PERGO LF001073 Ellwood Maple Laminate Wood Flooring Instruction Manual

PERGO LF001073 Ellwood Maple Laminate Wood Flooring

PERGO XP Laminate Flooring on Wall Install Instructions

1. Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Pergo laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall.
2. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes.
3. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
4. Do not install directly over wallpaper or paneling.
5. Laminate is not intended to be used on ceilings, countertops or as any type of structural material.
6. The installation wall should only run vertical to the floor.
7. Sloping walls and surfaces that are parallel to the floor, such as ceilings or soffits, should not be selected.
8. Limit installations to a maximum of 40 feet in length and a maximum of 1 plank length in height.
9. Laminate is suitable for an accent wall when used in climate controlled (35-65% RH and 60-85° F) indoor installations only.
10. Acclimate unopened product lying flat in the room where it is to be installed for at least 48 hours.
11. Mix planks from different cartons as you install to maximize the natural appearance.

Check wall for moisture, visible water stains or leaking windows.

1. Do not install laminate over a wall with known moisture damage.
2. Do not install in areas near water sources such as a backsplash over a sink or bathtub.
3. Acceptable job site conditions, including relative humidity and wall moisture conditions, must be maintained throughout the life of the laminate application.
4. Check the wall for flatness within 3/16″ over 10 feet. Correct any unevenness before installing to allow the laminate planks to lie flat without rocking.
5. The following requirements are not intended to supersede federal, state or local building codes, but as with many other interior finish products, may require modifying existing structural components for a successful installation.
6. The owner assumes responsibility for compliance with all building codes, including maintaining the required distance from heat sources such as fireplaces.

WARNING: For a safe and secure installation, this product MUST be installed in accordance with these installation instructions.

Tools Required for Installation

• Caulk gun
•  Utility knife
•  Stud finder (electronic)
•  Carpenters level or laser level
•  Chalk line
•  18 gauge brand nail guin (electric or air)
•  Tape measure
•  Pencil
•  Screw gun or drill driver (for horizontal installation only)
•  Safety glasses
•  Dust mask
• • Gloves

Materials Required for Installation

•  11/2″ – 13/4″ brad nails
•  100% silicone adhesive caulk (clear)
•  11/2″ – 13/4″ dry wall screws (for horizontal installation only)
•  Painters tape (for horizontal installation only)

Other Tools and Materials:

•  Step ladder (for horizontal installation only)
•  Hammer
•  Uniclic® appropriate tapping block
•  Pull bar
•  Saw for cutting laminate planks
•  Pry bar (for removing existing base or trim)
•  Chair rail (for vertical installation only), wall base and quarter round moldings (to fame out accent wall)

PERGO XP Vertical Wainscot Style Wall Install Instructions

1.  Measure the length of your laminate plank and the length of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts.
2.  Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the floor a distance equal to your laminate plank plus one inch then level and mark the wall with a chalk line.
3. With an electronic stud finder locate and mark wall studs.
4.  Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches. Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
5.  Inspect each plank for damage before installing.
6. Do not install damaged planks. You can use laminate planks with or without an attached pad. There is no need to remove the pad, so treat the installation the same for both types of planks.
7.  Start from the left side with the short side tongue up and long side groove toward the wall. Place one plank against the wall and align at the top to test fit. You will want a 1″ gap at the bottom of the plank.
8.  Determine the appropriate number of vertical planks to fill the wall. For the best appearance, the first and last planks should be approximately the same width. Cut them as needed based on the width of your installation and the width of your planks.
9.  If you don’t need to cut the first plank, remove lower extension of long side groove with saw or utility knife
10.  Apply silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad, apply the silicone directly to the pad on the back of the plank.
11.  Adhere the plank to the wall leaving a 3/16″ gap (A) from the corners of the wall and a 1″ gap (B) at bottom. Drive brad nails ½” from the top and bottom of each plank to secure to wall. Place nails where the trim will cover.
12.  Continue with the installation for each subsequent plank by first applying silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. Then angle the groove over the tongue of the previous plank and wiggle into place. Tighten joints as needed with a tapping block or pull bar. Finally, drive brad nails ½” from the top and bottom of each plank to secure to wall. Place nails where the trim will cover. Be sure to drive the brad nails into a stud whenever possible.
13.  Finish wainscot accent to ending wall.
14.  Install trim (chair rail) over the top edge. Install quarter round in the corners. Finish by installing the baseboard of your choice

PERGO XP Horizontal Accent Wall Install Instructions

•  Measure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts.
•  Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed
•  Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches. Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
•  Inspect each plank for damage before installing. (Figure 1a) Do not install damaged planks. You can use laminate planks with or without an attached pad. There is no need to remove the pad, so treat the installation the same for both types of planks.
•  Lay the planks on the floor with the décor side up and the groove side toward the wall. Assemble the short ends of the planks together and measure length to fit the first row (bottom).
•  Cut the last piece as needed leaving a 3/16” gap against any adjoining walls, if applicable, and click it into place

NOTE: You may need to adjust placement of the first plank row to account for any floor unevenness so that the first row is perfectly straight and all end joints remain square and tight.

•  Carefully flip the connected row of planks over so the décor side is now face down and the tongue side is toward the wall. You may need assistance to flip the connected row of planks over, depending on the length of your installation. Make sure that the first row is perfectly straight and the aligned joints remain square and tight. Apply a bead of 100% silicone adhesive caulk to the back side of each laminate plank in the first row. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad apply silicone directly onto the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3)

•  Carefully tilt the row of connected planks against the wall with the tongue side toward the floor, re-level and press to the wall

•  Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset
  diagram). Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You must also place drywall screws every 16” into the wall studs or sill plate along the bottom edge of the first row of planks where they will be covered by the wall base

•  Start the second row from the right side. Cut and glue with silicone adhesive caulk the first plank. Fit plank by angling tongue into groove and wiggle into place. Use tapping block as needed. Drive a brad nail into each plank through the shallow area of the extended groove at each wall stud

NOTE: A joint “stagger” of 8 to 12 inches looks most natural. Avoid allowing plank ends to align.

•  Plank 2 of row 2 (and each plank thereafter in row 2) will be modified by removing the short end tongue. Score the tongue with a utility knife 3 – 4 times to remove. You will now have a square end. (Figure 6)
•  Apply silicone adhesive caulk in an “S” pattern and install modified boards by tilting into place. Tighten joints as needed with a tapping block or pull bar. Drive a brad nail into each plank through the shallow area of the extended groove at each wall stud
•  Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row
•  For the last row of the installation, use painters tape to mark the stud location for brad nailing. Cut all planks in the last row to the required width to complete the installation. Complete the installation as you have the earlier rows
•  Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice

Care and Cleaning

• Dry-wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing.
• If needed, use 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water.
• DO NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Wipe off spills immediately.
• DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes.
• DO NOT attach objects such as pictures, shelves or television mounts directly to the laminate wall.
• DO NOT apply adhesive-backed hooks or install screws or nails into the laminate wall for hanging objects.
• Instead, drill clearance holes through the laminate and mount these objects directly to wall studs with screws or nails.
• Drill the clearance holes through the laminate at least ¼” larger than the diameter of the fastener that will be used.

Precautionary Measures
Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. If high dust level are encountered use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with skin and eyes. First Aid Measures in case of irritations: In case of irritation flush eyes and skin with water for at least 15 minutes.

ATTN: Installers Caution: Wood Dust
Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce wood dust. Airborne wood dust cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans.

IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY:
THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT GREATER RISK. RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ON THE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE. REDUCED VENTILATION 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 CAN BE USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTICLATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR CALL LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.

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