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INSTALLATION 101 Follow these simple steps for an easy DIY installation with quick, professional results. Make sure your space is: clean, flat, dry and structurally sound. Gather your tools Tape Measure Pencil Rubber Mallet Utility Knife ¼" Spacers Tapping Block Pull Bar T-Square Measure your space Choose your starting wall Place tongue side in the starting corner (work from left to right). Use several spacers to maintain 1/4" expansion gap along the walls.
Lock the short ends together to complete your first row. Cut the planks as needed to fit the space. Start your second row. With a cut-off that is more than 8" long or start with a new plank. Remember to stagger end joints from row to row – 8+" for planks and 12+" for tiles. Planks: Use the cut-off end from the previous row to begin the next row. If the cut-off end is less than 8", cut a new plank to be 8" or more to start the next row.
Installation RESILIENT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR SPC PRODUCTS I. GENERAL INFORMATION All instructions and recommendations should be followed for a satisfactory installation. Acclimation of material prior to installation is not required; however, the floor covering should be installed in a climate controlled environment with an ambient temperature range between 55°F- 85°F (13°C-29°C) or average temperature of 70°F (21.1°C).
Installation 4. All other subfloors - Plywood, OSB, particleboard, chipboard, wafer board, etc. must be structurally sound and must be installed following their manufacturer’s recommendations. Local building codes may only establish minimum requirements of the flooring system and may not provide adequate rigidity and support for proper installation and performance. If needed add an additional layer of APA rated underlayment, fasten and secure according to the underlayment manufacturer’s recommendations. 5.
Installation Electric Radiant Floors: consist of electric cables (or) mats of electrically conductive materials mounted on the subfloor below the floor covering. Mesh systems are typically embedded in thin-set. When embedding the system components, use cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed Shaw’s maximum moisture level and pH requirements.
Installation 1. Before you start with the installation, it is important to determine the layout of the flooring. Proper planning and layout will prevent having narrow flooring widths at wall junctures or very short length pieces at the end of rows. 2. Determine if the starter row will need to be cut. (*In order to have a balanced floor layout, the width of the flooring for the first and last row may need to be cut). The cut width of the flooring should be ½ the width of the flooring.
Installation 7. 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 flooring to the subfloor. Use a rubber mallet to engage the short side by tapping lightly on the top of the flooring. Very little force is required to seat the tongue into the groove. You should feel the tongue lock into the groove.
