Installation Guide

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Wellmade® HDPC® Vinyl Plank

Installation Guide

Wellmade rigid vinyl flooring is a High Density Plastic Composite (HDPC™) flooring with patent pending technology

that uses no adhesive to bond the vinyl layers together and features the patented Unilin Uniclic® click system and

is installed as a glueless floating floor. The interlocking planks lock together to provide a tight water resistant seam,

can be installed over most floor surfaces, and is suitable for both residential and light commercial interior

applications. For technical information or questions, you can email: customersupport@wellmadefloors.com , or

call 866.582.0848 (US only); outside the US, call 503.582.0848.

General Information:

1. Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly stacked fashion on a smooth flat surface. Be sure to

Inspect the run numbers/production dates on the boxes as different runs may be slightly different, once

installed it becomes the installers responsibility.

2. Maintain a constant temperature between 60° and 85°F (18.33° and 29.44°C) before, during, and after

installation.

3. Acclimation is ideal, but not required; flooring should be stored in the areas that it is going to be installed

in for a minimal 24 hours to assure equilibrium.

4. Vinyl Planks should only be installed after other trades have finished and the jobsite has been cleaned and

cleared of debris that could potentially damage a finished installation.

5. Flooring can be installed with or without padding; underlayment padding will give your flooring better

acoustical properties.

6. Inspect flooring for damage, defects, or shading issues before installation; claims for visual defects will not

be accepted after cutting and/or installed.

7. Mix and install planks from several different cartons during installation to ensure a random appearance.

8. Leave 1/4 inch for expansion around the entire perimeter of the flooring.

9. T moldings are recommended at all doorways to prevent separation or buckling issues due to adjoining

rooms.

9. Flooring should be protected from direct exposure to UV light by using shades or blinds when necessary.

Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels, wood and many

other existing hard surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry. Do not

install planks over floors that are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16” in a 10 foot radius

should be leveled with a Portland cement based patching compound. Wellmade Vinyl Plank is impervious to water

damage but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be taken to keep moisture from

collecting on either side of the flooring to prevent the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew.

Concrete Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over concrete on all grade levels; a moisture barrier is recommended but not required, and

should consist of at least a 6 mil polyethylene film with the sheets overlapping 6” and taped to prevent moisture

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Wellmade® HDPC® Vinyl Plank Installation Guide Wellmade rigid vinyl flooring is a High Density Plastic Composite (HDPC™) flooring with patent pending technology that uses no adhesive to bond the vinyl layers together and features the patented Unilin Uniclic® click system and is installed as a glueless floating floor.
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migrating to the flooring.. Moisture vapor emissions should not exceed 5 lbs./24 hour per 1,000 sq. when tested with the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test in accordance with ASTM F 1869 or 85% RH in accordance with ASTM F 2170 “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs using in situ Probes. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16” in a 10 foot radius should be leveled with a Portland cement based patching compound.
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Important Notes: Before removing any existing resilient flooring or tiles, please consult with a flooring professional to determine if asbestos abatement is necessary to avoid exposure. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings” for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covered structures. The products in this carton DO NOT contain asbestos or crystalline silica.
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Diagram 1a 4. 5. Diagram 1b Start the second row using 1/3rd of a plank allowing 1/4 inch (6.35mm) expansion space at the start of the row. Place the cut end against the wall. Insert the tongue on the long side of the plank into the groove of the plank in the first row. Hold the plank in a 20° to 30° angle while applying pressure inward and down until they lock together (diagram 1a) and (diagram 1b). A tapping block may be needed for additional force.
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the pipe or object, plus 1/2 inch for expansion/contraction. Click the two short sides of the boards together, then drill the hole centered on the joint between the boards as shown. Now you can separate the two boards and install as normal. See Diagrams 6A – 6C. Transitions, moldings, and wall base: All transition pieces should be attached to the subfloor using the track supplied with the molding, or glue down using a high grade contractor adhesive, dependent on the transition purchased.
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• • Damp mop as needed using clean water and a diluted floor cleaner. Do not use harsh cleaners or chemicals on the floor. Steam cleaning is not recommended for vinyl flooring as the heat may affect the vinyl. REPAIRS In the unlikely event that a plank is damaged for whatever reason, the simplest method is to disconnect the planks carefully (protecting the tongue and groove edges) until the damaged plank can be removed. Then replace the damaged plank with a new one and re-assemble the disconnected planks.