Engineered T&G Hardwood Flooring Installation, Care and Warranty Guide Warranty coverage may be voided due to failure to strictly abide by all the installation instructions and recommendations in this manual. This includes the use of improper tools and materials. Read all instructions carefully.
Rev.20121101 Part I INSTALLATION AND CARE: Product Description: Engineered T&G hardwood flooring planks are designed for use in multiple locations. Acceptable location includes basements, ground floors or high-rise buildings. Engineered T&G hardwood flooring can be floating on, directly nailed or glued to a wooden or concrete sub-floor. Professional advice should be sought for the type of glue and method of glue-down installation to ensure trouble free installation.
not assume any liability for product damage caused by the use of unsuitable tools or the improper use of materials. Crucial Points to Remember: 1. Plan your project by making an installation sketch. Determine the installation starting point. Consider if it is one regular-shaped room; a number of rooms with landings; or rooms on one floor, including a hall or main room. Think about how to get the most out of your budget. If in doubt, ask your dealer for advice. 2. Choose the floor plank direction.
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.
It is recommended that you use non-tarred felt paper on the sub-floor surface to reduce normal mechanical friction between materials and facilitate installation. Lay the felt paper in the direction of the boards using staples, overlapping the ends by 3" to 4". Drive in staples. Using the nailer: Practice using the floor nailer on a scrap plank. Follow the safety tips and instructions of the nailer manufacturer. Clean the nail base plate regularly to ensure it does not damage the finish.
Cut plank to fit end row, allowing for ¼” expansion gap and fasten with pull bar. Start subsequent row using the remainder of the cut-off end plank from previous row. The remainder should be at least 6”. Fasten with knocking block at the side. Use manual or pneumatic nailer for subsequent rows. Each plank should be nailed every 6”. Do not nail less than 2” from plank end to prevent the tongue from splitting. Fasten each plank with at least 2-nails.
2. Bostik BEST or equivalent moisture-cured urethane adhesive 3. Bostik MVP moisture barrier (if required) 4. Notched Trowel-- follow Glue Manufacturer’s guidelines for recommended size 5. Bostik Ultimate Adhesive remover or wipes 6. Guide Strip, Chalk reel, Tape measure, Speed square 7. Hammer, Pull bar, Knocking block 8. Flooring straps 9. 100 lb Roller 10. Electric saw or Hand saw IMPORTANT: Do not apply any tape to the surface of your floor at any time during installation, or thereafter.
Proceed from left to right to install other planks in the rows. Do small sections to ensure adhesive does not dry before the planks are laid. Use knocking block and pull bar to fasten the joint. As you work, immediately clean any adhesive from the wood surface Start subsequent row using the remainder of the cut-off end plank from previous row. The remainder should be at least 6”.
IMPORTANT: During Installation, immediately wipe any adhesive from the floor surface using Bostik’s Ultimate solvent and/or wipes. Floating Installation Engineered T&G hardwood floor is suitable for floating installation at any grade level, be it above grade, on grade or even below grade onto a concrete sub-floor, wood sub-floor, ceramic tiling, or linoleum with proper site preparation. Recommended tools 1. Moisture Meter 2. 6 mil. Polyfilm and Foam underlayment OR 2-in-1 foam underlayment 3.
Use chalk line to trace starting line with ½” expansion join at the side and ¼” at row ends. Place expansion spacers every 12” along walls to prevent movement during installation. st Install 1 plank along the starting line with the tongue facing out. Start installation on right side of room. Install from right to left. Apply bead of Titebond T & G glue to upper inside of groove. Never apply glue to tongue. As you work, immediately clean any adhesive from the wood surface.
Once the entire surface is covered, remove the expansion spacers to install molding to cover the expansion joint. Complete installation with moldings. Do Not walk or place any personal belongings on newly installed floor for at least 24 hours, this will enable Adhesive to properly cure. IMPORTANT: During Installation, immediately wipe any adhesive from the floor surface. Part II MAINTENANCE & CARE Finishing & Maintenance: You can hide the small holes left by finishing nails with wood putty. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Clean and replace felt pads yearly or sooner if they are thinning out or damaged. Gritty sand and dirt are abrasive to wood floors. Use rugs (non-rubber-back) in high traffic areas such as at all exterior doors, in front of refrigerators, dishwashers and sinks. Keep floors clean and free of dirt & sand. Dust mop and/or vacuum as needed. Do not use a vacuum that has a beater bar, metal wheels, and/or metal or hard plastic attachments. It is best to use felt or fine brush attachments.
Floor plank is made of natural material, certain imperfection may or may not exist. Your purchase is subject to rigorous quality standards and complies with current industry standards, which stipulate an accepted imperfection rate within 5% of the floor planks. This includes natural imperfections as well as manufacturing and grade selection defects. Only products with a defect rate above the acceptable 5% level will be replaced.
Flooring must be properly maintained in accordance with the enclosed maintenance instructions. Any wear-through warranty must not have occurred as a result of improper maintenance, refinishing or accidents, such as damages caused by scratching, impacting or cutting. Flooring must only be used indoors. Premises where windows and/or doors that are not installed are not consider indoors space. This warranty will not apply if the flooring is used in any outdoor applications.
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