International Home Products Floors technical manual Laying Of The Plank, Fitting the Border

2.5Layout Of Room Using Centiva Event Series Ultraplank, Plankwood, Good Ole Woods Or Bamboo

Find the center point of the room. Strike a line (A-B).

Figure 1.

AB

Obtain a true 90o angle by using a carpenter’s square. Strike a second line, which will divide the room into four equal parts. Measure the distance from the center to the wall parallel to the direction of the plank. Divide that measurement by the width of a plank (3”). If less than half a plank (1 ½”) remains as the border plank, adjust the point by 1 ½”. This will give a large border along the wall and reduce the chance of having to cut a small sliver of flooring to place along the wall.

Figure 2.

A B

Centiva Vinyl Plank features beveled and square edges to accent individual planks and create a distinct plank effect. For this reason, anytime you make a cut, you will want to place that cut edge along a wall. Placing a cut edge against the uncut edge of another piece of flooring will not look natural or realistic. However, for special patterns, the floor may be installed cut edge to cut edge and beveled edge to beveled edge for a consistent and finished look.

Figure 3.

First Plank

A B

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2.6 Laying Of The Plank

Spread adhesive following the specific recommendations for the adhesive outlined in the Adhesives section of the manual. Place the first piece of plank at the junction of the chalk lines. Continue to lay the plan, making sure each plank is flush against the chalk line and tight against the adjoining plank. Make sure the plank is well seated into the adhesive, paying special attention to the edges. Lay row by row, or in a pyramid fashion.

Pyramid Fashion

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Row by Row Fashion

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*Row by row fashion installation specially recommended when using IFA D-2001Wet Set Adhesive.

This is the incorrect way to lay the plank!

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Fitting the Border:

Measure the distance from the last plank in the row to the wall. Mark the plank and cut it against the mark. Lay the plank in place, making sure the cut edge is against the wall.

Fitting Around Irregular Objects:

Make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes and other irregularities. Place the pattern on the plank, trace, cutting along the trace lines with scissors or a sharp knife. Place the cut plank into position.

The manufacturer or supplier will not be liable for any loss, damage, or complaint of any kind if the specific procedures in the Installation Guidelines are not followed.