Installation Guide

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January 1, 2020
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CARE AND CLEANING
Preventative Maintenance
• Preventindentationsandscratchesbyusingnon-stainingoorprotectorsonthelegsofchairs,
appliances and all heavy furniture. Floor protectors should be at least 1" in diameter. Periodically clean
protectors to remove grit that may become embedded and cause scratching.
• Chair casters should be rubber – not plastic or metal – and should be kept clean.
• Placewalk-omatsatentrances.Matsshouldhaveanon-rubberizedbackingandbemarkedasnon-
staining.
• Werecommendtheuseofahardsurface(non-studded),non-rubberchairmattoprotectyouroorfrom
ocechairswithcasters.Light,rollingfurnitureshouldbeoutttedwithbroad-surface,non-staining
castersthathavebeenengineeredforhardsurfaceoors.Suchcastersshouldbeaminimumof1"
(2.5cm)wideandatleast2"(5.1cm)indiameter.
• Keep pets’ nails trimmed.
• Removeshoeswithcleats,spikesorexceptionallypointyheelsbeforewalkingontheoor.
Cleaning & Maintenance
• Sweeptheoorregularlywithasoftbristlebroomtoremoveloosedirt.
• Washtheoorwithnon-abrasive,neutralPHoorcleanerapprovedforvinyloors.
• Foreverydaycleaning,amopmoistenedwithwarmwaterwillsuce.
Do Not Use the Following on LifeProof Vinyl Plank
• Detergent based cleaners
• Abrasive or mop and shine products
• Ammonia or bleaches
• Vacuum cleaner with a rotating beater bar engaged
NOTE: Always read the cautionary information on all cleaners prior to use.
IMPORTANT: Neverpush,pullordragfurniture,appliancesorotheritemsacrosstheoor.Whenmoving
furniture or heavy items, always lift and carry the items.
Finishing the Installation
20. Remove all spacers.
21. Fillanyexpansionspacesaroundpotentiallywetareas(suchasrefrigerators,tubs,etc.)withpremium,
waterproof 100% silicone caulk.
22. Remember,theuseofcoordinatingT-MoldsisrequiredwheninstallingLifeProofVinylPlankinaroom
orareathatislargerthan100linealfeet(30.5meters)inanydirection,sothattheoorisseparatedinto
sectionsthatarenolargerthan100ft.x100ft.(30.5metersx30.5meters)persection.
23. Installmoldingstocovertheexpansiongap.Wheninstallingmoldings,neverallownailsorscrewsto
entertheLifeProofVinylPlankortheexpansionzonearoundtheooringperimeter.Allmoldingsand
transitionstripsneedtoprovidea¼"(6mm)expansionspaceaswell.(Note:Coordinatedmoldingscan
be purchased on homedepot.com. Follow molding installation instructions for proper installation.)
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