Acclimate all materials in the area to be installed between the temperatures of 64°F to 77°F (18°C to 25°C) a minimum of 48 hours before, during, and after the installation. Protect flooring from excessive heat/cold during storage. If the product is stored in an environment different from the installation site and the temperature ranges are controlled within the 64°F to 77°F (18°C to 25°C), the offsite acclimation can be considered acceptable.

Ensure your subfloor is clean, level, and stable. Maximum allowed height difference is 5mm/0.2" over a distance of 2m/6.6 feet.
 Check for any peaks or depressions in your subfloor as these will need to be addressed.

Remove any last obstructions such as glue, nails or screws. Do not install your Luxury Vinyl Flooring over soft, rough, uneven surfaces, or floating floors.

Sweep or vacuum your subfloor prior to installation ensuring nothing will interfere with the installation.

Suitable Subfloor: 
Lightly textured or porous surfaces; well-bonded solid floors; dry, clean well-cured concrete (cured for at least 60 days prior); wood floors with plywood on top. All surfaces must be clean and dust free.

Unsuitable Subfloor: Rough, uneven surfaces including carpet and soft underlay. Rough, heavy textured and/or uneven surfaces may telegraph through the vinyl and distort the finished surface. This product is not suitable in rooms that have damp concrete floors or saunas. Do not install over rubber- based substrates.

Do not install fixed objects, such as cabinets, islands, wall units etc. on top of the flooring or fasten trim/molding/transition pieces directly to the floor.

Your SPC Luxury Vinyl Flooring is waterproof but is not a moisture barrier. Water traveling over or around the outer edges of the flooring can damage the subfloor.

Wood Subfloors: Must be a minimum of 3/4” CDX Plywood, OSB, or APA approved plywood. All wood subfloors should be flat, structurally sound, and free from deflection (up and down movement).

The flooring should only be installed after all the other trades have finished and the job site has been cleared of any/all debris that could damage a finished installation. Proper lighting is essential.

Check your SPC click flooring for possible defects prior to the installation. Complaints can only be accepted before installation. Slight variations in colour and structure are designed to enhance natural appearance. Mixing the sheets creates a uniform laying pattern. Proper Floors® cannot guarantee that any future replacement or additional installation will match the originally installed product.

SPC Click is a floating floor suitable for indoor installations only, in a controlled environment (while occupied) within the required temperature range of 55° F to 100°F (12.78°C to 38°C).

Do not install outdoors. When installing in a lavatory, bathroom, laundry room, or other area with frequent water usage, it is recommended that any perimeter gap be filled with a silicone caulk. This will lower the possibility of the water traveling under the floating floor and help to reduce bacterial growth and problems associated with it.

It is recommended to undercut doorjambs, so the material slides easily under them. A ¼” (6.35mm) expansion space is necessary here as well. If the door casings are metal the ¼” (6.35mm) expansion space can be filled using a silicone or acrylic silicone caulk. Please note the expansion gap must be maintained past the edge of the doorjamb.

Do not install fixed objects, such as cabinets, islands, wall units etc. on top of the flooring or fasten trim/molding/transition pieces directly to the floor.

The Hydronic or Embedded radiant heating system needs to be operational and working for one week prior to install date to reduce any residual moisture. Should the Radiant heating system be in use at the time of installation it is necessary to lower the temperature to 65°F (18.3°C) for a minimum of three days prior to the installation date, during the entire installation, and for 24 hours following upon completion of the installation. The temperature can then be gradually increased in 5° increments. Temperature must never exceed 85°F (29°C). It is the responsibility of the purchaser to confirm the suitability of the radiant heating system for use with this product. Any damage to the floor caused by the radiant heating system will not be covered by the product warranty.

Safety glasses, utility knife, straight edge/square, chalk-line, tape measure, pull-bar, 1/4” spacers, saw or tile cutter, and a hard PVC mallet.