Installation Guide: Solid Bamboo Flooring For questions or concerns please contact our technical support Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST 1-877-630-1800 – option 2 For the latest version of installation instructions visit www.homelegend.com www.homelegend.
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Safety Information CAUTION: WOOD DUST Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce wood dust. It can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation. Avoid prolonged exposure to wood dust. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. It is recommended to perform wood dust generating activities outdoors. If high dust levels are encountered use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR This Home Legend product does not contain asbestos.
Product Specifications Wear layer: The top coat film is a polyurethane sealer with an aluminum oxide finish; which improves scratch resistance. The polyurethane layer is UV cured. Solid Plank: Solid bamboo flooring consists of bamboo strips pressed together to create a solid plank with a t tongue and groove joint system. Flooring can only be glued on the subfloor as a traditional installation method. A moisture retardant wax seal is added to the structure of each plank to improve moisture protection.
Pre-Installation Safety and health precautions: ✓ Power tools can be dangerous. Operate in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions and safety precautions. ✓ Unsafe and improper use can cause serious injuries. ✓ Avoid inhalation and exposures to wood dust, by mechanical means, by wearing personal protective equipment. ✓ Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes NIOSH or OSHA approved dust masks, safety goggles and work gloves.
Pre-Installation (cont’d) Acclimation In-service Conditions: Acclimation is the process of adjusting (conditioning) the moisture content of bamboo flooring to the environment in which it is expected to perform. The bamboo flooring is fully acclimated when its moisture content and dimensions (width and length) are stable for at least 3 consecutive days. Allow at least 72 hours for bamboo to acclimate to the temperature and humidity of the room.
Pre-Installation (cont’d) Concrete Subfloor Requirements • It must have minimum rated strength of 3000 psi. • It must be flat. It should be flat within 1/8” in a 6-foot span or 3/16” in a 10 foot span; no bumps or low spots. High spots can be removed by grinding; depressions can be filled with patching compound formulated for use in floor installation.
Pre-Installation (cont’d) Expansion Gap • Required gap width is 3/4”. • It is required around the perimeter of the floor and between floor and all vertical obstructions. • Do not place permanently installed structures such as kitchen counter/cabinet on the installed floor. • Cutting around permanent structures will save square footage and waste. Radiant Heated Subfloor • This solid product cannot be installed over radiant heated subfloor.
General Tips Helpful Pointers General Tips • Make sure your work area is well lit. Good visibility ensures that color is consistent and that visually defective planks are detected and removed. • The remainder of the last plank can be used as a starter board on the following rows. The minimum length of the first and last plank needs to be longer then the width of the material being installed.
Pre-install Activities Pre-install Activities • • • • • • • • • Subfloor should be in a clean condition. Inspect plank quality and grading. Lay out several cartons. Arrange planks to ensure even color distribution. A random pattern is recommended. Minimum stagger point should be longer then the width of the plank. . Remove existing base, shoe molding or threshold carefully. They can be used to cover the 3/4” expansion gap left around the edge of the room.
Glue Down Installation PLEASE NOTE: ANY EXCESS GLUE WHICH GETS ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH ADHESIVE REMOVER Step 1 – Establish a Starting Line a) b) c) d) Select a straight starter wall. Lay out the direction of the floor. If possible, install the flooring perpendicular to the joists. Mark the starting line using a chalk line.
Glue Down Installation Step 4 – Install the Remaining Rows a) Spread another section of glue. Never spread more that can be covered before the adhesive is set. If adhesive is set and will not transfer to the back of the plank, scrape off the adhesive and apply fresh adhesive. b) Continue to install the next rows. c) Make sure there is a random staggering at the end joints of at least 6” apart. Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards correctly in adjacent rows to avoid clustering end joints.
Accessories Diagrams are for general illustra ve purposes only. Actual products may differ from picture. T-MOULDING T-Molding is used to create a transi on between floor coverings of similar heights. FLOORING FLOORING Stair Nose is used in conjunc on with flooring installed on stair steps or finished edge of a higher-level floor like in a sunken living room.
Care and Maintenance Daily Maintenance 1. Sweep, dust mop or vacuum your floor regularly to remove any particles that could cause abrasion or scratch your floor. 2. CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used. 3. Use a damp mop to remove spots and soil. Apply appropriate cleaning solution to the cleaning cloth / mop. Do NOT apply directly to the floor. • For lightly soiled area, clean with distilled water.
Warranty Home Legend, LLC flooring comes with Limited Wear Warranty. The limited warranties apply to original purchaser of the flooring and are not transferable. For detailed terms of coverage and limitations please contact our Customer Service Department by calling our toll-free number: 1877-630-1800. WARRANTY REGISTRATION PLEASE SEND ALL COMPLETED FORMS ALONG WITH A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO CLAIMS@HOMELEGEND.COM OR SUBMIT TO THE ADDRESS BELOW: HOME LEGEND, LLC WARRANTY REGISTRATION P.O.
