12
IVC US
Commercial Installation Guide –
Laminate PXP & DXP
Start of Installation
* Depending on your particular product’s click system, follow the click guidelines for
either PressXpress or DropXpress.
PressXpress (PXP)
DropXpress (DXP)
max 20 inches/ 50 cm
Spacer
1
2
3
1
Connecting
pro
1
2
m
40
ft
min
8 mm
max 20 inches / 50 cm
Remove existing trim (baseboard,
quater-rounds, etc.) Expansion gaps along
the perimeter and fixed objects:
min 3/8 inches (8 mm)
Spacers must be placed at least
every 20“ (50 cm)
Floating Floors
No glue/adhesive, no nail down,
no screw down
Mix planks from different cartons
Undercut doorjambs
??
Connection profiles (T-molding)
Use a connection profile every
running 40 feet (12 m) both sides.
Expansion gaps: min 3/8 inch (8 mm)
max 20 inches/ 50 cm
Spacer
1
2
3
1
Connecting
pro
1
2
m
40
ft
min
8 mm
max 20 inches / 50 cm
Remove existing trim (baseboard,
quater-rounds, etc.) Expansion gaps along
the perimeter and fixed objects:
min 3/8 inches (8 mm)
Spacers must be placed at least
every 20“ (50 cm)
Floating Floors
No glue/adhesive, no nail down,
no screw down
Mix planks from different cartons
Undercut doorjambs
??
Connection profiles (T-molding)
Use a connection profile every
running 40 feet (12 m) both sides.
Expansion gaps: min 3/8 inch (8 mm)
1
4b
5
38
6
7a
2
3
4a
31
option
A
max 20 inches / 50 cm
Tongue Side
option
A
1
min 10 inches / 25 cm
2
4b
1
2
3
4a
option
A
min
25 cm
10 inch
4b
PXP
click
option
A
Installation Option A: Starting in the
corner of a room
Expansion gaps along the perimeter and
fixed objects: min 3/8 inch (8 mm)
You can go both directions but we
recommend to go from left to right.
Tongue facing the wall. Start installing
the first row by clicking the end joints
together (follow your specific click system
guidelines). Spacers must be placed at
least every 20“ (50 cm).
Adjoining rows: joint separation must be
at least 10” (25 cm).
Cut last laminate plank at the end of the
row (4a): min 10 inches (25 cm).
Use the remaining cut piece (4b) or a
random cut piece so as not to show a
repeating pattern to start the adjoining
row.
To click the planks together: angle the
adjoining row along the length. Then
angle the tongue of plank you are
installing into the groove of the adjoining
row. Tongue must face the previously
installed row. Black plastic insert must sit
in place. Then rotate downwards as
indicated with the arrow.
Click the end joints together by pushing
the end joint downwards on the left edge
of plank you are installing until you hear a
click or snap. Do not tap.
Repeat step for the rest of the room.
PXP
PXP
1
4b
5
38
6
7a
2
3
4a
31
option
A
max 50 cm / 19.7 in
ch
option
A
1
min 25 cm / 9.8 in
ch
2
4b
1
2
3
4a
option
A
min
25 cm
9.8 inch
4b
Installation Option A: Starting in the
corner of a room
Expansion gaps along the
perimeter: min 0.4” (8 mm)
You can go both directions, but we
recommand to go from left to right.
Tongue facing the wall. Start installing
the first row. by clicking the end joints
together (see steps 16 and 17). Spacers
must be placed at least every 20“ (50 cm)
Adjoining rows: joint separation must
be at least 10” (25 cm)
End cut piece at the end of the
row (4a): min 10” (25 cm).
Use the remaining cut piece (4b) to start
the adjoining row.
To click the planks together: angle the
adjoining row along the length. Then
angle the tongue of plank you are
installing into the groove of the adjoining
row. Tongue must face the previously
installed row.
Click the end joints together by pushing
the end joint downwards on the left
edge of plank you are installing until
it falls into place. Do not tap.
Repeat step for the rest of the room.
DXP
5
6
option
A
DXP
DXP
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
MKF_0029_2 10/28/15
