Hybrid Plank Installation Instructions
Sense, XL and XXL plank & Valinge 5G Dry click installation guide
Pre-Installation Checklist
Keep closed boxes in the target installation room for at least 48 hours at a temperature of 18-24°C and relative humidity of 40-60%.
The subfloor must be dry, clean, structurally sound, and level. Any unevenness greater than 2mm per 1 meter run must be leveled.
A PE vapor barrier film (min 0.2mm) is mandatory over concrete. Install acoustic underlayment perpendicular to the parquet plank direction.
Acquire spacers to maintain a 10mm expansion gap along all walls, pipes, thresholds, and fixed vertical structures.
CRITICAL: Underfloor Heating Requirements
Underfloor heating systems must be turned off 48h before installation and started gradually (5°C increments per day) 48h after installation. Maximum surface temperature must not exceed 27°C.
PROHIBITED: Mechanical Fixation Warning
Laminate flooring is designed to be installed exclusively as a floating floor. Never nail, screw, glue, or rigidly fix the boards to the subfloor or baseboards, as they need to expand and contract.
Installation Step-by-Step Procedure
1. Laying the First Row
Start in the left corner of the room with the tongue side facing the wall. Place 10mm spacers between the wall and the planks. Click the short end of the second plank into the first plank by folding it flat.
2. Vertical 5G Lock Engagement
Align the long side tongue into the groove at a slight angle. Press the plank down. As it lays flat, you will hear a distinct 'click', indicating the plastic strip in the end joint has locked vertically.
3. Minimum 40cm Offset Stagger
Start the second row with the cut-off piece from the first row (must be at least 40cm long). Ensure all end joints are offset by at least 40cm from the joints in adjacent rows for structural stability.
4. The Pull-Bar for the Final Row
When reaching the final row, measure the remaining width carefully (taking the 10mm gap into account). Cut the planks lengthwise. Use a laminate pull-bar and mallet to lock the long joints of the final row.
5. Removing Spacers & Finishing
After completing the floor, remove all expansion wedges. Install matching baseboards by fastening them to the wall, never to the floor itself, allowing the floor to float freely.
Installation Policy & Warranty
Bella Floor's 30-year residential warranty requires compliance with these official installation manuals. Damage caused by improper subfloor flatness, lack of expansion gaps, or steam mops is not covered.
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