Shaw In the Grain Vinyl Plank

Installation is simple, and is commonly done by our customers. Complete any necessary floor prep. Square the product in the room leaving a 2-5 mm expansion space against the wall. Start with the tongue side facing the wall. After the initial starter board, press the end seam of the second plank into the end seam of the first plank, and then lock them together by laying the plank down. Continue working left to right. Install the first plank in the second row by inserting the tongue into the groove of the plank in the first row. This is best done with a low angle of the plank. Insert the long side seam at a slight angle first. As the top surfaces meet, rotate the plank down into the locked position. Engage the end seam, using a rubber mallet if necessary. Planks may be cut with a utility knife using the “score and snap” technique. Continue installing planks removing any gaps using a tapping block and a scrap of flooring to cover the tapping block. Be careful not to damage In*Step tongue and groove. Protect all exposed edges of the In-Step by installing wall molding and/or transition strips. Make sure that no plank will be secured in any way to the subfloor.

Luxury Vinyl tiles and planks are easy to keep clean and maintain. Always use plywood or other boards when moving heavy objects across the floor to avoid scratching of the floor surface. Use felt pads under chair and furniture legs to prevent scratching of the floor surface. Place walk off door mats at all entrances and doorways to collect debris from shoes such as dirt, rocks, and moisture, from being tracked in and onto your new floors. Avoid using rubber backed area rugs or floor mats as they can stain the flooring surface over time. Use non-staining floor protectors underneath heavy furniture, chairs, and tables. Daily or weekly vacuuming or dust mopping to remove dirt, grit, dust etc. Do not use treated dust mops. When mopping, use a damp and never a wet mop. Clean up spills immediately to prevent damage to the floor.