Installation Guide

Laminate Uniclic Installation Guidelines
Pipes: In rows where there is a pipe or other vertical
object through the subfloor, make sure the object lines
up exactly where two boards will meet on the short
ends. Take care to measure carefully before cutting, so
the two boards end at the middle of the object. Use a
drill or hole bit that is the diameter of the pipe or object,
plus 1/2 inch (12.7mm) for expansion/contraction. Click
the two short sides of the boards together, then drill the
hole centered on the joint between the boards as
shown. Now you can separate the two boards and
install as normal. See Diagrams 6A – 6C.
Under door frames: When cutting boards that will go
under the door frame, you need to be sure to leave the
height of the flooring plus height of pad under the door
frame. When undercutting the door frame, be sure you
cut far enough under, so that the frame covers the
board, and still has enough room for expansion/
contraction. Lay the final piece lf at with the tongue in
the groove, slide in as far as possible with your hands,
and then use a tapping block to gently tap into the final
position (Diagram 7.1). Remember that this board needs
to end so that the transition piece used in the doorway
ends directly under the middle of the door, plus the
expansion gap. If you are installing in the adjacent room,
the T-Molding should be centered under the door.
Diagram 7.1 Diagram 7.2
An alternative method would be to start the row at the
door frame and gently tap into place with a hammer
and tapping block, you can then continue installing
across the area to the opposite wall (Diagram7.2). Be
sure that this piece is positioned properly to allow
for expansion under the door frame, as well as the
T-molding that will be used under the door.
Transitions, moldings, and wall base: All transition
pieces should be attached to the subfloor with a high
quality construction adhesive, available at most Home
Centers and Hardware stores. Place a generous bead
of adhesive under the part of the transition that will sit
directly on the subfloor, and then press the transition
firmly in place. Be sure the transition sits firmly in the
adhesive, and take care not to get any adhesive on the
flooring. Remove any adhesive from the surface
immediately with mineral spirits and buff off any residue
with a dry soft cloth. It may be necessary to place heavy
weights on the transition until the adhesive dries to
ensure it will lay lf at. Never attach the transitions directly
to the flooring.
Finishing the Job:
Inspect your work, as it will cost you more if you have to
come back to do a repair later. Replace original
baseboards, or install matching hardwood baseboard.
Install matching transitions as needed or recommended
by your dealer or installer. It is not recommended or
necessary to seal this floor after installation. Protect
your floor from scratches by using felt pads on chair
legs or furniture feet. Plastic rollers/castors can damage
your flooring; if necessary try to replace with softer
rubber wheels/castors. When moving heavy items like
refrigerators, use at least two sheets of 1/4" Masonite or
plywood while moving (sliding the appliance from one
sheet to the next) to protect the flooring against
scratching and denting.
Congratulations!
You have just installed a beautiful and elegant
Laminate floor!
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