Installation Instructions

VERARISE FREE SPAN™ TECHNOLOGY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tarkett North America
Technical Services Department
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Solon, OH 44139
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• To install the second plank in the second row. Insert the tongue side end joint into the groove side end joint of the previous plank at a low angle.
Position the long side of the plank with the tongue side slightly overlapping the groove area of the planks in the previous row. Lift the plank
upward and working from the left side of the plank to the right, gently push forward until the entire plank engages into the previous row. Use
caution when installing the long side of the planks. Do not push on the planks too hard as this may distort or deform the groove. Rotate
plank downward until plank is flat with the substrate. Continue installing remaining planks in the row. It is important to make sure that the first two
rows are straight and square as they can affect the entire installation .
• Continue working from left to right maintaining the random appearance. Planks may be installed row by row or by working multiple rows using
the stair step method. Be sure to maintain proper spacing at walls and vertical obstructions
• In some cases the flexibility of Verarise will allow for easy positioning of the planks under door moldings and casings. In the event this cannot
be done, it is necessary to remove the lip on the groove edge of the planks you are fitting to using a sharp utility knife and straight edge.
This will allow you to install the plank lying flat. After the lip has been trimmed off on the planks you are fitting to, lay the plank flat on the
floor. Apply a thin bead of PVA glue on top of the tongue and push the plank into position. Immediately wipe off any excess glue with a
damp cloth.
• When installing in front of a tub/shower place Tarkett S860 along the front of the tub/shower. A bead of flexible, mildew-resistant, 100%
silicone caulk should be used to seal the top of the Verarise.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
• After all planks have been installed, remove spacers from perimeter of room.
• Install transition moldings. Do not fasten any moldings through the Verarise.
• Pre-drill and install quarter round or baseboard molding. Molding must be sufficient size to cover the 1/4” (6.3 mm) space or the 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). Do not fasten moldings through the flooring. Fasten into the wall.
• Use plywood to cover the top of the flooring when moving heavy furniture or appliances into position.
• Use proper floor protectors under the legs of furniture.
• Post installation temperature in HVAC controlled applications with a 1/4” (6.3 mm) spacing at all vertical surfaces must be maintained
between 55º F and 95º F (12° C and 35° C). Ideal ambient relative humidity is between 35% and 70%.
PLANK REPLACEMENT
• Using a straight edge and sharp utility knife cut the center of the damaged plank approximately one inch from the edge of the adjoining planks.
• Remove the center of the damaged plank.
• Make a cut from each corner back to the inside edge.
• Carefully remove the edges of the cut plank. Do not damage adjoining planks.
• Prepare the replacement plank by removing the tongue and groove on each short side and by removing the groove on the long side.
• Using Tarkett S 875 Floating Seam Tape, place a piece so it is centered under each adjoining plank.
• Remove the release liner on the tape on all sides.
• Position the replacement plank by inserting the tongue of the long side into the groove of the adjoining plank.
• Rotate the plank downward into position.
• Roll seam edges with a hand roller to ensure proper contact with floating seam tape.