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VERICORE® FLOATING LUXURY VINYL PLANK

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

These instructions are written as a guide to be used when installing Tarkett Flooring. These instructions, combined with our adhesives and flooring

products, create a system. Utilizing this system will ease the installation process and provide the customer with a completed product that will perform to

its intended purpose. Always visit www.tarkettna.com for the most current installation and maintenance instructions. Technical videos and tip sheets are

also available. Contact Tarkett Technical Services at (800)-899-8916 with any questions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Vericore must be stored horizontally on a sturdy base at all times.

Cartons must be stored horizontally on a sturdy base at all times.

Protect carton corners from damage.

Carefully check flooring material for any defects. Contact your supplier immediately if any defect is found.

Tarkett floors are intended for indoor use only

Room temperature shall be between 65º F and 85º F (18.3° C -29.4° C) for 48 hours before and during installation. Vericore does not require

acclimation to the jobsite conditions prior to installation. Refer to SPECIAL NOTES section below.

Exposure to direct sunlight can result in Vericore® fading and creates excessive heat directly on the finished flooring and surrounding structure

which may result in movement. During peak sunlight exposure, the use of drapes or other window treatments are recommended.

Remove all existing transitions, quarter round, baseboard molding, or cove base prior to beginning the instalaltion.

Undercut doorway moldings to the thickness of the flooring.

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Do not use foam padding under Vericore.

SPECIAL NOTES

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When installing Vericore in a Residential applications with fully operational HVAC, transition moldings are not required at egress doorways

or between rooms, regardless of overall size of the installation.

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Vericore may be installed in fully-enclosed spaces that do not have permanent heating and cooling systems in operation. These spaces

include seasonal vacation homes, lake cabins, 3 season rooms, etc. The room temperature shall be 55° - 95°F (12° - 35°C) for 48 hours

before and during the installation. The use of temporary temperature controls may be needed during this period. Vericore shall be installed in

these spaces with a full ½” expansion gap at all vertical surfaces. NOTE: When installing Vericore in these applications a transition

molding must be placed at egress doorways and when installations span greater than 40’ in any direction.

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When installing Vericore in Light Commercial applications, a transition molding must be placed at egress doorways and when installations span

greater than 40’ in any direction.

WOOD SUBSTRATES

Vericore may be installed over single floor wood construction in residential applications only. Allow a 1/2” (12.7mm) space for installations over

wood substrates that may be effected by moisture or external temperature and humidity fluctuations (i.e. crawlspaces, mobile homes) or

when installing in areas without permanent HVAC controls (3 season rooms, seasonal vacation homes and cabins).

Subfloor must meet the following requirements:

Wood joist or truss systems spacing must be a maximum of 16” on center. Wood or joist truss systems spacing of 16”-19.2 is acceptable for

double wood layer construction

Subfloor panels must be dry, sturdy, smooth and dimensionally stable.

Subfloor panels must be 3/4” minimum thickness tongue and groove plywood or oriented strand board (OSB).

Subfloor panels must be good one side, and have a fully sanded face with a solid core (no voids).

Subfloor panels must be exterior grade or classified as Exposure I.

All suspended wood subfloors must have at least 18” of well-ventilated air space clearance above the ground. The ground

under the crawl space

shall be covered with 10 mil or thicker polyethylene sheeting to reduce moisture vapor transmission.

Offset subfloor panel joints by at least 16” so that four corners do not meet.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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VERICORE® FLOATING LUXURY VINYL PLANK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION These instructions are written as a guide to be used when installing Tarkett Flooring. These instructions, combined with our adhesives and flooring products, create a system. Utilizing this system will ease the installation process and provide the customer with a completed product that will perform to its intended purpose. Always visit www.tarkettna.com for the most current installation and maintenance instructions.
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8. Subfloor panels must be securely fastened to the joists and free from spring or deflection. Deflection shall not exceed 3/64” (1.1 mm) per APA PS 2-10. If glue-nail procedures are required, use a solvent-free construction adhesive. 9. Subfloor must be level within 1/8” in 8 ft. (3.1 mm in 2.4 m). Any unevenness must be sanded down or filled with a cementitious patching compound. Any unevenness may prevent Vericore™ from locking properly.
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SUBSTRATE PREPARATION 1. All substrates must be dry, clean, structurally sound, smooth and free from all existing adhesive residues. 2. The substrate must be flat within 1/8” in 8’ (3.17 mm in 2.4 m). 3. Fill and level concrete cracks, construction joints, control joints, depressions, grooves and other irregularities. Use a latex fortified, cementitious patching compound. Follow the manufactures recommendation for preparing. 4. Sweep and vacuum or damp mop substrate to remove all dust and debris.
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2. 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) or when installing in areas without permanent HVAC controls (3 season rooms, seasonal vacation homes and cabins). 3.
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6. Install the long side of the first plank of the second row. Remember to place a 1/4” (6.3 mm) or 1/2'” (12.7 mm) spacer between the wall and the short side of the plank. Insert the tongue side into the groove side of the previous row at a natural angle and rotate downward until plank is flat with the substrate. You should only have to lift the plank high enough to get your fingers underneath to achieve this natural angle. Natural Angle 7. To install the second plank in the second row.
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INSTALLING ON STAIRS 1. Stair Preparation a. Stair and Riser must be clean, smooth, and structurally sound. b. Remove all existing coverings on the stair and riser. If necessary, remove any staples, nails, fasteners, or adhesives. Do not use chemical adhesive removers or solvents. Always follow Resilient Floor Covering Institute’s (RFCI’s) Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floorcoverings.
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Photo 19 Photo 20 PLANK REPLACEMENT Refer to complete Rigid Core Plank Replacement instructions for further information. 1. Using a straight edge clearly mark the damaged plank.at the center approximately one inch from the edge of the adjoining planks. 2. Using a circular saw, use attic stock to set the blade to the thickness of the plank. 3. Carefully, cut the plank along the mark. Take care not to damage the adjacent plank.