trafficMASTER HL1044 High Gloss Jatoba Laminate Flooring Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- trafficMaster
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trafficMASTER HL1044 High Gloss Jatoba Laminate Flooring
WARNING: This product can expose you to formaldehyde gas which is known to the State of Califonia to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
MANUFACTURER’S
REQUIRED MINNESOTA DISCLOSURE -IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE
SOME OF THE BUILDING MATERIALS USED IN THIS HOME(OR THESE BUILDING MATERIALS) EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMALI KESYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN REPORTED ASA RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE ATGREATER RISK. RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ON THE POSSIBLE LONG- TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE. REDUCED VEN ILATION MAY ALLOW FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. WHEN A HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME SUMMER TEMPERATURES, AN AIR- CONDITIONING SYSTEM CANBE USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Installation Grade Levels, Methods and Environment
This product can be installed on, above or below grade levels; floated; indoors use only.
CAUTION!
OUR PRODUCTS DO NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS. EXISTING INSTALLED RESILIENT FLOORING
AND ASPHALTIC ADHESIVE MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR CRYSTALLINE SILICA. See
“Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings” at
www.rfci.com
Owner/Installer Responsibility
Owner/installer should inspect the flooring for defects prior to installation
and during installation.During installation, do not install planks which
appear to be defective.
After installation, inspect the floor from a standing position. Minor
scratches can generally be repaired with the use of putty, stain or filler. It
is an industry standard practice of flooring installation.
Job Site Condition
Manufacturer will decline responsibility for situations associated with
improper installation or poor site conditions. Pouring of basement concrete
floors, drywall and plasterwork, plumbing, etc. must be completed well in
advance of the floor delivery. Job site should be in a normal living
condition, i.e., room temperature of 60°F-80°F and relative humidity (RH)
level of 35%-60%.
Concrete Subfloor Requirements
- It must be cured. It must be clean. It must be flat and level ( 3/16 inch for every 10 feet)
- Minimum moisture barrier is 6 mil (0.006 inch) virgin polyethylene sheet.
- It must have moisture content of:
- Less than 5% as per Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter or;
- Less than 3 lbs. per 1000 square feet per 24 hours per Calcium Chloride test (ASTM F-1869) or;
- Less than 2.5% per Calcium Carbide (CM) test (ASTM D-4944-04 modified).
Wood Subfloor
- It must be clean. It must be flat and level (3/16 inch for every 10 feet)
- It must have moisture content of less than 14%
- It must be structurally sound.
Radiant Heated Floor
- This product can be installed over radiant heated floor. Special install precautions apply.
- The finished floor surface temperature must not exceed 85°F throughout the service life of the floor.
Expansion Gaps
- Allow expansion gap of 5/16 inch to 3/8 inch around perimeter of the floor and vertical structures.
- Floor spanning greater than 40 feet, length or width, require expansion T-molding.
- Wall openings, with or without door, require expansion T-molding.
Tools
You need the following tools to install this product: tapping block, pull bar,
spacers, tape measure, hammer, circular saw, saw blade with carbide tip for
finish cuts, work gloves.
Floating Installation Instruction
Step 1 – Pre-install Activities
- Rack up planks from several boxes.
- Inspect product for defects. If material is questionable, contact the retailer immediately. Do not proceed with installation.
Step 2 – Install Moisture Barrier
- For concrete, let the moisture barrier run up the wall a bit before cutting to size.
- Install the moisture barrier. See diagram (2A).
Step 3 – Install the First Row
- Saw off the tongue on long and short sides of the first plank. Create expansion gap by placing spacers between the planks and the walls for expansion.
- Saw off only the long tongues of the next planks.
- Use the angling method to connect and lock the joints between the planks. Remember to use the spacer for maintaining expansion gap.
- See diagrams below (3A, 3B).
Step 4 – Install the remaining Rows
- Stagger the end joints by at least 6 inches.
- Use angling method to join and lock the long edge.
- Use either the tapping block or pull bar to drive the next plank toward the first plank until the end joints are locked.
- Repeat the steps until the row is complete. See diagrams below (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D).
Step 5 – Tight Spaces
- In tight spaces use the pull bar and a hammer. See diagrams below (5A, 5B, 5C).
Step 6 – Pipes
- Pipes are handled by drilling a hole through locked end joints.
- Drill a hole the size of the diameter plus 3/4 inch for expansion.
- Separate the panels and rejoin them around the pipe. See diagrams (6A, 6B, 6C).
Step 7 – Under Door Frames
- Ensure a 3/8 inch expansion gap between floor and door jamb.
- Use a tapping block and a hammer, or a pull bar and a hammer. See diagrams (7A, 7B).
Step 8 – Finishing Touches
- Remove all spacers.
- Install the molding on the plastic membrane that runs up the wall from under the floor. Never fasten the molding to the floor.
- Caulk around pipes and in places where molding cannot be installed.
Maintenance and Care
Please Note: Damages resulting from improper care and maintenance of the floor are not covered by warranty.
- Sweep or dust mop regularly. If vacuuming, use vacuum head with a brush or felt, not a head equipped with a beater.
- Do not leave any amount of liquids (water, juice, soft drinks, spills, etc.) on the floor. Clean any wet spots immediately.
- Avoid excessive exposure to water from tracking during periods of inclement weather.
- Never use a wet mop or douse floor with water or liquid cleaners. Liquid can seep between the cracks and cause moisture damage.
- Never use a steam cleaner.
- Do not use any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Left over residue will form a dull film. For tough spots, use damp cloth or apply a little alcohol or nail polish remover on the clean cloth, rub till spot is removed.
- Do not use steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch the floor.
- Minimize abrasive and dirt by placing mats on both sides of exterior doors. Area rugs in high-traffic areas are also a good idea.
- Place protective pads beneath furniture legs and other heavy objects. Keep furniture casters clean.
- Keep pets’ nails trimmed.
- Remove shoes with cleats, spikes or exceptionally pointy heels before walking on the floor.
- Take great care when moving furniture and heavy objects. Lay down a protective sheet or plywood.
- Do not obstruct in any way the expansion joint around the perimeter of your floor.
Technical Support
For installation information and technical questions not covered in this
installation guide, please contact Technical Support Representative by calling
the toll free number. Toll Free Number:
877-630-1800
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.