Vertical Installation Instructions

55"
54"
1
Level Line
1" Gap
1a
Measure the length of your laminate plank and the length of the wall
area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of
ooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts.
Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the oor a
distance equal to your laminate plank plus one inch then level and mark
the wall with a chalk line. With an electronic stud nder locate and mark
wall studs. (Figure 1)
Turn o power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
Inspect each plank for damage before installing. (Figure 1a)
Do not install damaged planks. You can use laminate planks with or
without an attached pad. There is no need to remove the pad, so
treat the installation the same for both types of planks.
Start from the left side with the short side tongue up and long side
groove toward the wall. Place one plank against the wall and align at the
top to test t. You will want a 1" gap at the bottom of the plank.
(Figure 2a)
Determine the appropriate number of vertical planks to ll the wall. For
the best appearance, the rst and last planks should be approximately
the same width. Cut them as needed based on the width of your installa-
tion and the width of your planks.
If you don’t need to cut the rst plank, remove lower extension of long
side groove with saw or utility knife. (Figure 2b)
2a
1" Gap
Install
towards
wall
after
before
Cut off
extension
2b