Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsHome Legend ManualsKitchenWire Brush Oak Toast 3/4 in. Thick x 3-1/2 in. Wide x Random Length Solid Hardwood Flooring (15.53 sq. ft. / case)

Installation Instructions

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Visit homelegend.com for latest version of installation instructions.

Doc. ID: 124 Rev: 2 Effective: 2/24/2014 Page | 1

Products Included

Approved Grade Levels

Approved Installation Methods

Solid Hardwood Tongue and Groove

On Grade.

Above Grade

Primary Methods: Nail/Cleat/Staple or Full

Spread Glue

Owner/Installer Responsibility

The owner is advised to be at home during the installation for consultation/direction. The owner and installer should discuss installation

and layout to maximize satisfaction. If this is not possible, consultation should be done prior to installation. Installers should be familiar

with installation guidelines from the National Wood Flooring Association (woodfloors.org).

The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for product quality of completed installation.

PERFORM PRE-INSTALL INSPECTION. FOR CLAIMS PURPOSES, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO OPEN UP TO 4 BOXES FOR PRODUCT INSPECTION. DO NOT OPEN

ALL THE BOXES. OPENING ALL THE BOXES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRODUCT. INSPECT ALL THE PLANKS IN THESE 4 BOXES CAREFULLY.

EXAMINE FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH AND QUALITY. IF YOU DISCOVER THAT PRODUCTS ARE DEFECTIVE, OR IF MATERIAL IS QUESTIONABLE, YOU

SHOULD CONTACT THE RETAILER. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED, PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION.

The length of the each plank in any box can vary from 12 inches to the maximum full length stated on the packaging or other product

descriptions. Each box can contain all full length boards or a combination of full length and shorter boards. There is no specific percentage

of product length distribution.

Prior to installation, rack up floor from several boxes to ensure uniform distribution of color, shades and characters in the installed floor.

Planks having similar widths should be placed together in the same row to minimize gaps between boards.

Wood floors are natural products containing natural variations. Variations in color, tone, grain, mineral streaks, small knots and other

characters are found from plank to plank. Similar variations exist between sample, pictures and purchased flooring. They are normal and it

does not mean the product is defective.

Flooring to be installed in one large area should be purchased at the same time. Product purchased at a later time than the first purchase

may vary beyond your expectations.

Accessories, trims and moldings are manufactured to coordinate with the varied appearances of the floor planks. Any exact matches are

coincidental. Non-matching accessories are not defective products.

This product is manufactured according to strict quality standards. In the event that defects are discovered in the field, the industry

standards permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. The defects may be of any type, whether manufactured or natural. Order an

additional 5% extra for cutting wastage and grading allowances (10% for diagonal installations).

During installation, inspect the planks continuously. Defects that can be seen from a standing position should be cut off or hold out the

plank. Installing defective planks implies acceptance.

Squeaking and clicking noises are the result of interactions among flooring, joists and subfloors when they move. Limiting the movements

of the flooring system usually eliminates most of these noises. Sometimes, it is impossible to eliminate them completely and minor

squeaking or clicking noises are to be accepted as normal flooring phenomenon. Minor scratches can generally be repaired with the use of

putty, stain or filler. It is an industry standard practice of wood flooring installation and it should be accepted as normal by the home owner.

If You Need More Information

To assure the warranty is not inadvertently voided, before proceeding with any activity that is not covered in this manual, please contact

CAUTION: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

This product can create wood dust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR

Home Legend product does not contain asbestos. Existing installed resilient flooring and asphaltic adhesive may contain asbestos fillers

or crystalline silica. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, bead-blast, or mechanically chip or pulverize existing resilient

flooring, backing, lining felt, asphaltic “cutback” adhesive or other adhesive. See “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of

Resilient Floor Coverings” (rfci.com) for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.

CAUTION: WOOD DUST

Sawing, sanding and machining wood products can produce wood dust. It causes respiratory, skin and eye irritation. Avoid prolonged

exposure to wood dust. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. If possible, perform wood dust generating activities

outdoors. If high dust levels are encountered, use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask.

Summary of content (11 pages)

PAGE 1
Installation Instructions Solid Hardwood Flooring Visit homelegend.com for latest version of installation instructions. Products Included Solid Hardwood Tongue and Groove Approved Grade Levels On Grade. Above Grade Approved Installation Methods Primary Methods: Nail/Cleat/Staple or Full Spread Glue CAUTION: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS This product can create wood dust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR Home Legend product does not contain asbestos.
PAGE 2
our Technical Support Department. Acclimation and In-service Conditions Acclimation is the process of adjusting (conditioning) the moisture content of hardwood flooring to the environment in which it is expected to perform. The hardwood flooring is fully acclimated when its moisture content and dimensions (width and length) are stable. For example, the averaged dimensions and moisture content remain constant for 3 consecutive days.
PAGE 3
Perform a quick check by drawing a nail across the top. If it leaves indentation, it is probably light concrete. For glue-down application, the concrete must possess shear strength greater than the glue. If concrete rated psi is unknown, contact the adhesive manufacturer for guidance. Concrete Moisture All concrete subfloors should be tested for moisture content and the results documented. Visual checks are not reliable.
PAGE 4
Tape measure • Moisture meter (for wood and/or concrete) • Chalk line & chalk • Hammer • Power saw • Carbide tipped saw blade for fine cut • NIOSH-designated dust mask • Hand saw or jamb saw • Eye protection • Straight edge • Pry Bar • Mallet • Broom • Color matched putty • Tapping block • Pull bar Additional Supplies for Nail-Down Method: Electric drill and bits • Compressor and hose with in-line regulator for pneumatic tools • Power nailer for flooring with height adapter to match floor thickness • Pneuma
PAGE 5
• Occasionally, a piece may be slightly bowed. Nail one end first, then use the pry bar to push the other end in place, nailing as you go. Glue-Down Installation Tips • ALWAYS REFER TO THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FLOORING ADHESIVE LABEL. The information given here is for typical installation. Adjust it according to adhesive manufacturer’s instruction. • Dry-lay means the glue has to set before placing floor planks in it. Wet-lay means the glue does not need to set before placing floor on it.
PAGE 6
Nail Down Installation Step 1 – Establish a Starting Line • Lay out the direction of the floor. Install flooring perpendicular to joists. If it is to be in parallel to the joist, reinforce subfloor with a layer of 1/2” CDX ply. • Select a straight starter wall. • Mark the starting line using a chalk line or a string between two nails. This distance between the wall and the line should equal the face width of floor plank plus 1” (3/4” expansion gap plus 1/4” standard tongue width = 1”).
PAGE 7
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 • Lay out the direction of the floor. Install flooring perpendicular to joists. If it is to be in parallel to the joist, reinforce subfloor with a layer of 1/2” CDX ply. • Select a straight starter wall. • Mark the starting line using a chalk line or a string between two nails.
PAGE 8
Step 4 – Install the Remaining Rows • 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. • Continue to install the next rows. Make sure end joints are randomly staggered at least 6” apart. • Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards correctly in adjacent rows to avoid clustering end joints.
PAGE 9
Accessories Pictures are for general illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ from picture. T-Molding is used to create a transition between floor coverings of similar heights or to cover an expansion gap. Stair Nose is used in conjunction with flooring installed on stair steps or finished edge of a higher level floor like in a sunken living room. Carpet Reducer (also called Baby Threshold or End Cap) is used to transition floor coverings of differing heights.
PAGE 10
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. CAUTION: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a floor and should never be used. 2. 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.
PAGE 11
Warranty This flooring product comes with a Home Legend Limited Wear Warranty. The warranty applies to original purchaser of the flooring. It warrants the original purchaser that the finish surface will not wear through for duration of the stated warranty from the date of purchase. Please contact our Customer Service Representative by calling our toll free number below for a written copy which provides detail terms of coverage and limitations.