Solid T&G Hardwood Flooring Installation Instructions Maintenance & Warranty Warranty coverage may be voided due to failure to strictly abide by all installation instructions and recommendations in this manual. This includes the use of improper tools or materials. Read all instructions carefully REV.
Part I - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product Description Our solid hardwood flooring planks are designed for use in multiple locations, such as ground floors, second floors or high-rise buildings; direct nailing to wooden subfloors. The products are pre-finished under ideal conditions that meet or exceed industry standards.
Crucial Points to Remember 1. Installation should not be started until the wood has been at the jobsite for at least 4 days, but materials should be allowed to acclimate for as long as necessary to meet minimum installation requirements for moisture content in your area. 2. Install your floor under good lighting conditions. Installation site should be warmed up for 5 to 6 days before wood delivery regardless of the season to remove residual moisture in the subfloor.
Installation Work Once ambient conditions are correct, bring the cases of floor planks to the installation site. Open a case to check that product species, grade, color, size, and quality are correct. If all job-site conditions are in order, set the un-opened cartons indoors and spread across subfloor. Once product is properly acclimated, you may start installation.
It is recommended that you use non-tarred felt paper on the subfloor surface to reduce normal mechanical friction between materials and facilitate installation. Lay the felt paper in the direction of the boards using staples, overlapping the ends by 3" to 4". Drive in staples. Using the Nailer: Practice using the floor nailer on a scrap plank. Follow the safety tips and instructions of the nailer manufacturer. Clean the nail base plate regularly to ensure it does not damage the finish.
Cut plank to fit end row, allowing for ¼” expansion gap and fasten with pull bar. Start subsequent row using the remainder of the cut-off end plank from previous row. The remainder should be at least 6”. Fasten with knocking block at the side. Use manual or pneumatic nailer for subsequent rows. Each plank should be nailed every 6’’. Fasten each plank with at least 2-nails. Do not nail less than 2” from plank end to prevent the tongue from splitting.
Subfloor must be free of wax, paint, oil and debris. Terrazzo floors must be cleaned and stripped of all polishes. Recommended tools 1. Moisture Meter 2. Bostik BEST or equivalent moisture-cured urethane adhesive 3. Bostik MVP moisture barrier (if required) 4. Notched Trowel-- follow Glue Manufacturer’s guidelines for recommended size 5. Bostik Ultimate Adhesive remover or wipes 6. Guide Strip, Chalk reel, Tape measure, Speed Square 7. Hammer, Pull bar, Knocking block, Flooring straps 8. 100 lb Roller 9.
7 Use chalk line to trace starting line with ½” expansion joint at the side and ¼” at row end. Nail the guide planks along the starting line. The plank will serve as a guide for the 1st row of plank. Width of the guide plank will be the same as the width of the flooring you choose. Use the trowel and apply adhesive at a 45°angle from the starting line outward. Install the first plank alone the guide strip with tongue facing you and the groove facing the starting wall.
Important: Use blue adhesive tape every five or six rows to ensure planks remain firmly in place. Use 100-150 lb. roller to apply pressure to installed sections while the adhesive is still active (approximately 45-60 mins). Once the entire surface is covered, remove the guide planks and replace with flooring plank. Remove the expansion spacer to install molding to cover the expansion joint. Completed installation with moldings.
Part II MAINTENANCE & CARE Finishing & Maintenance: You can hide the small holes left by finishing nails with wood putty. 1. Fill the hole. 2. Wipe excess wood putty immediately with a clean cloth and cleaner. 3. Apply a thin coat of urethane to the clean surface of the putty. 4. Let it dry for about 1 hour. Regular Maintenance: Clean your wood floors with a damp cloth or terrycloth mop/applicator. Wipe in the direction of the grain (length of the boards). Waxing is NOT recommended.
Some types of high heel shoes may cause indentations in wood floors. High-heels worn by an average woman can exert 8,000 pounds per square inch! All dogs, especially large dogs, will cause scratches and dents in a wood floor. Part III WARRANTY Scope of Warranty This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser/s of this product for as long as they own their premises and is not transferable. Warranty covers the flooring only and applies to the purchase/s through legal proof of purchase.
35 years under normal residential traffic for Multi-Layer Engineered (7 years for light commercial), 15 years under normal residential traffic for HDF Core Engineered (3 years for light commercial). This applies to structural manufacturing defects in lamination when used under normal residential traffic conditions. Proper job site pre-inspection, installation and maintenance procedures must be followed.
not consider indoors space. This warranty will not apply if the flooring is used in any outdoor applications. Any attempt to repair flooring will void this warranty.
