Installation of Laminate Flooring with SAFELOCK profile and AUTOMATIC-CLICK system
Preparations
Now that you are aware of the most basic regulations and requirements and after the underlay has been installed, let us come to the installation of the laminate flooring planks itself: In order to achieve a similar appearance of the first and last rows, measure the width of the room transversely to the installation direction and center the width of the flooring planks. Mix the contents of several packages together throughout the installation process to achieve a natural, even look of the flooring area overall. The last flooring plank of each row is cut to size and the sawn-off piece - as long as it is not shorter than 20cm – is used to start the next row. Between rows the cross joints should be staggered by at least 40 cm (min. 15 cm with Trendtime 2) forming a "random connection”. For installation of Trendtime 5 we recommend a symmetric installation pattern (also called “English pattern”). Please inspect all boards prior to installation and use only impeccable elements for your flooring.
Installation Sequence
Fig. 1: Begin by removing the longitudinal tongues of the entire first row of planks with a saw. Start laying the first row in such a way that the groove of the short-end side and the sawn-off edge are facing the wall. Start in the left hand corner of the room. Use the Parador spacer wedges to ensure the required 8-10 mm* expansion space to the wall. If the wall is not straight see Fig.10. Start pushing the short ends of the first row together until they interlock. Check and make sure the flooring elements are in good longitudinal alignment.
* Note:
15 mm minimum with relative humidity > 65%.
Fig. 2 + 3: The first plank of the second row is connected with the first row on its long edge, as follows: 1.Push the plank on the floor in front of the first row. 2. Tilt the plank slightly upwards to the point of engagement (15-25°) 3. When lowered, the plank engages in such a way that it press-fits.
Fig. 4 + 5 SAFE-LOCK: As with all other planks, the following floor plank should be locked into place lengthwise as described. Important: When locking the plank in position lengthwise, please ensure that the space between the short-end side of the plank and the previous board is as small as possible. The planks should then be pushed together horizontally at the short-end side using the hammering block. The SAFE-LOCKprofile with its special edge design locks automatically.
IMPORTANT: For information on disassembling flooring planks please refer to the special Instructions for Disassembly on page 14.
Fig. 6 AUTOMATIC-CLICK: The next board – and all the others that follow – is inserted lengthwise as described above. Before lowering the board the short end side is pushed close to the adjoining board.
Fig. 7 + 8 + 9 AUTOMATIC-CLICK: The longitudinal joint of the plank is then locked by simply pressing the two boards together and pushing downwards. (Fig. 3). Before locking the short-end joint, always make sure that the longitudinal joint is locked completely along the entire length of the board. A slight hit (with your hand) is all that is needed to lock the short-end joint.
Fig. 10 + 11 AUTOMATIC-CLICK: To disassemble, lift the entire row of boards and pull them out of the previous row diagonally. Put the planks décor-side down on the floor in front of you (fig. 10). As shown in the picture, the short-end joints can easily be unlocked now by lifting them from left to right (fig. 11). Thus, the locking mechanism remains intact and the boards can be reused. Important: Avoid twisting the boards as this can damage the profile.
Fig. 12: Measure the end piece with a try square and cut to length. Don’t forget to provide the expansion space to the wall! If you are using a jig saw, have the top surface of the board face downwards, if you are using a table saw, let it face upwards.
Fig. 13 SAFE-LOCK: Carefully insert the end piece with the Parador metal heel bar.
Fig. 14: Fit the last row using a scrap piece of flooring. Remember to consider the expansion gap of 8–10 mm from the wall!
Fig. 15: The floor is ready for use as soon as the installation is complete. Remove the spacer wedges and attach the Parador skirtings with patented Clip-technique.
Fig. 16: If the wall is not straight: Align and position the first row of flooring boards within the room just the way you want them to be installed. Use a scrap piece of flooring to transfer the course of the wall onto the row of boards and saw off accordingly.
Fig. 17: How to shorten a door frame: place a piece of residual board on top of the underlay against the frame (décor side down) and saw the frame off along the board.
Fig. 18: How to fit your floor around heating pipes: the diameter of the hole in the board should be 10 mm larger than the pipe itself. Mark the spot, drill the holes and saw off at an angle of 45° as shown in the illustration Glue in the sawn off piece. Don’t forget the expansion gap here either.
Fig. 19: Disassembly of the SAFE-LOCK profile: To disassemble installed boards without damage, on their grooved side lift the entire row of boards off the floor to the point of disengagement and pull the row out as a whole and away from the previous row. Now, put the planks back down on the floor in front of you. The short end sides are not disassembled by pulling but by transversely sliding the boards away from each other.
Installing the SAFE-LOCK profile with glue: Apply Parador D3-glue continually but sparingly(!) onto the groove all along the short and long side (do not put any glue onto the tongue). Boards with glue need to be installed immediately. As an indication that sufficient amounts of glue have been applied, you should see glue emerging along the full length of the joint when the planks are being pushed together. Removing excess glue from the surface is best achieved by allowing the glue to stand for a few minutes until tacky, then using the spatula to simply scoop up any leftovers. Use a clean, moist cloth for the final wiping.
Now that you are aware of the most basic regulations and requirements and after the underlay has been installed, let us come to the installation of the laminate flooring planks itself: In order to achieve a similar appearance of the first and last rows, measure the width of the room transversely to the installation direction and center the width of the flooring planks. Mix the contents of several packages together throughout the installation process to achieve a natural, even look of the flooring area overall. The last flooring plank of each row is cut to size and the sawn-off piece - as long as it is not shorter than 20cm – is used to start the next row. Between rows the cross joints should be staggered by at least 40 cm (min. 15 cm with Trendtime 2) forming a "random connection”. For installation of Trendtime 5 we recommend a symmetric installation pattern (also called “English pattern”). Please inspect all boards prior to installation and use only impeccable elements for your flooring.
Installation Sequence
Fig. 1: Begin by removing the longitudinal tongues of the entire first row of planks with a saw. Start laying the first row in such a way that the groove of the short-end side and the sawn-off edge are facing the wall. Start in the left hand corner of the room. Use the Parador spacer wedges to ensure the required 8-10 mm* expansion space to the wall. If the wall is not straight see Fig.10. Start pushing the short ends of the first row together until they interlock. Check and make sure the flooring elements are in good longitudinal alignment.
* Note:
15 mm minimum with relative humidity > 65%.
Fig. 2 + 3: The first plank of the second row is connected with the first row on its long edge, as follows: 1.Push the plank on the floor in front of the first row. 2. Tilt the plank slightly upwards to the point of engagement (15-25°) 3. When lowered, the plank engages in such a way that it press-fits.
Fig. 4 + 5 SAFE-LOCK: As with all other planks, the following floor plank should be locked into place lengthwise as described. Important: When locking the plank in position lengthwise, please ensure that the space between the short-end side of the plank and the previous board is as small as possible. The planks should then be pushed together horizontally at the short-end side using the hammering block. The SAFE-LOCKprofile with its special edge design locks automatically.
IMPORTANT: For information on disassembling flooring planks please refer to the special Instructions for Disassembly on page 14.
Fig. 6 AUTOMATIC-CLICK: The next board – and all the others that follow – is inserted lengthwise as described above. Before lowering the board the short end side is pushed close to the adjoining board.
Fig. 7 + 8 + 9 AUTOMATIC-CLICK: The longitudinal joint of the plank is then locked by simply pressing the two boards together and pushing downwards. (Fig. 3). Before locking the short-end joint, always make sure that the longitudinal joint is locked completely along the entire length of the board. A slight hit (with your hand) is all that is needed to lock the short-end joint.
Fig. 10 + 11 AUTOMATIC-CLICK: To disassemble, lift the entire row of boards and pull them out of the previous row diagonally. Put the planks décor-side down on the floor in front of you (fig. 10). As shown in the picture, the short-end joints can easily be unlocked now by lifting them from left to right (fig. 11). Thus, the locking mechanism remains intact and the boards can be reused. Important: Avoid twisting the boards as this can damage the profile.
Fig. 12: Measure the end piece with a try square and cut to length. Don’t forget to provide the expansion space to the wall! If you are using a jig saw, have the top surface of the board face downwards, if you are using a table saw, let it face upwards.
Fig. 13 SAFE-LOCK: Carefully insert the end piece with the Parador metal heel bar.
Fig. 14: Fit the last row using a scrap piece of flooring. Remember to consider the expansion gap of 8–10 mm from the wall!
Fig. 15: The floor is ready for use as soon as the installation is complete. Remove the spacer wedges and attach the Parador skirtings with patented Clip-technique.
Fig. 16: If the wall is not straight: Align and position the first row of flooring boards within the room just the way you want them to be installed. Use a scrap piece of flooring to transfer the course of the wall onto the row of boards and saw off accordingly.
Fig. 17: How to shorten a door frame: place a piece of residual board on top of the underlay against the frame (décor side down) and saw the frame off along the board.
Fig. 18: How to fit your floor around heating pipes: the diameter of the hole in the board should be 10 mm larger than the pipe itself. Mark the spot, drill the holes and saw off at an angle of 45° as shown in the illustration Glue in the sawn off piece. Don’t forget the expansion gap here either.
Fig. 19: Disassembly of the SAFE-LOCK profile: To disassemble installed boards without damage, on their grooved side lift the entire row of boards off the floor to the point of disengagement and pull the row out as a whole and away from the previous row. Now, put the planks back down on the floor in front of you. The short end sides are not disassembled by pulling but by transversely sliding the boards away from each other.
Installing the SAFE-LOCK profile with glue: Apply Parador D3-glue continually but sparingly(!) onto the groove all along the short and long side (do not put any glue onto the tongue). Boards with glue need to be installed immediately. As an indication that sufficient amounts of glue have been applied, you should see glue emerging along the full length of the joint when the planks are being pushed together. Removing excess glue from the surface is best achieved by allowing the glue to stand for a few minutes until tacky, then using the spatula to simply scoop up any leftovers. Use a clean, moist cloth for the final wiping.
