Preparation Required for Pergo

• Pergo installs over any clean even surface, including vinyl and ceramic. Remove carpet and padding before installing Pergo. The underlying flooring must be smooth without any large dents or raised areas. Low areas must be filled with a leveling compound and high areas sanded. Fill any openings or cracks in the subfloor underlayment and sand smooth. Fill deep grout lines in the ceramic tile before installing Pergo.
  
  Pergo installed on second floor rooms or in apartments, benefits from a sound-deadening film laid on the underlying flooring or subfloor. The foam cell construction of the film that is rolled out on the underlying flooring and taped at the seams deadens sound and gives a resilient feel to the Pergo.
  
  Pergo installed over concrete in below-ground areas, such as basements, requires a layer of moisture barrier film to protect the flooring from any moisture that might wick through the concrete.
  
  

Installation of Pergo Flooring

• Install Pergo with the boards parallel to the main light source in the room. Arrange the cut lengths of the Pergo to have a random pattern at the butt joints. This makes the floor stronger and more attractive.
  
  Installation begins along one wall, laying the boards end to end with the groove side toward the center of the room. Cut a board in half to begin the next row, inserting the tongue into the groove of the previous row at an angle and pushing down to click the board into place. Use a block of wood and a hammer, gently tapping to close up any gaps.
  
  

Care of Pergo Flooring

• Unless the floor is dirty or has an accumulation of grease on the surface, clear water is all that is required to clean. Use a vacuum or dust mop to remove any loose debris and mop. Always wring the mop out until almost dry. Do not soak the floor with water. Add a mild soap to the cleaning water to remove grease.
  
  Pergo flooring does not require waxing or sealing.