Installation Guide

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January 1, 2020
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4. Use a tapping block and soft faced hammer to close any gaps between the planks.
5. Onceyoureachtheendoftherstrow,measureandcutthenalplanksothatitcompletestherowwhile
alsoleavingthenecessary¼"expansiongap.Lastplanksofrowsmustbeatleast8"long.
Note: Use a spare plank to create a straight edge at the cut line. Use a utility knife to score the top of the
pattern and snap the panel. It will be necessary to cut the foam underlayment after snapping the
panel.
6. Startthesecondrowofooringbytrimmingaplanktoalengthdierentfromtherstplankintherst
row. First and last pieces must be at least 8" long. End joints should be staggered a minimum of 6".
7. Ataslightangle,insertthelongedgetongueoftherstplankinrow2intothelongedgegrooveofthe
plank in row 1 until the plank edges meet, and then rotate down until the joints lock.
8. Whenjoiningthenextplanktotherstplankintherow,jointheshortsideedgesrst.Therewillbeagap
on the long side joints when the plank is rotated down.
9. Raisetheoutsidelongedgeoftheplankupwardapproximately1".Thiswillraisetheoutsidelongedgeof
planks in that row. Maintain this angle as you push the plank in until the long edge of the plank meets the
longedgeoftherstrow.Rotatedownwardontheplankuntilthejointlocks.
10. After tapping the long side joint closed, close the short edge joints using a tapping block or pull bar.
11. Repeat these steps to complete the installation.
12. After each row is complete, ensure there will be a ¼" (6 mm) gap (after the joints are closed) to the wall for
expansion.
13. Forthelastrow,aligntheplanktobeusedontopofthe2ndtolastrow.Usingafullwidthplankasa
spacer, trace the wall contour. Use a full plank as a straight edge to cut the plank. Insert the long edge
tongue in to the long edge groove and use a pull bar and hammer to close the gap.
14. After tapping the long side joint closed, close the short edge joints using a tapping block or pull bar.
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13b13a
10a 11 12 13
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>6 in
> 30 cm
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