HOWDENS
LAMINATE
FLOORING
Key features
Important information
Suitable for
underfloor heating
Suitable for
IMPORTANT LAMINATE FLOORING FITTING NOTICE
18°c - 27°c
48
Do not open packs until you are ready to install the flooring
Flooring must be stored in the room of installation for at least
48hrs before fitting
Packs should be stored in a room with a temperature of
18° - 27°C.
The fitting method for this flooring is unique and laying
instructions must be followed on the reverse of this carton
hrs
•
Subfloor must be flat, smooth, clean and permanently dry
•
Check the moisture content of subfloor and apply suitable moisture barrier
•
Use spacers to create the required expansion gap (minimum 10mm) around the edge of
the room and all fixed objects including door frames, radiator pipes & cabinet legs
•
Mix/shue panels from dierent packs when laying the floor
•
Short joints should be a minimum of 400mm apart from the short-end joint on the
previous row
•
Do not install kitchen cabinets on top of the floor
*see stage 12 of installation
6
Years
Domestic
Warranty*
1376mm x 193mm x 6mm
11 Panels Per Pack
Coverage 2.92m²
Pack Weight: 15kgs
*not suitable for commercial installations
AC 3
Simple and quick installation with no tapping or glue required*
Compression proof
& impact resistant
Flooring can be
taken up again
EN 14041:2004
Laminate flooring for internal non-structural use
40 Portman Square, London W1H 6LT
Howden Joinery Group Plc
13
HJ-020-JC
Reaction to fire: Class CfI - s1
Content of Pentachlorophenol: <5PPM
Emission of Formaldehyde: Class E1
Slip Resistance: DS
Thermal Conductivity: ≤ 0.13 (m²K)/W
HD911091
General Instructions
Pre-installation
Installation
Care & Maintenance
0
mins
uv
115kg
MAX
PLANK REMOVAL
No steam mops should be used
Well wrung out mop and
cleaning cloth can also be used
Slide the planks apart to release
Castor cups
Soft castors
Felt pads
Entrance mats
HD911091
Clean the subfloor
SMOOTH
GRADUALLY INCREASE
TEMPERATURE BY 5° PER DAY
TO A MAX OF 27°
SEEK ADVICE FROM
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
MANUFACTURER
CLEAN
DRY
Water and electric*
systems can be used
*electric systems must be
encased in a minimum of 9mm
of levelling compound
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
MAX
27 C
NOTE:
ADDITIONAL EXPANSION
GAP REQUIRED FOR RUNS
LONGER THAN 12M OR
WIDER THAN 8M IN THE
FORM OF A THRESHOLD STRIP
10mm EXPANSION GAP
1m
Max 2mm
18°c - 27°c
48
hrs
LEVELLING
COMPOUND
FLOATING
MAKE SURE
EXISTING TIMBER
SUB FLOORS
ARE SECURE
PLYWOOD OVER
EXISTING TIMBER FLOORS
IN POOR CONDITION
UNDERLAY REQUIRED
RH <70%
CHECK SUBFLOOR MOISTURE CONTENT
CONCRETE
CEMENT SCREEDS
ANHYDRITE
FLOORBOARDS
CHIPBOARD
PLYWOOD
MINERAL BASED
DPM
OR
MAX 0.5cm%Cement <2CM% 8 - 12% Moisture content
Breathable moisture barrier
i.e - Bitumen moisture barrier
paper can be used
DPM
Calcium Carbide Test
Always install a DPM where there are
concerns over moisture in the subfloor
TIMBER BASED
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1
TOOLS REQUIRED
CHOOSE DIRECTION OF INSTALLATION
2
LAY UNDERLAY & FIT FIRST ROW
Adjust width of first
row if last row is
less than 50mm wide
Take planks from dierent packs when fitting
LOCK ENDS INTO POSITION
Cut around frame Cut under the
door frame
Ensure all planks are fully engaged and straight
3
LAY FIRST ROW
4
USE SPACERS AROUND EDGE
5
MEASURE & CUT
6
USE OFF-CUT FOR NEXT ROW
>400mm
Note: Do not engage next row at this stage
>400mm
7
FIT NEXT ROW OF PLANKS
TOGETHER
FITTING AROUND OR UNDER
DOOR FRAMES
12°
8
11
ONCE ALL PLANKS ARE FITTED,
LOCATE THE FULL ROW TOGETHER
9
REPEAT FOR ALL ROWS
Measure width of plank required and cut
Ensure applicable expansion gap is maintained
Ensure expansion gaps are maintained
Note: Glue the cut section when cutting around pipes Expansion around pipes 10mm
13
LAST ROW
12
CUTTING AROUND PIPEWORK
>50mm
10mm
>50mm
10
USE DOOR THRESHOLDS
8-10mm
12°
12°
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