Installation Instructions

SUITABLE SURFACES
Lightly textured or porous surfaces. Well-bonded, solid
floors. Dry, clean, well-cured concrete (cured for at least
60 days prior). Wood floors with plywood on top. All
surfaces must be clean and dust free.
UNSUITABLE SURFACES
Rough, uneven surfaces including carpet and underlay.
Rough, heavily textured and/or uneven surfaces may
telegraph through the vinyl and distort the finished
surface. This product is not suitable for rooms that have
damp concrete or saunas. Do not install this product
in areas which are exposed to long term direct
sunlight such as sun rooms or solariums.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OLD RESILIENT
FLOORING. THESE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN EITHER
ASBESTOS FIBERS OR CRYSTALLINE SILICA, WHICH
CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH.
RADIANT HEATED FLOORS
Can be installed over hydronic radiant heated floors or
electric radiant heated floors that use embedded cables
under the subfloor. DO NOT INSTALL over any electric
heating mat that is installed on top of the subfloor. Do not
turn heat above 85˚F.
PREPARATION
The vinyl planks should be allowed to acclimatize
at room temperature (approx 68˚F) for 48 hours
prior to installation. Carefully check planks for any
defects before installation. Any plank that has been
installed will be deemed acceptable to the installer.
Check that all ITEM NUMBERS are the same and that you
have purchased sufficient material to complete the job.
Remove any traces of glue or residue from the previous
flooring.
New concrete floors need to dry out for at least
60 days prior to installation. Wood plank floors
require a plywood subfloor. All nail heads must be driven
down below the surface. Securely nail all loose boards.
Scrape, plane or fill uneven boards, holes or cracks
using floor-leveling compound if sub-floor is uneven –
over 1/8" within a span of 4 ft. If installing over existing
tile, use a floor levelling compound to skim coat grout
lines. Make sure the floor is smooth, clean, and free of
wax, grease, oil or dust, and sealed as necessary before
laying planks.
The maximum run length is 30 ft. For areas beyond
30 ft, the floor will either require transition strips
or it must be totally adhered to the subfloor
using the “dri-tac” (full spread) method. For the
“dri-tac” method, apply a high-tack universal flooring
adhesive specifically designed for vinyl plank flooring on
the subfloor prior to installation. Avoid spreading more
adhesive than required, as the adhesive will lose its
ability to fully stick to the back of the planks. Follow the
adhesive manufacturer’s instructions.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Utility knife, tapping block, rubber mallet, spacers,
pencil, tape measure, ruler and safety goggles.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Mix planks from different cartons during
installation to make sure that the patterns on your final
floor are random. It is a good idea to open multiple
cartons before installation and examine the planks to
determine the range of repeated patterns.
Start in a corner by placing the first plank with the
tongue side facing the wall. Use spacers along
each wall to maintain an expansion space of
3/8"–1/2" between the wall and the flooring.
Spacing will be covered by your choice of wall base
to give your room the proper finish. DO NOT nail wall
base into vinyl flooring. Diagram 1.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This spacing must also be
maintained between the floor and all vertical
surfaces, including cabinets, posts, partitions, door
jambs and door tracks. You will also need to use
transition strips in doorways and between rooms.
Failure to do so may cause buckling or gapping.
To attach your second plank, lower and lock the end
tongue of the second plank into the end groove of the first
plank. Line up edges carefully to ensure a close and tight
fit. Using a rubber mallet, lightly tap the top of the end
joints where the first and second planks lock together.
The planks should lay flat to the floor. Diagram 2.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY LINE UP THE END
JOINT AND ATTEMPTING TO FORCE IT IN WHILE
OUT OF ALIGNMENT COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE END JOINT.
Repeat this procedure for each subsequent plank in the
first row. Continue connecting the first row until you
reach the last full plank.
Fit the last plank by rotating the plank 180º with the
pattern side upward and placing it beside the first row of
planks with its end up against the far wall. Make sure
to maintain 3/8"–1/2" of space between the last
plank and the wall. Line a ruler up across the end of
the last full plank and across this new plank. Draw a line
across the new plank with a pencil, score with an utility
knife and snap off. Diagram 3.
Rotate the plank 180º so that it is back to its original
orientation. Lower and lock its end tongue into the end
groove of the last full plank. Lightly tap the top of the
end joints with a rubber mallet until the planks are flat
on the floor.
You will begin the next row with the cut-off piece from
the previous row to stagger the pattern. Pieces should
be a minimum of 8" long and joint offset should be
at least 6". Cut pieces should be no less than 3" in
width. Adjust layout for a balanced look. It is preferred
to alternate the planks so that they appear to have a
random length. To accomplish this you may alter the
length of the first plank so the pattern appears random.
Diagram 4.
To start your second row, rotate the cut-off piece from
the previous row 180º so that it is back to its original
CLICK VINYL PLANK
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
orientation. Make sure to maintain 3/8"–1/2" of
space between the first plank and the wall. Tilt and
push its side tongue into the side groove of the very first
plank. When lowered, the plank will click into place. Using
a tapping block and rubber mallet, lightly tap the long
side of the new plank to lock it with the planks of the first
row. The planks should lay flat to the floor. Diagram 5.
Attach the second plank of the new row first on the long
side. Tilt and push plank into place, making sure edges
are lined up. Lower plank to the floor. Using a tapping
block and rubber mallet, lightly tap the long side of the
new plank to lock it into place. Next, lightly tap down
on the top of the end joints with a rubber mallet to lock
them together. Continue laying remaining planks in this
manner.
To fit the last row, lay a plank on top of the previous row
with its the tongue to the wall. Lay a ruler across the
plank so that it is lined up with the side of the planks of
the previous row and draw a line across the new plank
with a pencil. Don’t forget to allow room for spacers.
Cut the plank with a utility knife and attach into position.
Diagram 6.
Door frames and heating vents also require
expansion room. First cut the plank to the correct
length. Then place the cut plank next to its actual position
and use a ruler to measure the areas to be cut out and
mark them. Cut out the marked points allowing the
necessary expansion distance on each side. Diagram 7.
You can trim for door frames by turning a plank upside
down and using a handsaw to cut away the necessary
height so that planks slide easily under the frames.
Diagram 8.
Remove the spacers once the floor is completely installed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Sweep regularly to remove surface grit and dust.
Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up any dirt and
footprints. All spills should be cleaned up immediately.
CAUTION: Planks are slippery when wet.
Never use wax, polish, abrasive cleaners or scouring
agents as they may dull or distort the finish.
Never use a steam cleaner on any vinyl flooring. Use of
such products may damage or soften the protective wear
layer. Use of a steam cleaner will void the warranty of
this product.
High heels can damage floors.
Do not allow pets with unclipped nails to scratch or
damage the floor.
Use protective pads under furniture.
Use doormats at entrance ways to protect the floor from
discoloring. Avoid using rubber-backed rugs, as they may
stain or discolour the vinyl flooring. If you have an asphalt
driveway, use a heavy-duty doormat at your main door,
as chemicals in asphalt can cause vinyl flooring to yellow.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged
periods of time. Use drapes or blinds to minimize direct
sunlight during peak sunlight hours.
It’s a good idea to save a few planks in case of accidental
damage. Planks can be replaced or repaired.
If other trades are in the work area, a floor protector is
highly recommended to help protect the finish of the floor.
CAUTION: Some types of nails, such as common steel
nails, cement coated or some resin-coated nails, may
cause a discoloration of the vinyl floor covering. Use
only non-staining fasteners with underlayment panels.
The procedure of gluing and screwing underlayment
panels is not recommended. Solvent-based construction
adhesives are known to stain vinyl floor coverings. All
responsibility for discoloration problems caused by
fastener staining or the use of construction adhesive
rests with the underlayment installer/consumer.
WARRANTY
This guarantee is for replacement or refund of
the vinyl plank flooring only, not labor (including the
cost of labor for installation of the replacement floor) or
costs incurred with loss of time, incidental expenses or
any other damage. It does not cover damage from
improper installation or maintenance (including
side or end gapping), burns, tears, indentations,
stains or reduction in gloss level due to normal use and/
or exterior applications. Gapping, shrinkage, squeaks,
fading, structural sub floor related issues, scratches
and scuff marks are not covered under this warranty.
Temperature variations – excessive heat or below
freezing (25 ˚F and below) – may cause cause expansion
or contraction of the product.
Lifetime Residential Warranty
This quality vinyl plank is guaranteed not to wear
through or stain for the duration of your life in your
home. From the date of purchase, your floor will be free
from manufacturing defects and will not wear through
or permanently stain from common household stains
when installed and maintained according to instructions
supplied with each carton. *Lifetime means 40 years.
30 Year Commercial Warranty
Our 30 Year Limited Commercial Warranty for vinyl plank
means that for 30 years, from the date of purchase, your
floor will be free from manufacturing defects and will not
wear through when installed and maintained according
to instructions supplied with each carton. Improper
installation or workmanship should be directed to the
contractor who installed the floor.
Claims
This guarantee applies only to the original purchaser
and proof of purchase is required for all claims. Claims
for wear must show a minimum dime size area. This
guarantee is pro-rated based on the amount of time
the floor has been installed. If you wish to file a claim
under warranty, contact the authorized dealer where the
flooring was purchased.
1
4
3
8
6
7
2
5
[e-mail] | 1-800-459-4409