Installation Guide

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Malibu Wide Plank

Installation Instructions

Engineered Hardwood HDF Flooring

Document ID#: MWPHF080116_ENGHDF

Contact Customer Service at 844-658-4700 with all your Technical Questions

Products Included

Approved Grade Levels

Approved Installation Methods

All Engineered Hardwood

HDF

with click lock joints.

Above Grade.

On Grade.

Below Grade.

Primary Method: Floating.

Optional Method: Full Spread Glue.

Approved Grade Levels

Above Grade.

On Grade.

Below Grade

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 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 2 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 planks from several boxes to ensure uniform distribution of colors, shades and characters in the installed

flooring.

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 samples, 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

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer

and/or

reproductive harm

CAUTION: ASBESTOS IN EXISTING FLOOR

Malibu Wide Plank 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 can cause 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 (10 pages)

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Malibu Wide Plank Installation Instructions Engineered Hardwood HDF Flooring Document ID#: MWPHF080116_ENGHDF Contact Customer Service at 844-658-4700 with all your Technical Questions Products Included All Engineered Hardwood HDF with click lock joints. Approved Grade Levels Above Grade. On Grade. Below Grade. Approved Installation Methods Primary Method: Floating. Optional Method: Full Spread Glue. Approved Grade Levels Above Grade. On Grade.
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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 held out. 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.
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Basements and Crawl Spaces Concrete slab or ground must be dry. The ground in the crawl spaces must be completely covered using 6 mil black polyethylene. Crawl space clearance between the earth and underside of joists should be no less than 18 inches and the perimeter vent area should be equal to 1.5% of the total square footage of the crawl space or as mandated by code. Concrete Subfloor Requirements It must have minimum rated strength of 3000 psi. It must be flat.
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Existing Floors Installation over existing floor requires the installer to consider potential issues related to moisture damage, adhesive failure and fastener failure. Contact the adhesive and fastener manufacturers respectively for their specific instructions, recommendations and requirements. Acceptable floor coverings include: solid hardwood, linoleum, terrazzo, ceramic tile and other “moisture sealing floors.
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Glue Spots on Face of Finished Floor Adhesive can damage the floor’s finish, especially when it has dried. It is extremely important to take precautionary steps NOT to leave finger prints or footprints marks on the face of the board. If glue comes in contact with the face of the board, remove immediately with the adhesive remover recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Use clean towels, changing frequently to prevent haze and adhesive residue.
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Contact Customer Service Toll Free at 844-658-4700 with all your Technical Questions Floating Installation Step 1 – Install the First Row • When possible, begin installation from the straightest wall. If possible, install the flooring perpendicular to the joists. • Cut off the tongue from the first row planks. • Allow 1/2” expansion gap between plank and the walls. Use spacers or board. • Place the first plank with the groove side facing away from the walls.
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Step 3 - Install the Last Row • Use the pull bar to draw the last row to fit tightly to the previous row. Glue Down Installation PLEASE NOTE: ANY EXCESS GLUE WHICH GETS ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH ADHESIVE REMOVER The steps in glue down method are very similar to the floating installation method. The only difference is the application of the glue to the subfloor prior to installation. For more detail instruction, see the floating installation section above.
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Contact Customer Service Toll Free at 844-658-4700 with all your Technical Questions 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 there is a random staggering at the end joints of at least 6” apart. Maintain 1/2” expansion gap between floor and the walls.
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Contact Customer Service Toll Free at 844-658-4700 with all your Technical Questions 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.
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4. Do NOT use a steam cleaner. 5. Do NOT use a wet mop or douse floor with water or liquid cleaners. Liquid can seep between the cracks and cause moisture damage. 6. Do NOT use any cleaning agents containing wax, oil or polish. Left over residue will form a dull film. 7. Do NOT use steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch the floor.