Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions

Solid Bamboo Flooring

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Doc. ID: 128 Rev.4 Effective: 7/2015 Page | 1

Products Included

Approved Grade Levels

Approved Installation Methods

5/8”, 9/16”, 1/2”, 3/8” Thick;

Solid; Tongue and Groove

On Grade.

Above Grade

Primary Methods: Nail/Cleat or

Full Spread Glue

Owner/Installer Responsibility

The owner is advised to be at home during the installation for consultation/direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation

and layout to maximize satisfaction. If this is not possible, consultation should be done prior to installation. Installers should be familiar

with installation guidelines from National Wood Flooring Association (woodfloors.org).

The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for product quality of completed installation.

PERFORM PRE-INSTALL INSPECTION. FOR CLAIMS PURPOSES, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO OPEN UP TO 4 BOXES FOR PRODUCT INSPECTION. DO NOT OPEN

ALL THE BOXES. OPENING ALL THE BOXES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRODUCT. INSPECT ALL THE PLANKS IN THESE 4 BOXES CAREFULLY.

EXAMINE FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH AND QUALITY. IF YOU DISCOVER THAT PRODUCTS ARE DEFECTIVE, OR IF MATERIAL IS QUESTIONABLE, YOU

SHOULD CONTACT THE RETAILER. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED, PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION.

Prior to installation, rack up planks from several boxes to ensure uniform distribution of colors, shades and characters in the installed

flooring. Planks having similar widths should be placed together in the same row to minimize gaps between boards.

Bamboo floors are natural products containing natural variations. Variations in color, tone, grain, mineral streaks, small knots and other

characters are found from plank to plank. Similar variations exist between samples, pictures and purchased flooring. They are normal and

it does not mean the product is defective.

Flooring to be installed in one large area should be purchased at the same time. Product purchased at a later time than the first purchase

may vary beyond your expectations.

Accessories, trims and moldings are manufactured to coordinate with the varied appearances of the floor planks. Any exact matches are

coincidental. Non-matching accessories are not defective products.

This product is manufactured according to strict quality standards. In the event that defects are discovered in the field, the industry

standards permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. The defects may be of any type, whether manufactured or natural. Order an

additional 5% extra for cutting wastage and grading allowances (10% for diagonal installations).

During installation, inspect the planks continuously. Defects that can be seen from a standing position should be cut off or the plank held

out. Installing defective planks implies acceptance.

Squeaking and clicking noises are the result of interactions among flooring, joists and subfloors when they move. Limiting the movements

of the flooring system usually eliminates most of these noises. Sometimes, it is impossible to eliminate them completely and minor

squeaking or clicking noises are to be accepted as normal flooring phenomenon. Minor scratches can generally be repaired with the use of

putty, stain or filler. It is an industry standard practice of flooring installation and it should be accepted as normal by the home owner.

If You Need More Information

To assure the warranty is not inadvertently voided, before proceeding with any activity that is not covered in this manual, please contact

our Technical Support Department.

CAUTION: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

This product contains formaldehyde of which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR

Home Legend product does not contain asbestos. Existing installed resilient flooring and asphaltic adhesive may contain asbestos fillers

or crystalline silica. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, bead-blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient

flooring, backing, lining felt, asphaltic “cutback” adhesive or other adhesive. See “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of

Resilient Floor Coverings” (rfci.com) for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.

CAUTION: BAMBOO DUST

Sawing, sanding and machining products can produce bamboo dust. It may induce respiratory, skin and eye irritation. Avoid prolonged

exposure to bamboo dust. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. If possible, perform bamboo dust generating activities

outdoors. If high dust levels are encountered, use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Installation Instructions Solid Bamboo Flooring Visit homelegend.com for latest version of installation instructions. Products Included 5/8”, 9/16”, 1/2”, 3/8” Thick; Solid; Tongue and Groove Approved Grade Levels On Grade. Above Grade Approved Installation Methods Primary Methods: Nail/Cleat or Full Spread Glue CAUTION: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS This product contains formaldehyde of which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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Acclimation and In-service Conditions Note: Wood moisture content measuring devices will not give an accurate reading of bamboo moisture content. Contact the meter manufacturer on how to convert the reading from wood moisture content to bamboo moisture content. Acclimation is the process of adjusting (conditioning) the moisture content of bamboo flooring to the environment in which it is expected to perform.
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It is concrete which rated strength is less than 3000 psi. Perform a quick check by drawing a nail across the top. If it leaves indentation, it is probably light concrete. For glue-down application, the concrete must possess shear strength greater than the glue. If concrete rated psi is unknown, contact the adhesive manufacturer for guidance. Concrete Moisture All concrete subfloors should be tested for moisture content and the results documented. Visual checks are not reliable.
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Nail size gauge: 15 - 16 gauge or 18 - 20 gauge; higher gauge is needed if tongue is splitting upon impact. Face nailing spacing: Every 10”- 12” (between 1” - 3” from end and 1/2“ from edge). Blind nailing spacing: Every 6”- 8”. (position first and last between 1”- 3” from ends) 3/8” Flooring We recommend Powernail tools: Model 2000 nailer; 1 inch long 20 gauge cleats. Angle entry at 55 degrees. Finish nail: 6d.
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• Using a shorter piece at undercut door jams will help when fitting flooring in place. Nail-Down Installation Tips • Make sure power cleats are approved for use in OSB if plywood is not used as a substrate. • First and last rows require hand nailing because the pneumatic or power-nailer cannot be used safely. • First and last rows require pre-drilling through the face; nailing with 8d nails; countersinking the nails and the use of matching color putty to fill holes.
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Nail Down Installation Step 1 – Establish a Starting Line • Lay out the direction of the floor. Install flooring perpendicular to joists. If it is to be in parallel to the joist, reinforce subfloor with a layer of 1/2” CDX ply. • Select a straight starter wall. • Mark the starting line using a chalk line or a string between two nails. This distance between the wall and the line should equal the face width of floor plank plus 1” (3/4” expansion gap plus 1/4” standard tongue width = 1”).
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Glue Down Installation PLEASE NOTE: ANY EXCESS GLUE WHICH GETS ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH ADHESIVE REMOVER Step 1 – Establish a Starting Line • Lay out the direction of the floor. If it is to be in parallel to the joist, reinforce subfloor with a layer of 1/2” CDX ply. • Select a straight starter wall. • Mark the starting line using a chalk line or a string between two nails.
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Step 4 – Install the Remaining Rows • Spread another section of glue. Never spread more that can be covered before the adhesive is set. If adhesive is set and will not transfer to the back of the plank, scrape off the adhesive and apply fresh adhesive. • Continue to install the next rows. Make sure there is a random staggering at the end joints of at least 6” apart. • Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards correctly in adjacent rows to avoid clustering end joints.
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Accessories Pictures are for general illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ from picture. T-Molding is used to create a transition between floor coverings of similar heights or to cover an expansion gap. Stair Nose is used in conjunction with flooring installed on stair steps or finished edge of a higher level floor like in a sunken living room. Carpet Reducer (also called Baby Threshold or End Cap) is used to transition floor coverings of differing heights.
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Care and Maintenance Daily Maintenance 1. Sweep dust mop or vacuum your floor regularly to remove any particles that could cause abrasion or scratch your floor. CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used. 2. Use a damp mop to remove spots and soil. Apply appropriate cleaning solution to the cleaning cloth / mop. Do NOT apply directly to the floor. • For lightly soiled area, clean with distilled water.
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Warranty This flooring product comes with a Home Legend Limited Wear Warranty. The warranty applies to original purchaser of the flooring. It warrants the original purchaser that the finish surface will not wear through for duration of the stated warranty from the date of purchase. Please contact our Customer Service Representative by calling our toll free number below for a written copy which provides detail terms of coverage and limitations.