Tile Installation Information

Lifetime Floors strongly recommends using trained, professional installers for the best long-term performance of any of our flooring products. Anyone installing Lifetime Floors products is urged to follow all directions and advice in the Installation Guidelines. We have based all our instructions on industry-accepted recommendations as well as results gained from regular field-testing.

Always follow all safety guidelines when installing any flooring product, to protect yourself and others.

1. Always check panels for defects such as chips and color or sheen differences under good light conditions. Also check that channel is clean and free of debris.
2. Your Lifetime Floors Hardwood flooring MUST be allowed to acclimate to the environment of the installation area. Leave the closed packages in a horizontal position in the room for 48 hours prior to installation. Preferable temperature should be approximately 62-73°F (17-23°C) with a relative humidity of 45-60 percent. Humidity should never be allowed to drop below 30% as this may cause gapping.
3. If existing baseboard moldings are difficult to remove, they may be left in place. Quarter round molding is all this is needed to cover the expansion space between flooring and baseboard.

For installation instructions on your specific flooring, please use the links to the right.