Installation Guide

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The Matworks Company, LLC / 11900 Old Baltimore Pike / Beltsville, MD 20705 / www.thematworks.com
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. 8% to 10% is generally added for rooms ranging from
300 - 1000 square feet. A greater percentage of waste should be allowed for
smaller rooms and a lesser percentage allowed for larger rooms.
Prior to Installation
• Pronto flooring is designed to be installed in interior areas only. Pronto flooring should
never be installed outdoors or in areas exposed to weather.
• It is recommended that the installation of Pronto flooring begin only after the work of all
other trades is completed. If the flooring is to be installed prior to completion of other
trades, it is important that the flooring be protected.
• Before beginning installation, check to insure correct color and quantity. Inspect all
materials carefully for visible defects and/or damage under good light conditions before
and during installation. All installed product is deemed ‘accepted’.
Jobsite Conditions
• Jobsite conditions are very important to a successful installation.
• Pronto flooring shall not be installed until the work area is temperature controlled. The
work area shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) and a
maximum of 100°F (38°C) for 48 hours before, during and after the installation. Ideal
relative humidity range is between 40% and 70%. A permanent heat system shall be
operational prior to installation.
• Since subfloor conditions are so important, all preparation work shall be performed
under normal room conditions. A substrate with a temperature below 55° F (13° C) can
affect normal adhesive performance.
• Maintain flooring between 65° F and 100° F (18°C- 38°C) for 48 hours before,
during and after installation.
• Post installation temperature shall be maintained at a minimum of 40°F (5° C) and a
maximum of 100°F (38° C). Maintain relative humidity between 40% and 75%.
Getting Started
Preparing the Area
• Remove all furniture and appliances from the room(s)
• Remove wall and doorway trim
• Undercut door casings
• Sweep and vacuum floor surface removing all debris
Subfloor Recommendations
Planks can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels,
wood and many existing hard surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid
and dry. Do not install planks over floors that are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater
than 1/16” in 3’ should be leveled with cement based patching compound. Pronto planks are
resistant to water damage but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be