Installation Guide

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Set spacers to allow a minimum
gap of ¼” (6mm) 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.
Loose lay the first row of planks in order to obtain a better visual of
the installation and to avoid having a plank less than 8” (20.3cm) on
the opposite end of the room. If you end up with a plank less than
8” (20.3cm), cut the first plank accordingly to properly balance the
room.
Note: To cut a plank, simply measure and mark the plank. Then, use
a straight edge and utility knife to score and snap. You will also need
to back-cut the under pad on the bottom of the plank. If you have
difficulty using this method, you can use a jig saw, circular saw or
miter saw.
Installation should start in a left-
hand corner and proceed from the
wall with the tongue facing the wall.
Position the first plank 6” (15.2cm)
from the starting wall but not up
against the spacers. The entire row
will be moved against the spacers
in a later step.
Interlock the next plank at the end
joint of the first plank by inserting
the tongue into the groove of the
adjoining planks.
Square the joints by tapping the
long edge with the profiled tapping
block and soft-faced hammer.
Next, lightly tap down on top of
the plank at the short joint with the
soft-faced hammer. Continue this
method to finish the first row.
Cut the last piece of the row to
fit, and allow for the ¼” (6mm)
expansion gap (if you have not
already done so). Install as above.
Cut the first plank of the second
row to two-thirds its length or
make sure there will be at least an
8” (20.3cm) stagger between end
joints. Angle the long tongue edge
of the plank into the long groove
edge of the first plank. Drop and
lock the end joints together.
Make sure there are no gaps and,
if necessary, tap along the long
groove edge using the soft-faced
hammer and profiled tapping block
to ensure a tight fit.
Do not tap the short end into place
if the long joint is not properly
engaged, as doing so can cause
damage to the tongue and groove.
Note: When starting a new row,
you can use the cut piece from the
previous row, as long as it is more
than 8” (20.3cm) and the stagger
between seams still is greater than
8” (20.3cm).
Attach the second plank by
connecting the long side to the
first row and sliding it up to the
short end of the first plank. Check
that the long joints of the planks
are properly engaged and then
press the short joint into place
with your fingers.
1/4 in. / 6mm
Spacers
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3
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING FIRST ROW INSTALLING SECOND & REMAINING ROWS
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GrooveTongue
tongue
groove
Product Description: Solid Core Plank and Tile Flooring
Grade Levels: Above Grade / On Grade / Below Grade
Installation Method: Floating - Drop and Lock