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The Collection Flooring Systems Standard Click 3-3/4” Wide Standard T&G 3-3/4” Wide Plank Dims: 36” L x 3-3/4” W x 7/16” H Plank Dims: 72” L x 3-3/4” W x 9/16” H Wide Click 5-5/16” Wide Plank Dims: 72-7/8” L x 5-5/16” W x 9/16” H Wide T&G 5-3/8” Wide Plank Dims: 72” L x 5-3/8” W x 9/16” H Flooring Accessories Quarter Round Stair Riser Baseboard 9/16” Stair Nosing 7/16” Overlap Stair Nosing 9/16” Overlap Stair Nosing 9/16” Reducer 7/16” Overlap Reducer 10” Air Register 12” Air Register Sol
Pre-Installation Before you begin installation, remember to P.A.C.E. yourself with the checklist below. Full installation instructions and maintenance guidelines can also be found online at www.CaliFloors.com PA C E PREPARE THE SUBFLOOR Use Titebond® 531+ On Concrete PA C E ACCLIMATE FLOORING Acclimate Your Solid Flooring For At Least 5 Days Make sure the subfloor is flat, level, clean and free of debris. New concrete must be cured for at least 60 days.
Pre-Installation Prepare Job Site, Acclimation, Control Subfloor Moisture, Environmental Conditions Proper installation and maintenance are key elements in achieving best flooring results. It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to follow all guidelines provided by Cali Bamboo for success. Please read through this document completely, additional installation materials such as videos, illustrations and more can also be found at www.CaliFloors.com.
Pre-Installation • Floor noise is normal and will vary from one installation type to the next. Occasional noise is due to structural movement and may relate to sub-floor type, flatness, deflection, and/or related to the fasteners, changes in environmental conditions, relative humidity and the amount of topside pressure applied to the flooring. For these reasons floor noise is not considered a product or manufacturer defect. • Cali Bamboo® flooring is intended for installation on or above grade only.
Pre-Installation Wood Subfloors: Wood Subfloors: Use moisture meter to test wood subfloor moisture content. If results show moisture vapor at or exceeding 12%, determine its source and correct problem. Do not install the floor without a vapor barrier. Cali Bamboo always recommends using a moisture/vapor barrier, especially if the moisture content of the flooring and subfloor vary greater than 3%.
Pre-Installation • Acceptable Areas for Acclimation - Acclimate the flooring as close to the center of the installation area as possible. Do not store flooring next to outside walls, in direct sunlight, near air vents or under conditions that don’t reflect the normal home environment. Garages, and exterior patios, for example, are not acceptable areas to store wood flooring during acclimation.
Pre-Installation Continue acclimating until the flooring has reached an equilibrium with the home environment. Testing of the flooring, subfloor and relative humidity of the job site can determine this (see Subfloor & Flooring MoistureTesting) sections. You know that equilibrium has been met when the moisture content of the flooring is no longer fluctuating. Note: Not properly acclimating wood flooring may cause excessive expansion, shrinkage, dimensional distortion or structural damage.
Installation Installation of Cali Bamboo® Flooring General Guidelines - All Installation Types • Follow Cali Bamboo Maintenance & Care Guidelines to keep your floor looking its best after installation • Save extra flooring for future repairs. • Do not install flooring under permanent or fixed cabinetry. • Floor should be installed from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color, shade and appearance. • Most installation failures result from jobsite moisture.
Installation Floating Click-Lock Glueless Installation Method Recommended Floating Click-Lock Floor Tools • Underlayment (see “Moisture Barrier Requirements”) • Hammer • Tapping block (trimmed piece of flooring) • Tape measure • Wood or plastic spacers (1/2”) • Pencil • Flat bar or pull bar • Chalk line • Miter saw (chop-saw) with carbide blade 80 tooth or higher • Earplugs & safety glasses • Undercut or jamb saw Installation of Cali Bamboo® Flooring 1.
Installation Floating T&G Installation Method Recommended Floating T&G Floor Tools • • • • • • • Titebond® Tongue & Groove Flooring Glue Undercut or jamb saw Underlayment (see “Moisture Barrier Requirements”) Hammer Tapping block (trimmed piece of flooring) Tape Measure Wood or plastic spacers (1/2”) • • • • Pencil Flat bar or pull bar Chalk line Miter saw (chop-saw) with carbide blade 80 tooth or higher • Earplugs & safety glasses Floating T&G Installation Steps 1.
Installation Nail-Down Installation Method The nail-down method is suitable for wood subfloors. Before you start, ensure that the job site, subfloor and environmental conditions are acceptable for installation of Cali Bamboo® flooring. All requirements specified in Cali Bamboo’s Installation Guidelines must be met. Recommended Tools The selection and use of any nailer is at the discretion and responsibility of the installer/ homeowner.
Installation Glue-Down Installation Method Recommended Adhesive Products Cali Bamboo® recommends using Titebond® flooring adhesive and moisture barrier systems in accordance with manufactures specifications to receive Titebond’s Platinum installation warranty. Remember: Always Follow Flooring Adhesive Recommendations. Cali Bamboo does not warrant against adhesive related problems.
Care & Maintenance Cali Bamboo Care & Maintenance Guidelines Cali Bamboo® flooring is treated with an industry-leading scratch resistant coating, and its density and strength surpasses almost any other flooring in the world. Bamboo flooring is tough, but all hardwood flooring is pervious to dents, scratches, discoloration or other natural or man-made damage. Prevention is a big part of the care for bamboo floors.
