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Wellmade® HDPC® Waterproof Hardwood or Waterproof Strand Bamboo Flooring

- Installation Guide

Wellmade Waterproof HDPC® Hardwood / Strand Bamboo Flooring is a 100% Waterproof engineered plank

flooring that bonds a real wood or real strand bamboo veneer to our HDPC (High Density Plastic Composite)

backing to form one plank and features the Uniclic™ locking system and is installed as a glueless floating floor. The

interlocking planks lock together, can be installed over most floor surfaces, and is suitable for both residential and

light commercial interior applications. For technical information or questions, you can email:

tech@wellmadefloors.com , or call 866.582.0848 (US only); outside the US, call 503.582.0848.

General Information

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance

known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards

for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood

1. Purchase enough flooring to cover 105% of the area measured, this will allow for waste.

2. Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly stacked fashion on a smooth flat surface.

3. Acclimation is beneficial but not required; if acclimatizing, the flooring should be stored in the room it will

be installed for a minimal 24 hours for easier installation.

4. Maintain a constant temperature between 60° and 85°F (15.56° and 29.44°C) and relative humidity (air)

between 25% - 60%.

5. Wellmade HDPC® Planks should only be installed after other trades have finished and the jobsite has been

cleaned and cleared of debris that could potentially damage a finished floor.

6. Inspect flooring for damage, defects, or shading issues before installation; claims for visual defects will not

be accepted after cutting and/or installed.

7. Due to color variations in a natural product, mix and install planks from several different cartons during

installation to ensure a random appearance.

8. Leave 3/8 inch room for expansion around the entire perimeter of the flooring or any vertical obstacle like

pipes or posts.

9. Flooring should be protected from direct sunlight to prevent fading and discoloration attributed from UV

exposure.

10. Protect your flooring from scratches by following our maintenance procedures below.

11. This flooring is designed for interior use and should not be installed in exterior conditions.

12. When waterproofing an area (see bottom section under “waterproofing”), make sure to use 100% silicone,

stay away from acrylic caulk.

13. Product must be installed in accordance with Wellmade installation guidelines.

Pre-Installation

Subfloors:

Planks can be installed over a variety of subfloor surfaces including concrete on all grade levels, wood and many

other existing hard surface floors. The subfloors must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry. Do not

install planks over floors that are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16 inch (4.76mm) in a 10

foot (3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland cement based patching compound. Our Wellmade HDPC®

Planks are resistant to water damage, but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be taken

to keep moisture from collecting on either side of the flooring to prevent the growth of unhealthy mold and

mildew.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Wellmade® HDPC® Waterproof Hardwood or Waterproof Strand Bamboo Flooring - Installation Guide Wellmade Waterproof HDPC® Hardwood / Strand Bamboo Flooring is a 100% Waterproof engineered plank flooring that bonds a real wood or real strand bamboo veneer to our HDPC (High Density Plastic Composite) backing to form one plank and features the Uniclic™ locking system and is installed as a glueless floating floor.
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Moisture Testing: Sub-floor moisture testing is necessary, it will alert you of current moisture issues that may affect the installation and promote the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew which could potentially affect you and your family’s health, as well as the flooring. You may want to consult with a professional for proper testing and guidance. Moisture levels above 12% in wood subfloors or 4.
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excessive moisture conditions. Grout joints and heavy embossing in tile or vinyl should be leveled so they are flush with the flooring surface. Additionally, the tile may require several skim coats to achieve that flat surface. Carpet, heavily cushioned vinyl floors or vinyl floors consisting of multiple layers are NOT a suitable subfloor for installation.
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3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Start with a whole plank in the left hand corner of the room with the tongue side and end toward the wall. Lay the first row of planks along a chalk line and trim to fit to the wall allowing a 3/8 inch (6.35mm) expansion space. If starting the first row with a whole width plank it will be necessary to trim the tongues next to the wall, then place the cut ends next to the wall using spacers. To trim the planks, a table saw works best for both end and length cuts.
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the pipe or object, plus 1/2 inch (12.7mm) for expansion/contraction. Lay the two short sides of the boards together, then drill the hole centered on the joint between the boards as shown. Now you can separate the two boards and install as normal. See Diagrams 6A – 6C.