Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsMSI ManualsFlooringTake Home Sample - Woodland Alpine Mountain Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring 7 in. x 12 in.

1. Read enclosed detailed installation instructions before beginning install.

2. Aatsuboorisamust!

3. Propermoisturetestingisamust!

4. Properexpansionaroundallpermanentstructuresisamust!

5. Molding,trim,transition,andnishpiecesmustnotpreventtheoorfromoating.

6. Failuretofollowinstallationinstructionswillvoidwarranty.

7. Acclimationisnormallynotnecessarybutmayberequiredinextremecircumstances.

PleaseReadAllInstructions,Carefully,BeforeYouBeginInstallation.

ImproperInstallationWillVoidWarranty

Always check ooring planks for defects such as chips and color variations under good light conditions. Check

that grooves are free of debris. Useplanksfrommultipleboxesduring installation to insure random pattern

variation.

The ooring should be stored and installed in a climate controlled area with an average temperature between 55-

95⁰ F (12-53⁰C). If ooring is exposed to temperatures less than 40⁰ F (5⁰ C) or more than 95⁰ F (35⁰ C) for more

than one hour, the ooring must be acclimated for a minimum of 12 hours by spreading out the cartons during

acclimation but not stacking the cartons. If stacking is necessary, stack the cartons in a crisscross

manner -neverstackingthe cartons more than three high.

Theareainwhichtheooringisinstalledmustremain*climatecontrolledwiththetemperaturebetween

65°85°Fforthelifeoftheproduct.

*MSI’s Everlife SPC ooring may be installed in a vacation home, three-seasons rooms, etc., with a temperature between 55-

⁰F (12-53⁰C ) at least 48-hours before and during the installation, even if temporary temperature measures must be taken.

Thereafter, the temperature cannot fall to below 40

⁰(5⁰F) or higher than 95 (53⁰C), and RH must maintain between 35 – 70%.

In these installations, you must use transition moldings at doorways and in any span greater than 40’ in any direction. The same

is true in light commercial installations.

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read enclosed detailed installation instructions before beginning install. A flat subfloor is a must! Proper moisture testing is a must! Proper expansion around all permanent structures is a must! Molding, trim, transition, and finish pieces must not prevent the floor from floating. Failure to follow installation instructions will void warranty. Acclimation is normally not necessary but may be required in extreme circumstances.
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This product is a floating floor and should NOT be *secured to the floor. Do not install fixed objects, such as cabinets, on top of the flooring or fasten trim/molding/transition pieces directly to the floor. *You may adhere MSI’s Everlife SPC flooring in light commercial and commercial installations using MSI’s MS007 adhesive, following directions on the pail.
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To avoid this problem, ensure that concrete subfloors are constructed according to the American Concrete I nstitution’s guidelines (ACI’s 302.2 Guide). To check current conditions, a calcium chloride test (ASTM F1869) and a RH test using in situ Probes (ASTM F2170) is necessary. If the level of vapor emissions / hydrostatic pressure exceeds 6lbs and /or 90% RH, a moisture barrier must be installed over the concrete or you must use multi-use LVT adhesive for the install.
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Begin the next row with the cut off piece from the previous row to create the necessary stagger pattern. This piece should be a minimum of 8” (20cm) long and the joint offset from the previous row should be at least 10” (26cm) apart. To attach, tilt the plank you are installing slightly upwards (about 15-25º), insert its tongue into the previous row’s groove and lower it into place. The plank will click into place with light pressure (Figure E).
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WARRANTIES: Joint Integrity: During the period of the warranty the Unilin locking system will not fail when properly installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions. Installed flooring must remain climate controlled with the temperature between 55-95º F (12-53ºC) for the life of the product, with the above listed exceptions. Note - The suggestions mentioned above are for general practice.
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• • Discoloration caused by use of latex or rubber-backed floor mats. Note: some synthetic backed carpets contain latex in the manufacturing process that may discolor vinyl. Always use mats marked as “nonstaining.” Discoloration caused by rubber pads, rubber wheels, rubber tires, rubber rollers, automotive tires, etc. Flooring installed on stairs is excluded from warranty coverage. Installation of residential product in a commercial environment.