Installation Guide

• When possible, preselect and set aside planks that blend best with all horizontally mounted

mouldings (reducer/stair nose etc.) This will assure a uniform nal appearance. Install these planks

adjoining the mouldings.

• Floor should be installed from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color and shade

mixture.

• Be attentive to staggering the ends of the planks at least 4 in. – 6 in. when possible, in adjacent

rows. This will help ensure a more favorable overall appearance of the oor.

Doorway and Wall Preparation

• Undercut door casings and jambs. Remove any existing base, shoe mould or doorway thresholds.

These items can be replaced after installation. When undercutting door casings the installer should

conrm there is the recommended expansion space. The oor must have 1/16 in. clearance under

the door casing to be able to oat freely without vertical restriction.

Refer to INSTALLING UNDER A DOOR JAMB on page 15

for more information.

Plan Your Layout

• Decide the direction of the oor installation in the room.

• Planks installed parallel to windows accent the oor the

best.

• Floors should be installed perpendicular to the oor joists.

• Stiffen suboors as necessary to prevent vertical

movement.

Note: If the room exceeds a maximum width of 30 ft. or

a maximum length of 30 ft., additional expansion space

is required. T-mouldings may be used at doorways or

intersections to increase the expansion space.

Expansion Space Requirements

Room Width Room Length Expansion Space Required

30 ft. 30 ft. 1/2 in.

40 ft. 40 ft. 3/4 in.

50 ft. 50 ft. 1 in.

60 ft. 60 ft. 1-1/4 in.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1/16 in.