Installation Guide

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Wellmade®

- Installation Guide

Wellmade WREW is a real wood veneer on a High Density Plastic Composite (HDPC™) flooring with patent pending

technology. WREW is a Water Resistant Engineered Wood plank flooring that bonds a wood veneer to our HDPC

backing to form one plank and features our Well-Loc™ click system and is installed as a glueless floating floor. The

interlocking planks lock together to provide a tight water resistant seam, can be installed over most floor surfaces,

and is suitable for both residential and light commercial interior applications. For technical information or

questions, you can email: tech@wellmadefloors.com , or call 866.582.0848 (US only); outside the US, call

503.582.0848.

General Information

1. Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly stacked fashion on a smooth flat surface.

2. Flooring should be stored in the areas that it is going to be installed in for a minimal 24 hours to assist

with equilibrium of product and area.

3. Maintain a constant temperature between 60° and 85°F (18.33° and 29.44°C) before, during, and after

installation.

4. Wellmade WREW Planks should only be installed after other trades have finished and the jobsite has been

cleaned and cleared of debris that could potentially damage a finished plank installation.

5. Inspect flooring for damage, defects, or shading issues before installation; claims for visual defects will not

be accepted after cutting and/or installed.

6. Mix and install planks from several different cartons during installation to ensure a random appearance.

7. Leave 3/8 inch room for expansion around the entire perimeter of the flooring.

8. Flooring should be protected from direct exposure to sunlight.

9. Protect your flooring from scratches by following our maintenance procedures below.

Pre-Installation

Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels, wood and many

other existing hard surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry. Do not

install planks over floors that are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16 inch (4.76mm) in a 10

foot (3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland cement based patching compound. Our Wellmade WREW

Plank is resistant to water damage but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be taken to

keep moisture from collecting on either side of the flooring to prevent the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew.

Moisture Testing:

Sub-floor moisture testing is necessary, it will alert you of current moisture issues that may affect the installation

and promote the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew which could potentially affect you and your family’s health,

as well as the flooring. You may want to consult with a professional for proper testing and guidance. Moisture

levels above 12% in wood subfloors or 4.5 on moisture encounter meters for concrete subfloors can promote the

growth of mold and should be investigated to determine the cause and solution of the problem.

Checking for moisture: Use a Ligno DuoTec (or equivalent) moisture meter for wood, or a Tramex Concrete

Moisture Encounter meter (or equivalent) for concrete. You can also use a calcium chloride test for concrete; test

results above 3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft., (or 75% RH using in-situ probes) in a 24 hour period can indicate a moisture

issue, and should be investigated.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Wellmade® - Installation Guide Wellmade WREW is a real wood veneer on a High Density Plastic Composite (HDPC™) flooring with patent pending technology. WREW is a Water Resistant Engineered Wood plank flooring that bonds a wood veneer to our HDPC backing to form one plank and features our Well-Loc™ click system and is installed as a glueless floating floor.
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Concrete Subfloors: Planks can be installed over concrete on all grade levels if a proper moisture barrier is used. A minimum 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier should be used with concrete subfloors. Moisture vapor emissions should not exceed 3 lbs./24 hour per 1,000 sq. when tested with the Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Test in accordance with ASTM F 1869 or 75% RH in accordance with ASTM F 2170 “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs using in situ Probes.
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Important Notes: Before removing any existing resilient flooring or tiles, please consult with a flooring professional to determine if asbestos abatement is necessary to avoid exposure. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings” for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covered structures.
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Diagram 1a 5. 6. 7. 8. Diagram 1b Start the second row using 1/3rd of a plank. Place the cut end against the wall. Insert the tongue on the long side of the plank into the groove of the plank in the first row. Hold the plank in a 20° to 30° angle while applying pressure inward and down until they lock together. To complete the second and all successive rows, it will be necessary to align the short end onto the previous plank first before locking the long side of the plank.
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Pipes: In rows where there is a pipe or other vertical object through the subfloor, make sure the object lines up exactly where two boards will meet on the short ends. Take care to measure carefully before cutting, so the two boards end at the middle of the object. Use a drill or hole bit that is the diameter of the pipe or object, plus 1/2 inch (12.7mm) for expansion/contraction. Lay the two short sides of the boards together, then drill the hole centered on the joint between the boards as shown.