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Preparation

Glueless Laminate can be installed directly over most existing floor coverings except for carpet. Wood flooring

glued to concrete must be removed before installation.

Acclimation

• No acclimation period is required when installation site conditions are climate controlled prior to and during

installation of Shaw Laminate Flooring Products. This means that Shaw Laminate Flooring products can be

installed faster and more efficiently than conventional alternatives.

• During the installation period, temperature should be maintained between 65° F to 85° F and relative humidity

should be between 35% to 65%.

• [1] Do not store cartons near heating/cooling ducts or direct sunlight.

Subfloor Preparation

• Fill any low spots in the subfloor greater than 1/8" in 6 feet with a Portland cement leveling compound. Check

this by using a 6' straight edge. Remove any high spots by sanding or grinding.

• Remove any existing floor molding (if any) except for the wall baseboards. (Unless you plan to replace with Shaw

color coordinated Wallbase).

• [2] To undercut door frames, lay a loose plank upside down against the frame and on top of the underlayment.

This will be your guide for proper height to allow installed planks to float under the door frame. Saw the bottom

of the doorjamb case molding back to the wall studs so that 1/4" expansion gap is maintained when laminate is

fitted under doorjamb case molding.

• Sweep the subfloor clean.

Typical Tools Required

Broom, Electric Saw (carbide blade), Eye and Ear Protection, Glue, Hammer, Painter's Tape, Pencil, Pull Bar,

Straightedge (6 ft), Tape Measure, Utility Knife, Wall Spacers (1/4"), Wood Chisel.

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Undercut doorjambs for a

professional fit. Doorways less

than 6' wide require T-Molding.

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Do not store cartons near

heating / cooling ducts or

direct sunlight.

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Glueless Laminate Installation Instructions–

Beveled Edge Wood Designs

CAUTION: WOOD DUST

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classied wood dust as a nasal carcinogen. The saw-

ing, sanding, and/or machining of wood products can produce wood dust that can cause respiratory, eye,

and skin irritations.

Wood machining power tools should be equipped with a dust collector to reduce airborne wood dust. Wear

an appropriate NIOSH designated dust mask to reduce exposure to airborne wood dust. Avoid contact

with eyes and skin by using proper safety glasses and protective clothing. In case of irritation, ush eyes

or skin with water for at least 15 minutes. For further technical for installation questions or to request a

Product Specication Data Sheet contact the manufacturer at 1-800-441-7429.

Attention California Installers and Consumers

WARNING

Installation of this product and any wood product may create wood dust,

which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Installation Grade

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Summary of content (5 pages)

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OptiCore ™ Installation Grade Glueless Laminate Installation Instructions – Beveled Edge Wood Designs ! CAUTION: WOOD DUST The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen. The sawing, sanding, and/or machining of wood products can produce wood dust that can cause respiratory, eye, and skin irritations. Wood machining power tools should be equipped with a dust collector to reduce airborne wood dust.
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Subfloor Moisture Testing • On Concrete Subfloors– Always test a concrete subfloor for excessive moisture before installing over concrete, concrete covered with ceramic tile, marble, stone, vinyl tile, or linoleum. To test concrete, use a properly calibrated and reliable concrete moisture meter. The maximum allowable moisture content percentage for concrete is 4%. If the moisture meter readings are above 4%, have a qualified floor covering contractor perform a Calcium Chloride moisture Emissions test.
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[3] If the starting wall is uneven, the planks must be adapted to its contours. You can scribe the contour of the wall onto the first row of planks using a 2" square block and a pencil following along the contour of the wall. Do not forget to allow for the minimum 1/4" expansion space from the wall. Disassemble the first row, cut the planks along the line you have drawn, and then reassemble. You will still use the spacers to maintain the expansion space along this wall.
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[10] Place the plank at an angle [11] Connect the planks in the [12] The distance to the walls can against the plank in the previous row. Press the edge forward against the previous row, and then fold down at the same time. following rows by aligning the end seam of each plank directly above the end seam of the preceding plank. Insert the long side seam at a slight angle first, and as the top surfaces meet, rotate the plank down into the locked position. be adjusted when three rows are completed.
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MOLDINGS AND TRANSITION INSTALLATION Molding and Transitions Installation • A complete line of trims and transition pieces are offered to finish your floor, including T-Molding, Reducers, End Molding/Carpet Transitions, Wallbase, Quarter Round and Stairnosing. • The transition pieces, (excluding Quarter Round and Wallbase) can be easily secured in place with the Molding Track which can be screwed, nailed or glued with silicon adhesive directly to the subfloor.