Laminate Flooring Installation Guide Angle-Angle Click System Installation Guide Acclimation Required 48 Hours Prior To Installation Important Notice: All wood-based products, even those specifically designed to have increased resistance to moisture, are hygroscopic (they will react to the moisture in the environment) and as a result will expand or contract accordingly. All sources of under floor moisture must be rectified prior to the installation of the floor. Any construction dampness must be completely dry. Although this product has been designed with kitchen and living room installation in mind it is not waterproof and excessive wetting is to be avoided and water spillages dried immediately. At no time should standing water be left on the floor. It is important that you check each plank for any manufacturing defects. Any faults must be reported back to the store of purchase for an immediate refund or replacement prior to the flooring being installed.
Preparations:
Subfloor Information:
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Prior to installation, inspect material in daylight for visible faults/damage, including defects or discrepancies in colour or gloss; check the edges of the flooring for straightness and any damage. No claims on surface defects will be accepted after installation.
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It is preferable to lay boards perpendicular to the window, following the direction of the main source of light. For the best result, make sure to always work from 3 to 4 cartons at a time, mixing the planks during the installation.
The flooring can be installed over most existing hard surface floor coverings, provided that the existing floor surface is clean, flat, dry, securely fastened, structurally sound and level 5 mm within 3 m radius. The product can be installed on substrates with grout joints or grooves if these are less than 5 mm in width and 4 mm in depth. Depressions, deep grooves, expansion joints and other subfloor imperfections that do not meet this requirement must be filled with approved patching & levelling compound prior to installation.
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Calculate the room surface prior to installation and plan an extra 10% of flooring for waste.
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Check if subfloor/site conditions comply with the specifications described in these instructions. If you are not satisfied, do not install, and contact your supplier.
Substrates must be free from excessive moisture or alkali. Remove dirt, paint, varnish, wax, oils, solvents, any foreign matter and contaminates.
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The subfloor must be dry. Comply with Mc requirements and tested as per one of below methods:
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Flooring products can be damaged by rough handling before installation. Exercise care when handling and transporting these products. Store, transport and handle the cartons in a manner to prevent any damage. Store cartons flat, never on edge.
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Flooring products can be heavy and bulky. Always use proper lifting techniques when handling these products. Whenever possible, make use of material-handling equipment such as dollies or material carts. Never lift more than you can safely handle; get assistance.
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Concrete moisture vapour emissions should not exceed 3.63 kg MVER (moisture vapour emission rate) per 100 m2 per 24 hours. This can be measured with the calcium chloride test (ASTM F1869).
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90 % RH (ASTM F2170) with a PH limit of 9.
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Max. 2.5 % moisture content (CM method / ASTM F2659).
Note: It is the floor covering installer’s responsibility to make sure these tests have been conducted, and that the results are acceptable prior to installing the floor covering. When moisture tests are conducted, it indicates the conditions only at the time of the test. The floor should not be installed on subfloor with excessive moisture emission.
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The flooring is intended to be installed in interior locations only. It is not to be installed in areas that are exposed to the elements, such as outdoor areas, semi-covered / “alfresco” outdoor areas, porches, etc.
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Keep the boards in room temperature for at least 48 hours in unopened package before you start the installation. The room temperature must be between 18-25 °C and the relative humidity should be maintained between 40-65 % before and during the installation.
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I f this flooring is intended to be installed over an existing wood floor, it is recommended to repair any loose boards or squeaks before you begin the installation.
After installation, room temperatures must be kept in the range of 18°C - 24°C degrees Celsius. We also recommend keeping room humidity within an approximate range of 40% - 65%.
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Wood subfloors must have no more than 12% Mc (moisture vapour content).
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Basements and crawl spaces must be dry. Use of a 0.15 mm poly-film is required to cover 100% of the crawl space earth.
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Lay the flooring crossways to the existing floorboards.
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All other subfloors - Plywood, OSB, particleboard, chipboard, wafer board, etc. must be structurally sound and must be installed following their manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Double-layered APA rated plywood subfloors should be a minimum 25 mm total thickness, with at least 45 cm well ventilated air space beneath.
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For floor surfaces exceeding 100 m2 or lengths exceeding 10 meters and overlaps to new rooms and floor surface which do not join symmetrically. overlaps to new rooms and floor surface which do not join symmetrically, use transition mouldings leaving min 10 mm transition gaps.
Last updated: 10/06/2025
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