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Drop & Lock Glueless Floating Floor

Installation Instructions

3580 Corporate Dr. | Dalton, GA 30720 USA

Phone: 800-404-2675 | Fax: 706-733-8120 | www.usfloorsllc.com

ATTENTION! READ BEFORE INSTALLING!

COLOR VARIATION

This flooring is a natural product and color variations are to be expected. For best visual effect, shuffle planks from several

cartons and do not install boards varying greatly in color next to one another.

ACCLIMATION

As relative humidity varies in different parts of the country, acclimation of the flooring prior to installation is the most

important precaution to take in order to insure a successful installation. Proper acclimation is necessary to adapt the

moisture content of the flooring to the conditions of your environment. Improper acclimation can cause the floor to buckle

and/or the boards to shrink or cup after installation.

SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

Subfloor must be level, dry and free of imperfections. An uneven subfloor will make the floor feel unstable and cause

premature damage.

Drop & Lock Glueless Floating Floor

Installation Instructions

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. IN ADDITION TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS,

WE RECOMMEND THAT THE INSTALLER FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES AS SET FORTH BY THE NATIONAL WOOD

FLOORING ASSOCIATION. If the following instructions leave any unanswered questions or if additional information is required, please

call USFloors toll free at 800-404-2675 (706-733-6120).

FLOORING MATERIAL SHOULD BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Responsibility for the suitability of USFloors flooring and accompanying products for each individual installation cannot be

assumed by USFloors, since USFloors has no control over the installer's proper application. Should an individual plank be

doubtful as to appearance or dimension the installer should not use this piece. USFloors will send replacement in a timely

fashion.

NOTE: USFloors Drop & Lock flooring may be installed with a direct glue-down method on approved wooden (or) concrete

substrates that are on (or) above grade only. Use only USFloors Wood and Bamboo Flooring Adhesive (or) comparable

moisture cured urethane adhesives (i.e. Bostik’s Best). Please consult with adhesive manufacturer to determine if suitable for

use with this material.

PRE-INSTALLATION JOBSITE REQUIREMENTS

USFLOORS cannot be held responsible for site conditions.

Carefully examine the flooring prior to installation for grade, color, finish and quality. Ensure adequate lighting for proper inspection. If

flooring is not acceptable, contact your supplier immediately and arrange for replacement. USFLOORS cannot accept

responsibility for flooring installed with visible defects. Prior to installation of any flooring, the installer must ensure that the jobsite and

subfloor meet the requirements of these instructions. USFLOORS is not responsible for flooring failure resulting from unsatisfactory

jobsite and/or subfloor conditions.

Flooring should be one of the last items installed in any new construction or remodel project. All work involving water or moisture should

be completed before flooring installation. Water and wood do not mix. Installing flooring onto a wet subfloor will most likely cause

cupping, tip & edge raising, telegraphing of core and subsequent gapping.

Crawl spaces must be a minimum of 18′′ (46 cm) from the ground to the underside of the joists. A ground cover of 6–20 mil black

polyethylene film is essential as a vapor barrier with joints lapped 6′′ (15 cm) and sealed with moisture resistant tape. The crawl space

should have perimeter venting equal to a minimum of 1.5% of the crawl space square footage. These vents should be properly located

to foster cross ventilation. Where necessary, local regulations prevail.

Room temperature and humidity of installation area should be consistent with normal, year-round living conditions for at least one week

before installation of flooring. Maintaining an optimum room temperature of 70

F and a humidity range of 30-50% is recommended.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Drop & Lock Glueless Floating Floor Installation Instructions ATTENTION! READ BEFORE INSTALLING! COLOR VARIATION This flooring is a natural product and color variations are to be expected. For best visual effect, shuffle planks from several cartons and do not install boards varying greatly in color next to one another.
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Humidity levels below 30% will most likely cause movement in the flooring, including gapping between pieces and possible cupping and checking in the face. . Store the flooring in the installation area for 72 hours before installation to allow flooring to adjust to room temperature. Do not store the boxes of flooring directly on concrete. These floors need adequate acclimation for moisture equalization prior to installation and should not be installed from just-opened boxes.
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pieces for use in hidden areas in order to create a more uniform floor. Remember, it is the installers’ responsibility to determine the expectations of what the finished floor will look like with the end user first and then to cull out pieces that do not meet those expectations. Begin installation next to an outside wall. This is usually the straightest and best reference for establishing a straight working line.
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3. 4. scribe to trace the contour of the wall. Mark where the board will be cut. If the fit of the wall is simple and straight, simply measure for the correct fit and cut. After boards are cut, position planks and tighten the fit using the pull bar. INSTALLING UNDER A DOOR JAMB: 1. Installation under moldings (such as door jambs) may require that the top lip of the groove on the end be reduced in size. 2. Using a small plane or knife plane, carefully shave off the ledge of the groove. (Figure 5) 3.