HowdensProfessional

Fast FitLight OakChevronFlooring

20Years

DomesticWarranty

5Years MediumCommercial

Warranty

1291mm x 327mm x 8mm6 Panels Per PackCoverage 2.53m2Pack Weight: 18.31kgs

*Planks should beglued in a commercial

fit application(D3 PVA Glue)

AC 4

Important information

Features and benefits

Simple and quick installation with no tapping or glue required*

Sealed packs must be stored for at least 48 hours where they are to be laid.

Packs are to be laid flat on the floor with at least 50cm between packs and walls.

Packs should be stored in a room with a minimum temperature of 18°C.

Do not open packs until you are ready to install the flooring.

The fitting method for this flooring is unique and laying instructions must be followed on the reverse of this sheet

48

18 C

hrs

Compression proof& impact resistant

Suitable for hot water &electrical underfloor heating

Flooring can betaken up again

Planks can be independently fitted

*see stage 11 of installation

27°c max

EN 14041:2004

Laminate flooring for internal non structural use

40 Portman Square, London W1H 6LT

Howden Joinery Group Plc

13

HJ-003-JCv5

Reaction to fire: CLass CfI - s1

Content of Pentachlorophenol: <0.1 mg/kg (ppm)

Emission of Formaldehyde: Class E1

Slipperiness: NPD

Thermal Resistance: ≤ 0.15 (m²K)/W

Thermal Conductivity: NPDAquabloc

IMPORTANT LAMINATE FLOORING FITTING NOTICE

• Subfloor must be flat, smooth, clean and permanently dry

• Use spacers to create the required expansion gap (minimum 10mm) around the edge of the room and all fixed objects including door frames, radiator pipes & cabinet legs

• Check the moisture content of subfloor and apply suitable moisture barrier if required

• Short joints should be a minimum of 200mm apart from the short-end joint on the previous row

• Do not install kitchen cabinets on top of the floor

• Three ‘A’ planks and three ‘B’ planks are supplied in the pack. Plank types must be alternated row by row

6 Planksx3 (A) x3 (B)

HD912041

General Instructions

Pre-installation

Installation

Care & Maintenance

Clean the subfloor

SMOOTH

GRADUALLY INCREASETEMPERATURE BY 5° PER DAYTO A MAX OF 27°SEEK ADVICE FROM UNDERFLOOR HEATINGMANUFACTURER

CLEAN

DRY

Water and electric*systems can be used*electric systems must beencased in a minimum of 9mmof levelling compound

UNDERFLOOR HEATING

CHECK SUBFLOOR MOISTURE CONTENT

CONCRETE

CEMENT SCREEDS

ANHYDRITE

CONCRETE CEMENT SCREEDS ANHYDRITE FLOORBOARDS CHIPBOARD PLYWOOD

MAX27 C

NOTE:ADDITIONAL EXPANSION

GAP REQUIRED FOR RUNSLONGER THAN 20M IN

THE FORM OF A THRESHOLDSTRIP

10mm EXPANSION GAP

1m

Max 2mm

0mins

uv

115kgMAX

1

18°c - 27°c

48hrs

LEVELLINGCOMPOUND

FLOATING

MAKE SUREEXISTING TIMBER

SUB FLOORSARE SECURE

PLYWOOD OVEREXISTING FLOORS

IN POOR CONDITION

TOOLS REQUIRED

CHOOSE DIRECTION OF INSTALLATION

UNDERLAY REQUIRED

MINERAL BASED

DPMOR

MAX 0.5cm%Cement <2CM% 8 - 12% Moisture content

Breathable moisture barrieri.e - Bitumen moisture barrierpaper can be used

DPMCalcium Carbide Test

Always install a DPM where there areconcerns over moisture in the subfloor

TIMBER BASED

2 LAY UNDERLAY & FIT FIRST ROW

10mm

10mmTake planks from di�erent packs when fitting

10M Max

10M Max

Example of two rows laying from two packs. Each packcontains x3 planks (A) & x3 planks (B)

3 LAY FIRST TWO ROWS TOGETHER(diagram shows laying order example)

MEASURE & CUT PLANKSAS REQUIRED

LAY OTHER ROWS ONE AT A TIMEMAINTAINING CHEVRON PATTERN

>200mmPack 1 example (white)

Use spacers aroundthe edge of the room

>200mm

>200mm>200mm

PLANK REMOVAL

No steam mops should be used

Well wrung out mop andcleaning cloth can also be used

Slide the planks apart to release

Castor cups Soft castorsFelt pads

Entrance mats

ø

Fit into long edge, then slidealong and push down

Cut around frame Cut under the door frame

Ensure all panels are fully engaged and straight

FITTING AROUND OR UNDERDOOR FRAMES

5

Ensure expansion gaps are maintained

Note: Glue the cut section when cutting around pipes

10mm expansiongap required aroundpipework

6 CUTTING AROUND PIPEWORK

Measure width of panel required and cut

Ensure applicable expansion gap is maintained

7 LAST ROW

>50mm

10mm>50mm

>200mm

RH <70%

A

1 4 6 8 10

112 3 5 7 9

A A A

B B BBB

4 USE DOOR THRESHOLDSwhere required

8-10mm

25°

25°