Installation Guide

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October 9, 2020

Installation Guidelines

Bamboo Veneer on SPC Rigid Core (BSPC)

Our flooring products come with a Lifetime Structural (Residential) Warranty/ Lifetime Residential Finish

Manufacturer Warranty/ 15-Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser

of the flooring only and guarantees that the surface will not wear-through or peel off for the duration of install.

Installation of the product confirms your acceptance of the product. Failure to follow Pre-Installation and

Installation guidelines will void the manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty does not cover damage from improper

use, care, maintenance or installation, including scratching, exposure to moisture and humidity, water damage,

denting, telegraphing, fading, or staining. BSPC is formatted to withstand topical spills for up to 72 hours without

harm. Please review our warranty coverage information for specific terms and conditions.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING

Thoroughly examine the flooring prior to installation for grade, color, finish and quality. Ensure adequate lighting

for proper inspection. If flooring is not acceptable, do not install the floor. Please contact the seller immediately

and arrange for replacement. Industry standard allows up to 5% of material may be culled for blemishes or defects

without being considered defective. Please note our products contain a standard pattern variation and installers

should be working from multiple open boxes to ensure boards are blended throughout. The manufacturer cannot

accept responsibility for installation of flooring with visible defects. Installation of this product warrants the

acceptance by the installer or owner for the quality of the material, as well as conditions in which the material is

being installed therein.

It is the Installer/Owner responsibility to ensure that the conditions are acceptable prior to the installation of the flooring.

The manufacturer declines any and all problems associated with the flooring that are related to or attributed to improper

jobsite conditions. Any splits, cracks, grain raising, checking, edge fracturing, splintering, cupping, crowning/peaking,

warping, twisting, expansion/contraction, telegraphing, buckling or chipping that occurs during or after the floor has been

installed and as a result of abuse, misuse, improper maintenance or care, exposure to excessive or insufficient moisture,

improper installation technique and improper environmental conditions including excessive heat from radiant heat systems

are not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.

Prior to installation of any flooring, the installer must ensure that the jobsite and subfloor meet the requirements

of these installation instructions. All necessary accessories, including trim, must be present at the jobsite prior to

beginning installation. The manufacturer is not responsible for flooring failure resulting from unsatisfactory jobsite

and/or subfloor conditions.

When purchasing flooring, we recommend adding 5%-15% to actual square footage needed for cutting allowance

and to compensate for culled material. It is acceptable that up to 5% of material be outside the range of

acceptance and not be considered defective.

It shall be the responsibility of the Installer to document installation date, product SKU and lot information,

duration of product acclimation, flooring moisture content, subfloor moisture content, site relative humidity and

site temperature. This information must be documented by the installer and a copy provided to the property

owner to ensure product warranty coverage.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Installation Guidelines Bamboo Veneer on SPC Rigid Core (BSPC) Our flooring products come with a Lifetime Structural (Residential) Warranty/ Lifetime Residential Finish Manufacturer Warranty/ 15-Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser of the flooring only and guarantees that the surface will not wear-through or peel off for the duration of install. Installation of the product confirms your acceptance of the product.
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Jobsite & Pre-Installation Guidelines BSPC flooring should be one of the last items installed for any new construction or remodel project. All products must be installed per the manufacturers guidelines. • • • • • • • • All “wet” work – i.e. – paint, drywall, concrete, masonry, plumbing must be complete and dry prior to the delivery of BSPC flooring. Gutters and downspouts should be in place and the exterior grade complete to allow for proper drainage of water away from the building’s exterior perimeter.
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Acceptable Installation Methods Above Grade Float/Glue On Grade Float/Glue Below Grade Float/Glue Existing Floors Installation over existing floor requires the installer to consider potential issues related to moisture damage, adhesive failure and fastener failure. Contact the adhesive and fastener manufacturers respectively for their specific instructions, recommendations and requirements. Acceptable floor coverings include: Solid wood, linoleum (1 layer only), terrazzo, ceramic, and stone tile.
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Blending of Cartons To achieve a uniform appearance across the entire floor, we require that you open and work from a minimum of four cartons at a time and lay out the flooring ahead of time. Be sure to mix the planks for the best aesthetic appearance. Make certain the room is well lit to ensure color is consistent and that any visual defects can be seen and removed prior to installation. “Racking the Floor” is essential to achieve a random appearance.
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Radiant Heat Installations The following guidelines must be followed to maintain warranty coverage. Failure to follow ALL guidelines will result in termination of warranty coverage. • Concrete must be allowed to properly cure and dry a minimum of 4 weeks prior to operation of radiant heat system.
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FLOATING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step One - Establish a Starting Point 1.1. Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway threshold. 1.2. Prior to installing flooring, roll out 6mil poly-film with seams overlapped 8”. Fasten seams every 18” -24” with duct tape or poly tape. Run the outside edges of film up the perimeter of wall 4” (trim after flooring installation is complete). 1.2.1. If installation is above grade, poly-film is recommended but not necessary. 1.3.
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Step Four - Installation of Flooring 4.1. Once enough of the planks have been racked out, begin installing the planks by fitting the short side of the click system into the long side of the click system. Make sure that the click system is engaged evenly, any gapping can compromise the integrity of the installation. To ensure a tight fit, use a tapping block and rubber mallet on the long seams and tap down on the top of the plank at the short seams.
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GLUE-DOWN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step One - Establish a Starting Point 1.1 Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway threshold. 1.2 Determine the direction of the floor joists and run the flooring perpendicular (90°) to the floor joists. Do not run flooring parallel to floor joists. 1.3 Flooring may be installed in any direction over a concrete slab. 1.4 Establish a starting point. We recommend the longest exterior running wall. 1.
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Step Four - Installation of Flooring 4.1 Once the rows are laid out, begin to trowel out adhesive according to manufacturer’s instructions. Begin placing flooring onto adhesive, one row at a time, making sure that all joints are tight and parallel. 4.2 When installing near a solid object or wall, leave a minimum of ¼” as required expansion space. 4.3 It may be necessary to rip the last row to allow for the ¼” expansion.