Instructions / Assembly

Flooring Installation

1. Inspect each plank.

2. For the rst row along straight walls, remove the tongue on all long side joints and on the short side of the 1st plank only.

3. For uneven walls, trace contour on tongue-side of plank and cut.

4. SAFETY NOTE: For ooring with a plastic tongue, remove the plastic tongue before cutting the length of the plank.

5. Cut the plastic tongue 3/8" shorter than the width of the cut plank. Starting at the edge of the plank, re-insert the plastic tongue rmly

into the groove.

6. For assembly of rst row, align and slide plank end joints together.

7. Two spacers thick side to thick side = 3/8".

8-12. Provide a 3/8" space for expansion on all sides. First piece must be at least 8" long. Start new rows with pieces trimmed from

previous row. Ensure at least a 12" end joint offset.

13. For products with plastic inserts, be sure to fully lock the end joint.

14. Alternate Tap Method: Slide end joint together and align the long side joint. Then gently tap long side using a tapping block, taking

care to tap evenly from end to end. Note: Uneven tapping or use of excessive force may damage the joint.

15. For the last row, align the plank to be used on top of the 2nd to last row. Using a full width plank as a spacer, trace wall contour and

cut plank.

16. For the last row, install the long side tongue into the groove with the end joint aligned. Using a pull bar and hammer, work evenly

along the length of the plank and lightly tap the joint closed.

Plank Disassembly

17. Lift row.

18. Slide end joint apart.

Installation Around Fixed Objects (such as Pipes)

19. Allow 3/8" expansion space around pipes or other xed objects.

Installation Under Doorway Frames

20. Remove lock on lower lip of the groove and apply a small bead of wood glue in its place.

21. Slide plank under pre-cut door frame.

22. Tap the long side joint closed rst. Then tap the end joint closed.

Care and Cleaning

A) Place felt oor protectors under legs of moveable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber – not plastic or metal.

B) Place walk-off mats at entrances.

C) Dust mop or damp mop only. NO wet mopping. Use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR

/3 cup ammonia per gallon of water.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, detergents, soaps, waxes or polishes. Use correct hard surface vacuum tools. DO NOT use rotating

beater bars, oor scrubbers, steamers, jet mops or similar products. DO NOT allow liquids to stand on the oor. Wipe up spills

immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to be on the oor for longer than 30 minutes.

PERGO XP Install Instructions