). Repeat process until the first row is
completed.
 Start the second row with the cut piece
leftover from the first row: this will create
a staggered joint. The cut edge is
installed facing the wall, with the
expansion wedge in place. This piece is
now angled and clicked into plank #1 of
the first row. The cut pieces should be a
minimum of 8” in length (Photo III).
 Continue the second row with a full
piece, click it to the first row (Photo IV)
while, at the same time, making sure that
it is no more than 1/4” away from the
edge of the first piece of row #2. Using
the tapping block, tap the new plank into
the first piece of row #2 (Photo V). You
should not attempt to knock the two
planks into place with one hit.
 Repeat, plank for plank, until the
installation is completed.
 The stagger between the head joints
should be 8” minimum, and preferably
12”. The last plank of each row is cut so
that a 3/8” gap with the wall is taken into
consideration.
2) THE FINAL ROW
Measure and cut the planks of the final row
so that there is a minimum (3/8”) expansion
space between the final row and the wall.
These planks will be tapped into the last
installed row using the Pull Bar and hammer.
3) INSTALLATION UNDER DOOR FRAMES
Saw the planks so that after installation there is a minimum 3/8”
expansion joint. This can be achieved by undercutting the door
frames. If you cannot rotate this plank, use the Tapping Block and
hammer to tap the planks together.
4) COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
 Remove all spacers and install baseboards and/or quarter
round.
 Never attach the baseboard to the floor itself, but allow the floor
to expand and contract underneath the baseboard. If a vapor
barrier has been used, attach the baseboard through the plastic
membrane sticking up from the floor, with the use of finishing
nails.
 Finish the pipes with rosettes or silicone seal. In places where
no profiles or baseboards can be placed, the expansion gap
must be filled with silicone sealant.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
 Install floor protectors on furniture legs, to help protect against
scratches and dents. The furniture pads (e.g. felt pads) should
have no wrinkles and be made of soft, non-staining materials.
 DO NOT DRAG FURNITURE or other heavy objects on the
floor. Avoid high heels or shoes that need repair. Some types of
high heel shoes can severely damage the surface of any floor
covering.
 Sweep, dust mop and vacuum floor regularly. For deeper
cleaning use the recommended cleaner and follow the
maintenance instructions on the container. The recommended
Cork Floor Dressing should be used, as required by traffic.
 Don't let sand and grit build up on the floor. Use protective mats
or rugs at doorways and areas of heavy wear/traffic.
 Never wet mop, never wax or use oil-based products on your
ECODOMO Leather or Cork Floor.
 Use only recommended maintenance products.
IMPORTANT
Maintain room at 40-60% Relative Humidity. This may require either
a humidifier or a dehumidifier.
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