Installation Guide

joint apart. Reinstall the plank.
4. Finishing the installation
a. When fitting around obstacles or into irregular spaces, STAINMASTER
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luxury vinyl Clic FD product can be cut easily and
cleanly using a utility knife with a sharp blade. It is often beneficial to make a cardboard template of the area and transfer
this pattern to the plank.
b. Protect all exposed edges of the STAINMASTER
®
luxury vinyl Clic FD product by installing wall molding and/or transition
strips. Use caution to prevent the fasteners from securing the planks to the subfloor.
c. Protect the finished STAINMASTER
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luxury vinyl Clic FD product installation from exposure to direct sunlight.
d. Tiles can be cut using a vinyl/VCT tile cutter or using a utility knife with heavy-duty blades by scoring and snapping
tiles carefully along the score line. Use a steel straight edge for cutting tile along the length with a utility knife.
After Installation
1. Be sure pieces are set, flat and have tight edges.
2. In the event that the LVT piece flooring is not the last portion of the construction project, the floor must be protected from
construction traffic and damage. Utilize a reinforced fiber protective board or a heavy kraft paper (min. 60 lbs.) and cover the floor.
3. Initial maintenance
a. Thoroughly clean the floor using a neutral pH cleaner.
b. If necessary, a slow (175rpm) buffer can be utilized with a white, non-abrasive pad to remove heavier deposits.
c. Rinse the floor thoroughly and allow to completely dry.
d. Please note that excessive water used during cleaning can migrate through the joints of the planking to the substrate
causing a wet condition under the floor. Be careful not to use too much water/solutions when cleaning your floating floor.
5. Daily and weekly maintenance
a. Sweep, vacuum or dust mop the floor as needed to remove dust loose dirt and grit. In high traffic areas this may
be a daily or twice daily procedure. Use only vacuums that do not have bristle beater bars.
b. Clean liquid spills immediately to prevent the possibility of stains, slips or falls.
c. Damp mop the floor as needed to remove dirt and stains. Use a neutral pH cleaner and a red pad if needed to
remove ground in dirt. Soft bristle brushes can also be used on flooring with embossed surfaces.
6. Preventative steps
a. Use mats at all entry areas to keep dirt, sand and water off of the floor. Clean the mats on a regular basis. If mats are
placed directly on top of the STAINMASTER
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luxury vinyl Clic FD product, be sure the mats have a non-staining back.
Rubber mats are also not recommended over STAINMASTER
®
luxury vinyl Clic FD product.
b. Furniture shall have protective glides of at least 1” in diameter to minimize the chance of indentations or scratching to
the surface of the floor. Do not use narrow chair glides! Felt pads are also excellent protection for the floor for furniture
that will be frequently moved directly across the floor.
c. Do not move heavy furniture, appliances or fixtures directly across the floor. Use protective boards or appropriate
furniture movers designed for use over hard surface flooring.
d. Protect the floor from direct sunlight by using appropriate window coverings.
e. Use chair mats at desks to protect the floor from damage due to chair legs or casters.
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Clic FD Flooring
Installation Instructions