Installation Guide

SPC FLOORING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Ⅰ. PRE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
These installation guidelines apply to the SPC Flooring
product.
All instructions and recommendations should be followed for a
successful installation.
Required Tools: Tape Measure, Utility Knife, Jigsaw, Tapping
Block or Rubber Mallet, Pull Bar, ¼’’ Spacers, T-Square,
Safety Glasses, Broom or Vacuum and, if necessary, tools for
subfloor repair.
 Frequently moved furniture should be equipped with felt
pads to avoid scratching the floor. Heavy furniture and
appliances should be equipped with non-staining large
surface floor protectors. Furniture with casters or wheels
must be easy swiveling, large surface non-staining and
suitable for resilient floors. Do NOT use ball type casters
as they can damage the floor.
 This product can be installed on, above, or below grade.
 This product is warranted for installation into
environments (such as "three season rooms and
dwellings") that experience extended periods where the
ambient environment is either not controlled or minimally
controlled allowing seasonal fluctuations in temperature
and relative humidity. Room temperature and humidity of
installation areas should be consistent with normal,
year-round living conditions for at least one week before
installation of flooring.That said, for such installations, the
product must be acclimated and installed into a controlled
environment where temperatures are kept between 55°F
degrees and 85°F degrees for a period of 72 hours prior
to, during and 72 hours after installation. Failure to
comply with these installation parameters will disallow
warranty coverage.
 Excessive moisture in the subfloor could promote mold,
mildew, and other moisture related issues that will
contribute to an unhealthy indoor environment. We are
not responsible for damages related to these moisture
issues. We recommend a 6 mil polyfilm when installing
over concrete subfloors.
 Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight as this will
result in discoloration and expansion. The use of drapes,
blind systems or protective window film is required.
 Flooring should be installed after all other trades have
completed work that could damage the flooring.
 All subfloor patching must be completed with a Portland
based compound and fully dried/cured prior to
installation.
 Please inspect all planks for damage prior to installation.
Claims/Returns will not be accepted for any flooring that
has been cut to size and/or installed.
 Blend and install planks from several cartons.
Ⅱ. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
Place SPC horizontally in the room where it will be installed.
The room should remain between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius
48 hours before installation, and during the installation period.
Do not remove the planks from the box during this
acclimatization period.
* Over Existing Floors
 SPC Flooring can be installed over most existing hard
surface floor coverings, provided that the existing floor
surface is clean, flat, dry and structurally sound.
Installation is NOT allowed over any type of carpet.Any
adhesive residue must be removed to ensure proper
installation. The subfloor should be flat within a tolerance
of 1/8” (3mm) over a span of 4 feet. Any unevenness over
1/8” (3mm) must be sanded or filled with a floor leveler.
Voids or humps in the sub-floor will prevent SPC from
locking properly. SPC is waterproof but any moisture
problem (below 35% or greater than 60%) needs to be
corrected prior to installation.
 New concrete floors need to cure for a minimum of 60
days.When installing on cement on the first floor, it is
necessary to apply a polyethylene of a thickness of
0.6mm, thus sealing the joins in order to prevent moisture
from seeping through, which could create residue on your
flooring surface.
 Existing sheet vinyl floors should not be heavily
cushioned. Soft underlayment and soft substrates will
diminish the products inherent strength.
 Never use solvents or citrus adhesive removers to
remove old adhesive residue. Solvent residue left in and
on the subfloor may affect the new floor covering.
Radiant Heat: Radiant heat systems must have a minimum of
1/2” separation from the product. Maximum operating
temperature should never exceed 85°F (30°C). Use of an
in-floor temperature sensor is recommended to avoid
overheating.
Ⅲ. INSTALLATION
Fitting around irregular objects is very easy with our SPC.
Simply make a pattern out of heavy paper to fit around pipes or
irregular objects. Place the pattern on the plank and trace. Cut
along trace lines using a utility knife or heavy duty scissors,
and lay plank. Allow for expansion gaps along each wall. The
humidity of a room can vary due to differences between the
seasons. Therefore your SPC floor must be able to expand
and contract in all directions. This expansion can amount to
2mm per meter (1/12 in. per 3.28 ft.), so the greater the
surface area, the greater the room for expansion required. To
allow for this variation, an 8-12 mm (5/16 in. -3/8 in.) expansion
gap is provided at all walls. A gap must also be provided
around pipes or at thresholds or obstacles. For rooms up to 25
ft. (7.6m) wide and 40 ft. (12.2m) long, allow between 5/16 in.
and 3/8 in. (8mm-12mm) for expansion along each wall. For
rooms over 25 ft. (7.6m) wide or over 40 ft. (12.2m) long, an
additional expansion joint must be inserted. Expansion joints
are also required in doorways, and between adjoining rooms or
areas where adjacent flooring is installed. Use a T-molding to
cover the expansion joint.
SPC Flooring is engineered to be installed utilizing the floating
method. Do not install cabinets or fixed objects on top of the
SPC Flooring. Proper expansion space is required. Undercut
all doorjambs. Do not fasten wall moldings and or transition
strips to the floor and planks.
Updated May 2020