Installation & Assembly
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Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
8. Join the short end of the plank rst. There will be a gap on the long side joints when the plank is rotated down.
9. Raise the outside edge of the plank upward approximately 1”. Maintain this angle as you push the plank in until the
NatureTEK Select edges meet. Rotate downward on the plank until the joint locks. Repeat these steps to complete the
installation.
Installation Tip: Place a carton of planks across the end of the row being installed to keep installed planks in place
during installation.
10. Alternate Tap Method: Align the tongues into the grooves of the long and short sides of the planks. Install the long side
rst with a tapping block by tapping lightly along the long side until the joint is closed tightly. Then tap the end using the
tapping block into a locked position. Note: Uneven tapping or use of excessive force may damage the joint.
11. Ensure there will be a 3/8” gap (after the joint is closed) to the wall for expansion.
12. For the last row, align the plank to be used on top of the second to last row. Using a full width plank as a spacer, trace wall
contour and cut plank.
13. 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.
14. After tapping the long side joint closed, tap the short side closed, using a tapping block or a pull bar.
Installation Under Doorway Frames
15. Slide plank under pre-cut door frame.
16. Tap the long side joint closed rst. Then tap the end joint closed.
INSTALLATION AROUND FIXED OBJECTS (SUCH AS PIPES)
17. Allow 3/8” expansion space around pipes or other xed objects.
Finishing the Installation
18. Remove all spacers.
19. Create a watertight seal by applying exible 100% silicone sealant to the entire perimeter of the installation. DO NOT use
acrylic sealant.
• First ll all expansion spaces with 3/8” compressible PE foam backer rod and cover with silicone sealant.
• Prior to installing the moldings, apply silicone sealant to the portion of the molding or transition that will contact directly
with the NatureTEK Select ooring surface.
• Install moldings and immediately wipe away any excess silicone sealant.
• Apply silicone sealant at connections to doorframes or any other xed objects.
CARE AND CLEANING
Place felt oor protectors under legs of moveable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber – not plastic or metal. Place walk-off
mats at entrances. Dust mop as primary cleaning method. Damp mop using a well wrung out mop; DO NOT pour liquid directly
on oor or use an excessively wet mop that will puddle or leave moisture standing on the oor. If needed, use a solution of 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. Use correct hard surface vacuum tools. DO NOT use rotating beater bars, oor scrubbers,
steamers, jet mops, buffers or similar products. Wipe up spills immediately. DO NOT allow topical moisture to remain on the
oor longer than the time specied in the product warranty.