Installation Instructions

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1. First row, first plank: After thoroughly cleaning the subfloor, you should begin laying from left to
right. Position the first plank so that grooved edge is facing you. Place the floorboard 1/4” / 6 mm
from the left wall. Use spacers between the wall and the floorboard.
2. First row, second plank: Drop the plank and gently tap down the end with a rubber mallet so it
firmly locks into the previous plank until both are at the same height. Make sure both planks are
perfectly aligned. It is crucial that after the short edges of two connecting planks are correctly
aligned, and the rubber mallet contacts the plank in the area directly above the short edge, allowing
for a correct locking.
Note: Tapping the area close to the short edge, but not directly above it, may result in permanent
damage to the joint. Continue installing the first row until you reach the wall on the right.
IMPORTANT: If you notice both planks aren’t at the same height or are not well locked together,
please follow the disassembling instructions at the bottom of the page, disassemble and check if any
debris stuck inside the lock is obstructing. Failure to properly line up the end joint and attempting to
force it in while out of alignment could result in permanent damage to the end joint.
3. First row, last plank: At the end of the first row, leave an expansion gap of 1/4" / 6mm to the wall
and measure the length of the last plank to fit.
4. To cut the plank: Use a simple utility knife and ruler, and with the top side facing up, cut heavily
and several times on the same axis. The knife will not go through the surface but make a deep cut.
You can then lift one half of the plank using your other hand to hold down the second placing it very
close to the cut. The plank will split naturally.
5. Second row, first plank: Start the second row with the leftover cut part of the last plank of the
previous row. This small plank should measure at least 12” / 30 cm. Otherwise, cut a new plank in
half and use it to begin the second row. The end joints of each adjoining row should not be closer
than 8” / 20 cm to each other. Whenever practical, use the piece cut from the preceding row to start
the next row.
6. Second row, second plank: Click the long side of the plank into the previous row and place it tight
to the short end of the previous plank with an angle of 25-30°. Drop the plank and gently tap on the
end with a rubber mallet so it firmly locks into the previous plank until both are at the same height.
Make sure both planks are perfectly aligned.
7. After finishing the installation of every row: Use tapping block and a small hammer or rubber
mallet to gently tap the planks into the click of the previous row to make sure they are tightly clicked
together and make sure there is no gap between the long side of the planks installed. Any gapping
can compromise the whole installation.
8. Tip: After the first 2-3 rows of planks are installed, they should be checked with a string line to
ensure that rows are still running straight. If they are not, it could be that the starting wall has some
irregularities that caused bowing in the installation. If so, the starting row of planks may have to be