Installation Guide

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Luxcella Pronto! Porcelain Plank Installation Guidelines

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PRONTO FLOORING. When properly installed and cared for,

your new flooring will be easy to maintain and will keep its great look for many years. If you

have questions or comments, please visit us at www.thematworks.com or call our Customer

Relations and Technical Services at 1-800-523-5179.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

1.) Ceramic Tile Cutter

2.) Utility Knife w/spare blades

3.) Chalk-line

4.) Carpenter Square & Straight Edge

5.) Tape Measure

6.) Felt-tip marker or pencil

7.) Wet saw or tile cutter with diamond blade for cutting porcelain

8.) Grinder w/stone wheel (for repairs)

9.) Vacuum and spray bottle (for repairs)

10.) Hand Scraper (for repairs)

General Information Prior to Installation

Recommended Use

• Residential and light commercial applications.

• Interior use in enclosed, climate controlled areas.

• Do not install over ramps, stairs or steps.

• You may want to consider glue-down installation if any of these conditions exist in your

home: uneven floor surfaces, large temperature changes, heavy traffic, or large floor

plan (larger than 750 sq. ft. continuous). In these cases, an approved flooring adhesive

should be applied to the surface between the subfloor and the Pronto plank.

Storage and Handling

• All Pronto flooring shall be stored in a climate controlled, enclosed location protected

from the weather. Area shall be clean and dry. Ideal storage temperature shall be

between 65°F (18°C) and 100°F (38°C). Humidity shall be maintained between 40% and

70%.

• Pronto flooring shall be stored horizontally on a flat, dry level surface. Do not store

cartons on end or stack more than 6 high.

• DO NOT store directly on cement, allow for air circulation.

• Avoid damaging cartons of flooring. Use caution when handling and transporting cartons

of flooring.

• Protect package corners from damage.

• Pronto flooring cartons can be heavy. Use dollies or carts when moving or handling

flooring. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Luxcella Pronto! Porcelain Plank Installation Guidelines THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PRONTO FLOORING. When properly installed and cared for, your new flooring will be easy to maintain and will keep its great look for many years. If you have questions or comments, please visit us at www.thematworks.com or call our Customer Relations and Technical Services at 1-800-523-5179. TOOLS REQUIRED: 1.) Ceramic Tile Cutter 2.) Utility Knife w/spare blades 3.) Chalk-line 4.) Carpenter Square & Straight Edge 5.
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Measuring and Estimating • It is necessary to determine the total square footage of the room. To determine the square footage, measure the length and the width of the room. Multiply these two numbers to determine the total square footage of the room. • For irregular shaped rooms, square the area off into rectangles or squares to determine square footage. *NOTE: When estimating a room, a waste allowance shall be added to the total square footage of the room.
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taken to keep moisture from collecting on either side of the Pronto planks to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Wood Subfloors Pronto planks are suitable for installation over double layer wood subfloors that are a minimum of 1” thick, or single layer subfloors constructed with APA rated Sturd-I-Floor panels, 23/32” or heavier. Joist spacing should not exceed 19.2”. Set fasteners 1/32” below the subfloor surface, sand joints smooth and fill holes and gaps wider than 1/8” wide.
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See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for instructions on removing all resilient floor covering structures. The floor covering or adhesive in this package does NOT contain asbestos. Installation Cutting Pronto • Measure tiles to be cut carefully and mark with a pencil, chalk or felt-tip pen.
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Install the first plank in the back left corner of the room, by gluing in place. Start the second row using 2/3rd of a plank with the cut end against the wall. Install the second plank in each row. Installing the second plank in the second row ensures the two planks in the first row will be in the correct line and ensures all joints are tight. Start the third row using 1/3rd of a plank with the cut end against the wall.
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Completing the Job • Remove all spacers. Install wall trim lightly over the floor surface. Drive fasteners into the wall and not the floor. When installing doorway transition moldings allow a ¼” expansion space between the edge of the floor and the molding. Do not drive fasteners in to the floor. Return appliances to the room by rolling or sliding over strips of hardboard to prevent damaging the floor.