Getting Started - PERGO Max Hardwood Instrucciones De Instalación

Expansion Space:
An expansion space of at least 3/8" must be maintained around the perimeter of the room,
all pipes, counters, cabinets, fireplace hearths, doorframes and any other fixed vertical
objects in the room. Doorway or archways 4 feet or less and rooms larger than
26' X 33' are required to have a T-Molding.

GETTING STARTED

Starting Off - The First Three Rows
Row One: Plank 1 should begin in the
left hand corner of the room. Spacing
around the wall perimeter of 3/8" can
be maintained by using wood wedges
or spacers. The planks are laid with the
tongue side facing the wall, which enables
you to best work with the Locking system.
The first row starts with a full length board; working from left to right will be required when
installing PERGO Locking Engineered flooring. Slide the end groove of the board being
installed into the end tongue of the board you previously installed. Place each plank firmly
against the wood wedges. After setting the first row and making sure you are against a firm
starting point, lay out three to four rows before starting to install.
(Figure 3) Plank 2 end tongue is connected to the end groove of Plank 1. Lay the rest,
plank after plank, in this manner until you have completed the first row. Cut the last plank
accordingly. Please ensure that this first row is straight using the wedges to maintain proper
3/8" expansion space from the wall.
Figure 4
Force is evenly
distributed
through the
Impact of hammer
tapping block
at one point.
to the tongue
of the floor.
Figure 6
End
Groove
End
Tongue
Row Two: When possible use leftover plank
from the first row to begin the second row.
The leftover piece from the first row should be
considered for this starter piece to minimize
waste. Initial layout of material will allow you
to check your end seams to ensure they are
not too close. End joints on adjoining rows should be offset by no less than 6". Align this
plank and lock the side into place against the first plank in row 1. The next plank is aligned
with the end joint first into the previously plank in row 2. The side of plank is then tapped
lightly against the previously laid row. Continue laying in this way across the entire row.
Remove the fitting wedge and press in the row of planks with a light pressure on the long
side. The planks lock into each other. A square edge tapping block is needed to aid in the
connection of the locking system on the long side. The planks are now laid row after row in
this sequence.
Row Three and Remaining Rows: Move rows if necessary to ensure that you are not
showing any undesirable joint patterns. (Figure 2A) The rest of the row's end joints should
be random throughout the floor. (Figure 1A) Your first three rows are staggered ensuring
that offset of previous row with end joints are no closer than 6" from one another. When
the planks are being tapped in place, a non-random pyramid or stair step pattern is used to
ensure the planks remain engaged through the force of the tapping. The numbered process
is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
3
8
1
6
4
9
2
7
Figure 5
Figure 7
Lift to 45° angle, lock into place after aligning
end tongue into end groove
Figure 8
Most often walls are not structurally square. Planks in the first row may need to be scribed
and cut to contour the first row with the wall and to allow for 3/8" expansion. Allow 3/8"
expansion space at all vertical obstructions. Use 3/8" wood wedges or short cut 3/8" pieces
of the floor against the wall to hold planks true to spacing. It is important that the planks
follow the wall. Scribing is used if the wall is not straight. First, mark the plank with a scribing
tool or other tool that will allow you to follow the shape of the wall and then cut it lengthwise
to follow the line. (Figure 2).
NOTE: Another way to achieve a firm starting point is to screw down a straight
length of 1" x 3" lumber, or another straight, firm material along the full length of
the starter wall. This is set to the outside edge; the distance of the width of your
end planks, plus the 3/8" expansion. You will be removing this after the rest of the
floor is installed and the space filled and ripped to size the flooring.
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A square edge tapping block is needed to distribute equal force across the tongue without
any damage. (Figure 4 and Figure 5) For best results, slide the tapping block along the sub
floor and row, tapping lightly with a hammer, using tapping strokes to engage the locking
system. If the planks are not going together, check to see if the planks are moving against the
wall with the strikes. If so, adjust shims to firm up or use the screw down starter row method.
Tapping the planks together: When tapping the planks together the following process
works best: 1) Using a tapping block, lightly tap each piece for the first 3-4 rows. After the
first 3-4 rows, you should only need the tapping block every third row. Start tapping in the
plank at the opposite end along the length working from left to right, making sure the plank
fully engages as you progress down the length. (Figure 4)
2) When end joint is slid into place on the preceding plank, raise the plank now being
installed to an approximate 45° angle while setting the side joint into place. (Figure 6)
3) When you have the plank in place, lower the plank while pushing in until plank locks in
place. The planks should lock into place at this point. (Figure 7) Your initial rows, if you are not
against a firm starting structure, may seem more difficult to engage than the preceding rows.
GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
CONCRETE: If an excess subfloor moisture situation exists, it is required that moisture
conditions be corrected prior to installing PergoMax Floating Hardwood flooring. Failure to
correct excessive moisture conditions will compromise the integrity of PergoMax flooring
and voids all warranties.
PergoMax Locking Engineered Flooring & Adhesive Application:
Pergo recommends using only premium grade Urethane or Acrylic wood flooring adhesives.
It is critical to the success of the installation to strictly adhere to the adhesive manufacturers
recommended guidelines.
Always thoroughly read the adhesive label for manufacturer's optimum guidance on
environmental conditions, substrate conditions, moisture testing, bond testing, pH testing,
alkali testing (if applicable) as well as trowel size. Be especially attentive to clean adhesive
from the face of the wood flooring because some adhesives will etch the wood flooring finish.
All claims related to adhesives should be filed with the appropriate adhesive
manufacturer. Be sure to retain pail and warranty information
Avoid light/regular traffic for at least 12 hours. Avoid heavy traffic for at least 24 hours.
See adhesive manufacturer guidelines for OPEN TIME on the adhesive container.
Proper ventilation within the room must be provided. An electric fan is helpful.
Getting Started: Direct Glue:
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR GLUE-DOWN APPLICATION
1. Use cement based patch, skim coat leveling products to correct substrate imperfections.
2. Regulate temperature and humidity 72 hours before, during and after installation.
3. At least 48 hours before installation, place wood flooring in the installation area.
4. Install and secure starter row.
5. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel, ensuring 95 to 100% adhesive contact.
Wet lay method: press flooring firmly into adhesive immediately after troweling
After the flooring is placed, roll the entire installation with a 75 lb. smooth roller.
6. Inspect the installation and remove any adhesive smudges or drops immediately using
mineral spirits. NOTE: Urethane adhesive is very difficult to remove once dry and cured.
Make every effort to prevent adhesive from getting on the floor finish. For best results,
keep a urethane adhesive cleaner or mineral spirits nearby to remove any adhesive
smudges or drops during installation.
7. Clean tools while adhesive is fresh using a urethane adhesive cleaner.