Installation Guide

Perfect Interior Design Inc.

P.I.D. Floors

Hardwood Flooring

18 W 21

Street, 3

Floor

New York, NY 10010

Installation Instructions

Read entire installation instructions carefully prior to proceeding.

Upon receiving your new wood floor medallion, it is important to allow the medallion to acclimate to

the jobsite environment for a minimum of 96 hours in a “conditioned” environment prior to its

installation. The HVAC system needs to be working with temperature and humidity that is acceptable to

normal living conditions. Follow NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) guidelines for safety,

acclimation and jobsite conditions to check for moisture in the air and on the subfloor, to ensure

everything is ready. As a general rule, wood flooring will perform best when the interior environment is

controlled to stay within a relative humidity range of 30 to 50 percent and a temperature range of 60 to

80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dry lay your medallion first in desired location on top of existing hardwood flooring. Medallions should

always be installed after the wood flooring is installed to ensure tight fitting into the floor. The

medallion and the wood floor are to be sanded and finished at the same time. This will allow the

finished floor and medallion to have the same height, along with a uniform and seamless transition.

Once you have selected the location for the new medallion to be installed, set the template down, and

fasten it to the floor. Two-sided tape is recommended, but you can also use small nails or staples. Once

the template has been set, you can use a router to cut out the hole where your medallion will be

installed. You will need to make several passes with the router bit until you reach the subfloor. Chisel

out the inside portion of the wood. Vacuum and clean the area thoroughly between router passes, and

upon completion.

Now that you have routed your hole, dry lay the medallion into it to ensure proper fit. Use thin tape

under the medallion when inserting it to allow it to be pulled out easily. Remove the medallion from the

hole, and apply the adhesive. Adhesive should be applied liberally to the bottom of the inlay and directly

to the subfloor. Adhesive should be a high-quality urethane adhesive such as Roberts 1530, or approved

equal. Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations for ventilation, application and drying

time. After laying the medallion, weigh it down with something that is heavy and will distribute the

weight evenly, such as bags of sand or concrete.

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Perfect Interior Design Inc. P.I.D. Floors Hardwood Flooring 18 W 21st Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10010 Installation Instructions Read entire installation instructions carefully prior to proceeding. Upon receiving your new wood floor medallion, it is important to allow the medallion to acclimate to the jobsite environment for a minimum of 96 hours in a “conditioned” environment prior to its installation.
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After the glue has dried, use a wood filler to fill any gaps, choosing a filler or putty that will match the wood species of the medallion and surrounding wood flooring. Once the medallion has been installed, and all gaps filled, sand the medallion with the surrounding floor using the same procedures as you would on other hardwood floors. Finish the medallion and floor in the same fashion that you would any hardwood floor.