KRAUS B-K-023 Rigid Planks and Tiles Installation Guide
- August 21, 2024
- Kraus
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LUXURY VINYL FLOORING
RIGID PLANKS & TILES
INSTALLATION GUIDE
B-K-023 Rigid Planks and Tiles
Plan & Prepare
Acclimatize the plank or tile: LVT shrinks and expands as the temperature
changes.
The planks or tiles must be left for 24-48 hours at room temperature before
laying.
Mix the planks or tiles: Every colourway has a unique design, this design will
run across several planks or tiles. To ensure that you have a more natural
look to your finished floor, always mix the planks or tiles from several packs
before laying. Always ensure that the surface area is clean and free of any
rubbish or debris.
Check the Substrate
Using a spirit level or straight edge, check that the floor is level in both
directions at random points across the floor.
Measure the biggest gap and ensure it is no bigger than Smm within a 3 metre
or 1Oft area.
Plan the Layout
To give you a sense of what the overall floor will look like, it is best to
have a ‘dry run’, where you lay out a large number of planks or tiles. As LVT
is lightweight, the boards can easily be moved around to give you the best
overall effect. Most rooms are not perfectly square, it is easy to notice
planks and tiles that are cut on an angle. This is particularly obvious at
doorways. To achieve a more professional finish, it is better to move the
problem elsewhere within the room where its less visible.
Installation Tips
Always leave an expansion gap between the plank or tile and the wall. Either
use an expansion strip or spacer as a guide.
Cutting
Score the plank or tile 2-3 times with a knife (a concave bladed knife is
better to use on vinyl flooring) and then snap. It is easier to snap the board
on the edge of a table or worktop.
As the planks and tiles have integrated underlay this will need cutting
separately.
A LNT cutter is another way of cutting LVT, this is a much faster method.
Update from Herringbone packaging
Acclimatize the plank or tile
Check the floor is level in both directions at random points
Creste a ‘dry run’ on the floor
Ensure you leave a minimum 6mm expansion gap
At the end of the first row measure the size of the plank required and lock in
to place with a pull bar once cut
To cut, simply score with a knife 2-3 times Snap the plank or tile once scored
Use the offcut from each row to start the next row
Start the next row by clicking at an angle
Always click the short side in first
We recommend using a double lipped tapping block and rubber mallet to fully
lock each plank or tile into place
Final row: position a loose plank or tile on top of the last row laid. Place
another plank or tile on top, with the tongue side touching the wall.
Draw a line and cut. Insert against the wall.