PERGO Max Hardwood Instrucciones De Instalación página 5

PergoMax Locking Engineered warranties do not cover damage to the finish
caused by adhesive etching.
Step 1
Select a starter wall. It is recommended to start
the installation along an exterior wall. It's more
likely to be straight and square with the room.
Measure out from the wall the width of two
planks and mark each end of the room and snap
your chalk line.
Step 2
Spread adhesive from the chalk line to the
starter wall using the recommended trowel size.
It is important to use the correct trowel at a
45° angle to get the proper spread of adhesive
applied to the sub-floor, which will produce a
proper and permanent bond. Improper bonding
can cause loose or hollow spots.
Note: Change trowel every 2000 to 3000 square feet due to wear down of the notches as
recommended by wood flooring adhesive manufacturer. This assures you always get the
proper spread of adhesive.
Step 3
Install the first row of starter planks with the
tongue facing the starter wall and secure into
position. Alignment is critical and can be achieved
by securing a straight edge along the chalk line
(2x4's work well), or by top nailing the first row
with finishing nails (wood sub-floor), or adjustable
spacers (concrete sub-floor). This prevents slippage
of the planks that can cause misalignment.
Note: The planks along the wall may have to be scribed and cut to fit in order to maintain a
consistent expansion space since most walls are not straight. Try to maintain at least 2" on
the scribed plank.
Step 4
Once the starter rows are secure spread 2 1/2
to 3 feet of adhesive the length of the room.
(Never lay more adhesive than can be covered
in approximately 2 hrs.) Place tongue into
groove of plank or strips and press firmly into
adhesive. Never slide planks or strips through
adhesive. Use a tapping block to fit planks snug
together at side and butt ends. After the flooring
is placed, roll the entire installation with a 75
lb. smooth roller. Clean any adhesive off the
surface before it cures using clean terry cloth
towels and mineral spirits.
Note: Never work on top of the flooring when
installing. If you must work on top of the newly
laid flooring use a kneeling board.
Secure your starter rows with a straight edge
(2x4's). Once the remainder of the floor has
been installed go back to the beginning and remove the straight edges and spread adhesive
on the remainder of the open subfloor. Remember planks closest to the wall may have to be
scribed and cut to fit due to irregularities along the wall.
Final Touches: Install the proper trim molding at the doorways to achieve the transition and
along the walls to cover the edges of any gaps along the wall due to irregularity.
Complete the job by using the wood filler that coordinates with the installed engineered
flooring for minor corrections or areas where brad nails were used in the trim or the flooring.
Clean the finished floor with a premium hardwood flooring cleaner.
Trim excess underlayment (floating installation only) and install or re-install any transition
pieces, reducer strips, T-moldings, thresholds, bases and/or quarter round moldings.
Trims and moldings should be nailed into the wall, not the floor.
Step 1
45°
Step 2
Step 3
Chalk line
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2 / ' – 3'
2
Step 4
Step 4
To prevent surface damage, avoid rolling heavy furniture and appliances on the floor. Use
plywood, hardboard or appliance lifts if necessary. Use protective castors/castor cups or felt
pads on the legs of furniture to prevent damage to the flooring.
Precautions should be taken to protect floors from other trade work. If the floor is to be
covered, the floor should be thoroughly cleaned prior to covering to prevent grit
damage to the finish. Do not cover with plastic, red rosin, felt or wax paper or
previously used cardboard. Instead use a breathable material such as clean,
dry, plain uncoated cardboard or kraft paper. Inks from printed cardboard could
damage the hardwood floor. A common reinforced builder's paper is a good choice. Any
covering should be taped, using a low-adhesion tape, to base or shoe moldings. Avoid taping
to finished flooring. When taping paper or sheets together, tape them to each other, not to
the floor. The floor must be completely covered to eliminate uneven ambering from exposure
to UV light.
Everyday Cleaning
Your PERGO Locking Engineered Hardwood floors feature patented technology and are
very easily maintained. Simply use a premium hardwood flooring cleaner. Follow the
manufacturer's directions for proper use of cleaner. NOTE: Avoid cleaners that leave a
residue such as wax or oil on the floor.
Hard Surface Cleaner Instructions:
1. To maintain and protect the appearance of your floor, a regularly scheduled cleaning
routine should be established. Routinely sweep, dust mop, or use a vacuum with a soft
bristle brush once a week or more often in heavily trafficked areas to remove any particles
that could damage your floor. Warning: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary
brush head can damage a wood floor and should never be used.
2. Apply a premium hardwood flooring cleaner directly on a cotton, terry cloth, or micro-fiber
mop for use. Never apply the cleaning solution directly to the surface of the floor.
3. Use a back and forth motion when cleaning your floor. If the mop head becomes soiled,
simply replace it with a clean one (using a soiled mop head may cause streaking). When
dirty, simply wash and dry as you would any towel. DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER
WHEN WASHING MOP COVERS.
Tips & Warnings
• Sweep, dust mop, or use a vacuum with a soft bristle brush regularly.
• Remove spills promptly and use a premium hardwood flooring cleaner with a clean cloth to
remove spills.
• Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs.
• Use protective mats at all exterior entrances.
• Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely damage the floor.
• Replace hard plastic, metal casters or wheels on furniture with soft rubber casters or by
using a protective mat under the casters.
• Never use a wet mop on wood floors. Water will damage wood flooring.
• Never use detergent, soap, oil, wax, polish, liquids, or other household cleaning products
on your floors.
• The sun's UV rays can change the color of your floor, use protective window coverings to
protect hardwood floors from excessive heat during periods of direct sunlight.
• Keep animal nails trimmed as recommended by your veterinarian.
• Protect the floor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances.
• Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
• Never use steam cleaners on wood floors. This will force moisture into the wood and
damage the flooring.
Transition Floor Mats –
Exterior Mats: Use transition walk off mats at all exterior entrances. Have interchangeable
mats for each exterior entrance. This allows a soiled mat to be replaced with a clean mat
weekly during regularly scheduled cleaning. Clean the soiled mat so you'll always have a
fresh one to replace the soiled one. This will prevent mats from becoming the soil source.
The mat should contain a combination of soft and stiff fibers. The soft fibers will absorb
liquids the stiff fibers work to remove mud.
The majority of soil and damaging particulate are brought into the home on the
soles of shoes
Interior Mats: Routinely clean under area rugs and mats. Soil or particulate allowed to
remain underneath will have an abrasive effect on the floor finish.