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LifeProof Vinyl Plank

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product Description

Rigid Vinyl Plank

Grade Levels

Above Grade / On Grade /

Below Grade

• LifeProofVinylPlankisaoatingoorandshouldbeallowedtoexpandandcontractfreely.Itmust

notbeglued,nailed,orfastenedtothesuboorinanyway.Permanentcabinets,vanities,islandsand

similaritemsshouldbeinstalledrst.Then,installLifeProofVinylPlankaroundthem,leavingtheproper

expansiongap.LifeProofVinylPlankcanbeinstalledundervanitieswithlegs.LifeProofVinylPlankcan

beinstalledundertoilets;leaveproperexpansionspacearoundtheangeanduseapremiumwaterproof

100% silicone caulk. Do not anchor toilet through the material.

• LifeProofVinylPlankisawaterproofoatingoor,butitshouldnotbeusedtosealanexistingoorfrom

moisture. It cannot inhibit the growth of mold or prevent structural problems associated with, or caused

byooding,excessivemoisture,alkalisinthesuboor,orconditionsarisingfromhydrostaticpressure.

Regardless of location, always remove standing water, urine and other liquids promptly. Job site moisture

the installation for consultation/ direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation and layout

tomaximizesatisfaction.Ifthisisnotpossible,consultationshouldoccurpriortoinstallation.Theowner/

installer assumes all responsibility for quality of completed installation.

BEFORE STARTING

Before beginning a LifeProof Vinyl Plank installation project, it is critical that you 1) fully acquaint yourself with

thedetailedinstallationinstructionsforyourspecicooringandsuboortypeand2)conductacompletejob

site evaluation.

• For appropriate installation information, review this guide and the assembly instructions provided on each

cartonofooringyoupurchased.

• Make a complete job site evaluation to assure that environmental conditions are acceptable for LifeProof

found in the “Tools Required for Installation” section of this guide.

• Cartonsshouldbeevenlystackednomorethanvecartonshighonaatsurfaceandawayfromany

heating/cooling ducts or direct sunlight.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

• Tape Measure

• Utility Knife

• Eye Protection

• Gloves

• Miter or Circular Saw (optional)

• Knee Pads (optional)

SITE PREPARATION

A B C

Priortoinstallation,thehomeownerorinstallermustensurethatjobsiteconditions(includingsuboor/

substrate,ambienttemperatureandrelativehumidity)willnotnegativelyaecttheoor.Themanufactureris

not responsible for damages associated with improper installation or poor site conditions.

A. Thesurfaceofthesuboormustbeat.Theatnessrequirementisdenedasfollows:themaximum

manufacturer’s instructions to be sure it is appropriate for the application.

C. Suboorsmustbestructurallysoundwithoutdeection.

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D E F

D. CrawlSpaces:Concreteslaborgroundmustbedry.Ensurethatcrawlspaceshaveopenventsyear-

roundtoensureproperaircirculationandpreventmoisturebuild-up.Thegroundinthecrawlspacesmust

be completely covered using 6 mil polyethylene. Crawl space clearance between the earth and underside

ofjoistsshouldbenolessthan18"(45.7cm)andtheperimeterventareashouldbeequalto1.5%ofthe

total square footage of the crawl space or as mandated by code.

Vinyl Plank.

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APPROVED SUBFLOORS:

Concrete, Plywood, OSB, Particleboard, Chipboard, Hardwood (Solid, Engineered, Parquet), Tile (Ceramic,

Terrazzo,Stone,Asbestos,PeelandStick),Non-CushionSheetVinyl,Metal,VCT,DRIcore

AllsuboorrequirementsnotedbelowmustbemetpriortotheinstallationofLifeProofVinylPlank.

Concrete Suboor Prep

• Performmoisturetestsatlocationsaroundexteriordoorways,nearwallscontainingplumbing,nearfoun-

dation walls and in the center of the room.

• Highspotscanberemovedbygrinding;depressionscanbelledwithpatchingcompoundformulatedfor

useinoorinstallation.

Wood (Plywood, OSB, Particleboard, Chipboard, Solid Hardwood, Luan) Suboors

• WoodsuboorsmustbeA.P.A.approvedwithaminimumgradeof“BB”or“CC”.Forreference,A.P.A.is

theacronymforanorganizationoriginallyknownasthe“AmericanPlywoodAssociation”,andthatisnow

known as “The Engineered Wood Association”.

• Perform moisture tests using a reliable moisture meter in multiple locations. Moisture readings should

neverexceed14%forplywood,OSB,particleboard,chipboardandsolidhardwoodsuboors.Ifmoisture

readingsexceed14%,itshouldbecorrectedatthejobsitebeforeinstallingLifeProofVinylPlank.

Other Suboor Prep

• Adheredandsoundvinylsheetgoods,linoleumandresilient(VCT)tiles:Oldvinylandlinoleumtilesor

sheet goods normally do not need to be removed if they are fully bonded and free of any notable damage.

straight edge.

• Do not install over more than one layer of vinyl.

Radiant Flooring Heating Prep

• Aftermarketradiantheatedoorsmustbeapprovedbythemanufacturerforusewithresilientooring

applications.Thesuboortemperatureshouldnotexceed85°F(29°C).

NON-APPROVED SUBFLOORS:

• Carpeting/Carpet Pad

• Cushioned Vinyl Flooring

• Floating Floors

• Laminate

RemovetheoorsnotedaboveandremoveoldadhesivebeforeinstallingLifeProofVinylPlank.

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GENERAL LIFEPROOF VINYL PLANK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• LifeProof Vinyl Plank products are intended for indoor use only.

• Temperatureswithintheroommustbemaintainedbetween0°Fto140°F(-18°Cto60°C).

• Theseextremerangesbetween0°Fto50°F(-18°Cto10°C)and100°Fto140°F(37°Cto60°C)are

for unoccupied environments only. Occupied areas as well as the installation need to be controlled

• Door-jambsandcasingsmustbeundercutsothattheplankcanslide

underneath.A1/4"(6mm)expansionspacemustalsobeincludedaround

the undercut jambs and casings. A reciprocating saw is recommended to

create the necessary undercut. Never undercut metal door casings.

Cutting Tip :Toundercutthecasting,layascrappieceofooringnextto

thecastingandlaythesawatontopoftheooringsothatthesaweasily

cuts to the height of the plank.

1 inch

(2.5 cm)

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4. Use a tapping block and soft faced hammer to close any gaps between the planks.

5. Onceyoureachtheendoftherstrow,measureandcutthenalplanksothatitcompletestherowwhile

alsoleavingthenecessary¼"expansiongap.Lastplanksofrowsmustbeatleast8"long.

Note: Use a spare plank to create a straight edge at the cut line. Use a utility knife to score the top of the

pattern and snap the panel. It will be necessary to cut the foam underlayment after snapping the

on the long side joints when the plank is rotated down.

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Installing Under Doorway Frames

15. Whenthenewooringmeetsathresholdoradoorway,werecommendundercuttingthedoorjamb.To

securetherightcut,turnaplankupsidedownandplaceitontheooruptothedoorframe.Thenplacea

reciprocatingsawatagainsttheplankandsimplycutthroughtheframe.Removethecut-outpieceand

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