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Flooring Installation & Maintenance

Before Installation:

PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE FLOORING YOU PURCHASED BEFORE

INSTALLATION, INCLUDING COLOR, SURFACE, FINISH AND QUANTITY ETC.

CONTACT THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF THE FLOORING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

COMPENTATION AND SERVICE FROM MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE OFFERED

ONCE THE FLOORING HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY INSTALLED.

Glue down installation

Preparation for tools and materials:

Broom or vacuum, Moisture meter, Safety gloves, Tape measure, Hand saw, Chalk,

Electric miter saw, Cleaner, Hammer, Pry bar, Wood flooring adhesive, rags, Square

notch trowel, Mineral spirits, Adhesive remover, Straight edge.

1. Mark out a straight line parallel to the chosen wall, allowing a 10 mm gap for

expansion. It may be necessary to scribe the first row of boards to achieve correct

alignment.

2. Once the first row of boards is correctly aligned and glued in place, weight 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 left to the right. Always stagger the end joins 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 boards together and hold them in 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 not less than 10cm in width.

7. All pipes, pillars, frames etc must be cut around to provide suitable expansion gaps.

Nail or staple down installation

Preparation for tools and materials:

Broom or vacuum, Moisture meter, Safety gloves, Tape measure, Hand saw, Chalk,

Electric miter saw, Cleaner, Hammer, Pry bar, Drill, Air hose, Tapping block, In-line

air regulator, Compressor, Pneumatic nailer/stapler.

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Flooring Installation & Maintenance Before Installation: PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE FLOORING YOU PURCHASED BEFORE INSTALLATION, INCLUDING COLOR, SURFACE, FINISH AND QUANTITY ETC. CONTACT THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF THE FLOORING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. COMPENTATION AND SERVICE FROM MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE OFFERED ONCE THE FLOORING HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY INSTALLED.
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1. Select an outside wall as the starter wall, which will be likely to be straight and square with the room. 2. Mark out a straight line parallel to the chosen wall, allowing a 10 mm gap for expansion. It may be necessary to scribe the first row of boards to achieve correct alignment. 3. Along the straight line, install the first row of starter boards. The tongue must face away from the chosen wall. Drill pilot holes through the face of the plank (we suggest every 6") in the dark grain.
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moisture. •All spills should be cleaned up immediately. •Use area rugs in high traffic areas and pivot points •Use a dolly and protective sheets of plywood when moving heavy objects, furniture and appliances. CAUTION: • Planks are slippery when wet. • Do not use a wet spray micro fiber mop. • High heels can damage floors. • Use protective pads under furniture. • Use doormats at entrance ways to protect floor from discoloring. • Do not allow pets with unclipped nails to scratch or damage the floor.