Installation & Assembly

10. Retain a few leftover planks in case a repair is ever required. Clean any adhesive with mineral spirits and UltraClean
spray cleanser. Roll floor with a 100-lb. roller. Remove releasable blue tape within 4 hours after installation.
Cleanup
Clean UltraSpread EZ Adhesive™ adhesive from floor and tools with mineral spirits while still wet. Once the adhesive
dries, it’s very difficult to remove. If it dries on the floor’s finish, use a urethane adhesive remover.
Final Inspection
After the floor is rolled and cleaned, inspect the floor for nicks, scratches, and planks that may have moved during
installation, as well as any other imperfections that need attention. Touch up nicks and scratches with Mannington
Wood Floors touch-up products. In typical climates, the new floor can accept foot traffic within 12 hours. Arid (dry)
climates may require additional curing time.
F. Staple-Down Installation
This fast and easy method uses our own Mannington Spotnails Floor Monster pneumatic stapler and exclusive
Mannington Spotnails nylon-coated precision staples. The staple-down technique is compatible for most Mannington
Wood products for use over plywood and structural OSB. The steps outlined in this section are also suitable for the
nail-down method provided that a specifically designed tongue-and-groove engineered flooring nailer is used.
The Mannington Spotnails Floor Monster pneumatic stapler comes complete with two adapters, allen wrenches,
and oil. As an alternative tool option Mannington has approved the use of Powernail Model 1845F 18ga stapler .
For a successful installation you will need the tools listed below.
Special Tools
• Mannington Spotnails Monster pneumatic stapler SKU# FS4825W2
• 1/2 inch, 9/16 inch, and 3/8 inch stapler attachment (included with stapler)
• Mannington Spotnails nylon coated 1/4 inch crown 18ga 1 3/8 inch long staples SKU# 4811Pn-30M (5000/box)
• Safety glasses
• Compressor (with regulator)
• Tapping block SKU# 801926
• Power drill
Setup and Use of Mannington Spotnails Floor Mnster Pneumatic Stapler
Inspect Equipment Prior To Use
• Become familiar with the tools and their operation, especially the pneumatic stapler. When used improperly,
staples can damage wood flooring. Test the tools on scrap material first.
• Parts that engage the planks must have no sharp burrs that can scratch or damage the flooring, especially
pre-finished surfaces.
• Make sure the tool’s adapter seats properly in the tongue-and-groove of the flooring.
• Use the retaining feet of the adapter to make adjustments so that the plank is held securely against the subfloor.
CAUTION: Make certain the adapter size for the Mannington Spotnails Floor Monster pneumatic stapler
correlates directly with the size of the product being installed. For instance, if you are installing
1⁄2 inch thick wood flooring, use the 1⁄2 inch - 9/16 inch adapter.
CAUTON: Only use Mannington Spotnails 4811PN nylon-coated staples during staple-down installation with
the Mannington Spotnails Floor Monster stapler.
Floor Monster Set-Up
• Loosen screws on retaining feet.
• Using a scrap piece of flooring, test tool on sub floor and engage the adapter into tongue-and-groove.
• Slide retaining feet down until they make contact with plank.
• Tighten screws.
• Calibrate the compressor so staples are properly set in the nail pocket to avoid damaging the floor or squeaking.
NOTE: If stapler is improperly set up, staples will not position correctly and may cause squeaking, crackling, and
dimpling of the floor.
Compressor Set-Up
• With the correct adapter fastened, attach tool to compressor.
• Set the regulator at 80 psi and start the compressor.
NOTE: Pressure must never exceed 100 psi, since it can damage the stapler and cause harm to you or others.
• On a scrap piece of flooring, set stapler flush on the substrate and fully engage the stapler into the tongue.
• When the top of the staple’s crown is flush with the nail pocket, the tool is properly positioned.
• Should the staple penetrate too deeply or not deeply enough, reduce or increase the pressure until the staple
is flush.
Job Preparation & Installation
1. For the staple-down and nail-down methods, cover the subfloor with red rosin paper or any other suitable lining
material. This will help keep dust away from the wood floor, retard moisture from below, and may help prevent
squeaks from occurring. There is no complete moisture barrier system, however, for nail-down and staple-down