Cali Vinyl® Pro with Mute Step® Flooring Installation Guide Floating Click-Lock & Glue Down (888) 788-2254 www.CaliFloors.
Table of Contents The Cali Vinyl Pro with Mute Step Collection and Accessories Page 3 P.A.C.E. and Pre-Installation: Floating Click-Lock Pages 4 - 8 Installation Guide: Floating Click-Lock Pages 8 - 11 P.A.C.E. and Pre-Installation: Glue-Down Pages 12 - 15 Installation Guide: Glue-Down Pages 16 - 17 Cali Vinyl® Pro with Mute Step® Flooring Installation Guide Page 2 Questions? (888) 788-2254 www.CaliFloors.
The Collection Flooring System Wide+ Click 7-1/4” Wide Plank Dims: 48” L x 7-1/4” W x 6.5mm H Flooring Accessories Quarter Round Reducer T-Molding Threshold Stair Nosing Stair Tread Cali Vinyl® Pro with Mute Step® Flooring Installation Guide Page 3 Questions? (888) 788-2254 www.CaliFloors.
FLOATING CLICK-LOCK INSTALL GUIDE Cali Vinyl® Pro with Mute Step® Flooring Installation Guide Page 4 Questions? (888) 788-2254 www.CaliFloors.
Pre-Installation Floating Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Pro with Mute Step Plank Installation Before you begin installation, remember to P.A.C.E. yourself with the checklist below. Full installation instructions and maintenance guidelines can also be found online at www.CaliFloors.com PA C E PREPARE THE SUBFLOOR PA C E ACCLIMATE FLOORING Use 6mil Plastic on Concrete Make sure the subfloor is flat, level, clean and free of debris. New concrete must be cured for at least 60 days.
Pre-Installation Floating Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Pro with Mute Step Plank Installation Note: Flooring not used for its intended purpose will not be covered under warranty. Whether you’re a pro or DIY homeowner, installing vinyl plank flooring couldn’t be easier. No power saws needed; Cali Vinyl flooring scores and snaps with a simple utility knife. Fast and easy floating click-lock installation without all the sawdust and mess! Follow the simple guidelines below and see how easy it is to do it yourself.
Pre-Installation Subfloor Requirements General • Floating floors can be laid on top of most hard surfaces (e.g. concrete, ceramics, wood) • Soft subfloors (e.g. carpets) must be removed • The subfloor must be level – Flat to 3/16” per 10-foot radius • The subfloor must be clean = Thoroughly swept and free of all debris • The subfloor must be dry • The subfloor must be structurally sound Even though Cali Bamboo Vinyl Plank Flooring is waterproof it is NOT considered a moisture barrier.
Pre-Installation • The flooring must be acclimated per Cali Bamboo’s Vinyl flooring acclimation instruction (https://www.calibamboo.com/ installing-vinyl-plank-flooring/) over the radiant heat with the system turned on throughout the acclimation timeframe. • The system must be turned down to 65°F and maintained 24 hours prior to installation. • Once install is complete, turn system back on and slowly bring back up to normal operating temperature over a period 4-5 days.
Installation Installing the First Row: 1. Starting from the left with the tongue-side facing the wall, carefully place the first board in place, using spacers to leave a 1/4” expansion gap between wall and edges of the plank. 2. Install the second piece by aligning the butt end with the end of the first piece at a 45 degree angle. Softly push the second piece down until the tongue and groove lock together to secure the joint on the ends.
Installation Bridge 3. Use a tapping block and hammer to ensure engagement along the length of the plank . Avoid excessive force as it will cause the plank seams to peak. Any gapping can affect the whole floor, so you want to make sure to ensure a tight fit for every plank. Piece 4. To engage the butt end seams properly, use a scrap of flooring at least 6” as a bridge piece to hold the planks together. 5.
Installation Installing the Final Row: 1. The last row may need to be cut lengthwise (ripped). Make sure ripped piece is at least 1/3 the size of the overall width of the plank. Cut the last board to size. Use pull bar and hammer to engage the length of the last plank. After Install/Floor Care Maintenance: • For Cleaning, we recommend dry or damp mopping as needed using Bona Stone Tile & Laminate cleaner or similar. • Do not use anything abrasive or harsh chemicals to clean the floor.
GLUE-DOWN INSTALL GUIDE Cali Vinyl® Pro with Mute Step® Flooring Installation Guide Page 12 Questions? (888) 788-2254 www.CaliFloors.
Pre-Installation Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Pro with Mute Step Plank Installation Before you begin installation, remember to P.A.C.E. yourself with the checklist below. Full installation instructions and maintenance guidelines can also be found online at www.CaliFloors.com PA C E PREPARE THE SUBFLOOR PA C E ACCLIMATE FLOORING Required Adhesive will act as Moisture Barrier Make sure the subfloor is flat, level, clean and free of debris. New concrete must be cured for at least 60 days.
Pre-Installation Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Pro with Mute Step Plank Installation Note: Flooring not used for its intended purpose will not be covered under warranty. Whether you’re a pro or DIY homeowner, installing vinyl plank flooring couldn’t be easier. No power saws needed; Cali Vinyl® flooring scores and snaps with a simple utility knife. Follow the simple guidelines below and see how easy it is to do it yourself.
Pre-Installation Subfloor Requirements General • General Soft subfloors (e.g. carpets) must be removed • The subfloor must be level – Flat to 3/16” per 10-foot radius • The subfloor must be clean = Thoroughly swept and free of all debris • The subfloor must be dry • The subfloor must be structurally sound Even though Cali Bamboo® Vinyl Plank Flooring is waterproof it is NOT considered a moisture barrier. Hence, we always require laying down a vapor barrier on plywood and a moisture barrier on concrete.
Installation Installation of Cali Vinyl® Flooring by Cali Bamboo® Before laying: Measure the room at right angle to the direction of the planks. Planks in the final row should be at least 1/3 the width of a plank. Due to this rule, planks in the first row can be cut to smaller size. Shuffle planks in order to obtain a pleasant blend of shades. Lay planks preferably following the direction of the main source of light. We recommend laying on wooden floors crossways to the existing floorboard.
Installation Installing the Final Row: 1. The last row may need to be cut lengthwise (ripped). Make sure ripped piece is at least 1/3 the size of the overall width of the plank. 2. Place the last row of boards to be fit on top of the last row of installed boards. Use a piece of plank or tile as a scribe to trace the contour of the wall. 3. Mark where the board will be cut. If the fit of the wall is simple and straight, simply measure for the correct fit and cut. 4.
