Installation Sheet

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October 2021

LUXURY RIGID CORE SPC FLOORING

Inspect ALL materials carefully BEFORE installation. Warranties DO NOT cover materials with visible defects once they

are installed.

It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to determine if the job site subfloor and job site conditions are environmentally

and structurally acceptable for Rigid Core floor installation. The flooring manufacturer declines any responsibility for floor

failure resulting from or connected with subfloor, subsurface, job site damage or deficiencies after hardwood flooring has

been installed.

CHECKLIST:

• Flooring should only be installed in temperature-controlled environments. It is necessary to maintain a constant

temperature 48 Hours before, during and after the installation.

• Store the packages in the future room climate and open package after package

• This floor will be floating installed, i.e. always keep a minimum 1/4” distance to all walls and vertical obstructions. Do

not install cabinets on top of this product.

• Check your subfloor, it must be dry (measure always!), clean, firm, and flat.

• Measure the room and decide installation direction. Note the limitations as per below

• Transition are required only if installing in a room or area that is larger than 100 lineal ft. in any direction.

• Radiant Heat – see IN-FLOOR RADIANT HEAT and requirements below.

• Check your floor continuously during the installation. Defective boards that are installed are not covered by warranty

• To preserve your floor, clean and maintain your floor correctly.

Tools for Installation:

Utility Knife, Straight Edge, Measuring Tape, ¼" Spacers, Pencils, Eye Protection, Soft-Faced Rubber Mallet ,Broom,

Felt Pads, Tapping Block, Pull Bar, Level

Optional: Carpenter’s Square, Jig Saw, Table Saw, Miter Saw, Circular Saw, Hole Saw, Moisture Meter (wood, concrete,

or both). Power tools can be dangerous, operate in strict accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions and

safety precautions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL SUBFLOORS):

• Must be flat to within 3/16” in a 10ft radius; no bumps or low spots. Subfloors should not slope more than 1" per 6ft.

• Must be clean: no construction debris, soil, mud or any other objects on or adhering to the floor. If necessary, scrape

and sweep away before the installation; no protrusions of nails, debris, or metals should remain.

• Must be free from moisture-related conditions that can damage the installed flooring.

• Be structurally sound without deflection.

• DO NOT install material over wood subfloors that lay directly on concrete or over sleeper construction.

Important Information:

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You should allow for 5%-10% more flooring than square footage to account for cuttings and waste

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When installing the subfloor flatness tolerances should be no more than 3/16” in 10 ft. Radius and there should be no

abrupt height differences. High spots should be sanded or ground down and low areas should be filled.

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Over concrete subfloors we recommend using 6 mil polyfilm moisture barrier.

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If excessive moisture, over 85% RH, is present or if slab moisture cannot be verified, the use of a 6 mil polyfilm

moisture barrier is required. The moisture barrier should be overlapped six inches and taped at the seams.

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Rigid Flooring includes a pre-attached sound reduction pad therefore no underlayment is required.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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LUXURY RIGID CORE SPC FLOORING Inspect ALL materials carefully BEFORE installation. Warranties DO NOT cover materials with visible defects once they are installed. It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to determine if the job site subfloor and job site conditions are environmentally and structurally acceptable for Rigid Core floor installation.
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Important Information (cont’d) • • • • • • • • • Do not use any additional sound suppression underlayment or padding, as doing so will void the Limited Warranty. Transitions are required only if installing in a room or area that is larger than 100 lineal ft. in any direction. Irregularities in concrete subfloor should be filled and leveled using a cementious patching or leveling compound (Follow Subfloor Flatness Tolerances).
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All subfloor requirements noted below must be met prior to installation. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL SUBFLOORS): • • • • Must be flat to within3/16" in a 10ft. radius; no bumps or low spots. Subfloors should not slope more than 1" per 6ft. Must be clean: no construction debris, soil, mud or any other objects on or adhering to the floor; if necessary, scrape and sweep away before the installation; no protrusions of nails, debris, or metals should remain.
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HELPFUL POINTERS & PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION: • • • • • • • Work area should be well lit. Proper visibility ensures that color is consistent and that visually defective planks are detected and removed. Subfloor must be clean and free of debris. Undercut doorjambs and casings using a handsaw laid flat on a piece of scrap flooring. Never undercut metal door casings. Carefully remove the existing base, shoe molding or thresholds. They can be reused to cover the ¼" expansion gap around the edge of the room.
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INSTALLATION: Inspect each plank. Blend planks from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color and shade mixture throughout the installation. 1. Set spacers to allow a minimum gap of ¼" around the perimeter of the subfloor for movement or product expansion. Do not remove the spacers until the installation is complete. The expansion gaps should be covered by molding. See diagram 4. 2. Measure the length of the room in inches. Divide it by the width of the planks that are to be installed.
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MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRST TWO ROWS ARE STRAIGHT AND SQUARE, OR THIS WILL AFFECT THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION 12. Continue working from left to right, row by row, making sure to install the planks with the long side seam first, then slide back to drop the end joint into place. Tap the ends to ensure a tight fit. 13. Install remaining rows, one row after the other, and maintain the required 8" stagger throughout the install. Tap and square each plank as in step 12-14. INSTALLING THE LAST ROW: 14.
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Installation (cont’d) 7 October 2021
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AFTER THE INSTALLATION: Remove spacers. Cover expansion spaces with quarter round or other trim. Fill any expansion spaces around potentially wet areas (such as refrigerators, tubs, etc.) with premium, waterproof 100% silicone caulk. A room or area that is larger than 100 lineal feet in any direction, so that the floor is separated into sections that are no larger than 100ft. x 100ft. per section. Save and protect any leftover planks.