Installation Guide

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Wellmade®

HDPC® Rigid Core Vinyl - Installation Guide

Wellmade® HDPC® is a rigid waterproof High Density Plastic Composite flooring with patent pending technology that uses no

adhesive to bond the vinyl layers together and features the patented Uniclic and Unipush systems and is installed as a glueless

floating floor. The interlocking planks lock together to provide a tight water resistant seam, can be installed over most floor surfaces,

and is suitable for both residential and light commercial interior applications. For technical information or questions, you can email:

tech@wellmadefloors.com , or call 866.582.0848 (US only); outside the US, call 503.582.084.

General Information

1. Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly stacked fashion on a smooth flat surface. Be sure to

Inspect the run numbers/production dates on the boxes as different runs may be slightly different, once installed it

becomes the installers responsibility. Purchase enough material to do at least 105% of the covered area.

2. Maintain a constant temperature between 60° and 85°F (18.33° and 29.44°C) before, during, and after installation.

3. Acclimation is ideal, but not required; flooring should be stored in the areas that it is going to be installed in for a minimal

24 hours to assure equilibrium.

4. HDPC Vinyl Planks should only be installed after other trades have finished and the jobsite has been cleaned and cleared of

debris that could potentially damage a finished installation.

5. No additional padding is required as there is an attached padding to the back of the planks.

6. Inspect flooring for damage, defects, or shading issues before installation; claims for visual defects will not be accepted

after cutting and/or installed.

7. Mix and install planks from several different cartons during installation to ensure a random appearance.

8. Leave 1/4 inch gap for expansion around the entire perimeter of the flooring.

9. T moldings are recommended at all doorways to prevent separation or buckling issues due to adjoining rooms.

10. Flooring should be protected from direct exposure to UV light by using shades or blinds when necessary.

11. All flooring will scratch, please be cautious when moving or transporting items across your floor as scratches are not a

warranted issue.

Pre-Installation

Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels, wood and many other existing hard

surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry. Do not install planks over floors that are

sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16” in a 10 foot radius should be leveled with a Portland cement based

patching compound. Wellmade Vinyl Plank is impervious to water damage but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture.

Care should be taken to keep moisture from collecting on either side of the flooring to prevent the growth of unhealthy mold and

mildew.

Concrete Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over concrete on all grade levels; a moisture barrier is recommended but not required, and should consist of

at least a 6 mil polyethylene film with the sheets overlapping 6” and taped to prevent moisture migrating to the flooring. Moisture

vapor emissions should not exceed 5 lbs./24 hour per 1,000 sq. when tested with the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test in

accordance with ASTM F 1869 or 85% RH in accordance with ASTM F 2170 “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative

Humidity in Concrete Slabs using in situ Probes. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16” in a 10 foot radius should be leveled with a

Portland cement based patching compound. Holes and cracks in the cement should be patched, and expansion joints should be filled

with a latex patching compound. Newly poured concrete floors must cure for a minimum of 90 days. Please note it is the person

installing the floor and/or the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure a smooth substrate and that any moisture or alkalinity issues

are resolved prior to installing the floor. Once installed, it becomes the installer’s responsibility.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Wellmade® HDPC® Rigid Core Vinyl - Installation Guide Wellmade® HDPC® is a rigid waterproof High Density Plastic Composite flooring with patent pending technology that uses no adhesive to bond the vinyl layers together and features the patented Uniclic and Unipush systems and is installed as a glueless floating floor.
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NOTE: Excessive moisture may cause the growth of unhealthy mold or mildew and/or cause staining of the flooring which is not covered by our Warranty. Wood Subfloors: Planks can be installed over a smooth, flat, level wood subfloor, underlayment grade plywood, lauan plywood, and other wood underlayment’s recommended by the manufacturer for use with a floating plank floor. Subfloor should be flat within 3/16” in a 10 foot radius. Wood subfloors must be suspended at least 18" above the ground.
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• • • • Do not secure individual planks to the subfloor as it is designed to be a floating floor. Do not install cabinets on top of Vinyl Plank flooring. It is recommended to separate all rooms using T molding, and to separate all rooms larger than 40’ (W) x 40’ (L) using T molding. Not recommended to install outdoors, in sun rooms, or in travel trailers/motorhomes. Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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hammer to lock the joints together in the last row. Always use a pull bar on the cut edge of the plank. Factory edges can be damaged if the pull bar or hammer is used directly against them. 12. When fitting around door trim it will be necessary to slide the plank under the trim. This can be accomplished easily by starting the row on the side of the room with the door trim and then sliding the plank into place once it is attached.
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Congratulations! You have just installed a beautiful, and elegant vinyl Floor! Care and Maintenance Care and maintenance of your new Luxury Vinyl Floor is essential for long term performance and appearance. Because this is a low maintenance floor, it will not require waxing or polishing. Please read the following to ensure that your floor will give you many years of service and maintain its original appearance for as long as possible.
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4. 5. Using a sharp utility knife, remove the tongue strip on the long end of the replacement plank. In addition, remove the corner of the groove on the short end of the replacement plank for easier insertion. Position the replacement plank by engaging the groove into the tongue of the adjoining plank and wiggle into place. Use “superglue” or equivalent or latex to hold the replacement plank in place with its adjacent planks. Warranty For warranty information, go to: https://wellmadefloors.