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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

Uniclic® is a revolutionary system for installing laminate ﬂoors without using glue. The planks can be clicked together simply,

thanks to the ingenious shape of the tongue and groove. Uniclic® is unique because you can install the planks in two different

ways:

Method A: Angle-In Installation. RECOMMENDED FOR MOST AREAS

Position the plank to be installed at an angle of 20° to 30° to the plank already installed. Move the plank gently up and down

while applying forward pressure. The plank will automatically click into place. You can either insert the tongue into the groove

or the groove onto the tongue. See Diagrams 1A-1B-1C.

Method B: Flat Installation. USE WHEN METHOD A CANNOT BE USED

With Uniclic® you can also tap the planks into each other without lifting using a Uniclic® tapping block (sold separately). To

avoid damaging the planks, tap them together gradually with the tapping block ﬂat on the ﬂoor. See Diagrams 2A-2B. Use this

method only in cases where you are unable to use the Angle-In method (see above). The rest of your ﬂoor should be installed

using the Angle-In method.

TOOLS FOR INSTALLING THE FLOOR

For best results, follow the installation instructions above. In addition to the regular tools for installing laminate ﬂoors (i.e.

hammer, saw, pencil, tape measure, level), you will also need the following accessories:

• Installation kit (pull bar, spacers and Uniclic®-adapted tapping block)

• UniFix® tool (optional)

• Saw: Cut pattern side-down when using a jigsaw, sabre saw or circular saw. Cut pattern side-up when using a laminate

cutter, handsaw, table saw or crosscut saw.

• Underlayment system

• Finishing moldings

• 100% silicone sealant

10 FOCUS POINTS

1. Thanks to the Uniclic® system, the ﬂoor ﬂoats and is installed without glue. You can walk on the ﬂoor during and

immediately after installation.

2. With the Uniclic® system, you can choose where you want to begin. Consider the easiest way to install the ﬂoor. For

example, installation for right-handed people is optimal from left to right.

3. Make sure the planks are mixed sufﬁciently so that you do not end up with too many identical light or dark planks next to

each other.

4. Check all planks in daylight before and during installation. Do not use any defective planks.

5. The ﬂoor should be installed parallel to the light entering the room. The required conditions are 60°-85°F at a relative

humidity of 35-65%.

6. Acclimation: All 7mm products must acclimate for 48 hours in its sealed packaging in the middle of the room where

it is to be installed. Under normal conditions*, all other ﬂooring requires no acclimation period. Outside of the normal

conditions, let the planks acclimate for 48 hours in the unopened packaging at the normal room temperature in the

middle of the room where the ﬂoor is to be installed. *Normal conditions means a difference of no more than 25°F

and 20% relative humidity between the stocking/ transportation environment of the ﬂooring and the ﬁnal installation

environment of the ﬂooring.

7. Room humidity varies according to season, so it is vital that the ﬂoor is able to expand and contract. Be sure to leave a

3/8-inch minimum expansion joint on all sides of the ﬂoor, around pipes, thresholds, under doors and around any ﬁxed

objects (ﬂoor vents, kitchen islands, etc.).

8. Large rooms must have expansion joints every 50 feet width-wise to the planks and every 50 feet length-wise. An

Summary of content (5 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Uniclic® is a revolutionary system for installing laminate floors without using glue. The planks can be clicked together simply, thanks to the ingenious shape of the tongue and groove. Uniclic® is unique because you can install the planks in two different ways: Method A: Angle-In Installation. RECOMMENDED FOR MOST AREAS Position the plank to be installed at an angle of 20° to 30° to the plank already installed.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS expansion joint is required in doorways less than 32-inches (0,81m) or if the installation changes direction through the doorway (regardless of doorway size). Expansion joints can be finished by means of a molding that is attached to the subfloor. 9. Ensure that the end joints of the planks in two successive rows are never in line. Always ensure that the joints are staggered by at least 6 inches. 10.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Place the planks with sawn-off sides against the walls. Put spacers from the installation kit between the planks and the wall. This will ensure that your expansion joint is wide enough: 3/8-inch. See Diagram 3C. • The diagrams indicate where the Uniclic® planks are clicked together by angling up and down or where they are tapped together flat. Follow the diagrams precisely. See Diagrams 4A–4F.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE • The smooth surface of your laminate means it never retains dirt or dust. • Never use wax, polish, oils, soaps, detergents, shine enhancers/restorers, or varnish on the floor. • For dry maintenance, we recommend a dust mop or vacuum cleaner with soft bristle brush attachment only. No beater bars or spinning heads. • For slightly damp maintenance, we recommend an approved laminate cleaner which you spray directly and lightly on a duster.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTN: INSTALLERS Caution—Wood Dust Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce wood dust. Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans. Precautionary Measures: Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. If high dust levels are encountered use an appropriate NIOSH designated dust mask.