Installation Instructions

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Hurricane!

Installation Instructions for SuperFast® Hurricane

I. Before You Start / Preparations

Please read all the instructions before you begin the installation.

Improper installation will void warranty.

Important

All wood based products, even those specifically designed to have increased resistance to moisture,

are hydroscopic (they will react to the moisture in the environment) and as a result will expand or

contract accordingly. All sources of under floor moisture must be rectified prior to the installation of the

floor. Any construction dampness must be completely dry. Although this product has been designed

with bathroom installation in mind it is not waterproof and excessive wetting is to be avoided and

water spillages dried immediately. At no time should standing water be left on the floor. It is important

that you check each plank for any manufacturing defects. Do not install. Return the product or contact

the manufacturer at (404) 794-3688.

• Calculate the room surface prior to installation and plan an extra 10% of flooring for waste.

• Keep the boards in room temperature for at least 48 hours in unopened package before you

start the installation. The room temperature must be between 18° and 25 °C (65-78 °F) before

and during installation. For floor surfaces exceeding 400m (4350 ft )and or lengths exceeding

20m (66 ft ) and overlaps to new rooms and floor surface which do not join symmetrically, use

expansion joints to divide the floor sections.

• Inspect your subfloor before you begin. It must be clean, dry (max. 2.5% moisture content -

CM method) and level to 5mm (3/16”) within a 3 meters (10 foot) span.

• If this flooring is intended to be installed over an existing wooden floor, it is recommended to

repair any loose boards or squeaks before you begin installation.

• With a floating floor you must always ensure you leave a 1cm (1/2”) gap between walls and

fixtures such as pipes and pillars, stairs, etc. Tip: When installing around pipes, drill the holes

20 mm (3/4”) larger than the diameter of the pipes.

• It is required to install a moisture barrier. Underlayments thicker than 1/8” are not advised.

(Note: some collections may have a pad factory pre-attached to the back of planks, so no

additional pad is needed.) If the laminate flooring is being installed over concrete subfloors, a

minimum 0.15mm (6 mil) plastic poly sheeting should be used as a moisture barrier.

• Relative Humidity Levels of your room should be maintained at 40-65 % at 18-24 °C (65° -

75°F).

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SuperFast Hurricane ® Installation Instructions for SuperFast® Hurricane I. Before You Start / Preparations Please read all the instructions before you begin the installation. Improper installation will void warranty. Important All wood based products, even those specifically designed to have increased resistance to moisture, are hydroscopic (they will react to the moisture in the environment) and as a result will expand or contract accordingly.
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• Decide the installation direction. It is recommended to install the length direction of the planks parallel to the main light direction. • Measure the area to be installed:The board width of the last row shall not be less than 50mm (2”). If so, adjust the width of the first row to be installed. When measuring, take the free gap requirement of about 10mm (1/2”) of the floor perimeter into account. In narrow hallways, install the floor parallel to the lengthways. • Inspect your laminate flooring.
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II. Install 1. After thoroughly cleaning the subfloor, you should install a foam underlay (unless your product has a pre-attached pad). Run the foam underlay in the same direction as the flooring planks. The underlay should be butted side-by-side with no overlap. Tape seams together. If you are installing over a concrete subfloor, a 6-mil poly (plastic sheeting) is to be installed under the foam underlay. (Many foam underlays already have this plastic sheeting pre-attached). 2.
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. If cutting with any power saw, the laminate surface should be turned down. If cutting with a handsaw, the laminate surface should be face up. 5. Start the second row with the leftover cut part of the last plank of the previous row. This small plank should measure at least 30cm (12”). Otherwise, use another plank that should be cut in two, make sure the plank measures at least 30cm (12”). 6. Click the long side of the plank into the previous row and place it tight to the short end of the previous plank.
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8. To lay the last row: position a loose board exactly on top of the last row laid. Place another board on top, with the tongue side touching the wall. Draw a line along the edge of this boards, to mark the first board. Cut along the edge of this board to mark the first board. Cut along this line to obtain of the required width. Insert this cut board against the wall. The last row should be at least 50mm (2”) wide. The spacers can then be removed. 9.
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III. Maintenance Clean the floor regularly with a vacuum cleaner or dry mop. If necessary, the floor may be cleaned with a wet mop and a laminate cleaner. Avoid using too much water. To protect the floor from sand we recommend you to use the doormats at entries (but do not use mats with a rubber backing). IV. Disassembling Separate the whole row by lifting it up delicately at an angle. To seperate the planks, leave them flat on the ground and slide them apart.