Engineered Bamboo & Eucalyptus Flooring Installation Guide (888) 788-2254 www.CaliBamboo.
The Collection Flooring Systems (Eucalyptus) Wide Click 5-19/32” Wide Plank Dims: 48” L x 5-19/32” W x 15/32” H (Bamboo) Wide Click 5-5/16” Wide Plank Dims: 72-7/8” L x 5-5/16” W x 9/16” H Wide T&G 5-3/8” Wide Plank Dims: 72-7/8” L x 5-3/8” W x 5/8” H Wide+ T&G 7-1/2” Wide Plank Dims: 72-7/8” L x 7-1/2” W x 5/8” H Flooring Accessories Quarter Round 5/8” Reducer 9/16” Overlap Reducer Baseboard T-Molding 5/8” Threshold 9/16” Threshold 5/8” Stair Nosing 9/16” Stair Nosing 9/16” Click Stair N
st Pre-Installation Before you begin installation, remember to P.A.C.E. yourself with the checklist below. Full installation instructions and maintenance guidelines can also be found online at www.CaliBamboo.com PA C E PREPARE THE SUBFLOOR PA C E ACCLIMATE FLOORING g! self R g ons. MOISTURE BARRIER Use a Moisture Barrier on Concrete Acclimate Your Engineered Flooring For 72 Hours Make sure the subfloor is flat, level, clean and free of debris. New concrete must be cured for at least 60 days.
Pre-Installation Prepare Job Site, Acclimation, Control Subfloor Moisture, Environmental Conditions Proper installation and maintenance are key elements in achieving best flooring results. It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to follow all guidelines provided by Cali Bamboo for success. Please read through this document completely, additional installation materials such as videos, illustrations and more can also be found at www.calibamboo.com.
Pre-Installation • As a general rule, with geographic exceptions, flooring will perform best when the interior environment is controlled to stay within a relative humidity range of 35-65%. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain indoor relative humidity within range of 35-65%. In some climates, the use of humidifier and/or de-humidifier may be necessary for this. • Floor noise is normal and will vary from one installation type to the next.
Pre-Installation for all installations. Cali Bamboo does not warrant against moisture related problems. If results show moisture vapor at or exceeding 12%, determine its source and correct problem before installation. Wood Subfloors: Wood Subfloors: Use moisture meter to test wood subfloor moisture content. If results show moisture vapor at or exceeding 12%, determine its source and correct problem. Do not install the floor without a vapor barrier.
Pre-Installation • Acceptable Areas for Acclimation - Acclimate the flooring as close to the center of the installation area as possible. Do not store flooring next to outside walls, in direct sunlight, near air vents or under conditions that don’t reflect the normal home environment. Garages, and exterior patios, for example, are not acceptable areas to store wood flooring during acclimation.
Pre-Installation MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOOD AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY READINGS 30 1.4 2.6 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.9 16.5 18.5 21.0 24.3 26.0 40 1.4 2.6 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.9 16.5 18.5 21.0 24.3 26.0 50 1.4 2.6 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.4 13.5 14.9 16.5 18.5 21.0 24.3 26.0 60 1.3 2.5 3.6 4.6 5.4 6.2 7.0 7.8 8.6 9.4 10.2 11.1 12.
Installation Installation of Cali Bamboo Flooring General Guidelines - All Installation Types • Follow Cali Bamboo Maintenance & Care Guidelines to keep your floor looking its best after installation • Save extra flooring for future repairs. • Do not install flooring under permanent or fixed cabinetry. • Floor should be installed from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color, shade and appearance. • Most installation failures result from jobsite moisture.
Installation Floating T&G Installation Method Recommended Floating T&G Floor Tools • • • • • • • Titebond® Tongue & Groove Flooring Glue Underlayment (see “Moisture Barrier Requirements”) Tapping block (trimmed piece of flooring) Wood or plastic spacers (1/2”) Flat bar or pull bar Miter saw (chop-saw) 3M blue painter’s tape • • • • • • Undercut or jamb saw Hammer Tape Measure Pencil Chalk line Earplugs & safety glasses Cali Bamboo highly recommends using Titebond® Tongue & Groove Flooring Glue for float
Installation Nail-Down T&G Installation Method The nail-down method is suitable for wood subfloors using tongue and groove flooring only. Before you start, ensure that the job site, subfloor and environmental conditions are acceptable for installation of Cali Bamboo engineered flooring. All requirements specified in Cali Bamboo’s Installation Guidelines must be met. Nailing down a click-lock floor will void the warranty.
Installation Glue-Down T&G Installation Method Recommended Adhesive Products The selection, use and suitability of any adhesive/moisture control system is at the discretion and responsibility of the installer. Always use a moisture barrier and adhesive system manufactured by the same company – never mix products. Cali Bamboo recommends using Titebond flooring adhesive and moisture barrier systems in accordance with manufactures specifications to receive Titebond’s Platinum installation warranty.
Installation Floating Click-Lock Glueless Installation Method Recommended Floating Click-Lock Floor Tools • • • • • • Underlayment (see “Moisture Barrier Requirements”) Tapping block (trimmed piece of flooring) Wood or plastic spacers (1/2”) Flat bar or pull bar Miter saw (chop-saw) Undercut or jamb saw • • • • • • Hammer Tape measure Pencil Chalk line Earplugs & safety glasses Table saw Installation of Cali Bamboo Flooring 1.
