Armstrong Tools Product: Laminate User's Manual
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1. Armstrong COMMERCIAL FLOORING LAMINATE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE TIP SHEET Product Laminate Use Commercial INSTALLATION TYPES OF SUBFLOORS m Concrete m Wood Flooring m Wood Subfloors m Ceramic and Resilient Tile m Underlayment Boards m Vinyl Sheet INSTALLATION Angle Angle Roll out Armstrong Underlayment Begin at starting wall and work out Lay first row of planks with tongue side facing the wall Angle the short end to lock planks together If the starting wall is crooked trace the contour of the wall Use spacers along all sides that butt up against walls to maintain 1 4 1 2 6 35 12 7 mm expansion zone E Install remaining rows and stagger end joints at least 8 apart 1 Install long end of first plank in second row at an angle Keep plank angled slightly off subfloor Use a scrap piece of laminate to support the row 2 Angle end joint of second plank into the first plank and overlap the groove of planks in first row 3 Angle up and push forward until the planks lock together 4 After all planks in each row are installed press planks flat to underlayment to lock into place m Finish with trim or moulding Remove spacers Predrill trim or moulding prior to nailing Do not fasten directly to the floor to allow for expansion m T mouldings must be used between rooms or in areas where the room is larger than 80 24 38 m across plank length or wider than 52 15 85 m across plank width Lock2. through the laminate 1 2 12 7 mm in diameter larger than the screw or nail to allow for expansion When installing an island it must be freestanding and weigh less than 250 pounds if it is to be installed over the laminate If the island weighs more than 250 pounds the laminate is to be installed around the island allowing the normal 1 4 6 35 mm to 1 2 12 7 mm in expansion area around the base of the island If the laminate has already been installed and the island must be installed over the laminate and the island weighs more than the 250 Ibs maximum drill holes through the laminate 1 2 12 7 mm in diameter larger than the bolts to allow for expansion and bolt the island to the subfloor CARE INSTRUCTIONS Armstrong Laminate Flooring is extremely easy to clean DO NOT WAX OR POLISH your floor For everyday cleaning vacuum with a wand attachment or damp mop To remove excessive dirt buildup use Armstrong Hardwood amp Laminate Floor Cleaner S 302 Before using water or Armstrong Hardwood amp Laminate Floor Cleaner S 302 thoroughly wring out your mop or sponge An excessive amount of moisture is not necessary As with any hard surface material laminate flooring can be slippery when wet Promptly wipe up spills with a moist sponge or soft cloth DO NOT CLEAN THIS FLOOR WITH ABRASIVE CLEANSERS ABRASIVE SCRUBBING PADS STEEL WOOL OR SCOURING POWDER To avoid scratching use Armstrong Floor Protectors or
3. amp Fold Roll out Armstrong Underlayment Begin at starting wall and work out Lay first row of planks with tongue side facing the wall If plank contains plastic insert in groove of short side push together until planks snap into place If the starting wall is crooked trace the contour of the wall Use spacers along all sides that butt up against walls to maintain 1 4 1 2 6 35 12 7 mm expansion zone m Install remaining rows and stagger end joints at least 8 apart 1 Install long end of each plank at a downward angle to planks in previous row Short end should overlap groove of plank in same row 2 Press down flat to underlayment to lock into place If plank contains plastic insert press down until planks snap together m Finish with trim or moulding Remove spacers Predrill trim or moulding prior to nailing Do not fasten directly to the floor to allow for expansion m T mouldings must be used between rooms or in areas where the room is larger than 80 24 38 m across plank length or wider than 52 15 85 m across plank width SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Armstrong Laminate Flooring may be installed in bathrooms following the guidelines outlined in the Bathroom Installation Section in the F 5061 manual Armstrong Laminate Flooring is not recommended over most carpets or in high humidity areas where the floor is normally wet e g steam rooms or saunas The slope should not exceed 1
4. in 6 2 54 cm in 1 83 m Variations in subfloor flatness should not exceed 3 16 in 10 4 76 mm in 3 05 m or 1 8 in 6 3 17 mm in 1 83 m Level floors with a suitable cement based self leveling underlayment following the manufacturer s recommended guidelines Radiant heated subfloors should not exceed 85 F 29 C All substrates must meet applicable building codes be structurally sound show minimal deflection be dry clean and flat The room temperature should be at a minimum of 65 F 18 C for 48 hours before during and 48 hours after installation Armstrong Laminate floors do not require acclimation During and after installation the room temperature should not exceed a maximum of 100 F 38 C Install parallel to incoming light from any windows or if lighting is not a concern parallel to the longest wall in the room It is a good idea to use 100 silicone caulk in areas of rooms where excessive moisture may be present such as at kitchen sinks dishwashers and ice makers See Bathroom Installation section for instructions on Full Bathroom Installations in the F 5061 manual Install cabinets then install the laminate around the cabinets leaving the 1 4 6 35 mm to 1 2 12 7 mm expansion zone If installing cabinets after the laminate has been installed most or all of the cabinet weight should be supported by the wall mountings To secure the cabinets to the substrate with screws or nails drill holes
5. protective pads under chairs and furniture legs Use walk off mats at entryways to collect tracked in dirt and grit and to absorb excess moisture Because metal rolling casters can damage the floor we do not recommend them If rolling casters are used we recommend only soft wheels wide enough to support the load Armstrong and Lock amp Fold are registered in the United States only LF 1404 309 2009 AWI Licensing Company Printed in United States of America
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