Your concrete, plywood, or other subfloor must be free from dirt, dust, oil, paint, sealants, glue, grease, and debris. Clean the subfloor using a vacuum, or sweep thoroughly. The area must be clean & dry; contaminate free.

Installation starts with good planning. Plan your area & design first! Mark your area out on the subfloor with a chalk line, making sure that your starter row matches it. This will determine how straight your floor will appear in the room, as well as reduce the amount of ripping that would be needed for your last row. The starter row acts as a push point, so that the floor doesn’t move during the installation. After you have spread the mix over your starting area it is recommended that you use wood or plastic spacers between the plank and the walls - about every 3 feet. Once the starter row is secured, apply the adhesive system to the substrate/subfloor with our 1/4” V-Notch Trowel.

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