Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
Home Decorators Collection
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
For Assistance, Call: 1-866-843-8453
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Product Description
4.0 mm (0.16 in.) x 7.5 in. x 47.6 in.
Vinyl Plank with DropLock 100
TM
joints
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
Below Grade
Installation Method
Floating - Drop and Lock
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Revised 1/5/2017 Please contact 1-866-843-8453 for further assistance.
Care and Maintenance
DAILY MAINTENANCE
□ Sweep, dust, damp mop, or vacuum your floor regularly to remove any particles that could cause abrasion or scratch your floor.
CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used.
□ Use a damp mop to remove spots and soil. Use any high-quality, p/h-neutral vinyl cleaner. Alternatively, use a non-rinsing, biodegradable cleaner that leaves
no residue or haze.
□ For lightly soiled area, clean with distilled water.
□ HINT: For best results, clean the floor in the same direction of the planks. When the cleaning cloth/mop becomes soiled, rinse or replace it with a clean one.
Following up with a clean, dry cloth will remove residual streak marks and spots.
□ Do NOT leave any amount of liquids (water, juice, soft drinks, spills, etc.) on the floor. Clean any wet spots immediately.
□ Do NOT use a steam cleaner.
□ Do NOT use a wet mop or douse the floor with water or liquid cleaners. Liquid can seep between the cracks and cause moisture damage.
□ Do NOT use any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Left over residue will form a dull film.
□ Do NOT use steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch the floor.
□ Do NOT use any dust cleaners, as they may cause your floor to become slick or damage the finish.
□ Avoid spills of paints, dyes, or harsh chemicals.
□ Avoid long term exposure to direct sunlight. Use window treatments or UV tinting on windows.
BRANDED OR OFF-THE-SHELF FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS
If none of the above are effective and you choose to use a store bought product, test the product in a non-conspicuous area (i.e., closet, corner, or scrap pieces)
for potential adverse side effects.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
□ Protect your floor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances. Protective sheets and/or plywood may be needed. Never slide or roll heavy furniture
or appliances across the floor.
□ Use flat floor protectors (nylon or felt) on all furniture legs. Clean protectors periodically to remove grit that may become embedded and cause scratching.
□ Avoid excessive exposure to water from being tracked in during periods of inclement weather.
□ Minimize abrasive material and dirt by placing mats on both sides of exterior doors and by using area rugs in high-traffic areas
□ Rearrange furniture and rugs periodically to avoid uneven color and shade changes from light exposure.
□ Use protective mats beneath rolling chairs and keep furniture casters clean.
□ Use NON-RUBBER backed mats at all entrances to avoid discoloration from asphalt driveways or prevent dirt and grit from being tracked onto your floor.
Rubber backed mats can discolor your floor.
□ We recommend the use of a hard surface (non-studded), non-rubber chair mat to protect your floor from office chairs with casters. Light, rolling furniture
should be outfitted with broad-surface, non-staining casters that have been engineered for hard surface floors. Such casters should be a minimum of 1 in.
(2.5 cm) wide and at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) in diameter.
□ Keep pets’ nails trimmed.
□ Remove shoes with cleats, spikes or exceptionally pointy heels before walking on the floor.
CLIMATE MAINTENANCE
□ Care should be taken to control humidity levels within the 35% - 85% range.
□ Dry Climates: A humidifier is recommended to maintain humidity levels. Wood stoves and electric heat tend to create very dry conditions during the winter
months this also will cause shrinkage in flooring.
□ Humid, Wet Climates: By using an air conditioner, heater, or dehumidifier proper humidity levels can be maintained to prevent excessive expansion due to
high moisture content.
FLOOR REPAIR
□ Very deep scratches may require the replacement of the planks.