Installation Sheet

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SolidTech Flooring—Floating Installation Instructions
During installation, blend the planks so that there are not too many identical, lighter or darker
panels adjacent to one another. For optimal results, it is best to fit the panels in the direction of the
longest wall and parallel to the light source in the room. Ensure that the end joints of the panels in
two successive rows are never in line, they should be staggered by at least 12 inches (30 cm).
Measure the room before you start installing underlayment or flooring planks. Make sure that the
last row of panels is at least 2 inches (5 cm) wide when finishing the installation. We recommend
snapping a chalk line to ensure a perfectly straight installation.
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring has been designed for oang installaons in indoor climate-
controlled areas inclusive of sunrooms and solariums with ambient temperatures ranging
between 45-115°F (7-46°C). Glue-down installaon is required for seasonal porches, camping
trailers, boats or other non-climate-controlled applicaons provided they are not exposed to
the elements or prolonged direct sunlight. For applicaons above 115°F (46°C) resulng from
exposure to direct sunlight, install without underlayment on a level, stable wood or concrete
suboor. Recommended glues include XLBrands
®
Sx 5800 or Sx 5500 & Taylor’s 2091 or 2098.
Please contact your ooring dealer or Quick·Step Technical Services if you have any quesons.
Begin in the left corner of the room. Install underlayment, if needed. Underlayment should be
installed simultaneously with the floor installation. We recommend Performance Accessories
™
Luxury Vinyl Flooring underlayment which helps ensure joint integrity, reduces sound, helps
prevent indentation, and insulates and helps level the subfloor.
NOTE: An underlayment which is too soft or made from the wrong material will damage your floor.
An underlayment designed for laminate and/or hardwood is not suitable for click LVF. We
recommend Performance Accessories™ luxury vinyl underlayment; use of other underlayment
may damage your floor and void your warranty.
Start the first row with a whole plank. Cut off the long side tongue (end and edge) for the first panel.
Position the cut edges adjacent to the wall.
Fit the plank with cut off sides against the walls. Make sure that you leave an expansion gap of
1/4” (5 mm) between the plank and wall, using spacers as needed.
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For technical assistance, please contact your ooring dealer or Quick·Step® Technical Services by calling 888-387-9882, opon 1.
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During installation, blend the planks so that there are not too many identical, lighter or darker
panels adjacent to one another. For optimal results, it is best to t the panels in the direction of the
longest wall and parallel to the light source in the room. Ensure that the end joints of the panels in
two successive rows are never in line, they should be staggered by at least 8 inches.
Measure the room before you start installing underlayment or ooring planks. Make sure that
the last row of panels is at least 3 inches wide when nishing the installation. We recommend
snapping a chalk line to ensure a perfectly straight installation.
SolidTech Flooring has been designed for oating installations in indoor climate-controlled areas
with or without underlayment inclusive of sunrooms and solariums with ambient temperatures ranging
between 55-85°F. Please contact your flooring dealer of Mohawk® Technical Services if you have any
questions.
Begin in the left corner of the room. Install underlayment, if needed. If you choose to use underlayment
install it simultaneously with the floor installation. We recommend Mohawk ActiveSound
Underlayment which helps ensure joint integrity, reduces sound, helps prevent indentation,
and insulates and helps level the subfloor. SolidTech products with pad attached cannot be ins
talled
Begin in the left corner of the room.Start the first row with a whole plank. Cut off the long side tongue
(end and edge) for the first panel. Position the cut edges adjacent to the wall.
Fit the plank with cut off sides against the walls. Make sure that you leave an expansion space of
1/4” (6 mm) between the plank and wall, using spacers as needed.
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For technical assistance, please contact your flooring dealer or Mohawk® Technical Services by calling 888-387-9881, option 3.
1/4 in (6mm)
over separate underlayment