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SMARTCORE® Naturals Floating Installation Instructions

When properly installed in accordance with USFloors Installation Instructions, this product will not swell, cup, or crack due to

exposure to water from topical spills or moisture from the sub-floor when exposed to such conditions. This product is not

designed to withstand submersion from standing water or flooding.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. If the following instructions leave any unanswered

questions or if additional information is required, please call USFloors toll free at 844-873-8123. This flooring is a natural wood

product on a solid polymer core, which has natural variations in color, texture, and sheen/gloss. For best visual effect, install planks

working from several cartons.

Installer/Owner Responsibility

 We urge you, as the final inspector to inspect for proper color, finish, style, and quality PRIOR to installation. Verify that the

flooring 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, filler, 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.

NOTE: SMARTCORE® Natural floors may be installed with a direct glue-down method on approved wooden (or) concrete substrates

on or above grade only. For below grade installations, use the floating installation method. Use only USFloors approved adhesives.

Please consult with the adhesive manufacturer (or) contact USFloors directly to determine if the selected adhesive is suitable for use

with this material.

 Do not install SMARTCORE® Naturals flooring as a floating floor where it will be exposed to temperatures greater than 140° F. In

areas where the floor may be exposed to direct, intense sunlight resulting in excessive heat to the floor, use the full spread glue

down method. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, doing so may result in discoloration. During peak

sunlight hours, the use of the drapes or blinds is recommended.

PRE-INSTALLATION JOBSITE REQUIREMENTS

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

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

failures or deficiencies of hardwood flooring resulting from or related to sub-floor, sub-surface, or job-site environmental

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

 Flooring should be one of the last items installed in any new construction or remodel project.

 Install flooring after cabinets have been installed to prevent damage to the flooring.

Room temperature and humidity of installation areas should be consistent with normal, year-round living conditions for at least

one week before installation of flooring. Maintaining an optimum yearly room temperature of 70° F and a humidity range of 35-

55% is recommended.

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.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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1 SMARTCORE® Naturals Floating Installation Instructions When properly installed in accordance with USFloors Installation Instructions, this product will not swell, cup, or crack due to exposure to water from topical spills or moisture from the sub-floor when exposed to such conditions. This product is not designed to withstand submersion from standing water or flooding. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
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2 PRE-INSTALLATION SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS Note: All subfloors must be flat to within 3/16” in 10’ or 1/8” in 6’ Wood Subfloors  Do not install material over wood subfloors that lay directly on concrete or over dimensional lumber or plywood used over concrete. Refer to ASTM F1482 for panel underlayment recommendations.  Do not apply sheet plastic over wood subfloors.  Basements and crawl spaces must be dry. Use of a 6 mil black polyethylene is required to cover 100% of the crawl space earth.
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3 Begin installation next to an outside wall. This is usually the straightest and best reference for establishing a straight working line. Establish this line by measuring an equal distance from the wall at both ends and snapping a chalk line. The distance you measure from the wall should be the width of a plank. You may need to scribe cut the first row of planks to match the wall in order to make a straight working line if the wall is out of straight.
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4 Installation: SMARTCORE® Naturals flooring is engineered to be installed utilizing the floating method. Do not install cabinets or fixed objects atop the flooring. Proper expansion space is required. Undercut all doorjambs. Do not fasten wall moldings and or transition strips to the floor and planks. • Check groove on plank to make sure it is clean and free of debris. Step 1: Begin installation working from left to right.
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5 COMPLETING THE JOB – ALL INSTALLATIONS  Sweep or vacuum floor  Clean the floor with proper hardwood floor cleaner  Install transition pieces -i.e. – thresholds, t-moldings, base boards and quarter round. Nail moldings to wall, not the floor.  Inspect final floor for nicks and or minor gaps – fill with appropriate color wood putty.  Unused material should be left with owner and stored in a dry place in case of future repairs are needed.