STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Tools Required for Installation Other Tools and Supplies Common Tools Spa Sp Wood Glue cer 5m m ac 5m m s ers Uniclic compatible tapping block and 5mm (3/16") spacers Finishing Putty NG SPE C LY DEVEL O I AD RI AL IUM PREM IUM EM PREM SYST EM ENT SYST PON ENT COM PON COM TE FL O IN A O M 3 2 1 dlfwej dtra djflsv 4 5 6 0 50 0 100 150 Concrete Encounter Plus 200 250 dlfwe vtra alskdjf
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Site Requirements Locking engineered hardwood is a durable floor covering, not intended as structural material. Locking engineered hardwood requires a clean, dry, secure subfloor that meets building codes. Locking engineered hardwood flooring can be installed above, on or below grade.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Site and Material Preparation A B Wallbase Door Frame Casing Cutting Line E D C 1 inch (2,5 cm) % 48 hours 60° – 80° F 15° – 26° C 35% – 55% RH G F > 8" (200 mm) subfloor 6 mil (0.15 mm) virgin polyethelene vapor barrier A) Remove carpet and padding. Also remove any wood flooring installed on concrete. Do not remove products unless they are asbestos-free. B) Undercut door frame and wallbase.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Flooring Installation 1 3 2 5 4 6 Left 2 6 Right 1 5 3 4 5 6 6 5 > 6 in > 15,24 cm 7 9 8 1 3 4 2 10 14 4 11 15 13 12 16 17 2018_06_SS_LEWF_LOW_INST_WAR
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Flooring Installation 1. Inspect each plank. Floor should be installed blending planks from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color and shade mixture throughout the installation. 2. For the first row along straight walls, remove the tongue on all long side joints and on the short side of the 1st plank only. 3. For uneven walls, trace contour on tongue-side of plank and cut. 4.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM A B C Care and Cleaning A) Place felt floor protectors under legs of movable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber — not plastic or metal. B) Place walk-off mats at entrances. C) Dust mop only. NO damp or wet mopping. If needed, lightly spray hardwood floor cleaner on a terry cloth or microfiber mop before placing on the floor. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, detergents, soaps, waxes or polishes.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — FLOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM WARRANTY CONDITIONS The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for final inspection of product quality. Examine flooring for color, finish and style prior to installation. If material is unacceptable, contact the seller immediately. Wood is a natural product and contains characteristics such as variations in color, tone and graining.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — HORIZONTAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using locking engineered hardwood flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Locking engineered hardwood can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — HORIZONTAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1) Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches. Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring. Inspect each plank for damage before installing.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — HORIZONTAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Carefully flip the connected row of planks over so they are now face down and the tongue side is toward the wall. You may need assistance to flip the connected row of planks over, depending on the length of your installation. Make sure that the first row is perfectly straight and the aligned joints remain square and tight.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — HORIZONTAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Plank 2 of row 2 (and each plank thereafter in row 2) will be modified by removing the short end tongue. Score the tongue with a utility knife 3 – 4 times to remove. You will now have a square end. (Figure 6) Apply silicone adhesive caulk in an “S” pattern and install modified boards by tilting into place. Tighten joints as needed with a tapping block or pull bar.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — VERTICAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using locking engineered hardwood flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Locking engineered hardwood can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — VERTICAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Measure the length of your locking engineered hardwood plank and the length of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the floor a distance equal to your locking engineered hardwood plank plus one inch then level and mark the wall with a chalk line.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — VERTICAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Apply silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. If you’re using a locking engineered hardwood plank with an attached pad, apply the silicone directly to the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3) Adhere the plank to the wall leaving a 3/16" gap (A) from the corners of the wall and a 1" gap (B) at bottom.
STYLE SELECTIONS LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING — WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TM Care and Cleaning Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. NO damp or wet washing. If needed, lightly spray hardwood floor cleaner on a terry cloth or microfiber before wiping. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, detergents, soaps, waxes or polishes. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface. Wipe off spills immediately.
STYLE SELECTIONS LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY FOR WALL INSTALLATIONS ONLY TM Style Selections Limited Residential Warranty Mohawk provides the following lifetime residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product. This warranty applies to the first owner and the first installation of the product and may not be transferred. The “first owner” is the person stated as the buyer on the purchase document(s).
STYLE SELECTIONS LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY FOR WALL INSTALLATIONS ONLY TM The Style Selections Limited Residential Warranty is made subject to the following conditions: 1. These limited warranties apply to wall installations only. They do not apply to floor installations. 2. Other horizontal uses of this product are not covered by these limited warranties. Never install this product on a ceiling or as a countertop. 3.
