5G Laying
The 5G® vertical clip system enables precise and rapid installation.
The golden rules
For a successful installation with no unpleasant surprises, follow these simple rules illustrated below. They will guide you step by step to prepare your floor in the best possible conditions.
Inspect each plank before installation, they should not be damaged. If you notice any visible defects on a plank, do not install it!
Laminate floorings must not be screwed or glued to the substrate and must be left free to move. The use of a tapping block is not necessary.
The surface must be perfectly flat, clean and sound, with a maximum deviation of 5 mm under a 2-metre straight ruler. Level the surface if necessary.
Before installation, leave the product closed in its original packaging, flat, in the room where it will be used for at least 48 hours. Observe the recommended temperatures and humidity levels.
Leave a 10 mm expansion joint at the doorway.
For laminate flooring with a thickness of 7 and 8 mm. Add an expansion joint for rooms larger than 8 x 12 metres.
For laminate flooring with a thickness of 10 and 12 mm. Add an expansion joint for rooms larger than 12 x 12 metres.
Never lay your laminate directly against the wall. Always leave a 10 mm expansion gap around the perimeter of the room.
The residual moisture content of the screed, measured using a carbide bomb, must be less than or equal to 0.5% across the entire thickness. For cementitious self-levelling screeds, the moisture content must be 4.5% at 4 cm.
Beforehand
Before installation, thoroughly clean the floor to remove any dust or residue. The floor must be perfectly clean.
Prepare the right tools :
- 1 pencil
- 1 tape measure
- 1 set square
- expansion wedges
- 1 suitable underlay
- cutting tools (jigsaw, etc.)
- Don't forget to wear gloves, safety glasses and masks (PPE)
Install a 200 microns vapour barrier film to prevent moisture rising, leaving a 5 cm overlap on the wall.
Use a soundproofing or thermal underlay suitable for you needs.
The thermal resistance of Alsaflooring laminate flooring allows it to be installed on low-temperature underfloor heating systems, electric PRE (electric radiant flooring) and PCR (heating and cooling flooring) systems. Follow the Alsaflooring installation protocol for underfloor heating.
Protect your laminate flooring from ash splashes from stoves or fireplaces.
Do not lay flooring under kitchen units or central islands. If the point load exceeds 100 kg/cm², it is advisable to use load distribution pads.
If you purchase a water-resistant (WR) floor, it can be installed in bathrooms. Don't forget to apply grout liner and filler around the perimeter of the room in the expansion joint.
If you purchase a floor that is NOT Water Resistant (WR), installation in bathrooms is prohibited.
Instructions
Insert the expansion wedges between the wall and the boards to leave a 10 mm perimeter joint.
Lay the boards of the first row by sliding the tongue into the groove, flat.
To install the second row, clip the tongue on the long side of the board into the groove of the first row. Slide the board so that it is flush with the board on the left. Then press down to clip the boards together, without using force or a hammer.
Slide the planks together until they lock into place.
Offset the boards by at least 30 cm between rows. The joints on the short sides of one row should not be aligned with those of another row.
When passing through the doorway, recut the door frame to the new height if necessary.
Cut the planks neatly around pipes and other obstacles, always leaving a 10 mm expansion joint.
The width of the last row of boards must be greater than 5 cm
Once all the boards have been laid, remove the expansion wedges placed against the walls.
Install skirting boards (or finishing profiles) to cover expansion gaps while allowing the floor to move freely.
Maintenance
Access points from outside must be equipped with devices that trap moisture and abrasive particles brought in on soles and shoes (mats, doormats, etc.).
To prevent premature wear, the bases of furniture legs and chairs should be fitted with felt or synthetic pads.
Seats and furniture with castors must be fitted with soft castors of type W.
We recommend dry cleaning using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment without wheels or a broom. Clean the floor with a slightly damp, well-wrung mop. Do not use any cleaning products.
Clean the floor with a slightly damp, well-wrung mop.
Never use steam cleaners.
Disassembly
Never lift the planks vertically to unclip them.
To remove a plank, slide it flat.