B install the second plank in the first row by inserting the short side tongue at a slight angle into the first planks short side groove.
Tranquility vinyl plank flooring installation instructions.
C press the second plank down flat.
A lay the first plank in the left hand corner up against the spacers with the groove side facing toward you.
Place 5 16 8 2mm spacers between the short and long side of the planks and the wall.
During installation mix planks from different boxes to blend the dye lots and patterns for a more uniform appearance.
Always position one spacer between the wall and where the planks join.
Measure the width of the room and divide it by the width of the exposed portion of the plank before you start installing vinyl plank flooring.
If the planks are cut make sure the cut edge is facing the wall.
For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in.
The end joints of the planks in the first row are assembled by inserting the tongue side into the groove side of the previous plank at a low 20 30 angle.
Vinyl click flooring can be installed on all grade levels of the home that are temperature controlled.
Prepare for installation at least 48 hours prior to installation place the new vinyl plank flooring in the room for acclimation.
Whether you choose to have your new floor professionally installed or do it yourself here s what you can expect.
Wide you d divide 123 by 5 75 which is 21 39.
Installing gripstrip vinyl plank flooring lay the first row of vinyl plank flooring along the wall leaving the manufacturer recommended amount of expansion space between the plank s edge and the wall usually about 1 4 inch.