Instructions / Assembly
NUVELLELOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NUVELLELOCK™ 02/16/2016
INSPECT ALL MATERIALS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product produces wood dust when cut, sanded or machined. Wood dust is
considered a carcinogen by the State of California.
RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
FLOATING IS THE ONLY APPROVED INSTALLATION METHOD
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Calculate the total surface area of the room(s) and add 10% for cutting and waste.
2. Heating and cooling systems must be fully operational at least 14 days prior to flooring installation,
maintaining a minimum room temperature between 60-80F degrees and relative humidity of 35-55%
( to perform optimally without gapping, cupping, warping). Warranties do not cover natural expansion
and contraction which results in separation between boards. This is especially true regarding flooring in
seasonal or vacation homes without proper indoor climate conditions.
3. ACCLIMATE A MIMIMUM OF FIVE (5) days prior to installing. DO NOT OPEN THE CARTONS. Do not store
in an area NOT acclimated such as buildings, garages, sheds, directly on bare concrete or next to outside
walls. Cartons should be placed close to the center of the installation area as possible. Keep out of direct
sunlight and away from heat/air vents.
4. ON GRADE, and ABOVE GRADE ARE APPROVED INSTALLATION LEVELS - below grade, such as
basements are not approved
5. MOST FLOORING FAILURES RESULT FROM JOBSITE MOISTURE. Do not unpack flooring until moisture
problems are corrected. Sources of elevated moisture should be identified and corrected before
installation
a. For concrete subfloors, Tramex Moisture Meter (maximum reading of 4.5)
b. For wood subfloors, there should be no more than 12% moisture content
6. DO NOT INSTALL IN - wet areas, saunas, pool rooms, or over radiant heat sub-floors.
7. SUB-FLOOR MUST BE LEVEL or floor could flex, causing creaking. Level subfloor to 3/16″ in 8′ radius.
8. DO NOT INSTALL OVER carpeting, radiant heat, floating floors or by electric baseboard heaters.
9. A FLOATING FLOOR EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS WITH SEASONAL CHANGES. Do not put fasteners (nails,
screws, etc.) through the floor or “pinch” the floor under doorways, etc. This could cause the floor to pull
apart or buckle because it is not allowed to “float” freely.
10. A 3/4” EXPANSION SPACE IS REQUIRED around perimeter walls and vertical surfaces. Do not install
flooring under permanent or fixed cabinetry.
11. COLOR VARIATION – Hardwood is a natural material and variations in color, knots, and mineral lines are
to be expected. Mix planks from 3-4 cartons at a time to ensure a good blend of the natural variation.
12. Always stagger the end joints of adjacent rows a minimum of 8”, to maintain locking system strength
13. INSTALL OVER A PREMIUM UNDERALYMENT WITH A MOISTURE BARRIER (i.e. FloorMuffler)
14. MOLDINGS – Floating floors require that individual sections be able to expand and contract
independently in response to changes in temperature and relative humidity. Properly installed transitions
(T-moldings) are required in doorways, between adjoining rooms and, between rooms and adjoining
hallways to allow individual floor sections to expand and contract independently. If the room is wider
than is 22’ split the installation into two for expansion gaps that can be hidden with transition pieces.
15. After the floor is completely installed, remove spacers, install molding and thoroughly clean the floor with
an approved Wood Floor Cleaner. Never cover a newly installed floor with plastic. Always use a
breathable material such as craft paper or cardboard. Non‐breathing
typecoveringscancausethefloortobecomedamagedfromhumiditybuildups.