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PERGO MAX Premier Install Instructions

Tools Required for Installation

Common Tools

Wood

Glue

Carbide

40T Blade

Other Tools and Supplies

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PREMIUM

SYSTEM

COMPONENT

Finishing

Putty

PREMIUM

SYSTEM

COMPONENT

Finishing

Putty

SILICONE

CAULK

SILICONE

CAULK

SILICONE

CAULK

Mildew-resistant

silicone

Felt furniture

pads

Moisture

Meter

Non Destructive Moisture

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Laminate ﬂoor tapping

block and 5mm (

/16")

spacers

10' (3 m)

> 5" (130 mm)

6 mil (0.15 mm) virgin

polyethelene vapor barrier

ground

> 8" (200 mm)

Job Site

Site Requirements

Laminate is a durable ﬂoor covering, not intended as

structural material. Laminate requires a clean, dry, secure

subﬂoor that meets building codes.

Laminate ﬂoor is suitable for use in climate controlled (35-

65% RH and 60-85° F) indoor installations only and should

not be installed in rooms with ﬂoor drains or sump pumps.

Laminate ﬂoor can be installed above, on or below grade.

A moisture test is strongly recommended to determine if

high moisture exists in the subﬂoor. When using a calcium

chloride moisture test for concrete subﬂoors (ASTM 1869),

values must be ≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24-hr or <80% with an in situ

probe (ASTM F2170). Moisture readings of wood subﬂoors

must be ≤ 12%.

Acceptable job site conditions, including relative humidity

and subﬂoor moisture conditions, must be maintained

throughout the lifetime of the ﬂooring.

Laminate ﬂooring is installed as a ﬂoating ﬂoor and requires

the use of T-moldings in doorways 4 ft (1.22m) or less and

in rooms 40 feet (12.2 m) or larger in length or width. Floor

movement must not be constrained by glue, nails, screws,

hardware or other ﬁxed obstructions.

This product must be installed in accordance with these

installation instructions.

For more information, call 1-800-33-PERGO

Summary of content (16 pages)

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PERGO MAX Premier Install Instructions Tools Required for Installation Other Tools and Supplies M PE AD D FOR LA IUM PREM IUM EM PREM SYST EM ENT SYST PON ENT COM PON COM TE FL O IN A O LY DEVEL O Finishing Putty AL s ers I cer 5m m ac M Sp 5m m NG SPE C Spa Carbide 40T Blade Wood Glue RI Common Tools S E IN THE U A 1 FL OZ (33.
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PERGO MAX Premier Install Instructions Site and Material Preparation A B Wallbase Door Frame Casing Cutting Line E D C 1 inch (2,5 cm) % 48 hours F 60° – 85° F 15° – 29° C 35% – 65% RH H G > 8" (200 mm) subfloor 6 mil (0.15 mm) virgin polyethelene vapor barrier Site and Material Preparation A) Remove carpet and padding. Also remove any wood flooring installed on concrete. Do not remove products unless they are asbestos-free. B) Undercut door frame and wallbase.
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PERGO MAX Premier Install Instructions 1 3 2 5 4 6 Left 2 6 Right 1 5 3 4 5 6 6 5 > 12 in > 30 cm 7 9 8 3 4 1 2 10 14 11 15 13 12 16 17 WOOD GLUE
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PERGO MAX Premier Install Instructions Flooring Installation 1. Inspect each plank. 2. For the first 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. Assemble the first row tongue side toward wall. Insert the end tongue into the end groove and rotate downward to assemble. Keep the planks aligned and the joints closed. 5.
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PERGO MAX Premier Install Instructions IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY: THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT GREATER RISK.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Horizontal Accent Wall Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Pergo laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets local building code requirements. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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easure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total M square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. Painters Tape 1 Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1) Accent Wall Existing Dry Wall Typical Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset diagram). Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You must also place drywall screws every 16” into the wall studs or sill plate along the bottom edge of the first row of planks where they will be covered by the wall base.
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Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row. (Figure 8) For the last row of the installation, use painters tape to mark the stud location for brad nailing. Cut all planks in the last row to the required width to complete the installation. Complete the installation as you have the earlier rows. (Figure 8a) Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice.
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Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. If needed, use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water. DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes. DO NOT attach objects such as pictures, shelves or television mounts directly to the laminate wall.
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Limited Warranty For Wall Installations Only Pergo Limited Lifetime Residential Warranty Pergo, LLC (“Pergo”) provides the following limited lifetime residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product in its original installation: (1) the laminate surface will not fade due to sun or electrical light; and (2) the laminate surface will not stain. These limited warranties are subject to the conditions described in the “Conditions” section below.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Vertical Wainscot Style Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Pergo laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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easure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total M square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. 1 Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the floor a distance equal to your laminate plank plus one inch then level and mark the wall with a chalk line. With an electronic stud finder locate and mark wall studs. (Figure 1) Level Line 55" Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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Apply silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad, apply the silicone directly to the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3) 3 Silicone in “S” pattern Adhere the plank to the wall leaving a 3/16" gap (A) from the corners of the wall and a 1" gap (B) at bottom. Drive brad nails ½" from the top and bottom of each plank to secure to wall. Place nails where the trim will cover.
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Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. If needed, use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water. DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes. DO NOT attach objects such as pictures, shelves or television mounts directly to the laminate wall.
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Pergo® Limited Warranty For Wall Installations Only Pergo Limited Lifetime Residential Warranty Pergo, LLC (“Pergo”) provides the following limited lifetime residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product in its original installation: (1) the laminate surface will not fade due to sun or electrical light; and (2) the laminate surface will not stain. These limited warranties are subject to the conditions described in the “Conditions” section below.