Installation Instructions

VERARISE FREE SPAN™ TECHNOLOGY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tarkett North America
Technical Services Department
30000 Aurora Road
Solon, OH 44139
888-639-8275 Fax [phone]
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• The EPA mold guidelines are contained in two publications “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home” (EPA 402-K-02-003) and “Mold
Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings” (EPA 402-K-01-001). Appendix B of the “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings”
publication describes potential health effects from exposure to mold, such as allergic and asthma reactions and irritation to eyes, skin, nose and throat.
These publications can be located on EPA’s Website at www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/
GETTING STARTED
• Verarise floors are floating floors and should not be adhered or nailed to the substrate.
• Verarise floors are intended for indoor use only.
• Determine in which direction the planks will be installed. To make the room appear larger or if installing in very small rooms or hallways, it
is preferable to lay the planks parallel to the longest room dimension. Install a universal transition if the dimension is over 35 feet.
• Do not install cabinets on planks.
• Carefully measure the room to determine squareness and also to determine the width of the last row of planks. If the width of the last row
of planks is less than 2” (50 mm), excluding the tongue, the width of first row of planks will have to be cut accordingly.
• A minimum 1/4” (6.3 mm) expansion space is required around all walls and vertical objects. Allow a 1/2” (12.7 mm) space for installations
over wood substrates that may be effected by moisture or external temperature and humidity fluctuations (i.e. crawlspaces, mobile homes).
• Inspect all planks for visible defects and damage before and during installation. Do not install damaged planks. Tarkett will not accept
responsibility for claims on flooring installed with obvious defects. During installation, inspect the groove area and remove any debris
that may prevent proper assembly of planks.
• Do not use a hammer and taping block to install planks
INSTALLATION
• Begin laying planks from the left side of the starting wall and work to the right side. The tongue side of the plank shall face the starting wall.
Tongue Groove
• Place 1/4” (6.3 mm) spacers between the short and long side of the planks and the wall, use 1/2” (12.7 mm) spacers for
installations over wood substrates that may be effected by moisture or external temperature and humidity fluctuations
(i.e. crawlspaces, mobile homes)