Need to Replace a Konecto Plank? No problem...Here Is How.
Replacement of Konecto Plank :
Be sure to keep some spare Konecto planks in case there is an unforeseen need for replacement. If you
need to replace a plank of Konecto use a heat gun and heat up the outside of the damaged plank, along
the “under lip” Konecto Strip on the long and butt end of the plank. You can determine the “under lip”
Konecto Strip by finding the installation starting wall. It is on the right side and top of the plank when facing
plank and starting wall is on your left from the second row on. Hold the head gun at least 6” away and
be careful not to burn surface of plank. This will soften the adhesive enough for you to then make an
incision with your utility knife along the seam cutting through the whole plank. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A
VERY SHARP BLADE IN YOUR UTILITY KNIFE!! (See Figure 6)
Figure 6
Cut a slot around 6 inches from the long side you just cut. Then using a flat head screw driver or putty knife,
pry up the damaged plank use the heat gun to help release the plank. Once you can grip the plank pull it
away from the “under lip” Konecto Strip from the adjoining plank be careful not to rip or damage strip.
(See Figure 7 and 8)
Figure 7
Figure 8
If strip is damaged then please replace using alternate method below.
On “Over lip” Konecto Strip on adjoining plank use heat gun to soften adhesive and peel back original
“Underlip” Konecto Strip on side and butt end of plank (See Figure 9)
Figure 9
If possible fold a piece of wax paper enclosed in Konecto cartons and wrap around each edge. Lift
adjoining planks and slide replacement plank into place. The wax paper will help keep the plank from
sticking to adjoining plank when sliding in plank. Remove the wax paper. Use a hand roller on all four
seams of plank.
Alternate Method:
Use a heat gun being careful not to burn plank surface. This will soften the adhesive enough for you to then
make an incision with your utility knife along the seam cutting through both the “over lip” and “under lip”
Konecto Strip. Do this on all four sides. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A VERY SHARP BLADE IN YOUR UTILITY
KNIFE!! Cut a slot in the center of the plank to be removed. Then using a flat head screw driver or putty
knives, pry up the damaged plank. If the edges of plank that is removed do not cut out cleanly, you may
need to go back with your SHARP utility knife and with a straight edge “clean up” the edges so that
perfect rectangle is left with no Konecto Strips remaining from the adjoining planks—just a perfect
rectangle remains (See Figure 10)
Figure 10
When installing the replacement plank, first cut off the “under lip” Konecto Strip from one side and simply
“attach it” to the “over lip” on the opposite side. Do this for both the long and short sides.
Take double face tape and cut four pieces to be place all around the plank leaving the bottom cover on tape
lift adjoining planks and side tape into position leaving at least 1 inch of tape exposed all around plank
(See Figure 11)
Figure 11
Position replacement Planks and press into place. By not gluing the tape to the floor you will keep
the installation floating so no buckling can occur.
Questions or want to place a Konecto order please call 1-877-357-9663 or visit www.flooringmarket.com.
Be sure to keep some spare Konecto planks in case there is an unforeseen need for replacement. If you
need to replace a plank of Konecto use a heat gun and heat up the outside of the damaged plank, along
the “under lip” Konecto Strip on the long and butt end of the plank. You can determine the “under lip”
Konecto Strip by finding the installation starting wall. It is on the right side and top of the plank when facing
plank and starting wall is on your left from the second row on. Hold the head gun at least 6” away and
be careful not to burn surface of plank. This will soften the adhesive enough for you to then make an
incision with your utility knife along the seam cutting through the whole plank. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A
VERY SHARP BLADE IN YOUR UTILITY KNIFE!! (See Figure 6)
Figure 6
Cut a slot around 6 inches from the long side you just cut. Then using a flat head screw driver or putty knife,
pry up the damaged plank use the heat gun to help release the plank. Once you can grip the plank pull it
away from the “under lip” Konecto Strip from the adjoining plank be careful not to rip or damage strip.
(See Figure 7 and 8)
Figure 7
Figure 8
If strip is damaged then please replace using alternate method below.
On “Over lip” Konecto Strip on adjoining plank use heat gun to soften adhesive and peel back original
“Underlip” Konecto Strip on side and butt end of plank (See Figure 9)
Figure 9
If possible fold a piece of wax paper enclosed in Konecto cartons and wrap around each edge. Lift
adjoining planks and slide replacement plank into place. The wax paper will help keep the plank from
sticking to adjoining plank when sliding in plank. Remove the wax paper. Use a hand roller on all four
seams of plank.
Alternate Method:
Use a heat gun being careful not to burn plank surface. This will soften the adhesive enough for you to then
make an incision with your utility knife along the seam cutting through both the “over lip” and “under lip”
Konecto Strip. Do this on all four sides. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A VERY SHARP BLADE IN YOUR UTILITY
KNIFE!! Cut a slot in the center of the plank to be removed. Then using a flat head screw driver or putty
knives, pry up the damaged plank. If the edges of plank that is removed do not cut out cleanly, you may
need to go back with your SHARP utility knife and with a straight edge “clean up” the edges so that
perfect rectangle is left with no Konecto Strips remaining from the adjoining planks—just a perfect
rectangle remains (See Figure 10)
Figure 10
When installing the replacement plank, first cut off the “under lip” Konecto Strip from one side and simply
“attach it” to the “over lip” on the opposite side. Do this for both the long and short sides.
Take double face tape and cut four pieces to be place all around the plank leaving the bottom cover on tape
lift adjoining planks and side tape into position leaving at least 1 inch of tape exposed all around plank
(See Figure 11)
Figure 11
Position replacement Planks and press into place. By not gluing the tape to the floor you will keep
the installation floating so no buckling can occur.
Questions or want to place a Konecto order please call 1-877-357-9663 or visit www.flooringmarket.com.
Posted by FlooringMarket Floor Retailer at 5/27/2010 2:57 PM 
Categories: Konecto Vinyl Flooring, Installation, Vinyl Flooring, DIY Product
Categories: Konecto Vinyl Flooring, Installation, Vinyl Flooring, DIY Product
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