Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
lifeproof
™
Waterproof Rigid Core
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
For Assistance, Call: 1-866-843-8453
www.homedepot.com
Product Description
6.5 mm x 7.1 in. x 47.6 in. Plank
7 mm x 8.7 in. x 47.6 in. Wide Plank
8 mm x 8.7 in. x 59.4 in. XL Plank
8 mm x 8.7 in. x 72 in. XXL Plank
Rigid Core Vinyl Planks
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
Below Grade
Installation Method
Floating - Drop and Lock
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CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR: lifeproof
™
product does not contain asbestos. Existing installed resilient flooring and asphaltic adhesive
may contain asbestos fillers or crystalline silica. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, bead-blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient
flooring, backing, lining felt, asphaltic “cutback” adhesive or other adhesive. See “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings”
(rfci.com) for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.
CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL IN all exterior installations, seasonal porches, boats, campers, RV's, sunrooms, solariums, non-temperature controlled rooms or
homes.
Safety and Health Precautions
Power tools can be dangerous. Operate in strict accordance to manufacturer’s operating instructions and safety precautions. Unsafe and improper use can cause
serious injuries. Avoid inhalation and exposures to airborne particles by mechanical means and by wearing personal protective equipment. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes NIOSH or OSHA approve dust masks, safety goggles and work gloves.
Warranty
This flooring product comes with a manufacturer Limited Wear Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser of the flooring. It warrants the original
purchaser that the finish surface will not wear through for the duration of the stated warranty from the date of purchase. Contact our Customer Service Team at
866-843-8453 to request a written copy which provides detailed terms of coverage and limitations.
Pre-Installation
OWNER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY
The owner is advised to be at home 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 be done prior to
installation. The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for product quality of
completed installation.
PERFORM PRE-INSTALL INSPECTION. FOR CLAIMS PURPOSES, YOU ARE ALLOWED
TO OPEN UP TO 4 BOXES FOR PRODUCT INSPECTION. DO NOT OPEN ALL THE
BOXES. OPENING ALL THE BOXES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PRODUCT. INSPECT ALL THE PLANKS IN THESE 4 BOXES CAREFULLY. EXAMINE
FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH AND QUALITY. IF YOU DISCOVER THAT PRODUCTS
ARE DEFECTIVE, OR IF MATERIAL IS QUESTIONABLE, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE
RETAILER. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED, PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION.
Prior to installation, rack up planks from several boxes to ensure uniform
distribution of colors, shades and characters in the installed flooring. Planks
having similar widths should be placed together in the same row to minimize gaps
between boards.
The installation of lifeproof
™
does not require acclimation. However we
recommend installation in rooms with temperature between 50°F & 100°F (10°C
& 38°C). The HVAC system must be on and functional before, during, and after
installation.
Purchase flooring to be installed in one large area at the same time. Product
purchased at a later time than the first purchase may vary beyond your
expectations.
Accessories, trims and moldings are manufactured to coordinate with the varied
appearances of the floor planks. Any exact matches are coincidental. Non-
matching accessories are not defective products.
This product is manufactured according to strict quality standards. In the event
that defects are discovered in the field, the industry standards permit a defect
tolerance not to exceed 5%. Order an additional 10% extra for cutting wastage and
grading allowances (more for diagonal installations).
During installation, inspect the planks continuously. Defects that can be seen from
a standing position should be cut off or held out. Installing defective planks implies
acceptance.
Clicking noises are the result of interactions among flooring, joists and subfloors
when they move. Sometimes, it is impossible to eliminate them completely and
minor clicking noises are to be accepted as normal flooring phenomenon.
To assure the warranty is not inadvertently voided, before proceeding with any
activity that is not covered in this manual, please contact our Customer Support
Team at 866-843-8453.
CONCRETE SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS
Concrete subfloors must:
□ Have minimum rated strength of 3000 psi.
□ Be level to within 1/4 in. in a 10 ft. span; no bumps or low spots. High
spots can be removed by grinding; depressions can be filled with patching
compound formulated for use in floor installation. Subfloors should not slope
more than 1 in. per 6 ft.
□ Be clean; no construction debris, soil, mud and any other objects on or
adhering to the floor; if necessary, scrape and sweep away before the
installation; no protrusions of nails, debris, metals should remain.
□ New concrete slab must cure for at least 90 days. It must have a minimum 10
mil polyethylene sheet between the ground and the concrete.
□ Be free from moisture related conditions which can damage the installed
flooring.
CONCRETE MOISTURE
Test all concrete subfloors for moisture content and document the results. Visual
checks are not reliable.
Perform tests at locations around exterior doorways, near walls containing
plumbing, near foundation walls and in the center of the room. Minimum sample
size is 3 samples per 1000 sq. ft. of area and one test for every additional 1000 sq.
ft. thereafter.
Moisture content should meet one of the following criteria:
□ 4% max. when tested using Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter.
□ Less than 8 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. per 24 hours when using Calcium Chloride
test (ASTM F1869).
□ 85% max. when using Relative Humidity Testing (ASTM F2170).
NOTE: Concrete moisture content may be acceptable the time of the test.
These tests do not guarantee a perpetual “dry” concrete slab. The concrete slab
moisture content can vary at other times of the year. We are not responsible for
moisture-related damage to installed flooring.
WOOD SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS
The subfloor must be clean; no presence of construction debris, soil, mud and any
other objects on or adhering to the floor; no protrusions of nails, debris, or metals
should remain. If necessary, scrape and sweep the subfloor before the installation.
The subfloor must be structurally sound and stable; no movements or squeaks; no
loose panels or loose nails; no signs of ply de-lamination or other damages. Repair
all shortcomings before installation.
The subfloor must be flat; no visible bumps or low spots; the subfloor should be
flat to within 1/4 in. in 10 ft. span. Test for moisture using a reliable moisture
meter. Perform tests at locations around exterior doorways, near foundation walls,
near walls containing plumbing lines and in the center of the room. Measure 20
locations per 1000 sq. ft.. Moisture content of the subfloor should be less than
13%. Moisture content difference between the subfloor and flooring should be 2%
or less.