Installation & Assembly

Hardwood Flooring – Installation Guidelines
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Manufacturer Hardwood Flooring
Installation Guidelines
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Please carefully examine the flooring you have purchased before installation – examine color, surface, finish,
quantity, etc. Contact the dealer immediately if the flooring is unacceptable. Compensation and service from the
manufacturer will not be provided once the flooring has been permanently installed.
GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
§ Broom or Vacuum
§ Moisture Meter
§ Safety Gloves
§ Measuring Tape
§ Hand Saw
§ Chalk
§ Electric Miter Saw
§ Floor Cleaner
§ Hammer
§ Pry Bar
§ Straight Edge
§ Wood Flooring Adhesive
§ Adhesive Remover
§ Rags
§ Square Notch Trowel
§ Mineral Spirits
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mark out a straight line parallel to the chosen wall, allowing a 10mm gap for expansion. It may be
necessary to scribe the first row of boards to achieve the correct alignment.
2. Once the first row of boards is correctly aligned and glued into place, weigh them down while the glue
sets. Any surplus glue that may seep out onto the surface of the wood must be removed immediately
with a damp cloth. The glue should not be applied in the groove or the tongue of the flooring.
3. Continue to fit the boards from the left to the right of the room. Always stagger the end joints by a minimum
of 150mm and a maximum of 300mm. Measure and trim the last board to fit, allowing for the 10mm
expansion gap. Where possible, use cut-offs to start the next row.
4. Flooring straps can be used to pull board together and hold them into place whilst the glue dries.
5. The expansion gap of 10mm must be maintained during installation.
6. For the last row of boards, you can use the sandwich technique to measure the width of board required,
ensuring that the row is no less than 10cm in width.
7. All pipes, pillars, frames, etc. must be cut around to provide suitable expansion gaps.