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Installation Instructions

Engineered Tongue and Groove Hardwood Flooring

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Staple-down, Glue-down, or Edge-glue and Float

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL 800-758-9580

OWNER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY:

The hardwood veneer is a product of nature, thus there will be some variations in grain, patterns, and shade/color from box

to box. When ordering flooring 5% - 7% more flooring must be added to allow for cutting and grading allowances. For

diagonal installations add 15% more for waste.

• Before installation inspect the flooring for any manufactured defects. Defects on the face of the planks can be avoided by

trimming the plank, and the remainder of the plank used, this is expected to minimize waste. Any board deemed

unacceptable should simply not be used. If there are concerns with the quality of the product, please stop installation and

contact your local retailer.

• Before installation the installer must determine if the environment and subfloor conditions meet or exceed all

applicable standards, and are within the tolerances set in these installation guidelines. The manufacture declines any

responsibility for failures caused by improper job site and subfloor conditions.

• Once the boxes are brought into the home check the box labels to verify vender information matches.

• Save a box label which has the product information for future reference.

• It is acceptable to touch up flooring during and after installation with stain, filler, or putty.

• After installation it is the homeowner’s responsibility to make sure the proper indoor environment is maintained. Failure to

do so can result in gapping, squeaking, buckling, or cupping.

APPLICATIONS

Float/Glue/Staple

Engineered flooring is our most versatile flooring and can be applied on every level of the home. When nailing, engineered

flooring is typically installed using specially designed engineered wood pneumatic flooring staplers or cleat nailers, both types

can work. Ensure the use of correct sized fasteners and adaptors. Engineered Flooring can be fully-glued to wood subfloors and

concrete. Follow the glue manufactures labeling instructions regarding correct trowel size, removal of surface sealers or

contaminates and use of moisture barriers. Engineered Flooring can also be edge-glued and floated over a dense pad

underlayment to meet the needs of customers, building specifiers and condominium associations desiring a quieter and warmer

floor (see underlayment section) and some floors can be applied over in-floor radiant heat. Specific details are outlined in this

document; installations outside these guidelines are viewed as experimental.

JOBSITE CONDITIONS:

• The building should be enclosed with all doors and windows in place.

• All wet work which includes painting, drywall, tiling, concrete, and masonry should be completed with ample time

to dry before flooring is delivered.

• Crawlspaces, basements, and garages should be dry and well ventilated.

• Crawlspaces must be a minimum 18” from the bottom of the floor joist to the ground. Crawlspaces must have a

minimum 6 mil thick polyethylene film covering the entire crawlspace ground. Crawlspaces should have proper

ventilation as determined by local building codes.

• All gutters should be in place and functioning properly. Yard grading should be sloped to run water away from

home foundation.

• HVAC systems should be operational for at least two weeks prior to flooring being delivered.

ACCLIMATION/MOISTURE TESTING:

• After purchase / delivery the flooring must be stored inside the home, and allowed to acclimate in the rooms, where it

will be installed. Flooring is typically ready to install the day it arrives as long as normal living conditions are present.

(60-80 degrees and 30% -50% relative humidity, otherwise acclimate as long as necessary for the environment.

• For best results the rooms should be maintained between 60F – 80F, with a humidity range between 30% to 50%.

• Use a reliable species specific moisture meter to verify the moisture of the floors veneer. Follow the moisture meters

manufactures guidelines for this step.

MOISTURE TESTING PROCESS:

STEP 1: Test the flooring moisture content. Test at least 40 planks per 1000 sqft of flooring, using the meter manufacturers

recommended setting for engineered flooring. Calculate the average moisture content of all 40 readings.

STEP 2: Check the wood subfloor moisture. Set the meter to the recommended setting for that specific type of subfloor. Check

with the meter manufacture for specific settings. Test 20 different locations per 1000sqft area, and calculate the

average moisture content. The wood subfloor should not exceed 12% in moisture. Skip this step if you have a

concrete subfloor.

STEP 3: WOOD SUBFLOOR: It’s recommended for installation to begin when the hardwood flooring moisture content is within

4% of the average wood subfloor moisture content. Flooring should not exceed 12% moisture content. Extend

acclimation time until these conditions are met. Document and Save your moisture testing results.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Villa Barcelona Installation Instructions Engineered Tongue and Groove Hardwood Flooring Document ID#: VBHF062320_ENGTandG Staple-down, Glue-down, or Edge-glue and Float FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL 800-758-9580 OWNER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY: The hardwood veneer is a product of nature, thus there will be some variations in grain, patterns, and shade/color from box to box. When ordering flooring 5% - 7% more flooring must be added to allow for cutting and grading allowances.
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CONCRETE SUBFLOOR: It’s recommended that vapor emission not exceed 3lbs per 1000sf as measured using a calcium chloride test or 75% RH when using an in-situ RH (RH=Relative Humidity). It is recommended to use an adhesive with a vapor retarder or an adhesive system that incorporates a vapor retarder. WOOD/CONCRETE SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS: Approved Wood subfloors Note that joist spacing determines minimum subfloor thickness.
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• • • • • • Drill bit set Hammer Tape measure Moisture meter (wood) Calcium chloride moisture test (concrete) Approved adhesive remover (glue down installs) • • • • • • Cloth rags Nail set Drill 6d finish nails Jig saw Ear protection STAPLE DOWN OVERVIEW [NAILING TIPS]: • Test nailing a couple of planks in a well lit area, near a window. • Place fasteners on tongue side that runs the length of the planks. Do not place fasteners into the groove.
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NAILDOWN INSTRUCTIONS [CAUTION]: Nail flooring in good lighting. After nailing 100 sq ft, stop and inspect the installed floor for any defects or damages. Stop at 20 sqft for installation under 100sqft. Make adjustments as needed. If satisfied, continue with the installation. When top nailing pre-finished flooring (the first and last rows, stair treads, and risers) it is recommended to pre-drill and hand nail using a 3/32” drill bit and 6d finish nails. Pneumatic 16ga. finish nail or 18ga.
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Glue Down Installation Method: When gluing down the flooring, install the flooring the same way as you would using the floating installation method. The only difference is that adhesive will be trowel applied to the subfloor, and the flooring will be laid into the adhesive bonding it to the subfloor. Always check the adhesive manufactures guidelines on proper subfloor prep, moisture testing, approved substrates, trowel sizes, cure times, and coverage.
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• After installing 4 or 5 rows apply #2080 blue painters tape to the plank surface perpendicular to the installed floor. This is used to hold the planks together until the glue cures(incorrect tape can damage the finish). • Continue installing the flooring until you reach the opposite wall in the room. The last row of flooring by the wall may need to be ripped down to fit. Make sure you have proper expansion space between the last installed row and the wall.
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• • • Stair Nosing - for finishing the exposed edges of stairs and landings. T-Expansion - for joining two areas of flooring of similar heights. End Cap - for finishing the space at sliding glass doors, at bath tubs or transitioning to carpet. Routine Care/Protection Care • • • • • • • • • Use an approved cleaner. Apply mineral spirits on a cloth to help remove oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, or tar. Then buff with dry cloth. Only use vacuums designed for hard surface floors.
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Climate Maintenance • Care should be taken to control humidity levels within the 30% - 50% range. • • Hardwood flooring can be affected by varying levels of humidity. Dry Climates: A humidifier is recommended to maintain humidity levels. Wood stoves and electric heat tend to create very dry conditions during the winter months this also will cause shrinkage in flooring.