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PRE-INSTALLATION ESSENTIALS

? Engage must be installed as a "floating floor," meaning that it must not be glued, nailed, or fastened to the subfloor. Do not install permanent cabinets, vanities, or the like over Engage as this will prevent Engage from expanding or contracting.

? Engage may have a slight color variation from run number to run number. This number is on the short end of each carton.

RUN NO. 29.10.2012 DAY.MONTH.YEAR

? Under no circumstances should the product be in an environment where the temperature is allowed to go below 55 ?F or above 85 ?F.

? Engage is an interior product only. Do not install in direct sunlight such as in sunrooms.

? Carefully inspect each plank for visual defects prior to beginning the installation. Do not install any damaged planks.

? Ensure that all other trades have been completed to avoid damage to the finished floor.

? Install heavy cabinets or island counters first, and then cut the material around them.

ACCLIMATION

? Engage must be stored at room temperature between 65 ?F and 85 ?F for 48 hours before installation.

? Do not open the cartons. Spread them out with at least a 4-inch distance from each other and away from heating or cooling ducts and direct sunlight.

? HVAC system must be turned on one week prior to installation.

JOB SITE EVALUATION

Exterior

? Inspect the gutters, drains, and down spouts outside the building structure. Clear out any clogs caused by leaves, dirt, or other substances. Down spouts are designed to transport water away from a foundation.

? Check the landscaping surrounding the building structure to be sure the yard is sloped away from the foundation.

? Check for proper ventilation in the crawl space, basement, and attic. Ventilation per square foot should equal 1.5% per 100 square feet of floor space.

? Crawl spaces should have a minimum of 18 inches of well ventilated air space and insulated per building code requirements. It should also be covered with a minimum 6-mil vapor barrier on the ground.

? Engage should not be installed in areas where the subfloor beneath the building structure is exposed to outside elements.

? Engage is suitable for Above Grade, On Grade or Below Grade.

? Permanent windows and doors must be installed prior to installing Engage.

Interior

? Inspect pipes, water heater tank, dishwasher, and any other plumbing fixtures for leakage in the area of installation.

? Remember to take relative humidity and temperature changes into consideration when installing Engage.

? All subfloors must be sturdy, flat, and sound. The subfloor must be flat within 3/16 of an inch in a 10-foot radius.

? Floor must not slope down more than 1 inch in 6 feet.

? You will need to perform at least one type of moisture test: calcium chloride or a relative humidity test in combination with a pH test if the subfloor is concrete.

Install Engage only if these conditions can be met:

? The maximum results of the relative humidity test of the concrete slab must not be above 85%.

? The pH test must indicate the alkalinity levels are between 7 and 9.

? The calcium chloride test results must not exceed 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet in 24 hours.

Note: Do not use a polyethylene moisture barrier underlayment over any wood subfloor.

Radiant Heat: Engage can be used in combination with in-floor radiant heating.

? The heating system must be cast ? inch below the surface layer of the concrete slab.

? The heating system must have been in operation for at least two weeks before installation.

? The system should be set to a suitable installation temperature (68 ?F) 48 hours before and during and 72 hours after installation.

? Increase temperature gradually 72 hours after installation.

? The maximum temperature of the subfloor should not exceed 85 ?F at any time.

? Follow the radiant heating system manufacturer's recommendations.

SUBSTRATES

? Engage can be installed over most substrates, including asbestos tile and existing sheet vinyl. However, do not install over existing carpet adhesive and residual floor covering, carpet, carpet pad, Parquet, hardwood, engineered hardwood that has been glued to a concrete subfloor, existing floating floor, sleeper subfloors and sheet vinyl of soft cushion construction must be removed.

Old Adhesives:

? Old carpet and vinyl adhesives should be scraped up, skim coated or encapsulated.

NOTE: Cut back adhesive may contain asbestos. Follow the manufacturer's guideline for removal of this adhesive. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, saw, bead blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient floor backing, lining felt, asphaltic "cutback" adhesive or other adhesives. These products may contain asbestos fibers and/ or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the product is a non-asbestos-containing material,

you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content. Resilient Floor Covering Institute's recommended Workplace Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings are a defined set of instructions addressing the removal of all resilient floor covering structures.

Quarry Tile, Terrazzo, and Ceramic Tile:

Skim coat the grout lines with an embossing floor leveler.

Fill in any dips or voids with cementitious leveling compound to level the subfloor.

All Levels of Concrete: (Including light weight and gypsum toppings)

? New concrete should be allowed to cure for at least 90 days.

? Always perform a concrete moisture test and pH test regardless of age and/or grade.

? Any large cracks or voids must be filled with a cementitious leveling compound.

? Gypsum toppings require the use of a sealer or primer.

For any further instruction or questions call Technical Services at 888-2356672

Other Approved Subfloors:

? OSB, chipboard, wafer board and plywood (A.P.A. approved, with a grade of BB or CC being the minimum).

? Existing resilient plank and sheet vinyl floors must be in good condition and fully bonded to the structural floor.

SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

Undercutting Wood Door Casings

? To ensure the Engage floor will fit underneath the door casing and not expose the ?-inch expansion space, turn one plank upside down, place a hand saw flat on the plank and cut the door casing to the height of the plank. IMAGE 1

? If installation is done over a Prevail Universal Underlayment, place a piece of this product under the plank before cutting the door casing. IMAGE 2

? Do not cut metal door casings.

MOLDINGS

? Remove any quarter round or wall base from the edge of the wall. This will conceal the ?-inch expansion space around the perimeter of fixed objects.

UNDERLAYMENT

? Prevail Universal Sound Reduction Underlayment is an approved option for this product. Prevail Universal Sound Solution Underlayment is a closed cell foam underlayment that provides excellent sound reduction under luxury vinyl plank & tile. The dense foam and flap seal design effectively provides moisture protection and fights against mold and mildew.

? A 6-mil polyethylene moisture barrier may be used instead of the Prevail Universal Sound Reduction Underlayment.

Carefully inspect each plank or tile before installation for defects or excessive shade variation.

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INSTALLATION

Step 1 ? Select the wall from which you want the planks to run parallel. This will become your starting wall. Tip: Install the planks parallel to the source of entering light or to the longest wall in the room. Facing the starting wall, installation will move from left to right, beginning in the left corner.

Step 2 ? Start at least 1 foot away from the starting wall (left hand). This will allow you to be on the floor as the installation is taking place. Position the planks to where the tongue side is facing the starting wall. IMAGE 3

? Lay the first row in a straight line, interlocking the short ends by inserting the tongue into the grooves at an angle. Be sure to line the row evenly, keeping the joints tight. This is very important. There should be no visible gaps between planks. If the joint is not tight, you can lift up the plank and relock it. IMAGE 4

Step 3 ? Install the last plank in each row by measuring the distance between the last full plank and the right side wall. Remember to leave a ?-inch gap against the wall for expansion. IMAGE 5

? Transfer the recorded distance onto a new plank, starting from the short side tongue, to fit the remaining space. IMAGE 6

? Using a straight edge and a utility knife, score the plank and snap. IMAGES 7 & 8

? Position and install the cut plank following the same procedure used for the row. Be sure that the width of the plank is lined up straight. IMAGE 9

Step 4 ? After installing the first row of planks, begin the second row with an 8-inch partial plank attached to a full-length plank. Insert these two pieces at the same time into the previous row. IMAGES 10 & 11

? Complete the installation by gently tapping the long groove with the Prevail Tapping Block until the rows are completely tight. IMAGE 12

? The staggered pattern should never be less than 8 inches.

SUGGESTED STAGGERING

8 in (20 cm)

48 in (122 cm)

40 in (101.5 cm)

30 in (76 cm) 16 in (40 cm)

24 in (61 cm)

REPEAT STAGGERING PATTERN

Step 5 ? Place a full carton of flooring perpendicular to the top of the first plank on the second and consecutive rows. This will prevent the rows from coming apart. IMAGE 13

Step 6 ? To install the third plank, insert the short side tongue of a full plank into the short groove of the second plank in the second row by lifting the plank at an angle. IMAGE 14 Keeping the joints tight, maintain pressure in the short side of both planks and place the rest of the plank flat on the subfloor. Ensure that the short joint is tight.

? Place your right hand on the long groove of the third plank and your left hand on the tongue side. Lift the plank with your right hand and in a sudden motion, insert the long tongue into the groove of the previous row. IMAGE 15

? Move to the opposite side of the plank, continuing this procedure until the planks are fully engaged. IMAGE 16

Step 7 ? With the help of the Prevail tapping block, gently tap the long groove until the joint is fully closed. Continue this procedure with the remaining planks in the row and with remaining rows until the final row in installed.

? Check for gaps after installing each row.

Step 8 ? After completing the third row, you may slide the assembly against the starting wall. (Use spacers to create an even ?-inch gap between the perimeter and the wall.) IMAGE 17

Step 9 ? To measure the width needed for the last row, you will need to use a leftover portion of a plank, about 8 inches in length. This portion of the plank must be the full width of a plank.

This will be used as your measuring plank. Assemble the final row directly on top of the previously installed row.

? Be sure to follow the correct staggering method and ensure that the tongue and grooves are facing the correct direction. No spacers are needed for this last row.

? Be sure the two rows are lined up so your final row is cut properly. IMAGE 18

? Place the leftover plank on top of the final row, also completely against the wall. The edge of the leftover plank should be resting on top of the new row.

? Mark the final row at the edge of the leftover plank where it is resting on the new row. IMAGE 19

? Score and snap the last row along the marked line. IMAGES 20 & 21

? With the use of a pull bar, position the planks in place. IMAGE 22

TIPS MAXIMUM ROOM SIZE

? The maximum room size for Engage without requiring a T-Molding transition is 40 feet by 40 feet. The expansion space around the perimeter must expand to a ? inch in rooms larger than 40 feet by 40 feet.

MOLDING TRANSITIONS

? A T-molding transition must also be used in doorways or archways that are less than 4 feet wide. Multipurpose (carpet or hard surface) reducers are available.

STAIRS AND LANDINGS

? Apply Prevail 3500 Wet Set Adhesive to stairs and landings. Use a stair nose on each strip for safety precautions.

? If the plank is narrower than the steps, position the cut plank at the back of the tread.

Thank you for purchasing EngageTM by Metroflor. For a complete list of warranties and/or care and maintenance information, please visit .

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