Installation Instructions

Installation
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9. It is critical to keep the first two rows straight and square, as they are the “foundation” for the rest of the installation. Check for
squareness and straightness often.
10. Continue installation and make sure to achieve a random appearance with end pieces of minimum 6" (15cm). Check that all
pieces are fully engaged; if a slight gapping is found, the gap can be tapped together by using a tapping block and a scrap of
flooring to cover the tapping block in order to avoid damage to the flooring.
11. When fitting under door casings, if necessary, a flat pull bar may be used to assist in locking the joints. Doorjambs or at row
ends near walls where space is limited, the tongue can be “shaved” and glue containing “cyanoacrylate” can be applied to the
groove to join the pieces together.
12. When fitting around obstacles or into irregular spaces, flooring can be cut easily and cleanly using a utility knife with a sharp
blade. It is often beneficial to make a cardboard template of the area and transfer this pattern to flooring.
13. Protect all exposed edges of the flooring by installing wall molding and/or transition strips. Make sure that no flooring will be
secured in any way to the subfloor.
14. For wet areas such as bathrooms caulk the perimeter of the floor with a silicone caulk.
15. Protect the finished flooring from exposure to direct sunlight to reduce fading and thermal expansion.
16. Do not use tape to secure floor protection during construction or renovation.Use ram board or similar to protect the
floor.
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