Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION

DURAS/EPIC + EPIC EXTREME HARDWOOD FLOORING

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN

It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you read and understand this information completely prior to starting, since improper

installation can void the warranties.

INSTALLER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY

Carefully inspect ALL material prior to installation for defects. Materials installed with visible defects are not covered under

warranty. Remember – Wood is a natural product that can vary in color, grain, and contains natural characteristics that varies

from plank to plank and is to be expected. We do not warrant against these natural variations from plank to plank or

variations from sample to plank. Remember – If you are not satised with the ooring prior to installation, contact your dealer

– DO NOT INSTALL the ooring. Accepting or rejecting the material must be done on full shipment of quantities only, not

carton by carton or plank by plank. Material is manufactured to exceed industry standards (ANSI/HPVA EF 2009).

We urge you, as the nal inspector to inspect for proper color, nish, style, and quality PRIOR to installation. Verify that the ooring is the

correct material. Care should be taken at this time to remove or repair particular characteristics you do not desire. Manufacturer declines

responsibility for any costs incurred when plank(s) with visible defects have been installed.

The use of stain, ller, or putty stick for the correction of minor defects during installation should be accepted as normal procedure.

5% cutting allowance, depending on layout, must be added to the actual square footage amount needed. (Diagonal, herringbone, or bordered

installations will require a higher percentage)

Install cabinets prior to ooring to prevent damage to the ooring. Shaw is not responsible for removal of cabinets in the event of a claim.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Broom or vacuum Moisture Meter Safety Glasses

Tape Measure Hand Saw Color Wood Filler

Chalk Line & Chalk Electric Miter Saw/Table Saw

Hammer Pry Bar NIOSH designated

  Dust Mask

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CAUTION: WOOD DUST

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classied wood dust as a nasal carcinogen. The sawing,

sanding, and/or machining of wood products can produce wood dust that can cause respiratory, eye, and skin

irritations. Equipment should be equipped with a dust collector to reduce airborne wood dust. Wear an appropriate

NIOSH designated dust mask to reduce exposure to airborne wood dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of

irritation, ush eyes or skin with water for at least 15 minutes. In cases of severe irritation; seek immediate medical

attention. For further technical or installation questions or to request a Product Specication Data Sheet contact the

manufacturer.

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.govtwood

PRE-INSTALLATION & JOBSITE CONDITIONS

It is the installer/owners’ responsibility to ensure that the jobsite conditions and jobsite suboor are environmentally and

structurally acceptable prior to the installation of any hardwood ooring. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for

failures or deciencies of hardwood ooring resulting from or related to sub-oor, sub-surface, or job-site environmental

conditions. All substrates must be clean, at, dry, and structurally sound.

Suboors must be clean and free of dirt, curing compounds, sealers, drywall mud, paint, wax, grease, urethane, or other materials that may affect the

integrity of the ooring material or adhesives used to install the ooring.

shawoors.com

For reference purposes only if printed or downloaded.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTALLATION DURAS/EPIC + EPIC EXTREME HARDWOOD FLOORING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you read and understand this information completely prior to starting, since improper installation can void the warranties. INSTALLER/OWNER RESPONSIBILITY Carefully inspect ALL material prior to installation for defects. Materials installed with visible defects are not covered under warranty.
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INSTALLATION All sub oors and sub oor systems must be structurally sound and must be installed following their manufacturer's recommendations. Local building codes may only establish minimum requirements of the ooring system and may not provide adequate rigidity and support for proper installation and performance of a hardwood oor. Whenever possible install the planks perpendicular to the oor joists for maximum stability.
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INSTALLATION Do not install over existing glue down hardwood oors. WARNING! DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST OR MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK” ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES. These products may contain either asbestos bers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard.
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INSTALLATION planks found in the carton or by cutting four or ve planks in random lengths, differing by at least six inches. As you continue working across the oor try to maintain a six-inch minimum between end joints. Randomly install different lengths to avoid a patterned appearance. Never waste materials; the end cuts from starter rows should be used at the opposite side of the room to complete rows or used to start the next row.
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INSTALLATION When installing un nished wood ooring, wait a minimum of 72 hours before sanding. NAIL OR STAPLE DOWN INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Additional Tools and Material Needed Drill Air Hose 15 lb. Roofers Felt Tapping Block In-line Air Regulator Compressor Pneumatic Nailer/Stapler Before you begin using the following instructions, please refer to the Pre-Installation Job Prep information above.
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INSTALLATION Fastener Schedule – All Products Staples - 1”- 2” f rom ends and 3”-4” thereafter Cleats – 1” – 2” f rom ends and 4” thereafter Glue Assist - For products greater than 5” in width, it is recommended to use a combination glue down assist when using mechanical fasteners. Apply a urethane based wood ooring adhesive to the sub oor prior to installing the planks. Follow the standard fastener schedule.
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INSTALLATION 3. Select a starter wall. An outside wall is best: it's most likely to be straight and square with the room. Measure out from the wall, at each end, the overall width of the plank plus ½” for expansion. If the rst row requires ripping then measure from the wall the width of the ripped board plus ½” for expansion. 4. Snap a chalk line using a (brightly colored chalk) from these points. 5. Install Underlayment: Unroll the 6 mil.
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INSTALLATION AFTER INSTALLATION & SEASONAL OPERATION 48 hours after completion of installation, slowly raise temperature of the heating system to its preferred operating level over a period of 5 days. Do not allow the surface temperature to exceed 80° Humidity level must be maintained between 35%-55% R.H. Seasonal gapping should be expected. Surface checking can be expected if the proper humidity level is not properly maintained between 35-55% R. H. or if the oor’s surface temperature exceeds 80°.