Install vapor barrier if subfloor is cement (6 mil polyethylene film).

Always use an underlayment padding above the vapor barrier and below the laminate flooring planks. If pad is pre-attached, no additional underlayment should be used.

Install parallel to main lightsource; if no exterior light source, install parallel to longest wall.

If possible, start to lay panels under the door jam and finish installing planks on a wall without a door jam. See Working with Limited Clearance section.

Remove the tongue on the panels that abut the walls to allow room for spacers and prevent problems from spills.

Start placing panels so that tongue sides face the wall.

Observe 3/8" clearances for expansion and 16" minimum for smallest usable piece.

Place the first plank of the first row into place. Insert the second plank into the short end of the groove of the first plank at a 25º, then lower and lock into place. Continue this process for the rest of the first row.

Position the first plank of the second row on top of the long end lip of the first row, but do not yet lift and lock into place. Allow 12" minimum end-joint stagger row to row.

Connect the second and remaining planks of the second row by lifting and locking the short ends together as described in illustration 8.

Proceeding from left to right, lift the second row planks on their long end, and push into first row, then lower and lock. This procedure is like using a zipper.

Continue the process for the rest of the floor.

To measure and cut last piece in a row, rotate offcut section 180º, mark accordingly, cut, rotate back 180º and slot into space.

Ensure floor is able to expand..

Always allow for expansion
around fixed objects.

An expansion gap T-strip is required when length of planks measures 40’ max and when width of planks measures 25’ max. Transition strips should be placed in all doorways directly under the door when the door is closed.

Cut the row along the wall to account for the unevenness of the wall while leaving 3/8” expansion room (2.5” minimum plank width).

Some long edge joints cannot be installed using a 20° angle.

Remove top part of the tongue and groove profiles.

Use good quality wood glue to make the connection.

Slide panel into space horizontally and slot into profile. Use these modified planks under doorframes, radiators, cabinet fronts, etc. Use the pull bar to slide the planks where needed.