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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring Installation Instructions

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Site Requirements

Laminate is a durable ﬂoor covering, not intended as structural

material. Laminate requires a clean, dry, secure subﬂoor that

meets building codes.

The following requirements are not intended to supersede

federal, state or local building codes, but as with many other

interior ﬁnish products, may require modifying existing structural

components for successful installation. Owner assumes

responsibility for compliance with all building codes.

Laminate ﬂoor is suitable for use in climate controlled (35-65%

RH and 60-85° F) indoor installations only and should not be

installed in rooms with ﬂoor drains or sump pumps. Laminate

ﬂoor can be installed above, on or below grade.

A moisture test is strongly recommended to determine if high

moisture exists in the subﬂoor. When using a calcium chloride

moisture test for concrete subﬂoors (ASTM 1869), values must be

≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24-hr or <80% RH with an in situ probe (ASTM

F2170). Moisture readings of wood subﬂoors must be ≤ 12%.

Acceptable job site conditions, including relative humidity and

subﬂoor moisture conditions, must be maintained throughout

the lifetime of the ﬂooring.

Laminate ﬂooring is installed as a ﬂoating ﬂoor and requires the

use of T-moldings in doorways 4 ft (1.22m) or less and in rooms

40 feet (12.2 m) or larger in length or width. Floor movement

must not be constrained by glue, nails, screws, hardware or other

ﬁxed obstructions.

This product must be installed in accordance with these

installation instructions.

Job Site

Tools Required for InstallationTools Required for Installation

Common Tools

Wood

Glue

Carbide

40T Blade

Other Tools and Supplies

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Felt furniture

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring Installation Instructions Tools Required for Installation Other Tools and Supplies cer s Finishing Putty LY DEVEL O PE AL M AD D FOR LA IUM PREM IUM EM PREM SYST EM ENT SYST PON ENT COM PON COM TE FL O IN A O 5m m ers I 5m m ac M Sp NG SPE C Spa Carbide 40T Blade Wood Glue RI Common Tools S E IN THE U A 1 FL OZ (33.
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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring Installation Instructions Site and Material Preparation A B Wallbase Door Frame Casing Cutting Line E D C 1 inch (2,5 cm) % 48 hours 60° – 85° F 15° – 29° C 35% – 65% RH G F > 8" (200 mm) subfloor 6 mil (0.15 mm) virgin polyethelene vapor barrier A) Remove carpet and padding. Also remove any wood flooring installed on concrete. Do not remove products unless they are asbestos-free. B) Undercut door frame and wallbase.
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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring Installation Instructions Flooring Installation 1 3 2 5 4 6 Left 2 6 Right 1 5 3 4 5 6 6 5 > 6 in > 15,24 cm 7 9 8 1 3 4 2 10 14 3 11 15 13 12 16 17 2018_0202_QS_LOW_INST
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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring Installation Instructions Flooring Installation 1. Inspect each plank. Floor should be installed blending planks from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color and shade mixture throughout the installation. 2. For the first row along straight walls, remove the tongue on all long side joints and on the short side of the 1st plank only. 3. For uneven walls, trace contour on tongue-side of plank and cut. 4. Assemble the first row tongue side toward wall.
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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring Installation Instructions A B C Care and Cleaning A) Place felt floor protectors under legs of movable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber — not plastic or metal. B) Place walk-off mats at entrances. C) Dust mop or damp mop only. NO wet mopping. Use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup ammonia per gallon of water. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, detergents, soaps, waxes or polishes. Use correct hard surface vacuum tools.
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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring on Wall Install Instructions Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Quick-Step® Studio™ laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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Quick Step Studio Vertical Wainscot Style Wall Install Instructions 1. Measure the length of your laminate plank and the length of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. 2. Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the floor a distance equal to your laminate plank plus one inch then level and mark the wall with a chalk line. With an electronic stud finder locate and mark wall studs. (Figure 1) 3.
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Quick Step Studio Vertical Wainscot Style Wall Install Instructions 8. Apply silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad, apply the silicone directly to the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3) 9. Adhere the plank to the wall leaving a 3/16" gap (A) from the corners of the wall and a 1" gap (B) at bottom. Drive brad nails 1/2" from the top and bottom of each plank to secure to wall. Place nails where the trim will cover.
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Quick Step Studio Horizontal Accent Wall Install Instructions 1. Measure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. 2. Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1) 3. Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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Quick Step Studio Horizontal Accent Wall Install Instructions 9. Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset diagram). Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks.
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Quick Step Studio Horizontal Accent Wall Install Instructions 13. Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row. (Figure 8) 14. For the last row of the installation, use painters tape to mark the stud location for brad nailing. Cut all planks in the last row to the required width to complete the installation. Complete the installation as you have the earlier rows. (Figure 8A) 15. Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice.
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Quick Step Studio Laminate Flooring on Wall Install Instructions Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. If needed, use 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. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes.
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Quick Step Studio Limited Lifetime* Residential Warranty for Wall Installations Only Quick•Step provides the following limited lifetime* residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product in its original installation: (1) the laminate surface will not fade due to sun or electrical light; and (2) the laminate surface will not stain. These limited warranties are subject to the conditions described in the “Conditions” section below.
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Quick Step Studio Limited Lifetime* Residential Warranty for Wall Installations Only DISCLAIMERS: QUICK•STEP DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. Quick•Step disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.