Installation Guide
CLICK FLOATING ENGINEERED FLOORING
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
WILL VOID WARRANTY.
Attention: Installer/Owner Responsibility
Inspect ALL materials carefully BEFORE installation. Wood is a natural product containing variations in color, tone and graining. Some variation in color is to be
expected in a natural wood floor. Even though our product goes through many inspections before it leaves the plant, it is the customer and installer’s responsibility for
final inspection prior to installation. The installer must be selective, and discard or cut off pieces with defects, whatever the source of the defect may be. The use of
stain, filler, or putty to correct defects during installation is normal procedure. The flooring warranty DOES NOT cover materials with visible defects once they are
installed. All claims must be made before installation. We are not responsible for shipping or installation costs. When ordering flooring, add 5%–10% to the actual
square footage required to allow for cutting, waste and/or manufacturing defects.
Your engineered hardwood flooring MUST be allowed to acclimate to the environment of the installation area. Open package(s), remove boards and spread out as
much as possible. Leave in horizontal position in the room for 48 hours prior to installation. Preferable temperature should be approximately 65-75 degrees with a
relative humidity of 35-55%. Humidity should never be allowed to drop below 30% as this may cause gapping. Diagram 1. If existing baseboard moldings are difficult to
remove, they may be left in place. Quarter round molding is all that is needed to cover the expansion space between flooring and baseboard.
Tools and Supplies Required
Foam underlay, pressure sensitive polypropylene adhesive tape such as Tuck Tape or equivalent, spacers, saw, hammer, utility knife, pencil, tape measure, ruler.
If installing over a crawlspace or on a concrete floor, you must also install a
4-6 mil polyethylene vapor retarder. Do not tape seams when installing over a wood subfloor. Use of a 2n1 underlayment with attached
polyethylene film is acceptable substitute.
Suitable Types of Subfloors and Floor Preparation
The underfloor or subfloor must be thoroughly even, dry, clean and solid. Carpet staples or glue residue must be removed and floor must be clean to ensure proper
installation.
To check for evenness, hammer a nail into the center of the floor. Tie a string to the nail and push the knot against the floor. Pull the string tight to the farthest
corner of the room and examine the floor at eye level for any gaps between the string and floor. Move the string around the perimeter of the room noting any gaps
larger than 3/16" (4.8 mm). Any floor unevenness of more than 3/16" (4.8 mm) per 10' (3 m) must be sanded down or
filled
in with an appropriate
filler
.
Floors must be carefully checked for moisture problems. Any moisture problems need to be solved before installation. New concrete needs to cure for at least
60 days before installation.
• Test wood sub floors and wood flooring for moisture content using a pin-type moisture meter. Take readings of the subfloor – minimum of 20 readings per 1000
sq. ft. and average the results. In most regions, a “dry” subfloor that is ready to work on has a moisture content of 12% or less and the wood should be within 4%
of the
subfloor
moisture content.
• The moisture content for concrete subfloors registered after a calcium chloride test should not be greater than 3 pounds per 1000 square feet of area. If it
exceeds these limits, DO NOT install the
flooring.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR DAMP ROOMS SUCH AS SAUNAS, AND ROOMS WITH DAMP CONCRETE, ROOMS WITH
FLOOR DRAINS OR ROOMS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY FLOOD.
For wet areas such as bathrooms caulk the perimeter of the floor with a silicone caulk.
Installation over Radiant Heat
Your engineered hardwood can be laid over a radiant sub-floor heating system. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for the sub-floor heating system.
Make sure to turn the heat system off for 2 to 3 days prior to laying the
floor
.
Once floor has been installed, turn the heating system on gradually. We recommend the temperature is set at low to medium heat output for 12 hours per day in
the first week. In the second week, set the temperature to a medium heat setting for 24 hours per day.
For the third week, you can regulate the heat as you would normally. The maximum output from the heating cables must not exceed 60W/m2.When using area
rugs or runners, the normal surface temperature of the wood may rise higher then recommended. The
floor’
s surface temperature must not exceed 28˚C (82˚F).
Please note: we do not warrant against slight gaps that might develop between the floor panels when heating is active or due to changes in atmospheric conditions.
CAUTION: WOOD DUST
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified 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, flush 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 Specification Data Sheet contact the manufacturer. 1-800-441-7429
Attention California Installers & Consumers
WARNING
Installation of this product and wood product may create wood dust, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE.
SOME OF THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF
ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY
PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT GREATER RISK.
RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ONTHE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE. REDUCED VENTILATION MAY ALLOW
FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE
FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. WHEN A HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME SUMMER TEMPERATURES, AN AIR-CONDITIONING
SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED
TO REDUCE LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH
EFFECTS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.