Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsShaw ManualsEngineered HardwoodBelvoir Hickory Romanesque 9/16 in. Thick x 7-1/2 in. Wide x Varying Length Eng Hardwood Flooring (31.09 sq. ft. / case)

INSTALLATION

ENGINEERED 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)

Tools and Equipment Needed:

Broom or vacuum

Tape Measure

Chalk Line & Chalk

Hammer

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Moisture Meter

Hand Saw

Electric Miter

Saw/Table Saw

Pry Bar

Safety Glasses

Color Wood Filler

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. 1-

800- 441-7429

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

p65warnings.ca.gov/products/wood-dust

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.

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.

shawoors.com

For reference purposes only if printed or downloaded.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTALLATION ENGINEERED 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 sub ooring. On truss/joist spacing of 16” o/c or less the industry standard for single panel sub ooring is minimum 5/8” 19/32”, 15.1 mm) CD Exposure 1 sub oor panels, 4x8 sheets. On truss/joist spacing of more than 16”, up to 19.2” (488mm) o/c, the standard is nominal ¾” (23/32”, 18.3 mm) T&G CD Exposure 1 Plywood sub oor panels, (Exposure 1) or nominal ¾” 23/32”, (18.3mm) OSB Exposure 1 sub oor panels, 4’x8’ sheets, glued and mechanically fastened. Truss/joist systems spaced over more than 19.
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INSTALLATION work from several cartons at a time and dry-lay the ooring, mixing the planks from several cartons. This will allow you to blend the planks for maximum aesthetic appearance. Make certain the room is well lit to ensure color is consistent and that any visual defects can be seen and removed. Match Transition Moldings: For best appearances blend all transitions and moldings to planks that have similar color and graining. Set them aside for use as needed.
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INSTALLATION 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. NOTE: Our products are not warranted against squeaking, popping or crackling when using staple-down or nail-down installation methods.
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INSTALLATION 5. Blind nail at a 45° angle through the tongue 1”-2” from the end joints and every 6” in between along the length of the starter boards (Predrill holes to make this easier). Depending on the width of the ooring it may be necessary to do this for the rst few rows prior to using a pneumatic stapler/nailer. NOTE: Proper alignment is critical. Misaligned starter rows can cause side and end gaps to appear in proceeding rows of ooring. Installing the Floor 1.
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INSTALLATION 5. Begin gluing the boards; Run a continuous bead of adhesive along the groove of the short side (width) and the plank’s side groove (length). Proper alignment is critical. Misaligned starter rows can cause side and end gaps to appear in proceeding rows of ooring. 6. Install rst row of planks with groove facing the straight edge. Work from right to left. Complete the rst row. Make sure there are no gaps between the boards. Use a tapping block if need to close the boards together.
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INSTALLATION taped, using a lowadhesion tape, to base or shoe moldings. Avoid taping to nished ooring. When taping paper or sheets together, tape them to each other, not to the oor. Moldings Help You Make Easy Transitions T-Moldings: Used to create a transition between oor coverings of similar heights or to cover an expansion gap. Stair Nosing: Used in conjunction with ooring installed on steps or provide a nished edge. Secure by gluing and nailing/ screwing down into place.