International Home Products Centiva Floors - Manual (Page 14)

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2.5 Layout Of Room Using Centiva Event Series
Ultraplank, Plankwood, Good Ole Woods Or
Bamboo
Find the center point of the room. Strike a line (A-B).
Figure
1.
A B
Obtain a true 90 o angle by using a carpenter’s square. Strike a
second line, which will divide the room into four equal parts.
Measure the distance from the center to the wall parallel to the
direction of the plank. Divide that measurement by the width of
a plank (3”). If less than half a plank (1 ½”) remains as the
border plank, adjust the point by 1 ½”. This will give a large
border along the wall and reduce the chance of having to cut a
small sliver of flooring to place along the wall.
Figure
2.
A B
Centiva Vinyl Plank features beveled and square edges to accent
individual planks and create a distinct plank effect. For this
reason, anytime you make a cut, you will want to place that cut
edge along a wall. Placing a cut edge against the uncut edge of
another piece of flooring will not look natural or realistic.
However, for special patterns, the floor may be installed cut edge
to cut edge and beveled edge to beveled edge for a consistent and
finished look.
Figure 3.
First Plank
A B
2.6 Laying Of The Plank
Spread adhesive following the specific recommendations for the adhesive
outlined in the Adhesives section of the manual. Place the first piece of
plank at the junction of the chalk lines. Continue to lay the plan, making
sure each plank is flush against the chalk line and tight against the adjoining
plank. Make sure the plank is well seated into the adhesive, paying special
attention to the edges. Lay row by row, or in a pyramid fashion.
Pyramid Fashion
A B
Row by Row Fashion
A B
*Row by row fashion installation specially recommended when using
IFA D-2001Wet Set Adhesive.
This is the incorrect way to lay the plank!
A B
Fitting the Border:
Measure the distance from the last plank in the row to the wall. Mark the
plank and cut it against the mark. Lay the plank in place, making sure the
cut edge is against the wall.
Fitting Around Irregular Objects:
Make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes and other
irregularities. Place the pattern on the plank, trace, cutting along the trace
lines with scissors or a sharp knife. Place the cut plank into position.
The manufacturer or supplier will not be liable for any loss, damage, or complaint
of any kind if the specific procedures in the Installation Guidelines are not
followed.