Before laying out the floor, check the wall you are starting from and make sure it is square to the opposite wall. Simply measure the room from opposite ends of the wall to the far wall. If the measurements are different you can make adjustments on the first row by scribing the plank on the over edge.
1. Lay a row of loose planks without securing them to each other first to determine if you need to adjust the length of the first plank to avoid a small piece of less than 300mm on the opposite wall from where you started.
Installation should start in a corner and proceed from the wall with the under-edge facing out away from the wall. Allow a gap of minimum 3mm depending on the area of installation for subfloor movement, which should be covered by molding. Trim off the top over-edge facing the corner wall.
2. When securing gripstrip on two planks together, you should angle (45 degrees) the second plank into the corresponding edge. The over-edge always placed on top of the under-edge. Use one hand to hold the plank and the other hand to guide the edge into the place for a tight fit by rolling the plank as you go. Keep the seams tight by slightly push the plank against the adjoining plank.
3. If your seam appears not to be tight, you can immediately pull apart the planks and reapply it. Slowly lift the top plank away from the bottom plank and simply reapply them, repeating step #3. Be careful not to pull the planks apart to fast as you could rip or damage the gripstrip.
You have at least 10 to 15 minutes of the ‘open time’ in which you can re-work the seams before any damage occurs to the adhesive on the gripstrip. In some instances, the repair adhesive will be needed.
4. When installing the plank, it is strongly recommended to stagger the rows so that the short edge seams are not in a straight uniform line. We recommend the staggered random method. However you may want to try other ‘patterns’ of planks to suit your taste.
5. Start the second row with the plank cut at about 2/3 length (600mm). Simply measure and mark the plank, then using a straight edge and utility knife, simply score the plank and snap.
6. The over-edge butts up to the first row. Again, get one corner of the plank started tightly against the other and on a 45 degree angle roll the plank tightly into place. The remaining 1/3 piece can be used on the far wall, if the layout of the room permits. When cutting for length, be sure to always cut the short side of plank with the over edge, the remaining piece can then be used on the opposite side of the room, at the end of that row.
7. Start the third row with the plank cut at 1/3 of a length (300mm). Again the remaining piece can be used at the opposite end of the row, if the layout of the room permits.
8. Continue this pattern for the remainder of the rows to be installed. Always place the cut end of the first plank against the wall.
9. Fitting around irregular objects, no problem. Simply make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes or irregular objects. Place the pattern upon the plank and trace. Cut along trace line using a utility knife or heavy duty scissors, and lay plank.
10. It is recommended to use a hand roller as you install with direct pressure to the seams and follow after installation with a 50Kg (3-section) flooring roller.
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