Installation & Assembly

Installation
NOTE: Your starter rows will consist of your first and second row to provide additional stability. See Diagram 1 for examples of the
instructions below.
• The first panel (#1) of the first row should be a full length panel. Trim off the profiles facing the wall and position the cut edges adjacent
to the wall. Be sure to leave an expansion gap of 1/4 inch (5 mm) between the plank and wall, using spacers as needed. The entire perimeter
of the floor and areas around any vertical objects require a 1/4 inch expansion gap.
• The first panel (#2) of the second row should not exceed 50% of the length of the panel.
• Align the first panel (#2) of the second row with the first panel (#1) of the first row at an angle and engage the length joint by folding down.
The factory end should face in from the perimeter of the installation. Cut edges always face away from the field of the installation.
• Align the second panel (#3) of the second row against the first row and slide it along the length towards the first panel (#2) in the second
row and fold down, engaging the end joint by pressing down with your thumb and palm of your hand. It is not recommended to use any
mallets to engage the joints.
• Align the second panel (#4) of the first row against the second panel of the second row and slide it towards the first panel (#1) until they
meet. Fold down the panel and engage the end joint.
• Continue building your starter rows until you reach the ends of the rows. Once the end panels of the two rows are properly fitted, you can
continue the installation, connecting the panels in a continuous line for the full length of the row.
Diagram 1
• Installation of the final row of planks/tiles will usually require cuts. We recommend the following procedure. Lay a panel face up on top of
the last row installed with the tongue and groove facing the same way as the field of the installation. (This will represent your final row to
be trimmed.) Place another panel against the edge of the wall and on top of the final row. Mark the panel underneath. Cut the panel and
install the last row, leaving ample expansion space.
NOTE: In place of a tile cutter, a miter or circular saw (with the blade cutting into the design side of the panel) can be used to cut the rigid
luxury vinyl flooring. A utility knife can also be used, scoring the top of the pattern and snapping the panel. It will be necessary to cut the
foam after snapping the panel.
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer, mallet, or tapping block to engage the end joint as it could possibly damage it. Never lift the end joint to
disengage it. Always slide the end joint away from the one it is connected to.
Maintain a 1/4” (5 mm) expansion space around all walls and vertical objects. Quarter round or baseboard molding will cover this
expansion space.
IMPORTANT: Maintain the 1/4” inch (5 mm) space around cabinets, pipes, toilet flanges and any obstacle in the floor. (It is not recommended
to trim around a toilet, however leave the expansion space around the toilet flange).
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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