Installation Instructions

Installation
5. Install the second row by aligning and dropping the end tongue over the end groove of the first piece. Apply light pressure to join
the two piecestogether.
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6. If needed use a rubber mallet to fully engage the short side by lightly tapping on the top of the flooringto engage and sit flush
with the adjacent piece. Maintain an expansion gap of approximately 1/4” from the wall. Repeat this process to complete the
first row. If the end is raised use a non-marking rubber mallet to lightly tap the end (tongue side) about 1” from the seam. Do
NOT tap directly on the seam.
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7. Start the second row by cuttingthe flooring to the desired length. Keep in mind that the piece must not be shorter than 6"
(15cm) to achieve the best appearance.
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8. Install the first piece in the second row by inserting the long side tongue into the groove of the piece in the first row. This is best
done with a low angle.Maintain light pressure into the side seam as you rotate the piece to the subfloor. Repeat the process
with additional piecesto complete each row. Very little force is required to seat the tongue into the groove. You should feel the
tongue lock into the groove.
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