Full Product Manual

Montserrat Rigid Core Vinyl (SPC) Flooring Installation and Maintenance
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USE OF ELECTRIC HEATING MATS AND OTHER HEATING UNITS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH RIGID
CORE VINUL FLOORING CAN VOID WARRANTY.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Decide which direction to lay the flooring. Measure the width and length of the room and calculate plank width of the last
row. For the best aesthetic, we do not recommend plank width narrower than 2.5 inches
Large spans in excess of 80' require expansion breaks.
1. Using spacers, leave a ¼" expansion gap between walls and edges of the flooring.
2. Installing the first row:
From left to right, with the tongue-side facing the longest wall in the room, place the first board. Note that
if the first row does not need to be trimmed in width, cut off the “tongue” so a solid straight edge is
placed along the wall. Align and angle the second board to place the end joint tongue into the end joint
groove of first board and connect the two into place. To ensure a secure fit, gently tap the joint with a
rubber mallet in a downward angled motion towards the adjoining board. Continue installing additional
boards in this manner until reaching the final board in the first row. Measure and cut the final board to fit
the room.
3. Installing the second row onwards:
You may use any left-over planks from the first row if greater than 8" in length. If not, cut a new board at
least 8" in length and allow 8" between end joints of the previous row to the current row that is being
installed. Position the first board into place by angling and interlocking the side tongue (long end) into the
previous row. Ensure fit and lay down gently into place. Position the next board using the same angling
technique, interlocking motion on side tongue (long end) laying down gently, leaving a 1mm gap on the
adjoining board. Tap the joint with a rubber mallet in a downward angled motion towards adjoining board
until tongue and groove lock. Continue installing additional boards in each row in this manner. When you
reach final board in each row, measure and cut the final board in each row to its proper length.
CONTINUALLY CHECK FOR GAPS BETWEEN BOARDS BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE
NEXT.
4. Installing the final row:
Follow step 3. The final row and all corresponding boards may need to be cut lengthwise (ripped).
5. Final step - accessories:
Replace the molding or wall base, allowing slight clearance between the molding and the planks. Nail the
molding to the wall surface not through the flooring. At doorways and other areas where the flooring
planks may meet other flooring surfaces, it is preferable to use a T-Molding, or something similar, to
cover exposed edges. Check for clearance and do not pinch planks.
POST INTALLATION CARE & MAINTENACE