Warranty

• A minimum of 5/8" (16 mm) subfloor - CDX plywood or 3/4" (19 mm) subfloors - CDX
plywood or approved/stamped O.S.B. underlayment.
• 5/8"(16 mm) CDX plywood can be used for up to 16" (40.64 cm) centers.
• 3/4" (19 mm) CDX plywood or approved/stamped O.S.B. underlayment can be used
for up to 19" (48.26 cm) centers.
NOTE: O.S.B. and plywood subfloors can only be used at 90 degrees to the joists.
• Using an approved moisture meter, measure the moisture content (M.C.) in the
subfloor (plywood); it should be between 6% and 12%. If the moisture content exceeds
12%, turn up the heat and open the basement windows 1/2" (1.25 cm) (dry air). lf the
moisture content is higher than the recommended level, the use of a dehumidifier is
standard procedure and works well. If the moisture content is below the recommended
level, use a humidifier.
• Also, measure the moisture content (M.C.) of the hardwood to be installed. For
hardwood under 3" width, the subfloor and the hardwood must be under a 4% maximum
difference. For hardwood over 3" width, the subfloor and the hardwood must be under a
2% maximum.
DISTRIBUTING THE BOARDS
1. Choose your boards so that the shades create a uniform pattern.
2. Use boards alternatively from different boxes to ensure good color and shade
mixture.
3. Use boards with minor flaws for cutting.
4. Install board’s perpendicular to the joists.
MEASURING
1. Trace a line 3/4" of an inch from the wall using the chalk line.
2. Leave a 3/4" expansion space along all walls. The baseboard and quarter-round will
conceal it.
INSTALLING THE FIRST ROW OF BOARDS
1. Install the first board with the groove edge facing the wall and the tongue edge along
the line.
2. Nail the board from the top, 1/4" from the edge closest to the wall.
3. Nail every 12 inches, leaving 3 inches at each end.
4. Drive nails into the board with the nail punch, using the wax stick to conceal the
holes.
5. Secure the tongue side by driving in finishing nails at a 45 degree angle.
6. Cut the last board of the first row, leaving 3/4" distance between the wall and the tip.
INSTALLING THE SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT ROWS
1. Start the second row by selecting a board that is at least 6 inches longer or shorter
than the neighboring one.
2. Repeat the process with all other boards.
3. Install them by inserting the groove into the tongue.
4. Secure the tongue side by driving in finishing nails at a 45 degree angle.
INSTALLING THE LAST ROW
1. Cut the boards leaving a 3 1/4" expansion space.
2. Nail the board from the top, 1/4" from the edge closest to the wall.
3. Nail every 12 inches, leaving 3 inches at each end.
4. Drive nails into the board with the nail punch, using the wax stick to conceal the
holes.
FINISHING