Installation Guide

Note: Before installing Aspen Flooring hardwood flooring, the installer and homeowner should

verify that the jobsite and sub floor conditions meet all installation requirements as outlined

here. Our Limited Warranty does not cover flooring failures resulting from poor jobsite and/or

poor sub floor conditions.

T ools Needed For The Installation

Generally, the tools needed for installation are: Handsaw or power saw, rubber mallet, crowbar, or pull

bar, tape measure, pencil, chalk line, wood or plastic spacers, tapping block, adhesive trowel,

carpenters square, and Bona hardwood flooring adhesive or an equivalent adhesive suitable for

hardwood flooring installation.

CAUTION: WOOD DUST!

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen. The

sawing, sanding, and/ or machining of wood products can produce wood dust that can cause respiratory,

eye, and skin irritations. Equipment should be equipped with a dust collector to reduce airborne wood

dust. Wear an appropriate NIOSH designated dust mask to reduce exposure to airborne wood dust.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of irritation, flush eyes or skin with water for at least 15

minutes. In cases of severe irritation; seek immediate medical attention.

PPre-Installation and Jobsite Requirements

All issues involving water or moisture should be resolved prior to the installation of your Aspen

Flooring hardwood flooring. For any new construction or remodeling project, pre-finished hardwood

flooring should be one of the last items installed. As a general rule, the jobsite should be monitored for

consistent, normal room temperature between 60° and 80° F and relative humidity between 35% and

55% and acclimate as necessary. Failure to maintain proper temperature and humidity levels may

cause damage to your Aspen Flooring hardwood floor. Such damage would not be covered under the

Aspen Flooring limited warranty. Aspen Flooring hardwood floors must not be stored directly on

concrete or near outside walls. It is not recommended to install Aspen Flooring hardwood flooring in

areas subject to repeated moisture, such as bathrooms or laundry rooms.

Aspen Flooring hardwood floors are recommended for interior, residential and light commercial,

above grade, on grade, and below grade applications.