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1. FLOATING FLOOR — Pergo ﬂooring is designed to be

installed as a ﬂoating ﬂoor — thus it is not nailed or glued

to the subﬂoor. Instead, planks are fastened together uti-

lizing unique tongues and grooves to create a durable,

easy-to-maintain ﬂoor surface. Because Pergo ﬂooring

expands and contracts with temperature/humidity

changes—it is essential that a

⁄8" expansion space be

left around the ﬂoor’s perimeter. Depending on the type

of Pergo ﬂooring you purchased and your home’s sub-

ﬂoor type, you may also be required to install a sound

underlayment and/or 6-mil. (.15mm) non-recycled (100%

virgin) resin polyethylene ﬁlm as a moisture barrier

beneath your Pergo ﬂoor. Please refer to the detailed

installation instructions by subﬂoor type that follow. The

illustrated example below shows Pergo being installed

over a concrete subﬂoor.

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW — Pergo ﬂooring consists

of planks made from a durable laminate surface, a

wood based core and a balancing backing. The planks

are clicked together to form a long lasting, easy-to-

maintain surface. Like almost all materials in the home,

Pergo ﬂooring expands and contracts due to changes

in temperature and humidity. You must allow unopened

cartons of Pergo ﬂooring to lay ﬂat in the room where

they will be installed to acclimate for 48-96 hours,

depending upon climate, before beginning installation.

⁄8" expansion space must be left around the perimeter

of the ﬂoor to allow for movement. Failure to meet these

requirements can result in the ﬂooring buckling.

Pergo ﬂooring is a complete ﬂooring system that includes

a wide range of coordinating moldings and transition

strips designed to cover the

⁄8" expansion space at the

walls, doorways and transitions to other ﬂooring.

Specialized tools, required to properly install Pergo

ﬂooring, are available where Pergo products are sold.

3. BEFORE STARTING —Before beginning a Pergo

installation project, it is critical that you 1) fully acquaint

yourself with the detailed installation instructions for your

speciﬁc ﬂooring and subﬂoor type and 2) conduct a

complete job site evaluation (see section 6, Job Site

Evaluation).

a. For appropriate installation information, review this

guide and the assembly instructions printed on or

provided within each carton for the Pergo ﬂooring

type you purchased. If you prefer to speak to a

person regarding installation, call 1-800-33-PERGO

(1-800-337-3746).

b. Make a complete job site evaluation (see section 6,

Job Site Evaluation) to assure that environmental

conditions are acceptable for installing Pergo ﬂooring.

c. Determine the quantity of Pergo planks, ﬂooring

transitions and wall trim needed for your installation.

Depending on the type of Pergo ﬂooring purchased,

the type of room and the type of subﬂoor you are

working with, you may also need glue, sealant,

a 6 mil (.15mm) non-recycled (100% virgin) resin

polyethylene ﬁlm as a moisture barrier and/or

sound underlayment designed for laminate ﬂoors

(see detailed installation instructions). Add 10%

to your square footage for standard installations.

For diagonal installations, add 15%.

d. Make sure you have the appropriate installation

tools, an Installation Kit, additional spacers (used to

maintain expansion space).

e. Acclimation — Allow unopened cartons of Pergo

planks to lay ﬂat in the room where they will be

installed for 48-96 hours, depending upon climate,

before beginning installation. During this time, the

planks adjust to the speciﬁc temperature and

humidity conditions of the room.

4. A BASIC OVERV IEW

a. Remove any existing quarter round molding. The

existing quarter round can be repainted and installed

after the Pergo installation or you can select a new,

ﬁnished, color-coordinated Pergo quarter round

available at your retailer.

b. Always remove carpet, pad and tack strips.

c. Remove wood ﬂooring if it is installed over a concrete

subﬂoor.

d. Be sure the surface of the subﬂoor is ﬂat, clean, dry

and sound before starting. (Refer to Subﬂoor

Requirements Sections 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11.)

e. On concrete subﬂoors, use a non-recycled 6-mil. (.15mm)

non-recycled (100% virgin) resin polyethylene ﬁlm as

a vapor barrier, overlapping edges 8", or follow the

directions for installation of an equivialent vapor barrier.

f. Use Pergo SilentStep

or Soundbloc

Foam or equiva-

lent foam underlayment to absorb sound and to make

the ﬂoor more comfortable to walk and stand on

when the Pergo product that you are using does not

have an attached underlayment foam. Do not install

Pergo over multiple layers of acoustic underlayment.

g. Inspect every plank for any shipping damage when

removing from the carton.

5. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

a. Pergo is intended only for indoor use.

b. Acclimation— Allow the Pergo planks to lay ﬂat in

unopened cartons, at least two feet from walls where

they will be installed, for 48-96 hours before starting

the installation. In very dry or very humid climates,

allow at least 96 hours (4 days). For acclimation, the

relative humidity should be 30-90%. The temperature

should be at least 65°F for product acclimation and

at least 65°F two days after installation.

Pergo SilentStep

™

Foam or Soundbloc

™

Foam to be used with ﬂooring that

doesn't have attached underlayment.

Vapor barrier over

concrete –

Moisturbloc

™

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Brand	Pergo
Model	Modern Plank
Category	Laminate Floors
File type	PDF
File size	4.4 MB

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Always start laying a laminate floor in a corner of the room.

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Can I immediately start laying a laminate floor? Verified

No, the planks should adjust to the room for 48 hours. Never place the planks against the wall vertically, but lay them on the ground. This will prevent the planks from bending.

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Can I use a steam cleaner on wooden floors like laminate? Verified

Yes, but wooden floors are more vulnerable than for example tiles. Use the lowest setting on the steam cleaner and use a cloth to prevent damage.

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What kind of saw is best to use on my laminate floor? Verified

The best machines to saw a laminate floor are a jigsaw and circular saw. The jigsaw is perfect to saw out any corners, while the circular saw allows you to easily saw long straight pieces.

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How can I prevent differences in colour? Verified

Use planks from different packs at the same time. This will make any colour differences much harder to see.

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Underlayment will help make the floor level. It also protects against noise.

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When should I place foil underneath the underlayment? Verified

When laying a laminate floor on the bottom floor or in case of moisture it's advisable to make use of protective foil. Have the foil come up the walls a little so they will end behind the skirting boards.

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Be sure to work in a dry environment with a temperature between 15 and 20 degrees Celcius.

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Can the laminate floor be laid tightly against a wall? Verified

No, lamiate floors are made from wood and can expand. Always keep 1 centimer of space between the laminate floor and the wall. User spacers to keep this distance.

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In general laminate floors are not suited for bathrooms. Some brands offer laminate floors that are especially made for this. Check with the producer of your laminate floor in your floor can be laid in a bathroom.

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Parquet is crafted using natural wood, whereas laminate flooring features a plastic top layer. The appearance of laminate is defined by a printed wood design on the top layer, which is then coated with a transparent finish. This results in easy maintenance and durability but with a slightly diminished authenticity.

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