The following installation steps and supply list are provided only as general guidelines. Always refer to the manufacturer’s specifications prior to beginning any installation.

Necessary Materials and Tools 

Laminate Flooring
Underlayment or Moisture Barrier Sheeting
Glue
Tapping Block
Pull Bar
Spacers
Coordinated Transitions & Moulding Pieces
Quarter-Round Moulding
End Moulding
T-Moulding
Reducer Strip
Flush Stairnose
Baby Threshold
Over-the-Top Step Nose
Wall Base
Carpenter’s Square
Tape Measure
2″(5.1 cm) Wide Polyethylene Tape
Hammer
Utility Knife
Safety Glasses
NIOSH-Designated Dust Mask
Saw (see optional tools)
100% Silicone Caulk (for bathroom & high moisture installations)
Bucket of Warm Water
Clean Cotton Cloths
Touch-Up Kit/Filler Kit
Plastic Scraper for Glue Removal

Optional Tools & Materials

Router
Router Bit
7mm and 8mm Laminate
11mm Laminate
Splines
7mm and 8mm Laminate
11mm Laminate
Drill
Saws:
  • Table Saw
  • Miter Saw
  • Circular Saw
  • Hand Saw
  • Jigsaw
Dividers
Chalk Line
Cleaner
White Vinegar
Clamping System
Pocket Plane

Wood Dust

Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust.
Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, eye and skin irritation. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended safety instructions and practices when using power tools.

Precautionary measures if power tools are used:
The power tools must be equipped with a dust collector. If high dust levels are encountered, use the appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.

First aid measures in case of irritation:
Flush eyes and skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.



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Do-It-Yourself Laminate

Special Cutting Procedures

(GLUE OR LOCKING LAMINATE)
Irregular-Shaped Pieces

Make a paper pattern for irregular-shaped pieces, and transfer the pattern to the piece to be cut.

Holes for Pipes
1. On the end of the piece, measure and drill holes that are 1/2″ (12.7 mm) larger in diameter than the pipes.
2. Cut across the piece through the center of the holes.
3. Glue the edge of the end piece.
4. Use the pull bar to put the piece in place.
5. Use spacers as wedges to hold in place.
6. On the long side of the piece, mark and drill holes that are 1/2″ (12 mm) larger in diameter than the pipes.
7. Cut in from the edge at a 45° angle towards the holes in the piece.
8. Apply glue to the cut edges.
9. Use the pull bar to put the piece in place.
10. Use spacers as wedges to hold in place.

Care Instructions

Vacuum, use a dust mop or wipe with a damp cloth. For spills, just wipe up with a cloth. In sandy areas or at the beach, sweep or vacuum regularly to avoid surface scratching.
Do not use soap-based detergents or “mop and shine products”, as these may leave a dull film on your floor. Do not wax or polish your floor.When necessary use a wellsqueezed damp mop with floor cleaner. Simply squirt and mop!
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or scouring powder, which can scratch your floor.
Laminate Flooring, like other types of slippery when dry after washing. Immediately wipe up wet areas from spills, foreign substances or wet feet.

Tough Spots
Remove tough spots like shoe polish, tar and asphalt driveway sealer with nail polish remover** containing acetone. Then wipe with a damp cloth.


Protection
Place a natural or colorfast mat at outside entrances to collect tracked-in dirt and absorb excess moisture.
For added indentation resistance, use floor protectors on chairs and other furniture.The heavier the item, the wider the floor protector should be.
You may purchase floor care products and floor protectors at your local flooring retailer.