SUPERSTEP Click Vinyl Herringbone with Cork Joshua Tree Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Product Specifications

Build Starting Triangles
Follow the diagram provided in the manual to build starting triangles using A-strips and B-strips.
Measuring the Room
Identify the center of the room and define the starter wall for installation.
Calculating the Number of Triangles
Measure and calculate the number of needed starting triangles based on the provided formula.
Start Installation
Lay out the triangles with their long side towards the starting wall and align them with the installation line. Use expansion wedges for the expansion gap.
Finalizing the Start Row
Cut and position the remaining triangles, and connect them using the 5Gi system with a rubber hammer. Install A-strips to connect all triangles ensuring no protruding edges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use gummi (rubber wheels) for the installation?
A: No, it is recommended to use or wheels that are 5cm wide and do not discolor the floor.
Q: How do I ensure a straight installation?
A: Measure the straightness along the green line provided in the manual and use a rubber hammer to connect boards using the 5Gi system. Check joints carefully for any protruding edges.

Important information

The flooring must be acclimated a minimum of 24 to 48 hours before installation in the room where the installation will take place.
In larger rooms, the flooring must be installed in smaller sections with expansion joints.
The distance to walls and other permanent pieces of construction elements (such as pillars and kitchen islands) should be a minimum 8 mm
Never install very heavy pieces of furniture such as kitchen islands/cabinets on top of the flooring
The indoor climate should have a temperature between 10-23 ° C and relative air humidity between 30-60%.
Always follow the floor manufacturers’ requirements and specifications regarding subfloor preparation.
The subfloor must always be solid and completely even. Max 2mm over 2m.
Be careful installing floor on heating oil regarding compressive weakness.

Build starting triangles

Take B-strips and A-strips and position them as shown above.
Note! The number of strips varies depending on the width of the strips used.
Install the strips precisely and in the order indicated by the numbers on the strips. Carefully check the joints between the strips after every strip that is added.
Note! No protruding edge may be felt!
Cut the triangle according to the indicated red line. Depending on the kind of saw you use, it may be useful to dismantle the triangle before sawing.
Note! The excess (below the line) is to be saved for the last row installation.

Measuring the room

Define the wall from where you intend to start the installation. Mark out the center of the room.

Calculating the number of triangles

Measure the distance between the two straight lines, originating from the corners of the strips.
Divide this number by two, and get the X measurement.
Drawing the installation line
Start from the center of the room. Parallel offset the line using the X measurement as distance.
Calculate the number of needed starting triangles with the formula to the left.
Note! Round up to the next full number.
Start installation
- Lay out the triangles with their long side towards the starting wall.
- Align the center triangle top with the installation line.
- Make sure the underlay material is installed beforehand and the installation line remains visible.
  Note! Use expansion wedges for the expansion gap.
Finalizing the start row
- Now cut the distances C-D and E-F from the remaining triangle(s), and position them.
  Note! In case you have calculated and built an uneven number of triangles, leave the outer two triangles aside. For the case that you have built an even number of triangles, lay one aside.

Further installation of pattern

The boards need to be locked into one another, using the 5Gi system. To connect a new board you have to use a rubber hammer.
Use a rubber hammer and slightly knock at the 5Gi system to connect the short side. Start in the corner and work towards the end of the board.
Install A-strips to connect all triangles. The joints between the A-strip and the triangle need to be checked very carefully. No protruding edge may be felt!
Cut the most left piece to fit into the room, considering an expansion gap. Measure the straightness of the installation along the green line. Repeat that measuring with the straightedge progressively throughout the installation. Deviations need to be corrected, should they occur (see schematics below).
Now install B- strips and cut the right piece to size.

Last row installation

This alternating installation of A-strips and B-strips continues throughout the whole room. It is important to check frequently that:
- all expansion wedges remain in their position.
- all joints are closed and the strips are locked into one another.
- you follow the installation line.
- the tops of the strips in one line remain straight and perpendicular to the installation line
  Note! Measure approximately every fifth row.
Excess pieces from starting triangles:
Dismantle the excess material from the starting triangles. Use it to close the open gaps to the finishing wall. Use the leftover from strips 1, 2 etc. consecutively and cut to size if necessary.

Installation around radiator/heating pipes

Drill holes two times larger than the diameter of the pipes. Remove a piece of the strip with a utility knife or a saw. Put the strip on one side of the pipes and the removed piece on the other side.

When angling is not possible

Remove the locking element according to the picture. Use an applicable glue to connect the strips. Press- place wedges between the glued strip and the wall.

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