Installation Guide

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January1,2020
Pleasecontact800-273-1143forfurtherassistance.
GENERAL LIFEPROOF VINYL PLANK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• LifeProof Vinyl Plank products are intended for indoor use only.
• Temperatureswithintheroommustbemaintainedbetween0°Fto140°F(-18°Cto60°C).
• Theseextremerangesbetween0°Fto50°F(-18°Cto10°C)and100°Fto140°F(37°Cto60°C)are
for unoccupied environments only. Occupied areas as well as the installation need to be controlled
between 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 37°C).
• A1/4"(6mm)expansionspacemustbeprovidedaroundtheperimeteroftheroomandanyxedobjects
such as pipes or columns.
• Use approved safety equipment to provide proper protection based on each given task.
• Door-jambsandcasingsmustbeundercutsothattheplankcanslide
underneath.A1/4"(6mm)expansionspacemustalsobeincludedaround
the undercut jambs and casings. A reciprocating saw is recommended to
create the necessary undercut. Never undercut metal door casings.
Cutting Tip :Toundercutthecasting,layascrappieceofooringnextto
thecastingandlaythesawatontopoftheooringsothatthesaweasily
cuts to the height of the plank.
1 inch
(2.5 cm)
Casing
Wallbase
Cutting Line
Door Frame
• Important—Always inspect each plank to make sure it is not damaged prior to installation. Check the
tongue and groove to assure it is free of debris or damage.
• Wheninstallingooringfromtwoormorecartons,checkthepattern,colorandbatchnumbersonthe
cartontoensuretheyareallthesame.Thisinformationislistedontheexteriorlabelofeachcarton.Itis
recommendedtoblendooringfrommultiplecartonsduringinstallation.
• Cartonsshouldbeevenlystackednomorethanvecartonshighonaatsurfaceandawayfromany
heating/cooling ducts or direct sunlight.
• Excessooringshouldbestoredinaprotectedclimatecontrolledenvironmentforfuturerepairsif
necessary.
• The HVAC system must be on and functional before, during and after installation.
• Power tools can be dangerous. Operate in strict accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions
and safety precautions. Unsafe and improper use can cause serious injuries. Avoid inhalation and
exposuretoairborneparticlesbywearingpersonalprotectiveequipment,including:NIOSHorOSHA
approved dust masks, safety goggles and work gloves.
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LIFEPROOF VINYL PLANK CLICK LOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inspect each plank. Floor should be installed blending planks from several cartons at the same time to
ensuregoodcolorandshademixturethroughouttheinstallation.
2. It is recommended that installation begin in a corner of the room with the tongue facing the wall. Between
therstrowofooringandthewall,insertspacerssothata¼"(6mm)gapiscreated.
3. Wheninstallingtherstrow,inserttheshortedgeofoneplankintotheshortedgeofanotherplankata
slight angle and rotate downward. Continue to complete the starter row maintaining a straight edge for the
following row.