Armstrong Flooring - User Manual

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LAMINATE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE TIP SHEET

Product: Laminate Use: Commercial

INSTALLATION

TYPES OF SUBFLOORS ■ Concrete ■ Wood Flooring

■ Wood Subfloors ■ Ceramic and Resilient Tile

■ Underlayment Boards ■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

Lock&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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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Summary

Installation

Angle;Angle Installation

Steps for installing laminate planks using the Angle/Angle method, including expansion zones and locking.

Lock&Fold Installation

Steps for installing laminate planks using the Lock&Fold system, focusing on plank connection and locking.

Special Precautions and Recommendations

Installation Environment and Temperature

Guidelines on room temperature, humidity, and acclimation for laminate flooring installation.

Subfloor and Surface Preparation

Requirements for subfloor flatness, slope, substrate integrity, and radiant heating.

Installation Around Cabinets and Islands

How to handle installation around cabinets and heavy islands, maintaining expansion zones.

Care Instructions

Cleaning Procedures and Agents

Recommended methods and approved cleaners for maintaining Armstrong laminate flooring.

Floor Protection and Caster Use

Advice on protecting floors from scratches and recommendations for furniture casters.