Installation Guide

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RIGID CORE LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING
PLANK AND TILE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product Description
Plank and Tile
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
/ Below Grade
Installation Method
Floating - Drop and Lock
Installation Video available on YouTube
LifeProof
™
is intended for interior use only and is suitable for above
grade, on grade, and below grade applications. DO NOT install in any
outside areas, sunrooms/solariums, saunas, seasonal porches, camping
trailers, boats, RVs, 3-season rooms, lanais, rooms that are prone to
ooding, or rooms or homes that are not temperature-controlled.
LifeProof
™
is a oating oor and should be allowed to expand and
contract freely. It must not be glued, nailed, or fastened to the suboor in
any way. Permanent cabinets, vanities, islands and similar items should
be installed rst. Then, install LifeProof
™
around them, leaving the proper
expansion gap. LifeProof
™
can be installed under vanities with legs.
LifeProof
™
can be installed under toilets; leave proper expansion space
around ange and use a premium waterproof 100% silicone caulk. Do
not anchor toilet through the material.
LifeProof
™
is a waterproof oating oor, but it should not be used to
seal an existing oor from moisture. It cannot inhibit the growth of mold
or prevent structural problems associated with, or caused by ooding,
excessive moisture, alkalis in the suboor, or conditions arising from
hydrostatic pressure. Regardless of location, always remove standing
water, urine and other liquids promptly. Job site moisture issues should
be addressed and corrected prior to installation. Fill expansion spaces
around potential wet areas only with premium waterproof 100% silicone
caulk.
Long-term exposure to direct sunlight can potentially damage
LifeProof
™
, causing it to discolor, fade, or buckle. Protect LifeProof
™
from exposure to direct sunlight via the use of window-treatments or
UV-tinting on windows. Lifeproof
™
ooring is a oating system and is not
recommended for areas subject to heavy rolling or static loads.
If the ooring is to be installed by a third party, then it is suggested
that the homeowner be present during the installation for consultation/
direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation and layout
to maximize satisfaction. If this is not possible, consultation should
occur prior to installation. The owner/installer assumes all responsibility
for quality of completed installation.
Tools for Installation:
Utility Knife Straight Edge
Measuring Tape ¼" (6mm) Spacers
Pencils Proled Tapping Block
Pull Bar Eye Protection
Soft-Faced Hammer Broom
Felt or Nylon Pads
Optional: Jig Saw, Table Saw, Miter Saw, Circular Saw, Hole Saw,
Moisture Meter (wood, concrete, or both)*
*Tools may be available for rent at The Home Depot.
Overage Allowances
Order 10% more ooring than square footage to
account for cuttings and waste
Suboor Flatness
Tolerances
¼" in 10ft., Slope not more than 1" per 6 ft.
(6mm in 3m, Slope not more than 25mm per 1.8m)
No abrupt height differences. High spots should
be sanded or ground down and low areas
should be filled
Vapor Barrier (6 mil
polylm)
Not Required
Should Underlayment
(pad) be used?
LifeProof
™
includes a pre-attached sound
mitigating pad. LifeProof
™
Universal
Underlayment (SKU 1006262709) can be used
as an additional underlayment under LifeProof
™
ooring. Use of any other underlayment will void
the LifeProof
™
Limited Warranty
Acclimation
Requirements
Residential/Light Commercial - Not Required
Full Commercial - 48 Hours
See Page 2
Transition
Requirements
Required when installing LifeProof
™
in a room or
area that is larger than 100 lineal ft. (30.5m) in
any direction
Installation On Stairs
Please refer to Stair Installation Instructions on
homedepot.com
Installation On Vertical
Surfaces (walls)
Voids Warranty
Installation Over
Existing Ceramic Tile
Floors
Filling Grout Lines Not Required
(Follow Suboor Flatness Tolerances)
Glue Down Installation Voids Warranty
Suboor RH/MVER
Recommendations
85% Relative Humidity / 8 lbs. MVER (Moisture
Vapor Emission Rating)
Radiant Heat Approved - See page 3
3-Season/Non-
Climate Controlled
Environments
Voids Warranty
Expansion Gap
Requirements
¼" (6mm) around perimeter walls & heavy xed
objects such as cabinetry or baths
Required Interior
Environmental
Conditions
50ºF–100ºF (10ºC–38ºC)
Denition of
“Waterproof”
Structural integrity of LifeProof
™
ooring will not
degrade due to contact with moisture/water
KEY INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS