Innovations 904045 Installation Guide
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1. inches from the end joint of the the previously installed row previously installed row plank in the previously installed row Using a wider stagger will create various different pattern i EN Fita eT gt o gt j l EEP z For a stone pattern installation it is VERY important to stagger the planks properly in order to create the Multi Directional pattern The pattern is achieved by staggering the end joints half way 50 from the end joints of the plank installed on the previous row If done properly the stone patterns and grout lines will line up in multiple places from plank to plank and the floor will appear seamless Arrows show examples of Multi DirectionalPattern2. For tile design All end joints must be staggered by at least one full tile Image B For random design As long as all end joints are staggered by at least 12 inches you may position the planks however you wish Image C For multidirectional design Each end joint must be aligned directly in the center of a plank from the previous row Image D Keeping the staggering method in mind for each subsequent plank insert the short tongue of a new plank into the short groove of the previously installed plank by lifting the plank at an angle Slide the new plank as close as possible to the previous row then rotate the plank downward Image 12 Putting your hands as close to the short side joint as possible lift the planks at an angle and apply pressure inserting the long tongue into the long groove of the previously installed row until it clicks into place Image 13 To ensure the entire plank is connected repeat this procedure at the other end of the plank Repeat this process to complete the row and all rows until the final row There should be no gaps and the floor should appear seamless INSTALLATION HINT 1 For ease of installation position yourself as soon as you are able on top of the previous rows I mage14 This will allow you to pull the planks into place easier Step Six The Last Row To measure the width needed for the last row you will need to use a leftover portion of a plank about 8 inches in length This portion of plank must be
3. system manufacturer s instructions to verify Always follow the Radiant heating Manufacturer recommendations The system must be in operation for at least 2 weeks prior to installing your laminate floor Step Three Locating a starting point Select the wall from which you want the planks to run parallel This will become your starting wall Facing the starting wall installation will move from left to right beginning in the left corner Note For best aesthetic results it is recommended that you do the following whenever possible 1 lay the planks parallel to the source of entering light or to the longest wall in the room and 2 keep the width of the final row of planks at least 2 inches To ensure this divide the total distance between the starting and ending walls by the width of one plank surface do not measure tongue and groove This will determine the number of rows needed for the room If the final row would be less than 2 inches wide trim the width of the first row from the tongue side to allow for the width of the final row to be above 2 inches Step Four Beginning Installation The First Row When starting with full width planks Using a utility knife or similar cutting device trim the tongues off of the long side of the first row of planks as well as from the short side of your starting plank Image 3 Position the starting plank against the left corner of the starting wall so that the long tongue side that has been removed
4. General Installation Instructions mportant information Each laminate board has 2 different sized extensions on both the short and long sides used to lock the planks together The shorter extensions are called tongues and the longer are called grooves A A Tongue Side gt lt 4 Groove Side Installation Tip n doorways or archways 48 or less a transitional piece must be used This procedure will allow two adjacent areas of flooring to expand and contract independent from each other Our laminate floor may be installed in areas 66 ft x 66 ft without the use of a molding Step One Undercut all door casings This process will allow you to slide the edge of a plank under the door case without having to expose the 1 4 to 3 8 expansion space around the door case To do this turn one plank upside down for planks without attached underlayment place a piece of foam underlayment under the plank and with a hand saw resting flat on the surface of the floor cut the door casing Image 1 Note Be sure to leave a concealed 1 4 to 3 8 expansion space under the door casings or between the flooring and any verticle structure Step Two Determine if underlayment is needed If a foam underlayment is not attached to your laminate floor be sure to install a recommended foam underlayment prior to installation Image 2 Laminate floors may be installed in combination with most types of radiant heating systems please consult the heating
5. er plank then cut the plank Image 18 amp 19 Keep in mind that you will need to leave expansion room around and under the area so be sure to account for that in your measurements if properly installed wallbase or quarter round will cover this expansion space Using a chisel remove the lock from the groove of the short side of the previous plank Image 20 Now using the chisel remove the lock from the groove on the previous row in order to accommodate the length of the plank Apply PVA glue to the two grooves where the lock was removed Image 21 Slide the plank under the door casing and pull it into the joints that have been glued until there is a tight seal Image 22 Using blue tape hold the plank in place for 12 hours or until the glue has set Image 23 Follow this procedure for door casing or other situations in which the plank cannot be lifted to lock into place Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 9 Image 11 Image 14 Image 15 iat Image 20 Image 16 l Image 19 Image 22 For wood patterns be sure to stagger the end joint of the plank being For tile patterns be sure to stagger the end joint of the plank being For random slate patterns be sure to stagger the end joint of the plank installed a minimum of 12 inches from the end joint of the plank in installed a minimum of one tile from the end joint of the plank in the being installed a minimum of 12
6. for the row Be sure that the width of the planks are lined up straight Step Five The second and following rows MPORTANT See staggering procedure below to maintain proper pattern depending on the style of flooring you purchased Install the leftover plank from the first row if the leftover portion is shorter than 12 inches cut a new plank in half and use this instead to a full length plank in order to create one long extended plank to begin the second row Image 9 To begin installing rows insert the long side tongue of the extended plank into the long side groove of the previous row remember to install from left to right and use the spacer set against the wall To do this slide the extended plank of the new row as close as possible to the previous row Lift the plank at an angle applying pressure until the two rows click together Then rest the plank back on the floor Image 10 INSTALLATION HINT To maintain the position of the rows put an unopened box of planks at the beginning of the rows Image 11 This will help keep the joints closed at the beginning of the row Your laminate floor has a suggested installation pattern to prevent damage as well as maintain aesthetic values For installation of all additional rows planks you will need to be sure to follow the staggering procedure below for the floor type you purchased For wood design All end joints where planks meet must be staggered by at least 12 inches Image A
7. full width the width of a full plank This will be used as your measuring plank Assemble the final row directly on top of the previously installed row following the correct stagger method and being sure that the tongue and groove are facing the correct direction Be sure that the two rows are lined up doing this will make sure that your final row is ripped properly Place the measuring plank on top of the final row and completely against the wall you do not need to use spacers Mark the final row this will show where you will need to cut the final row of planks to make it the correct width Continue measuring and marking all planks moving along the row Image15 Cut planks to size and install following the same process as all other rows Image 16 INSTALLATION HINTS For ease of installation use the pull bar to install the last narrow row Position the narrow plank flat on the sub floor place the pull bar between the plank and the wall and begin tapping from one end of the plank to the opposite end Image 17 Installing under obsticles NOTE Installing under door casings or anywhere the plank cannot be rotated Install masking tape blue tape or sheet rock tape half way under the previously installed plank and the new plank to collect any excess adhesive that may flow down to the subfloor Measure and cut the plank to fit in place Place a row of planks on top of the previously installed row Transfer the pattern needed to be cut onto the prop
8. runs parallel against the wall Image 4 Use the spacers to create an even 3 8 gap between the perimeter planks and the walls When using the recommended Accutite Installation Kit simply overlap two spacers so that the thick side of the top spacer is directly over the thin side of the bottom spacer creating a set Wedge sets of spacers between the tongue sides of the perimeter planks and the adjacent walls Be sure to place a set of spacers on the wall at each joint where the planks meet Image 5 Using these spacers will create the 3 8 expansion space necessary for installation To install the second plank in the row angle the short side tongue of the second plank into the short side groove of first and push them together while pressing and rotating the plank downward As you do this be sure that the two planks are aligned Image 6 The planks should fit together tightly and all edges should be even No separation or gaps should be visible after the planks are locked together The floor should appear to be seamless Follow the same procedure along the row After installing the last full length plank measure the distance between the end of that plank and the wall be sure to place a set of 3 8 spacers against the wall when measuring Image 7 Starting with the tongue side transfer the recorded distance onto a new plank and cut the plank to fit the remaining space Image 8 Position and install the cut plank following the same procedure used
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