Horizontal Installation Instructions

Measure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total
square footage area. Order that amount of ooring plus an additional
10% for incorrect cuts.
Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using
the stud nder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to
extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1)
Turn o power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
Accent Wall
Existing Dry Wall Typical
Wall Studs Marked
Painters
Tape
1
1a
Check floor
levelness
pieces will cover entire length
2
3/16"
Gap
3/16"
Gap
silicone applied in “s” pattern
3
3/16"
Gap
3/16"
Gap
3a
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.
Lay the planks on the oor with the décor side up and the groove side
toward the wall. Assemble the short ends of the planks together and
measure length to t the rst row (bottom).
Cut the last piece as needed leaving a 3/16” gap against any adjoining
walls, if applicable, and click it into place. (Figure 2)
Carefully ip the connected row of planks over so the décor side is
now face down and the tongue side is toward the wall. You may need
assistance to ip the connected row of planks over, depending on the
length of your installation. Make sure that the rst row is perfectly
straight and the aligned joints remain square and tight. Apply a bead of
100% silicone adhesive caulk to the back side of each laminate plank in
the rst row. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad apply
silicone directly onto the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3)
NOTE: You may need to adjust placement of the rst plank row to account
for any oor unevenness so that the rst row is perfectly straight and all
end joints remain square and tight.
Carefully tilt the row of connected planks against the wall with the
tongue side toward the oor, re-level and press to the wall. (Figure 3a)