Installation & Assembly

Subfloor and Wall/Door Preparation
• Any unevenness of more than 1/16 inch over a length of 3 feet (2 mm over a length of 1 m) must be leveled out. Remove bumps in the
subfloor by sanding or scraping. The same applies to unevenness of more than 1/32 inch over a length of 8 inches (1 mm over a length
of 20 cm).
• Fill any low spots in the subfloor greater than 1/32 (1 mm) in depth and 3/16 inch (4 mm) in width with a portland cement leveling
compound.
• Ceramic tile and embossed flooring exceeding the above requirements will require skim coating with a portland based patch to avoid
bottom up pattern telegraphing.
• Remove any existing floor molding. Removal of wall baseboards is optional as quarter round can be installed to avoid baseboard
removal. Allow space for the rigid flooring to move freely under the trims and moldings.
• Undercut doorjambs, allowing the rigid luxury vinyl flooring to slip under doorjamb/case molding.
• Sweep the subfloor clean. The floor must also be free of all contaminates.
NOTE: Do not install cabinets on top of rigid luxury vinyl flooring. The surface beneath the floor must be sufficiently prepared in advance to
guarantee a successful installation of the flooring.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: If you have frequent or heavy rolling conditions, you are at risk of joint separation in the flooring from rolling
load traffic; our warranty excludes any problems associated with rolling loads.
Do not install additional underlayment (cushion) under your rigid luxury vinyl flooring. Use of additional underlayment (cushion) may damage
your floor and void your warranty.
IMPORTANT: The insert on the end of the plank is designed to enhance and contribute the structural stability of the product. The insert must
remain attached to the material in order for the warranties to apply. If it has slipped out, gently slip it back into position before installation of
the material.
Installation Preparation and Tips
It is the installer’s responsibility to visually inspect all material before and throughout installation in optimal lighting. Do not install flooring
with visible defects. If visible defects are present, contact your retailer immediately.
• Floor must be clean, smooth, flat and dry before installation.
• Check the tongue and groove to ensure both are free of debris or damage.
• To achieve maximum appearance, mix planks or tiles from two to three cartons from the same production.
• For plank installation, we recommend staggering the end joints a minimum of 9 inches. Do not allow end joint to line up every other row.
This may compromise the structural integrity of the plank installation.
• For tile installation, we recommend “half” staggering the end joints (ashlar/brick method).
NOTE: Do not install four corners together as this will not provide a stable installation.
• EnduraTEK Ultra rigid luxury vinyl click products allow you to choose your own starting position and direction, working one plank or tile
at a time. (Most installations start at a wall.)
• Measure the room before you start the installation, making sure that the last row of panels is at least 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Walls are not
always straight. Snap a chalk line for your first row to follow.
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This document is reviewed on an on going basis.
MKF_0069 6/6/18
EnduraTEK Ultra Care & Maintenance Guide
Rigid Luxury Vinyl Flooring