Installation Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTENTION INSTALLERS

WARNING: Installation of wood product may create wood dust, which is

known to the state of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or

use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.

Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce

wood dust. Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, eye and

skin irritation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer

(IARC) has classied wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans.

Precautionary Measures: If power tools are used, they should be equipped

with a dust collector. If high dust levels are encountered, use an appropriate

NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with eye and skin.

First Aid Measures in Case of Irritation: In case of irritation, ush eyes

or skin with water for at least 15 minutes.

All Engineered wood products meet and exceed CARB Phase2

compliance requirements. Certied by the HPVA (TPC-8)

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which include

NIOSH or OSHA approved dust masks, safety goggles and work gloves.

WARNING: EXISTING IN-PLACE RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING AND

ASPHALTIC ADHESIVES. DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL,

SAW, BEADBLAST, OR MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING

RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK”

ADHESIVE, OR OTHER ADHESIVE.

These existing in-place products may contain asbestos ﬁbers and/or crystalline silica.

Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard.

ENGINEERED WOOD INSTALLATION

3/8” OR 1/2” TONGUE & GROOVE: FLOAT, NAIL/STAPLE & FULL SPREAD GLUEDOWN

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos ﬁbers greatly increases the risk of serious

bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the existing in-place product is a non-

asbestos-containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations

may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content and may

govern removal and disposal of material. See current edition of the Resilient Floor

Covering Institute (RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal

of Resilient Floor Coverings for instructions on removing all resilient oor covering

structures.

If you have technical or installation questions please call 1-800-258-5758

IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS OF MINNESOTA ONLY:

THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND

THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-

LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN

REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY

PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY

OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT GREATER RISK.

RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ON THE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF

EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE.

REDUCED VENTILATION MAY ALLOW FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER

CONTAMINANTS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR

TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. WHEN

A HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME SUMMER

TEMPERATURES, AN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAN BE USED

TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF

CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE

LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS

OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR LOCAL HEALTH

DEPARTMENT.

JOBSITE CONDITIONS

• Structure must be completely enclosed (including exterior windows and doors).

• Gutters, downspouts, and exterior grading should direct drainage away from the

structure’s foundation.

• Basements and crawl spaces must be dry and well ventilated. Crawl spaces

must be covered at ground level with a 6 mil polyethylene (poly) ﬁlm with seams

overlapped and taped completely.

• Before installation begins, heating and cooling systems must be in operation for

a minimum of 14 days, maintaining a room temperature of 60-80°F degrees, and 35-

55% Relative Humidity. A humidiﬁer or a dehumidiﬁer may be required in some areas

to maintain these levels. Gapping and cupping are only a few of the conditions that

can develop these conditions are not maintained.

FLOORING ACCLIMATION & STORAGE

• Our Tongue & Groove Engineered wood ooring does not require jobsite

acclimation.

• If the ooring needs to be stored on the jobsite:

- Leave in package, store laying at, packages raised off of suboor (adequately

supported to prevent sagging).

- Store in a climate controlled area, 60-80°F degrees room temperature, between

35-55% RH.

INSTALLATION METHODS

• Engineered wood ooring features a tongue & groove system designed for

multiple installation methods; Float, Nail/Staple & full spread gluedown.

RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS

• Only Oak, American Cherry and Walnut species are approved for use over in-

oor radiant heat systems.

• The radiant heat system must be designed and installed correctly according to the

manufacturer’s speciﬁcations.

• The suboor should never exceed 80°F. The overall layout and internal tubing

must remain consistent in heat range throughout the entire oor. “Hot” and “Cold”

spots within the system can alter oor performance, and void the warranty.

• Prior to beginning any installation, concrete suboors with radiant heat installed

should not exceed 2 lbs. using a standard calcium chloride test.

• Plywood suboors should not exceed a 3% difference in moisture content prior

to installation.

• To ensure a successful installation and allow excess moisture to evaporate, the

heating system should be operational and running for a minimum of 14 days prior

to installation, three to four days prior to installing the oor the system should be

reduced or shut off. At time of installation, the suboor must be between 64-68ºF.

• Radiant heat setting temperature should be adjusted gradually and never vary

more than 15º F seasonally.

• When using radiant suboor heating, heat should be increased in 5º increments.

Never exceed 80ºF.

INSTALLATION LOCATIONS

• Can be installed ON, ABOVE, and BELOW GRADE

• Can be installed on most any dry, at, clean, and structurally

sound solid surface including ooring grade plywood &

OSB board, concrete, and soundly secured existing oors

(linoleum, vinyl, tile, etc.). When doing oating installation

only, also over particle board and lightweight concrete.

• Not warranted for installing in full bathrooms.

PRE-PLANNING

• Slightly bowed (curved) boards can be installed and are

not considered to be defective.

• When cutting or sanding wood ooring it is recommended that you wear

a protective dust mask to avoid inhaling wood dust, and safety glasses for eye

protection.

• A oating oor expands and contracts with the seasons and should never be

restricted in any way. Be careful not to put fasteners (nails, screws, etc.) through the

oor or “pinch” the oor under doorways, cabinets, etc. This could cause the oor

to pull apart or buckle because it is not allowed to oat freely. Be especially careful

when installing moldings and trim not to nail into the oating oor.

• While installing ooring, it is best to work from several cartons of material to

properly blend the naturally occurring lighter and darker boards to achieve a more

uniform oor appearance. In addition, this will help distribute the random length

planks.

• Decide the direction the ooring will be installed in the room. If possible, it is

best to install perpendicular to the direction of the ooring joists. Flooring will be

accented best if installed parallel to the largest windows in the room.

• This oating wood oor requires a minimum 3/8” expansion space around the

PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING

ABOVE GRADE

ON GRADE

BELOW GR ADE

GRADE LEVEL

SUITABLE

APPLICATIONS:

O2015-9792

Summary of content (4 pages)

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ENGINEERED WOOD INSTALLATION O2015-9792 3/8” OR 1/2”TONGUE & GROOVE: FLOAT, NAIL/STAPLE & FULL SPREAD GLUEDOWN READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. GENERAL INFORMATION ATTENTION INSTALLERS WARNING: Installation of wood product may create wood dust, which is known to the state of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce wood dust.
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PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING CONTINUED perimeter of the room to allow for normal expansion and contraction, as well as around any other vertical objects in the room (cabinets, columns, etc.). In areas larger than 24 ft. length in either direction, an expansion break in the flooring (covered by T-Molding), or additional expansion space is required. Allow an additional 1/4” space for every 12 ft. in length above 24 ft.
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INSTALLING FLOOR PLEASE SEE PAGE 1 FOR PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS • These products can be installed over dry, flat wood subfloors such as plywood and OSB. If used over an existing subfloor, the thickness of the overlay material must be such as to yield a total of ¾” subfloor thickness. • Particle board is NOT recommended for staple down installations.
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FLOOR CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE With today’s finishes, maintenance of your wood floor could not be easier. Normal maintenance consists of regular sweeping or vacuuming to collect dirt and grit that can dull your finish, along with periodic use of an approved no-wax hardwood floor cleaner. For Handscraped/Distressed floors, the uneven surface may trap dirt and dust so we recommend vacuuming more often. Always vacuum thoroughly prior to the use of approved floor cleaner.