Installation Guide

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SETAGRIP™ RESILIENT PLANK INSTALLATION
SETAGRIP™ planks may be installed randomly. This
will bring out more variety in the appearance of the
installed floor.
SQUARE THE ROOM
Square the layout of the room. Measure and mark
the center point along one wall. Locate and mark
the center point on the opposite wall. Snap a chalk
line between these points to mark the center line
on the floor. Measure and mark the center point on
the center line to find the middle of the room. At
the center point, mark off a line across the room at
a precise right angle to the first line. Starting from
the center point, make a mark measuring 4 feet
vertically and 3 feet horizontally. Connect the
marks with a diagonal line to complete the triangle.
If the diagonal line does not measure exactly 5 feet,
then the center crossing lines are not at a true right
angle. (See Figure 1 on previous page)
TIP: Multiples of the 3-4-5 (6-8-10 or 9-12-15)
triangle method may be used for greater accuracy
in lager spaces.
INSTALL THE FLOORING
After snapping the center starting chalk lines, start
laying the planks from the right angle formed by
the center lines. Lay the material from the center
of the room, working towards the walls as shown.
It is imperative that the first row is placed precisely
and accurately against the reference line as you
install. Make sure each plank is flush against the
chalk line and tight and aligned with the adjoining
plank Lay row-by-row to the wall.
Once all full width planks are installed, cut
perimeter planks to fit net to the wall. Trim last row
of planks by measuring from one edge of the last
full plank to the wall. Mark this distance on the
corresponding edge of the plank to be trimmed.
Measure the distance from the other edge of the
plank to the wall and mark the other edge of the
plank to be cut. Use a utility knife and straightedge
to trim off the excess edge. For walls that have an
uneven edge, it may be necessary to take multiple
measurements and transcribe the measurements
to the plank to be trimmed to provide a good fit.
As an alternate for small rooms, dry lay two rows
of planks along the longest straight wall. If when
dry laid tight together, the wall is straight enough
to provide a good fit, proceed with installing the
planks starting from the wall.
If, however, the wall is not straight, start the
installation from the center line. All flooring must
be rolled with a minimum 75 lb. roller after
installation. Use a hand roller in areas that cannot
be reached with a 75 lb. roller.