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WPC Flooring – Installation and Maintenance

Please contact your local dealer for questions and further information

WPC LUXURY VINYL FLOORING

Installation and Maintenance

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION

FOR BEST RESULTS:

Because this flooring is made to replicate the look of a natural product with natural variations in color and texture – for the

best results, shuffle planks from different cartons and avoid installing similar boards next to one another.

SUBFLOOR PREPARATION:

The subfloor must be level, dry, and free of imperfections. An uneven subfloor will cause instability throughout the flooring

and premature damage.

PRE-INSTALLATION JOBSITE REQUIREMENTS

Carefully examine the flooring prior to installation for color, finish, and quality. Ensure adequate lighting for proper

inspection of the product prior to installation. If the flooring is deemed unacceptable by the purchaser, contact your nearest

dealer immediately to arrange for replacement parts. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for flooring installed

with visible defects. Prior to installation of any flooring, the installer must ensure that the jobsite and subfloor meet the

requirements previously mentioned. The manufacturer is not responsible for flooring defects caused by unsatisfactory

jobsite and/or subfloor conditions.

Crawl spaces must be a minimum of 18” (46 cm) from the ground to the underside of the joists. A black polyethylene film

ground cover of 6-20 mm is to be used as a vapor barrier with joints lapped 6” (16 cm) and sealed with moisture resistant

tape. The crawl space should have a perimeter venting equal to a minimum of 1.5% of the crawl space square footage. These

vents should be properly located to foster cross ventilation. Where necessary, local regulations take precedent.

Room temperature and humidity of installation area should be consistent with normal, year-round living conditions for at

least one week prior to installation. Maintaining an optimum room temperature of 70° F and a humidity range of 30-50% is

recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: The flooring should be one of the last items installed in any construction or remodel projects.

PRE-INSTALLATION SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS

Acceptable subfloor types:

§ CDX underlayment grade plywood (at least ½” thick)

§ Underlayment grade particleboard

§ OSB (at least ¾” thick)

Summary of content (5 pages)

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WPC Flooring – Installation and Maintenance Please contact your local dealer for questions and further information WPC LUXURY VINYL FLOORING Installation and Maintenance PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION FOR BEST RESULTS: Because this flooring is made to replicate the look of a natural product with natural variations in color and texture – for the best results, shuffle planks from different cartons and avoid installing similar boards next to one another.
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WPC Flooring – Installation and Maintenance Please contact your local dealer for questions and further information § § § § Concrete Slab Existing wood flooring Ceramic tile Resilient tile and sheet vinyl All subfloors must be: § Dry § Structurally Sound § Clean: thoroughly swept and free of debris § Level: flat to 4.7mm (3/16”) per 3.3m (10-ft) radius Wood subfloors must be dry and well secured. Nail or screw every 6” along joists to avoid squeaking.
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WPC Flooring – Installation and Maintenance Please contact your local dealer for questions and further information Position a few rows prior to installation to view and confirm your layout and working line. When laying the flooring, stagger the end joints from row to row by at least 8”. When cutting the last plank in a row to fit the room, you can use the cut-off end to begin the next row.
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. WPC Flooring – Installation and Maintenance Please contact your local dealer for questions and further information In this case, using a small plane or knife plane, carefully shave off the ledge of the groove (Figure 5). After the groove has been trimmed, place the board in place and tighten with a pull bar to test for fit, The installer must be certain that the required expansion gap has been maintained and that the flooring is not pinched, If the fit is off, re-trim as necessary.
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§ § § § § WPC Flooring – Installation and Maintenance Please contact your local dealer for questions and further information Sweet or vacuum the floor regularly to remove loose dirt. DO NOT use vacuums that use a beater bar or turn beater bar off. DO NOT use electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding. Clean up spills immediately. A damp mop with clean water and a diluted floor cleaner should be used as needed. DO NOT use harsh cleaners or chemicals on the floor.