General
conditions: General
conditions: In area to be installed, temperature and humidity
must be brought to normal usage levels at least 72 hours before
installation and maintained at those levels after installation.
Flooring should be allowed to acclimatize on site at least 72
hours before installation. Please open top of box for acclimation
time, but do not remove the boards. Be sure to use your moisture
meter to check moisture levels in both the sub-floor and the
flooring before installation
Radiant Heated floors:
We completely warrant our flooring over Radiant Heated
floors as long as the temperature cannot exceed 85¡ãF;or if the
radiant heat system cannot fluctuate in temperature rapidly.
Applications: May be stapled
or glued down over sub floors or glued directly to concrete
sub-floors, above or below grade surfaces (if installed below
grade we recommend using membrane or like product). For all
types of installation, joints must be staggered 10" to
20". Manufacturer recommends bridging the flooring across
the floor joist. NOTE: Manufacturer does not recommend installing
over or onto particleboard, (OSB is the only exception).
Sub-floor: Surfaces must
be clean, dry, smooth and free of dirt, wax, oil, paint, curing
agents and other contaminants that would interfere with adhesive
bond. Old resilient floors can be installed over provided above
conditions apply.Sub-floors must be sanded level prior to new
installation. Concrete sub-floors must have all cracks and holes
filled with a cementitious patching material (Ardex or equal).
Concrete sub-floors must be tested for moisture and not exceed
three pounds per 1,000 square feet using the calcium chloride
test.
Work out of multiple (2-3) boxes.
Bamboo or Hardwood is a natural product and has natural color
variations. Bamboo or Hardwood flooring is separated by shade
at the factory. There are no standards for this so the shade
differences between cartons may be noticeable. Mixing cartons
creates a natural, random shade effect.
Nail Down:
Planks shall be started square with the room and parallel
to its longest dimension by positioning with a chalk line, leaving
1/4" expansion space from base plate or wall. Ensure starter
rows are firmly in place by wedging or face nailing. Once initial
rows are secure, second and further courses shall be blind nailed
directly above tongue at a 45-50 degree angle to the face. Fasteners
shall be spaced at 10-12 inch intervals with a minimum of 3
fasteners per piece. NOTE: There will not be a guarantee for
flooring installed over or onto particleboard. (OSB is the exception).
Be sure to take few boards and practice on them to set the proper
pressures in the nail gun, if the pressure is to low the nail
will try to split the board . Please take the time to set your
nail guns pressures before you start and the job will fast as
well as easy.
Glue Down:
Where possible moisture conditions may exist now or in
the future, use a moisture barrier wood flooring adhesive like
"Bostik's BEST" "Franklin's 811" or "Chemrex
941" in conjunction with membrane. The glue must be 100%
urethane, check with glue manufacturer for warranty information
and installation instructions, Manufacturer does not warrantee
the glue. Spread the glue with a 1/4" x 1/4" notched
trowel. Inspect each board before installation. Planks should
be started square with the room and parallel to its longest
dimension by positioning with a chalk line, leaving 1/4"
expansion space from the base plate or wall. Make sure the starter
rows are firmly in place by a wedge or spacer. Once initial
rows are secure, use adhesive in a "Wet-Lay" method
of installation (refer to the glue manufacturers instructions).
Remove spacers once the job is complete.
TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOATING:
Install underlay membrane over cement sub floor. The
manufacturer recommends a "3 in 1" membrane. Follow
manufacturer's installation instruction for installing underlayment.
DO NOT remove flooring from the packages until you are ready
to begin installation. Removing the boards prior to acclimating
the flooring could result in a difficult installation. Inspect
each board before installation. Lay down the first board at
the right end of the starting wall with the tongue facing toward
you. Be sure to leave 1/2" wide space between the floor
and wall. You can use expansion shims at 12" intervals.
Apply a continuous 1/8" thick bead of tongue and groove
glue (urethane glues only) to the top inside of the grove (long
and short side) on each board. Never apply glue to the tongue
or fill the groove. Place the tapping block against the tongue
side of the board and tap with a hammer. Never hammer on the
grooved side. Make sure all joints are tight. Immediately wipe
off excess glue with a damp cloth. Start each new row on the
right side with the remaining portion of the previous board.
The end joint must be at least 18" from the end joint in
the row before it. The last row will probably need to be cut
lengthwise. To measure the last row, place a board directly
on top of the last installed row of the boards. Scribe the row
and cut to fit. Use the last board puller to position the boards
together.
Wear gloves and long sleeves.
Spread with a notched trowel as recommended by the adhesive
manufacturer. Planks shall be started square with the room and
parallel to its longest dimension by positioning with a chalk
line, leaving 1/4" expansion space from base plate or wall.
Ensure starter rows are firmly in place by wedging or face nailing.
Once initial rows are secure, use adhesive in a Wet-Lay method
of installation as follows: Apply adhesive to substrate with
suitable trowel. Immediately place flooring onto "wet"
adhesive. Spread no more adhesives than can be worked with in
a forty-minute period (100 to 200 sq. ft.). Clean any adhesive
that comes in contact with the face of the plank immediately.
