Luxfloor, pegasus, lucky floor and floorever Flooring Installation Guide

Which way to lay the planks?

The floor usually looks best if the planks are laid in the same direction as incoming light. Hallways and long, narrow rooms look best if the planks are installed along the leght of the room, irrespective of the light source.

Start by measuring the room

Measure the width of the room (i.e. at right angles to the planned direction of the planks). The final row may have to be sawn lengthwise if the planks don’t match the width of the rooms exactly. If the final row is narrower than 50mm the best result will be achieved if you saw the planks in both the first and last rows.

The Underlay
Lay the Damp Proof Membrane (for concrete floor only) where necessary, and remember to leave 20cm overlaps. Lay the Foam Underlay.

Before you glue
(1)Check the planks are without defects before laying. Saw to the required length and do a test layout of the first three rows of planks. This will allow you to ensure that the first rows are completely straight before you start. You will also see how many distance blocks you need and where to place them. The grooves edge of the planks should be next to the wall. See illustration below.
Planks have a good groove and a tongued side.

(2)Measure, mark and cut all the planks. With a hand saw, saw with the decorative side of the planks upwards. With a circular saw, the decorative side should face downwards. The joints on the short sides should be pressed together using the hell iron. Place the distance blocks against the walls on both the long and short sides.

(3)To start the next row use the remainder of the cut plank from the first row. If this is less than 25cm long start with a new plank and cut it in the middle. Then continue with another plank.

(4)Continue laying out the rest of the planks in the second row. Gently push the planks together using the Hammering block.

(5)On completion of the first two rows you will be able to see if the wall is straight. If the wall is not straight mark the contour of the wall on the first row and saw it accordingly. Bear in mind the width that will be required for the final plank against the opposite wall.
In adjoining rows leave at least 25cm between the end joints.

(6)Luxfloor is a "floating" floor. It therefore must not be glued or nailed to the underlying floor. Use glue on top edge of tongue only and use plenty of it. When the planks are trapped together glue will be squeezed out and this excess should be aloud to form a skin on top and then be removed with a spatula and wiped with a damp cloth. Rinse out this cloth frequently.

(7)Take the plank in the corner and glue it to the first plank in the second row. This makes the important first two rows stable. Next glue the second plank in the first row ensuring that the entire tongue is filled with glue. Then glue the second plank in the second row. After the glue is applied tap the planks together with a Hammering Block and the hammer. Then if further press is needed in the length press them together with the Heel Iron. Continue to lay the floor and work from left to right. (We recommend flooring clamps are used when fitting the first 3 rows. These are available from your local stockist).

Pipes and Door Frames - no problem!

Pipes on the short side.

(1)Measure the diameter of the pipe and drill holes centred on the pipe that are 10mm larger than the pipe diameter. This will allow for movement . The plank is cut through the centre of the holes.

(2)Use plenty of glue and using the Heel Iron press the end piece into place. Distance blocks should also be used.

Pipes on the long side.

Treat as pipes on the short side but saw at an angle of 45 to the holes in the plank.

Door Frames.

To fit the floor under a door frame lay a loose plank upside down on top of the underlay against the door frame and saw. The flooring can then be slid in under the door frame. Remember to leave room for the underlay.

Twelve hours later you can walk on the floor. Removing the distance blocks and fixing the skirting boards or beads into position to complete your beautiful floor. Skirting must allow free movement of the floating floor.

Maintenance/Stain Guide

Luxfloor is virtually maintenance free. All it needs to restore its lustre after most "incidents" is a wipe with a damp cloth. For really tough stains, we recommend using a little acetone. Avoid using water as it will damage your flooring and always clean up spillages immediately. To keep your laminated floor in good condition, be sure to:

• Use the floor exclusively under the recommended conditions.
• Put down a mat or rug to eliminate the risk of marks(gravel, soil, etc.) inside doorways and around sinks, etc., to protect from spillages.
• Move furniture carefully to avoid damaging the laminated surface.
• Felt pads are recommended under chairs and heavy furniture.

Stain	Clean Using
Tar, crayon, ink, shoe polish or cigarettes	Methylated spirits, acetone or house hold solvents.
Chewing gum or candle wax.	Allow to harden and then carefully scrape off.
Tea, coffee, grease or wine DO NOT USE BLEACH,WAX, POLISH ORSCOURING MATERIALS	Damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid using excess water, it will damage your flooring. Always clean up spillages immediately.