How to Install

RESOLVE SPC INSTALLATION IMFORMATION

These installation specifications are for RESOLVE SPC. All recommendations are based on the most recent available information. All instructions and recommendations must be followed for a satisfactory installation.
RESOLVE SPC comes with an attached underlayment pad for easy installation and is installed as a glue-less floating floor. The planks lock together to provide a tight water-resistant seam, can be installed over most floor surfaces, and are suitable for both residential and light commercial interior applications.
General Information
1.Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly stacked fashion on a smooth, flat surface. Do not stack more than 10boxes.2.RESOLVE is recommended for seasonal homes and three season rooms. Installer must leave at least 3/8” expansion around all fixed vertical objects.3.RESOLVE SPC is not recommended where the floor might experience temperature extremes beyond -30°F (-34°C) or greater than 125° F (52°C). Occupied use temperature range is assumed to be between 60° (15°C) and 85° F (29°C).4.Acclimation of the SPC planks is required 48 hours before installation. Acclimate where temperatures are between(60° - 85°F) and relative humidity is between (30% - 55%) with the HVAC system running. Best installation practices recommend that the flooring should be installed as close to the intended occupied temperature, generally a target range of 70°.5.RESOLVE should only be installed after other trades have finished and the jobsite has been cleaned and cleared of debris that could potentially damage a finished plank installation.6.Inspect flooring for damage, defects, or shading issues before installation; claims for visual defects will not be accepted after cutting and or installation.7.Mix and install planks and tiles from several different cartons during installation to achieve desirable plank/tile variation. Only use one run-number (production lot) on a particular job.8.The humidity and temperature of a room can vary due to differences between the seasons. Consequently, your SPC floor must be able to expand and contract in all directions. This expansion can amount to 2mm per meter (1/12 in. per 3.28 ft.), so the greater the surface area, the greater the room for expansion required. To allow for this variation, an 8-12 mm (3/8 in. -1/2in.) expansion gap is provided at all walls. A gap must also be provided around pipes or at thresholds or obstacles. For rooms up to 25 ft. (7.6m) wide and 40 ft. (12.2m) long, allow between 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. (8mm-12mm) for expansion along each wall. For rooms over 25 ft. (7.6m) wide or over 40 ft. (12.2m) long, an additional expansion joint must be inserted. Expansion joints are also required in doorways, and between adjoining rooms or areas where adjacent flooring is installed. Use a T-molding to cover the expansion joint. 9.Flooring should be protected from prolonged direct exposure to sunlight. During peak sunlight hours, the use of the drapes or blinds is recommended.10.Underfloor Radiant heating is possible with warm water heating systems. The temperature of the floor surface must not exceed 85 F at any point in time. The initial floor temperature should not exceed 70°F (21.11°C) for 48 hours prior, during, and after installation. Thereafter the temperature should be gradually increased to the desired setting up to 85°F (29.44°C).11.Install wall trim lightly over the floor surface. Drive fasteners into the wall and NOT into the floor. When installing transitions or moldings, do not interfere with the free movement of the flooring by leaving a 1/16” space between the flooring and trim, do not lock the flooring in place with transitions or wall base. Floating floors require unencumbered expansion space for normal contraction and expansion of the planks.12.Wood or Concrete subfloors must be flat within 3/16-inch (4.76mm) in a 10-foot (3.05m) radius. A minimum 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier must be used with below and on grade concrete subfloors.

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
RESOLVE is the newest generation of high-quality SPC luxury vinyl flooring, with a rigid core, ensuring a strong click joint. It can be installed in a fraction of time compared to ceramic tiles, traditional luxury glue down vinyl tiles, or wooden floors. RESOLVE vinyl flooring is warm-to-the-touch, and absorbs more sound than wood, laminate, and ceramic tile flooring.
Tools and Materials Needed:
1.Utility Knife
2.Straight Edge Saw
3.Measuring Tape
4.Shears
5.3/8 Inch Spacers
6.Transition moldings and baseboards
7.Tapping Block and Pull Bar
8.Rubber Mallet

EASY TO INSTALL - NO GLUE NEEDED It is the duty of the person installing the floor to inspect all flooring before installation. If during inspection the installer or buyer feels the floor is the wrong color, improperly manufactured, is off-grade, or is the wrong gloss level, he/she should NOT install the flooring. Please immediately contact the retailer from which the flooring was purchased. No claims will be accepted for flooring which is visibly wrong if such flooring is installed. Installed flooring is deemed to be visibly acceptable. Subfloors General: Planks and tiles can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels, wood, and many existing hard surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry. Do not install planks and tiles over floors that are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16-inch (4.76mm) in a 10-foot (3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland cement-based patching compound. Vinyl planks and tiles are resistant to water damage, but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be taken to keep moisture from collecting on either side of the vinyl floor to prevent the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew. Concrete Subfloors: RESOLVE can be installed over concrete of all grade levels if a proper moisture barrier is used. A minimum 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier must be used with below and on grade concrete subfloors. Moisture vapor emissions should not exceed 5 lbs./24 hours per 1,000 sq. when tested with the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test in accordance with ASTM F 1869 or 80% RH in accordance with ASTM F 2170 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs using in situ Probes. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16-inch (4.76mm) in a 10-foot (3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland cement-based patching compound. Large holes and cracks in the cement should be patched, and expansion joints should be filled with a latex patching compound. Newly poured concrete floors must cure for a minimum of 90 days. Please note it is the person installing the floor and or the homeowner's responsibility to ensure any moisture or alkalinity issues are resolved prior to installation. Moisture testing must be recorded and documented. Wood Subfloors: RESOLVE can be installed over a smooth, flat, level, wood subfloor, underlayment grade plywood, and any other underlayment recommended by the manufacturer for use with a vinyl plank floor. Subfloor should be flat within 3/16-inch (4.76mm) in a 10-foot (3.05m) radius. Wood subfloors must be suspended at least 18" above the ground. Adequate cross-ventilation must be provided, and the ground surface of the crawl space should be 100% covered with an 8-mil vapor barrier. Do NOT install polyethylene moisture/vapor barriers on ANY wood substrates as this can lead to the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew. Trapping moisture with polyethylene moisture/vapor barriers on wood substrates will lead to the deterioration and compromise the subfloors integrity.

NOTE: Avoid subfloors with excessive vertical movement or deflection because subfloor movement will telegraph through to the finished installation. Indications of excessive deflection are subfloor fastener release, squeaking, compromised or sectional contours such as bowing or dipping in floors and uneven flooring material. Nail or screw subfloor panels to secure pieces with excessive vertical movement or deflection prior to installation of the flooring material. Our warranties DO NOT cover any problems caused by inadequate substructures or improper installation of substructures. Existing Flooring: RESOLVE SPC floor planks can be installed over a variety of finished floors including single layer resilient sheet flooring, ceramic, marble and terrazzo. The surface must be in good condition and show no signs of excessive moisture conditions. Large grout joints should be leveled so they are flush with the flooring surface. Carpet, heavily cushioned vinyl floors, or vinyl floors consisting of multiple layers are NOT a suitable subfloor for installation.DO NOT install vinyl planks over wood floors/ laminate laid directly on concrete or bitumen. Underlayment/Cushion: DO NOT install this product over an additional foam underlayment or cushion as this may cause excessive deflection and movement in the floor and damage the locking system. This will void the product’s warranty. Moldings & Trim: Install wall trim lightly over the floor surface. Drive fasteners into the wall and NOT into the floor. When installing transitions or moldings, do not interfere with the free movement of the flooring by leaving a 1/16” space between the flooring and trim, do not lock the flooring in place with transitions or wall base. Floating floors require unencumbered expansion space for normal contraction and expansion of the planks. Planning the job:
•First, determine how you want the flooring to run. Typically for plank products, the flooring runs the length of the room. There may be exceptions since it is a matter of preference.
•To avoid narrow plank widths or short plank lengths near the walls/doors, it is important to do some pre-planning. Using the width of the room, calculate how many full pieces will fit into the area and how much space remains that will need to be covered by partial planks and tiles.
•Lay the first row of planks and tiles along a chalk line and trim to fit the wall allowing 3/8-inch expansion space. If you start the first row with a full width plank, it will be necessary to trim the tongues next to the wall and then place the cut edge next to the wall. Use a utility knife and a straight edge to score the top surface of the plank and then bend it downward to separate. If the starting wall is out of square, it will be necessary to scribe the first row to match the wall, allowing the opposite side of the row to present a true square base for the rest of the floor.
•Use expansion gap spacers to keep the RESOLVE floor a minimum of 3/8 inch away from the walls. You need to maintain a 3/8-inch gap around all vertical obstructions including cabinetry, stone fireplaces, and around doorways. Larger installations require larger expansion space.
•Remove wall base and undercut door jambs. Do not secure individual planks to the subfloor as it is designed to be a floating floor. Do not install cabinets on top of RESOLVE floor. Transition moldings and baseboards cannot be tight to the floor but must allow the floor to move beneath them. Do not nail or screw transitions or baseboards through floating floor to the subfloor.
Plank/tile Assembly Steps:
Step 1. Making a taping block
Cut a piece of RESOLVE flooring down to about 3 inches by 4 inches leaving the tongue on one side. The side opposite the tongue should be flat as you will be taping this side with a rubber mallet.
Step 2. The First Row
Start by matching the tongue of the short side of a plank with the groove of the short side of another plank. Lock the short end of the plank by inserting the tongue into the groove at an angle and drop it in place. Continue joining the short sides until you have a row of planks and tiles for the length of the room.

Step 3. First Piece of the Second Row
You can often use the leftover piece from the end of the first row to begin the second row. This piece must be at least 10” long but no more than 38” long. Visually, the installation will look more natural if the starting planks and tiles are a variety of lengths. After installing the first row of planks and tiles, line up the first plank of the second row, so the outside end is even with the outside end of the plank in the first row. Lock the long side of the second-row plank onto the plank on the first row by inserting the tongue of the second plank/tile into the groove on the first plank while holding the plank at a 20-degree angle from the floor. Press the second plank down flat and the tongue will lock firmly into place.
Step 4 Second and Subsequent Planks and tiles in the Second Row
Working firstly with the short sides, align the tongue of the second plank with the groove of the first plank while keeping the long side about a quarter inch away from the first row. Then angle these two pieces up by about 20 degrees. If needed use a taping block to tap the second plank into position three times. First, where the two planks and tiles meet, second across from the joint in the previous row and third at the left side of the plank.
Step 5 Subsequent Rows
Ensure each plank of each subsequent row has at least 10 inches of overlap; that they are fitted brickwork style. This ensures a strong fit. The end joint stagger should be no less than 10”. Inadequate end joint stagger can weaken the floor’s structural integrity, resulting in the disengagement of the plank’s locking profiles.
Step 6 Fitting the Last Row and Doorways
RESOLVE can also be installed with a pull bar or tapping block and rubber mallet or hammer in difficult areas, such as the last row, and when fitting around door trim. Use a pull bar and rubber mallet or hammer to lock the joints together in the last row. Always use a pull bar on the cut edge of the plank/tile. Factory edges can be damaged if the pull bar is used directly against the tongue or groove.
REPAIRS
In the unlikely event that a plank/tile is damaged for whatever reason, the simplest method is to disconnect the planks and tiles carefully (protecting the tongue and groove edges) until the damaged plank can be removed. Then replace the damaged plank with a new one and re-assemble the disconnected planks. This typically works for planks that are close to the two long perimeters of a room. For damaged planks and tiles that are not close to the perimeter, you may have to remove the damaged planks and tiles and insert new pieces without the short and long end grooves.
1. Using a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, cut out the center of the damaged plank by leaving approximately 1 inch strip attached to the adjacent planks and tiles.
2. Carefully cut back from the four corners of the plank to the inside edges. Carefully remove the plank edges from the adjacent planks and tiles making sure the tongues and grooves of the adjacent planks and tiles are not damaged.
3. Using a sharp utility knife, remove the tongue strip on both the long and short ends of the replacement plank. In addition, remove the groove strip of the short end of the replacement plank.
4. Place two-sided carpet tape with one half under the sides of the adjacent planks and tiles where the tongues and the groove of the replacement plank have been removed. Only the top side release paper of the carpet tape should be removed. Leave the bottom side of the release paper in place - NOT taped to the subfloor.
5. Position the replacement plank by engaging the groove of the long side into the tongue of the adjoining plank and pushing down on the other three sides. The carpet tape will hold the replacement plank in place with its adjacent planks and tiles. Use a hand roller to further secure the tape

RESOLVE WPC INSTALLATION

RESOLVE 8.0 & 12.0
Installation Instructions
Vinyl Rigid Core WPC
Products Included
Approved Grade Levels
Approved Installation Methods
Vinyl WPC flooring with click, fold and squeeze locking system.
Above Grade. On Grade. Below Grade.
Floating.
Indoor Use Only.
Owner/Installer Responsibility
The owner is advised to be at home during the installation for consultation/direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation and layout to maximize satisfaction. If this is not possible, consultation should be done prior to installation.
The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for product quality of completed installation.
PERFORM PRE-INSTALL INSPECTION. FOR CLAIMS PURPOSES, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO OPEN UP TO 4 BOXES FOR PRODUCT INSPECTION. DO NOT OPEN ALL THE BOXES. OPENING ALL THE BOXES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRODUCT. INSPECT ALL THE PLANKS IN THESE 4 BOXES CAREFULLY. EXAMINE FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH AND QUALITY. IF YOU DISCOVER THAT PRODUCTS ARE DEFECTIVE, OR IF MATERIAL IS QUESTIONABLE, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE RETAILER. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED, PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION.
Flooring to be installed in one large area should be purchased at the same time. Product purchased at a later time than the first purchase may vary beyond your expectations.
This product is manufactured according to strict quality standards. In the event that defects are discovered in the field, the industry standards permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. Order an additional 5% (10% extra for diagonal installations) for cutting wastage and plank replacement when the floor is in service.
During installation, inspect the planks continuously. Defects that can be seen from a standing position should be cut off or held out. Installing defective planks implies acceptance.
If You Need More Information
To assure the warranty is not inadvertently voided, before proceeding with any activity that is not covered in this manual, please contact our Technical Support Department.
Acclimation and In-service Conditions
Acclimation of the WPC planks is required 48 hours before installation. Acclimation temperature range is 60°F-85°F and relative humidity (RH) of 40%-60%. Storage condition range is 50° - 95°F. However, the flooring must be installed in the same conditions as the in-service conditions, 60°F-85°F. Boxes should remain unopened until the planks are ready to be installed. Store unopened boxes flat and stacked on top of one another and not be allowed to bend. In-service conditions should be maintained during and after the installation. Three season rooms and cottages which are not continuously maintained to have temperature conditions within the range from 55°F (12.8°C) to 95°F (35°C). It is recommended that you record the installation condition below.
Date: Relative Humidity (%): Temperature (°F):
Subfloor Type: Subfloor Avg. Moisture Content (%):
Temperature adjustment period:
Job Site Condition
Prior to installation, the installer must ensure that at the time of installation, the job site conditions including subfloor/substrate, ambient temperature and relative humidity, and all impacting variables will not negatively affect the floor. Titan Supply Group will decline responsibility for damages associated with improper installation or poor site conditions.

Storage and Conditions
Do not store flooring in uncontrolled environmental conditions. For example, garages and exterior patios are not acceptable areas to store flooring. Handle and unload flooring with care and store within the environmentally controlled site in which it is expected to perform.
Flooring stored on concrete slab should be elevated at least four inches to allow air circulation under cartons.
Existing Home
Existing home should have a consistent room temperature of 60°F-85°F and relative humidity (RH) of 40%-60%. Continual extreme deviation from this condition will affect the dimensions of flooring.
New Construction or Remodel
All work involving water, such as pouring basement concrete floors, drywall and plasterwork, plumbing, etc. must be completed well in advance of the floor delivery. Ensure that the building is enclosed. Where building codes allow, permanent heating and/or air conditioning systems should be operating at least five days preceding installation to promote proper acclimation and should be maintained during and after installation. If it is not possible for the permanent heating and/or air conditioning system to be operating before, during and after installation, a temporary heating and/or dehumidification system that simulate normal living (occupied) conditions can enable the installation to proceed until the permanent heating and/or air conditioning system is fully operational.
Your job site should have a consistent in-service temperature range is 60°F-85°F and relative humidity (RH) of 40%-60% which should be maintained continuously thereafter.
Basements and Crawl Spaces - A 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier or vapor retarder is required on ALL concrete substrates.
Concrete slab or ground must be dry. The ground in the crawl spaces must be completely covered using 8 mil black polyethylene. Crawl space clearance between the earth and underside of joists should be no less than 18 inches and the perimeter vent area should be equal to 1.5% of the total square footage of the crawl space or as mandated by code.
Concrete Subfloor Requirements - A 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier or vapor retarder is required on ALL concrete substrates.
It must have minimum rated strength of 3000 psi. pH value between 7 to 9.
It must be level to within 1/8” in a 6 ft. radius or 3/16” in a 10 ft. radius; no bumps or low spots. High spots can be removed by grinding; Gaps greater than 5/32” wide or depression deeper than 1/16” should be filled with patching compound formulated for use in floor installation.
It must be clean; no construction debris, soil, mud and any other objects on or adhering to the floor; if necessary, scrape and sweep away before the installation; no protrusions of nails, debris, metals should remain.
New concrete slab must cure for at least 60 days. It must have a minimum 10 mil polyethylene sheet between the ground and the concrete. It must meet concrete moisture requirement below.
It must be free from moisture related conditions which can damage the installed flooring.
Concrete Moisture - A 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier or vapor retarder is required on ALL concrete substrates.
All concrete subfloors should be tested for moisture content and the results documented. Visual checks are not reliable. Perform tests at locations around exterior doorways, near walls containing plumbing, near foundation walls and in the center of the room. Minimum sample size is 3 samples per 1000 square feet of area and one test for every additional 1000 square feet thereafter.
Its moisture content should meet one of the following criteria below:
•5% when tested using Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter• Less than 5 pounds per 1000 square feet per 24 hours when using Calcium Chloride test (ASTM F 1869)•85% when using Relative Humidity Testing (ASTM F-2170).Please note: Concrete moisture content may be acceptable the time of the test. These tests do not guarantee a perpetual “dry” concrete slab. The concrete slab moisture content can vary at other times of the year. We are not responsible for moisture related damage to installed flooring. Wood Subfloor Requirements - DO NOT INSTALL a moisture barrier or vapor retarder on wood subfloors It must be clean; no presence of construction debris, soil, mud and any other objects on or adhering to the floor; no protrusions of nails, debris, metals should remain. If necessary, scrape and sweep the subfloor before the installation. It must be structurally sound and stable; no movements or squeaks; no loose panels or loose nails; no signs of ply de-lamination or other damages. Repair all shortcomings before installation. It must be flat; no visible bumps or low spots; the subfloor should be flat to within 1/8” in 6 feet radius or 3/16” in 10 feet. It must be dry. Plywood or Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Specifications On truss/joist spacing of 16” (406mm) O/C or less, the industry standard for single-panel subflooring is minimum 5/8” (19/32”, 15.1 mm) CD Exposure 1 plywood subfloor panels (CD Exposure 1) or 23/32” OSB Exposure 1 subfloor panels, 4’ x 8' sheets. Expansion gap between panels should be 1/8” (3 mm). When subfloor panels spacing is inadequate, cut in the required spacing with a circular saw if the panels are not tongued and grooved. Do not cut in expansion space on joined tongue and groove of panels. Particle Board or Fiber Board Only for floating installation.

Existing Floors Ensure the existing floor is stable, sound and flat. Cracks and openings must be filled with fillers suitable for the existing flooring. Acceptable floor coverings include: solid hardwood, linoleum, terrazzo, ceramic tile. Large grout joints should be leveled so they are flush with the flooring surface. Unacceptable floor coverings include: carpet, needle punch felt, edge glued linoleum and “moisture absorbing flooring.” Radiant Heated Subfloor This product can be installed over radiant heated subfloor with embedded heating elements. Heating system elements must be separated from the flooring by at least ½ inch distance. Heating system should be set at 70° F and run for 48 hours prior to and during the entire installation. The heating system should be run 48 hours after installation, it then can be gradually increased over the course of 24 hours, until normal operating temperature is reached. Floor temperature should not exceed 85° F. Do not make abrupt changes in radiant heating temperatures. Moisture Barrier and Moisture Retarder Concrete Subfloor: For floating installation only, a 6 mil polyethylene film or other means with equivalent permeability is REQUIRED. Wood Subfloor: Not required. Underlayment DO NOT install this product over an additional foam underlayment or cushion as this may cause excessive deflection and movement in the floor and damage the locking system. This will void the product’s warranty. Expansion Gap Maintain an expansion gap of 3/8” around the perimeter of the floor and around vertical objects. Undercut all door jambs. Do not place permanently mounted structures such as kitchen counter/cabinet/kitchen islands on the installed floor. Transition Molding/Expansion Joint - Install wall trim lightly over the floor surface. Drive fasteners into the wall and NOT into the floor. When installing transitions or moldings, do not interfere with the free movement of the flooring. Maximum continuous installation without transition molding is 65 lineal feet. The limit can be extended to 85 lineal feet providing the expansion gap around the perimeter and other vertical obstruction is increased to ½” wide. Note: Floor areas interrupted by wall openings greater than 5 ft. wide or interrupted by wall sections extending out of the wall, or floor areas which are not rectangular may experience buckling or gapping if there is excessive floor expansion, shrinkage or movements. It is recommended that transition molding to be installed in such areas. Wet Areas This product can be installed in kitchens, mud rooms, powder rooms, bathrooms and laundry rooms. To prevent mold or mildew growth, seal the expansion gaps using waterproof silicone sealant. DO NOT use sealant that will harden after curing. Do not install in saunas, swimming pool areas and other similar extremely hot, cold or wet areas. Tools and Materials Basics: Power saw with no-melt plastic cutting blades, utility knife, chalk line, chalk, pencil, T-square, tape measure, spacers, broom, hand saw, or jamb saw, eye protection, work gloves. It is possible to cut the plank by scoring it with a sharp knife, then snap it in two. Practice this technique before you use it.
Helpful Pointers
General Tips
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Make sure your work area is well lit. Good visibility ensures that color is consistent and that visually defective planks are detected and removed.
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Preferred minimum length of the first and last plank is 12”. The remainder of the last plank can be used as a starter board on the following rows.
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Using a shorter piece at undercut door jambs will help when fitting flooring in place. Remove upper part of the tongue and use glue when joining ends.

Pre-install Planning
•First, determine how you want the flooring to run. job: Typically for plank products, the flooring runs the length of the room. There maybe exceptions since it is a matter of preference.• To avoid narrow plank widths or short plank lengths near the walls/doors, it is important to do some pre-planning. Using the width of the room, calculate how many full pieces will fit into the area and how much space remains that will need to be covered by partial planks and tiles.• Lay the first row of planks and tiles along a chalk line and trim to fit the wall allowing 3/8-inch expansion space. If you start the first row with a full width plank, it will be necessary to trim the tongues next to the wall and then place the cut edge next to the wall. Use a utility knife and a straight edge to score the top surface of the plank and then bend it downward to separate. If the starting wall is out of square, it will be necessary to scribe the first row to match the wall, allowing the opposite side of the row to present a true square base for the rest of the floor.• Use expansion gap spacers to keep the RESOLVE floor a minimum of 3/8 inch away from the walls. You need to maintain a 3/8-inch gap around all vertical obstructions including cabinetry, stone fireplaces, and around doorways. Larger installations require larger expansion space.• Remove wall base and undercut door jambs. Do not secure individual planks to the subfloor as it is designed to be a floating floor. Do not install cabinets on top of RESOLVE floor. Transition moldings and baseboards cannot be tight to the floor but must allow the floor to move beneath them. Do not nail or screw transitions or baseboards through floating floor to the subfloor.
Racking Pattern
•There are several options, but the most common one is the random pattern.• It is important to ensure there is a minimum of 8"-10” inch joint stagger between the rows.• Lack of sufficient stagger joint length may compromise the stability of the whole flooring installation.
Expansion gaps around pipes.
•Measure the diameter of the pipes and mark the position on the floorboard. There should be a 3/8 inch expansion gaps between the floor panel and the pipe or other vertical structures.• Cut out the holes.• Saw the board widthwise through the holes.
Door frames have to be undercut and should NOT be installed on top of the finished floor.
•Use a floor panel as a guide as to how much to saw.• Put the floor panel faced down as a guide.• Saw off the bottom of the door frame to allow the floor panel to slide under it• In wet areas, seal the perimeter of the flooring. Fill the expansion gap with flexible PE foam backer rod, then use 100% silicone caulk to seal the gap. DO NOT use sealant that will harden after cured. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, doing so may result in discoloration. During peak sunlight hours, the use of drapes or blinds is recommended.

Plank/tile Assembly Steps: Step 1. Making a taping block Cut a piece of RESOLVE flooring down to about 3 inches by 4 inches leaving the tongue on one side. The side opposite the tongue should be flat as you will be taping this side with a rubber mallet. Step 2. The First Row Start by matching the tongue of the short side of a plank with the groove of the short side of another plank. Lock the short end of the plank by inserting the tongue into the groove at an angle and drop it in place. Continue joining the short sides until you have a row of planks and tiles for the length of the room. Step 3. First Piece of the Second Row You can often use the leftover piece from the end of the first row to begin the second row. This piece must be at least 8"-10 long. Visually, the installation will look more natural if the starting planks and tiles are a variety of lengths. After installing the first row of planks and tiles, line up the first plank of the second row, so the outside end is even with the outside end of the plank in the first row. Lock the long side of the second-row plank onto the plank on the first row by inserting the tongue of the second plank/tile into the groove on the first plank while holding the plank at a 20-degree angle from the floor. Press the second plank down flat and the tongue will lock firmly into place. Step 4 Second and Subsequent Planks and tiles in the Second Row Working firstly with the short sides, align the tongue of the second plank with the groove of the first plank while keeping the long side about a quarter inch away from the first row. Then angle these two pieces up by about 20 degrees. If needed use a taping block to tap the second plank into position three times. First, where the two planks and tiles meet, second across from the joint in the previous row and third at the left side of the plank. Step 5 Subsequent Rows Ensure each plank of each subsequent row has at least 10 inches of overlap; that they are fitted brickwork style. This ensures a strong fit. The end joint stagger should be no less than 10”. Inadequate end joint stagger can weaken the floor’s structural integrity, resulting in the disengagement of the plank’s locking profiles. Step 6 Fitting the Last Row and Doorways RESOLVE can also be installed with a pull bar or tapping block and rubber mallet or hammer in difficult areas, such as the last row, and when fitting around door trim. Use a pull bar and rubber mallet or hammer to lock the joints together in the last row. Always use a pull bar on the cut edge of the plank/tile. Factory edges can be damaged if the pull bar is used directly against the tongue or groove.

REPAIRS
In the unlikely event that a plank/tile is damaged for whatever reason, the simplest method is to disconnect the planks and tiles carefully (protecting the tongue and groove edges) until the damaged plank can be removed. Then replace the damaged plank with a new one and re-assemble the disconnected planks. This typically works for planks that are close to the two long perimeters of a room. For damaged planks and tiles that are not close to the perimeter, you may have to remove the damaged planks and tiles and insert new pieces without the short and long end grooves.
1.
Using a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, cut out the center of the damaged plank by leaving approximately 1 inch strip attached to the adjacent planks and tiles.
2.
Carefully cut back from the four corners of the plank to the inside edges. Carefully remove the plank edges from the adjacent planks and tiles making sure the tongues and grooves of the adjacent planks and tiles are not damaged.
3.
Using a sharp utility knife, remove the tongue strip on both the long and short ends of the replacement plank. In addition, remove the groove strip of the short end of the replacement plank.
4.
Place two-sided carpet tape with one half under the sides of the adjacent planks and tiles where the tongues and the groove of the replacement plank have been removed. Only the top side release paper of the carpet tape should be removed. Leave the bottom side of the release paper in place - NOT taped to the subfloor.
5.
Position the replacement plank by engaging the groove of the long side into the tongue of the adjoining plank and pushing down on the other three sides. The carpet tape will hold the replacement plank in place with its adjacent planks and tiles. Use a hand roller to further secure the