SPC 229 X6/.55MM X 1420MM 1.95m2 per pack

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GENERAL
• SPC Rigid Core Flooring with the 2G locking system is
normally loose laid without adhesive.
• Store flat and fully supported during shipping and storage.
• It is recommended that you acclimate your Rigid Core
Flooring. Remove material from packaging, spread out if
possible, and allow to slowly adjust to the rooms where
installation is to take place.
• For best results, the environment should maintain a constant
temperature of 68-77˚F / 20-25˚C for a period of 48 hours
prior to installation.
• In facilities where walkers, wheelchairs (i.e. residential and
or extended care use), or in facilities with movement of
heavy displays, racks, dentist chairs etc. These types of
installations may exert extreme stress and compromise the
locking system.

INSTALLATION
Check your Rigid Core Flooring for possible defects prior
to the installation. Complaints can only be accepted before
installation. Variations in colour and structure are designed
to enhance nature appearance. Mixing the planks creates a
random & natural appearance.

2. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
• Although these luxury SPC Rigid Core planks are waterresistant,
they are not to be used as a moisture barrier. Your
subfloor should be completely dry prior to installation of the
Rigid Core floor.
• Subfloors must be structurally sound, solid, stable, level,
plumb, and true to a tolerance in plane of 3/16” in 10 feet
(4.7mm in 4m). Cracks and holes must be filled with a
fast setting cement-based polymer, modified patching
compound or equivalent. Any unevenness over 3/16”
(4.7mm) must be sanded down or levelled. The surface
must be clean of dirt, oil, glue residue etc. Carpet staples
or adhesive residue should be removed prior to installation.
Voids or humps in the subfloor will prevent the planks from
locking properly.
• Rigid Core Flooring can be installed on existing firm floors
(Linoleum, PVC), but all textile floors must be removed.
When laying the floor over existing ceramic tiles first level
with fast setting cement-based polymer modified patching
compound.
• SPC RigidCore may not be installed over existing floating
floors.

3. PRE-INSTALLATION JOB SITE REQUIREMENTS
All Subfloors must be:
• Dry
• Structurally Sound
• Clean: Thoroughly swept and free of all debris
• Level: Flat to 3/16” per 10-foot radius

4. INSTALLATION
• Pre-plan the floor by measuring the room first. If the width
of the last row is less than 2” (5cm) cut the first and the last
plank in equal width.
• Site conditions are not a manufacturing issue. Please make
sure that site preparations have been addressed.
• First, decide which direction the floor boards should run
since this influences the visual size ratio of the space.
Installation parallel to the longest wall or the main lightsource
is recommended for best visual effects.
• The direction of the plank grain should be confirmed and the
installation should be balanced from the centre of the area
to minimize waste.
• Snap a chalk line on the substrate to identify the layout
reference points, planks should be set using this reference to
ensure each row is aligned and will lock together correctly.
• From the left side of the room put the first plank in place so
both the head and side seam grooves are exposed. Planks
are to be installed from left to right. NOTE: To assist in laying
the first row straight, the use of masking tape across each
short end locking system is helpful. Continue this for the
first two rows and remove after completion of installation.

Install the second piece in the first row by laying the shortend
tongue onto the previously installed piece short-end
groove. Lock the pieces together using a rubber mallet.
This will engage the 2G click locking into the piece you just
placed; you will hear and feel the pieces lock together as
the locking tab engages in the joint. Use a soft, white No.2
rubber mallet to vertically engage the joint.
• Continue in this manner for the rest of the first row. The last
piece in the row should be cut to length while maintaining
the 10mm expansion gap along the perimeter of the room.
• Cut a piece that is a least 5.9” or 150mm shorter than the
first plank to start the second row or use the cut off from
the previous row, keeping in mind the length requirements
above. Install the first piece in the second row by inserting
the long side tongue into the groove of the piece in the first
row at a low angle (25 degree) to the installed piece. Then
firmly lower the plank while maintaining a slight pressure
toward the installed piece. The pieces should fit snugly
together and lay flat. Ensure that the 10mm (3/8”) expansion
gap is kept along the wall.
• To install the remaining planks in the second row, first align
the long edge tongue into the groove of the previous row
at a shallow angle. Slide the piece to the left until the piece
meets the previously installed piece.
• Firmly lower the piece while maintaining a slight pressure
towards the installed piece. The pieces should fit snugly
together and lay flat. Engage the short edge joint as in the
above.
• Work across the length of the room installing pieces in the
second row. It is critical to keep these first two rows straight
and square, as they are the “foundation” for the rest of the
installation. Check often for squareness and straightness
while installing the floor as failure to do so can result in
gapping.
• The use of several 10mm (3/8”) spacer blocks along the first
wall will ensure the floor does not shift back towards the left
wall during installation.
• Continue installing, being certain to maintain a random
pattern repeat, assisted by offsetting end seams by at least
150mm (5.9”). Maintain a 10mm (3/8”) expansion gap at all
fixed vertical surfaces.
• Check to be certain all planks are fully engaged; if slight
gapping is noticed or the pieces will not lay flat, simply
disengage the long/top side joint and then carefully slide
the short/end joint apart. Do not pull up on this joint as it
will damage the locking mechanism! Reinstall the piece.
• The last row (possibly the first row) plank width should be
no less than 50mm (2”) on the long seam. Remember to
allow for a gap of 10mm (3/8”) to the wall.
• Install wall moldings and door transition moldings last. Be
sure that all moldings are fastened directly to the wall or
subfloor; do not place any fasteners through the floating
vinyl flooring. Care must be taken when fitting wall moldings
that they do not push down on the floor. This will affect
the floors ability to expand and contract and may lead to
product failure.
Note: The 2G Click lock joints cannot be ‘lifted’ or angled apart
when removing or repositioning a plank. To remove a plank,
first disengage the top/long angle joint by lifting at a slight
angle while pulling the complete rows away from each other.
Then simply ‘slide’ the drop joint apart along the floor. Failure
to slide this joint apart will damage the drop lock mechanism
and prevent proper re-installation of the affected plank.

5. INSTALLATION OVER RADIANT HEATED
SUBFLOORS
Rigid Core Flooring can also be installed on an embedded
radiant heated sub floor. Turn the heating system off for 24
hours before, during and 24 hours after installation. Floor
temperature must not exceed 85°F (30°C). Special installation
instructions concerning the subfloor must be followed.
6. MAINTENANCE
Clean regularly with a soft bristle broom to remove loose
dirt and grit. Damp-mop as needed with clean water and a
nonabrasive floor cleaner. Harsh cleaning chemicals should
not be used on luxury vinyl flooring. Use protective pads for
furniture and appliance to prevent scratching. Visit our website
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LIFETIME LIMITED STRUCTURE WARRANTY
The Rigid Core floor plank is warranted to be free from
manufacturing or material defects for the life of the product
when installed and maintained according to instructions on
the back of the carton. This warranty is non-transferable and
applies only to the original purchaser.
IO-YEAR LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
The 10-Year Limited Light Commercial Warranty means that
for 10 years, from the date of original purchase, your floor will
be free from manufacturing defect and will not wear through
when installed and maintained according to instructions on the
back of the carton.
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