Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsSelkirk ManualsEngineered HardwoodUmber Oak 3/8 in. T x 6-1/2 in. W Engineered Hardwood Flooring (31.97 sq. ft./case)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For Engineered Wood Flooring

FLOORING GRADE! THE FLOOR MAY HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH KNOTS, SPLITS, AND OTHER

TYPES OF NATURAL WOOD CHARACTER. IN ADDITION, THE SURFACE MAY BE DISTRESSED TO

REPLICATE AN OLD TIMEWORN FLOOR. RUSTIC GRADE PRODUCTS HAVE VARIATION IN COLOR

AND DEGREE OF CHARACTER. THE CONSUMER/INSTALLER MUST APPROVE THE LOOK OF THE

PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. TOUCHING UP THE FLOOR WITH COMMON FLOORING

PRODUCTS LIKE STAINS, FILL STICKS, MARKERS AND PUTTY WILL BE PART OF YOUR FLOOR'S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. TOUCH UP MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS SHOULD MATCH IN COLOR.

DO NOT INSTALL BOARDS WITH QUESTIONABLE OR LOOSE CHARACTER. ANYTHING INSTALLED

MUST BE APPROVED FOR SOUNDNESS AND

QUALITY.

INSTALLER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineered wood flooring is a product of nature and its inherent beauty stems from the fact

that each piece is unique with no two pieces the same. Due to the fact that this flooring is a

product of nature, the installer and/or owner, have the following responsibilities:

Understanding how the floor will look once installed-the installer and owner must meet prior

to installation to review:

How was the floor chosen? Review the control samples, (the samples from which the floor was

chosen), and compare to the actual flooring batch onsite prior to installation to make sure it

meets the owner's expectations as to:

• Color/Graining - do certain dark/light pieces or wild grained need to be graded out to

meet the owner's expectations?

• Color Variation, Batch to Batch-inspect the production run of flooring you received and

make sure it meets your expectations. Trees/Lumber from different locales can have

varying colors and grains and differ from the samples from which the floor was chosen.

Tint colors may also vary slightly from batch to batch. Make sure the owner will be

happy with the batch they received.

• Color Change - do they understand how the bamboo will change color over time? The

owner may have chosen their floor from samples that have aged so they need to

understand in advance of installation the color change to be expected.

• Finish issues: Is the gloss correct? Does the look of the finish meet the owner's

expectations? Does the owner understand that the finish will scratch and wear and that

care must be taken during installation, move-in and in-use?

Congratulations! You have now made sure that the owner will not be disappointed once the

flooring is installed and they see it for the first time.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For Engineered Wood Flooring FLOORING GRADE! THE FLOOR MAY HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH KNOTS, SPLITS, AND OTHER TYPES OF NATURAL WOOD CHARACTER. IN ADDITION, THE SURFACE MAY BE DISTRESSED TO REPLICATE AN OLD TIMEWORN FLOOR. RUSTIC GRADE PRODUCTS HAVE VARIATION IN COLOR AND DEGREE OF CHARACTER. THE CONSUMER/INSTALLER MUST APPROVE THE LOOK OF THE PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
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Installer responsibilities during installation: • Receive the floor & make sure it is as ordered and meets the owner's expectations. • Test the subfloor and relative humidity on site to make sure the flooring will perform satisfactorily on this installation. • Grade out any pieces with visible defects and stop the installation should a reoccurring problem be found (5% allowed by industry practices). DO NOT INSTALL pieces with visible defects.
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Please follow the recommendations later in this document for proper equalization instructions. PRE-INSTALLATION SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS All Subfloors must be: • Structurally sound • Clean: Thoroughly swept and free of all debris (If being glued down, the subfloor must be free from wax, grease, paint, sealers, & old adhesives etc., which can be removed by sanding) • Level: Flat to 3/16" per 10-foot radius • Dry and will remain dry: Subfloor must remain dry year-round.
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INSTALLATION TOOLS Some standard tools you made need include: Tape measure, tapping block, pencil, pry bar, chalk line, wood or plastic spacers, cross-cutting power saw, hammer, blue painters tape, screwdriver, screws For the glue-down installation method, you'll also need: • Flooring adhesive: (Note: DO NOT USE water-based mastics as they will cause this floor to fail) • On concrete slabs, which are on/below grade, we strongly recommend installing Moisture Barrier Systems.
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Always begin each row from the same side of the room. Work from several opened boxes of flooring and “dry lay” the floor before permanently laying the floor. This will allow you to select varying grains & colors and to arrange them in a harmonious pattern. It also allows you the opportunity to select out very dark/light pieces for use in hidden areas in order to create a more uniform floor.
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the flooring surface. Warning – DO NOT allow adhesives to dry on the finished flooring as it is very difficult to remove it once dried without damaging the flooring. For info on an adhesive remover please contact the adhesive company. Remember to stagger end joints from row to row with at least 6” of spacing. Avoid stair or “H” patterns in end joint placement. Always leave at least a 5/8” expansion space between flooring and walls and vertical objects (such as pipes and cabinets).
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FLOATING FLOOR INSTALLATION Make sure subfloor is tested for moisture content first and is properly prepared. Laying an underlayment of 6-mil polyfilm with seams overlapped 8” is recommended for on or below grade. Fasten seams every 18-24” with duct tape. Run the outside edges of film up the perimeter of each wall 4” which will be trimmed after the installation is complete. Laying foam underlayment with edges butted (not overlapped) and taped full length of the seam is recommended for sound proofing.