Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
- APPLICATIONS
- HANDLE WITH CARE
- OWNER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES
- JOB SITE INSPECTION
- VENTILATED CRAWL SPACES
- (pic1)
- SUMMER/WINTER MOISTURE CONTENT MAP
- The effects of Temperatures and Humidity on wood flooring
- GENERAL INFORMATION - all installations
- HELPFUL TOOLS
- NAILDOWN OVERVIEW
- WOOD SUBFLOORS
- Note that joist spacing determines minimum subfloor thickness.
- Wood floor orientation
- Flatness
- CAUTION: Do not sand any surfaces containing lead-based paints, finishes, or asbestos.
- When using air compressors
- Use of Pneumatic Staplers and Nailers
- Recommended Fastener Lengths and Specifications
- NAILDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
- INSTALLATION PREP
- STEP 1: THE FIRST THREE ROWS
- STEP 2: FLOORING LAYOUT (Racking)
- STEP 3: INSTALLATION CONTINUED
- STEP 4: FINISHING UP
- Congratulations on your new Brazilian Pecan hardwood floor!
HELPFUL TOOLS
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Pencil
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Chalk line
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6’ level
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Miter saw
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Table saw
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60 tooth carbide tip saw blades
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Broom
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Jamb saw
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Eye protection
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Ear protection
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Niosh Dust Mask
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Gloves
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18ga Norge floor Nailer
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Floor fasteners
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Hygrometer (to monitor in-home humidity)
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Blue painters tape (2080)
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PVA wood glue
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Compressor with regulator
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Drill
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Drill bit set
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Hammer
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Nail set
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Moisture meter (wood)
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Calcium chloride moisture test (concrete)
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Approved adhesive remover (glue down installs)
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Cloth rags
NAILDOWN OVERVIEW
MOISTURE TESTING SUBFLOOR and NEW FLOOR
Most wood flooring failures result from jobsite moisture. Do not unpack or deliver flooring to the jobsite until moisture
problems are corrected. The goal of moisture testing is two-fold. (1) To determine when the installation can begin and (2)
to verify that proper moisture balance between the new floorboards and that of the existing subfloor has been achieved.
Verify by using a moisture meter that will have individual species settings (pic1). Pin or probe meters that have adjustable
species settings are most accurate. Contact the meter manufacturer directly for your alternate or substitute species settings.
Meter examples; (Tramex, Ligno- DX/C, or Delmhorst).