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BROWSE FLOORING

 KITCHENS,BATHROOMS,LAUNDRY ROOMS

 AND ANY OTHER AREA SUSCEPTIBLE TO MOISTURE:

Do not install cabinets over laminate flooring. Laminate flooring should be installed up to the front of the cabinets leaving a 1/4" to 1/2" expansion space. Silicone sealant should be used to fill-in expansion space in all possible wet areas such as icemakers, dishwashers and sink areas. In the laundry room remember that rubber pads should be attached to the washer and dryer leveling feet before these appliances are operated. Always use transitions and silicone sealant at bathroom doorways to separate the bathroom flooring from the remainder of the installation. Toilets must be removed before installing laminate flooring.Leave a 1/4" to 1/1" expansion gap around the toilet flange perimeter.After fitting of the flooring this gap should be sealed with premium quality Silicone sealant.Seal with Silicone sealant the expansion space around the room perimeter and all fixed obstacles such as cabinets,pipes, doorframes,sinks and toilets.To avoid water penetration underneath the planks in any wet areas,you must seal with silicone sealant the expansion space around the perimeter.(This will not affect the expansion of the laminate flooring.) If installing over concrete or a concrete floor covered by tiles,you must first lay down a 6 -mil plastic sheet vapor barrier.Always apply a small bead of silicone sealant between the bottoms of the trim molding and the surface of the laminate flooring. Do not install laminate flooring in rooms with a water drain located in the subfloor.For moisture resistance warranty in any room, Silicone sealant must be used as instructed in all of the above instructions.

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  • Remove any existing carpeting or wood flooring glued to a concrete floor.(Wood flooring NOT glued to a concrete floor can remain.)Ensure the flloor is clean and dry.

  • Remove baseboards. Note: If installing over concrete or a concrete floor covered by tiles,you must first lay down a 6 mil plastic sheet vapor barrier.Sheeting should overlap at least 7-8 inches and extend up the wall 2/2". Secure seams with masking tape.Do not use plastic sheeting over an existing wood floor.(See Fig.A.)
    3. Measure the width of the room and divide by 12*, the width of one plank.If the remainder is 2 1/1" inches or smaller,cut down the first row of planks on the tongue side (the less machined side) to have sufficient width for your last row.(Width of first and last planks ahould be approximately equal.)
    4.If possible,install planks with their length parallel to incoming sunlight

TOOLS & MATERIALS :

  • Hand Saw or power Saw.

  • Tape measure

  • Utility knife

  • Drill,carpenters glue and bar clamp, if pipes come through your floor.

  • 1/2" spacers (or smaller)

  • Masking tape

  • 6 mil plastic sheet, if installed over concrete floor

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