Installation Guide

INSTALLATION
AFTER INSTALLATION & SEASONAL OPERATION
48 hours after completion of installation, slowly raise temperature of the heating system to its preferred operating level over a period of 5 days. Do not
allow the surface temperature to exceed 80°.
Humidity level must be maintained between 35%-55% R.H.
Seasonal gapping should be expected.
Surface checking can be expected if the proper humidity level is not properly maintained between 35-55% R. H. or if the oor’s surface temperature
exceeds 80°.
COMPLETING THE JOB – ALL INSTALLATIONS
Sweep or vacuum oor.
Clean the oor with proper hardwood oor cleaner.
Install transition pieces -i.e. – thresholds, t-moldings, base boards and quarter round. Nail moldings to wall, not the oor.
Inspect nal oor for nicks and or minor gaps – ll with appropriate color wood putty.
Unused material should be left with owner and stored in a dry place in case of future repairs are needed.
Use plywood or hardboard when moving heavy appliances or furniture across oor.
Final Inspection: After the oor has been cleaned, inspect the oor for nicks, scratches, gaps or planks that may have moved
during installation, as well as any other imperfections that need attention. Touch up nicks and scratches with touch-up
products. In typical climates, the new oor can accept foot trafc within 24 hours. In areas where additional curing time is
required, more time may be needed.
Floor Protection During Construction
After installation, if you choose to protectively cover the oor, cover the oor completely, since some species are light-
sensitive and uncovered areas may change color. Use a covering material with a vapor permeance (perm rating) of 1 perm or
more (tested I accordance with ASTM E-96) to avoid trapping moisture/vapor on or within the oor.Do not use tape to
secure oor protection during construction or renovation.Use ram board or similar to protect the oor.
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Floor Care and Maintenance
New hardwood oors represent a substantial ooring investment and with proper care the appearance and performance of
your Shaw hardwood oor can be maintained over time.
A total care program consists of key areas:
Post Construction Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Spot and Spill Removal.
Post Construction Maintenance
Dry mop oor using a micro ber mop pad or appropriate oor vacuum to remove dust particulate from the oor.
Spray neutral pH cleaner, such as Shaw Hard Surface Cleaner or Bona Wood Floor Cleaner, onto the oor in manageable area (spray mist will dry
quickly). Use a micro ber damp mop pad to mop the oor with cleaner. If pad becomes dirty, be sure to replace the pad with a new micro ber wet mop
pad. Work oor in sections.
Always rinse the oor by spray misting water on a at micro ber mop pad meant for wet mopping (make sure there is no dripping water).
In the event where dry wall dust/construction dust is mopped with water only, a residue lm will appear on the oor after drying. Use the process below
to remove the lm from the oor.
Process to remove construction residue or cloudy lm from hardwood ooring
Dry mop oor to remove any construction dust or exterior soil tracked onto the ooring. Use micro ber dry mop pad. If micro ber dry mop pad gets
dirty, replace pad with a clean pad.
Spray neutral pH cleaner, such as Shaw Hard Surface Cleaner or Bona Wood Floor Cleaner, onto the oor in manageable area (spray mist will dry
quickly). Work oor in sections. For embossed or textured ooring, use a cylindrical brush scrubber, such as the Clark MA10 12E Scrubber and a neutral pH
cleaner applied to the oor to remove the residue lm.
Spray mist water on a microber mop pad meant for wet mopping so it is damp (make sure there is no dripping water). Mop the oor to remove any
remaining residue from the ooring. When wet mop pad becomes dirty, be sure to replace the pad with a new micro ber wet mop pad.
Repeat steps #2 and #3, if necessary.
When the hardwood ooring is cleaned properly, the oor will have the same visual as right out of the box!
Preventative Maintenance
Always protect oors from direct exposure of sunlight that can cause the wood or stain to change colors. Warranties do not cover damage from UV
exposure. Recommended humidity levels are between 35% R.H. - 55% R.H.
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