Installation & Assembly

 In the presence of moisture, perform a calcium chloride test. The moisture level measured using the

calcium chloride test must not exceed 3 lb/1,000 sq. ft. /24 hours. If the reading exceeds 3 lb. but is

below 7 lb., install a waterproof membrane such as Bostik MVP or equivalent.

IMPORTANT: When it comes to floor installation, moisture is an important element that should be

emphasized. The installer and the homeowner are jointly responsible for checking the sub-floor

moisture content. If the moisture content is too high, installation of flooring must be postponed.

Never install a hardwood floor on a wooden sub-floor if a moisture test reading exceeds 12%. Any

responsibility for failures or deficiencies related to job site quality is declined by the manufacturer.

Installation Work:

Once you are ready to install your floor planks, open a case to check that product species, grade,

color, size and quality are correct. If everything is in order, then open several cartons of flooring at the

same time for installation. This will allow you to balance plank length, color and variations in the grain

of the wood. This will ensure that planks can be arranged to reflect a homogenous floor covering.

Please advise your dealer immediately if any problems occur. Our in-house installation team could be

contracted to take over the installation if required.

IMPORTANT: Prior to installing the floor, the installer and the homeowner must ensure that the

installation site and sub-floor meet the conditions in this document. The installer and the homeowner

are responsible for inspecting floor planks prior to installing them. Depending on the type of

installation, you may also need special moldings for your floor such as nosing and reducer strips.

Installer is responsible to ensure the proper selection and installation of molding pieces.

NAIL DOWN INSTALLATION

Nail installation is only used with PS-2 rated oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood sub-floors. Manufacturer

recommends using 3/4" (18 mm) OSB or plywood on joists spaced no more than 19.2" (450 mm) apart, center-to-

center. OSB or plywood must be structurally sound.

Recommended tools

1. Moisture Meter

2. Hardwood Flooring Cleat-Nailer with ½” adapter plate (L-cleats only)

3. Chalk reel, Tape measure, Speed Square

4. Hammer, Pull bar, Knocking block

5. Electric Drill and 3/32" bit, Floor Screw

6. Finishing spiral nails, and nail set

7. Use non-tarred felt paper on sub-floor surface to reduce normal mechanical friction, and a 6 mil. Poly sheeting,

if additional moisture protection is required.

8. Electric saw or Hand saw

Preparing and leveling the sub-floor:

 The sub-floor must be firmly fixed to the joists to avoid any panel movement that could cause creaking.

Use flooring screws if necessary to prevent creaking.

 The sub-floor surface must be level. The difference in level must not exceed 3/16" (5 mm) over a distance

of 6’ (1830 mm). Eliminate small surface irregularities with a sander or floor leveler.

 The surface must be clean. Remove glue residue and staples, and drive in protruding nails.

Remove debris and dust with a broom or vacuum.