Style SELECTIONS 813SLK01V Waterproof Vinyl Plank Instruction Manual

Style SELECTIONS 813SLK01V Waterproof Vinyl Plank

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

WARNING

• Ingestion is not an expected route of exposure during normal use of this product. If ingested, consult a physician immediately.
• Keep away from fire and heat sources. Cigarette butts should not be left on the floor. High power electrical appliances, kettle, stove and other high-temperature objects cannot be directly placed on the floor, which has a certain safety risk.
• It is not recommended to use wax on vinyl planks as this can cause a slip hazard.
• When cutting the flooring, some dust may be produced. Wear protective gloves and dust mask for protection.

CAUTION

• Do not install on radiant-heated subfloors with the surface temperature over 29℃.
• STYLE SELECTIONS TM is designed for interior use only, do not use it outdoors.
• Don’t install on any area where the flooring will receive long-term exposure to direct sunlight, such as sunroom.
• It is recommended to maintain the service area with a temperature of 10-35℃, exceeding which may accelerate the product aging. Do not install on any area where temperature may be lower than 10℃ or higher than 35℃, such as unheated dwellings(cabins, cottages, three-seasons rooms, porches, mobile homes or unheated porches.)
• Protect furniture and chair legs with proper cushion or caps. Avoid using latex or rubber cushions, which may cause discoloration.
• When handling household appliances or heavy furniture, use hard board or backing plate to protect the floor. This prevents the flooring from scratching and tearing.
• Do not allow pets with unclipped nails to walk on the vinyl floor. It could cause severe scratching to the surface.
• Protect your floor against burns. Burns from the glowing end of a cigarette, matches, or other extremely hot items can damage the floors.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. During peak sunlight hours, the use of the drapes or blinds is recommended.
• Always check the cartons to assure the pattern number is correct on all cartons to ensure proper color match.
• Condition all the floorings in the service area between 15 ℃ and 30 ℃ for 24 hours before installation, during installation and 24 hours after installation. Please note that the cartons should be laid flat on the subfloor.
• Check all planks before and during installation. Defective planks must never be used.
• To minimize shade variation, mix and install product from several different cartons.
• Leave an expansion joint of minimum 4-5 mm on all sides of the floor, around pipes, thresholds, under doors and around any fixed or stationary objects (floor vents, kitchen islands, etc).

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
Estimated Assembly Time: 5-10 minutes.
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Chalk, pencil or mark pen, square rule, hand-hold saw, utility knife, rubber mallet, pull bar, tape measure, spacers, protective gloves.

PREPARING THE SUBFLOOR

• Make sure that the subfloor is clean, dry and stable.

• Make sure that the subfloor is flat within 0.1875” in a 10-foot span. Any large cracks or voids must be filled in with a suitable patch, underlayment, or embossing leveler.

• Concrete floors
  Practice for preparing concrete floors should comply with ASTM F710.
  Concrete must be smooth, clean, flat, and free of dust and moisture. Remove all dust, dirt, grease and adhesive residue. Sweep and vacuum floor thoroughly. Fill all cracks and holes with a suitable patch, underlayment, or embossing leveler per manufacturer’s instructions.

• Wood Floors
  Securely nail all loose boards. Scrape, plane or fill uneven boards with a suitable patch, underlayment, or embossing lever. If the surface is still not smooth, then we recommend installing a 0.25’’ underlayment panel over the wood subfloor.

• Old floor coverings
  STYLE SELECTIONS TM may be installed directly over any clean, well- bonded, smooth surface. STYLE SELECTIONS TM may even be installed over ceramic planks as long as the surface is smooth, dust-free, and the grout lines and any other irregularities are filled with a suitable patch/ underlayment/ embossing leveler.
  STYLE SELECTIONS TM should not be installed over heavily embossed planks unless the embossing has been filled in with a suitable patch, underlayment or embossing leveler.
  STYLE SELECTIONS TM is unsuitable to install over existing foam-backed or cushion-backed flooring. STYLE SELECTIONS TM is not suitable to install over more than one layer of existing flooring, to prevent indentation or possible stress on the joints.
  It is recommended to remove the existing floor before installing the STYLE SELECTIONS TM. RFCl’s Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings are a defined set of instructions addressed to the task of removing all resilient floor covering structures.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

1. Draw the layout line with chalk to avoid the plank width against the wall is less than half of the width.
2. Laying first plank in corner of room with tongue side facing wall using 4-5mm spaces.
3. Installing the second plank.
4. Cuting and installing the final plank in first row.
5. Use offcut from previous row (optional).
6. Installing additional planks in second row.
7. Measure and cut final row of planks allowing for 4-5 mm expansion gap.
8. Pull bar and rubber mallet can be used for final row of planks, ensuring a 4-5 mm expansion gap.

• A. Remove all spacers. Skirting boards or fitting edge trim is not included.
• B. When replacing skirting boards or fitting edge trim and any other items, for example furniture of shelving, these should never be fixed (such as fastened, screwed, or nailed) to the planks, or through the planks to the base – the floor must remain as a floating installation.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• After installation, clean with a mop or vacuum cleaner. If water or cleaning fluid is required, make sure that the minimum is used to prevent fluid from penetrating into joints and expansion gaps. Do not pour pails of water on your floor to clean. Excessive water can cause damage to your subfloor.
• For dry maintenance, we recommend cleaning every day and a dust mop or vacuum cleaner with a soft bristle brush only.
• For wet maintenance, we recommend weekly or monthly use of a damp mop procedure with a diluted neutral detergent or with a regular vinyl cleaner. Avoid harsh cleaning products that may damage the floor and make sure to dry completely.
• Care should be taken to keep moisture from collecting on either side of vinyl floor to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. If your floor has been exposed to excessive water, for example by accident or flooding, remove the water as soon as possible by moping and ventilate the room. A dehumidifier should be promptly turned on in the room to reduce the moisture level to normal.
• In order to keep the appearance of the flooring, all spills should be wiped up immediately.
• It is not recommended to use wax on vinyl planks as this can cause a slip hazard.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. During peak sunlight hours, the use of the drapes or blinds is recommended.
• Place a suitable mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt, water and sand brought into your home.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Always clean the floor with a dripping wet mop.Too much moisture is on the subfloor.

| Moisture-proof treatment shall be done well.Clean the floor with a wrung-out mop.Pay attention to turn off the tap to avoid floor flooding.
Flooring gap.| The paving area is too large.| Add transition profile per 10m length of paving area.

Correctly install according to the specification.

Abnormal flooring noise.| The subfloor is uneven.

Not enough expansion gaps are left.

| Level the ground as required. Correctly install according to the specification.
Flooring arching.| Not enough expansion gaps are left. Transition profile is not settled as required. Expansion gap is blocked.

Foreign bodies are left under the flooring. The old flooring is arched.

| Correctly install according to the specification.

Avoid leaving foreign matters in the expansion gap.

If the old flooring has the risk of arching, remove the original flooring before installing this product.

Surface damage.| Artificial damage, resulting in scratches, surface peeling off, edge collapse, etc.| Handle and install the flooring with care. Avoid falling sharp tools or heavy objects to damage the surface. Move furniture or heavy objects without dragging.

WARRANTY

• Warranty is listed as below:
  Item #| Total Thickness| Pad Attached| Wear Layer| Residential Warranty| Commercial Warranty
  ---|---|---|---|---|---
  | | | | |
  3695017| 4.4mm| 1mm IXPE| 6mil| Limited Lifetime| 5
  3695018| 4.4mm| 1mm IXPE| 6mil| Limited Lifetime| 5
  3695019| 5mm| 1mm IXPE| 12mil| Limited Lifetime| 10
  3695020| 5mm| 1mm IXPE| 12mil| Limited Lifetime| 10
  3695021| 5.5mm| 1.5mm IXPE| 20mil| Limited Lifetime| 15
  3695022| 5.5mm| 1.5mm IXPE| 20mil| Limited Lifetime| 15

• This warranty covers manufacturing defects and abnormal deterioration of the product, provided that the floor coverings will be used in indoor areas and will be laid and maintained in accordance with the instructions.

• The warranty covers the replacement of defective tiles or planks but does not include the cost of removing or laying them.

• The warranty does not apply to the following situations:

  • Defects, negligence, misuse or improper use caused by users, in particular:
    Defects due to laying (unsatisfactory subfloor preparation, incorrect assembly),
    Defects due to caution, accidental impact (knocking, falling objects, scratches caused by moving objects, etc.),
    Defects due to mold and/or water damage (leakage, flooding).

  • Outdoor installation.

  • Installation on a wall.

  • Where direct exposure to sunlight results in temperatures exceeding allowable limits.

  • Where long term exposure to UV light sources results in fading.

  • Gapping caused by structural or subfloor movement, or any gapping that maybe caused by extreme changes in temperature.

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-877-888-8225, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Sunday. You could also contact us at partsplus@lowes.com or visit www.lowespartsplus.com

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