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HDPC® Waterproof Hardwood or Waterproof Strand Bamboo Flooring

- Installation Guide

Waterproof HDPC® Hardwood / Strand Bamboo Flooring is a 100% Waterproof engineered plank

Ňooring that bonds a real wood or real strand bamboo veneer to our HDPC (High Density Plas

omposite)

ing to form one plank and features the Un ™ king system and is installed as a glueless a ng oor. The

ng plan k together, n be installed over most or surfa es, and is suitable for both residen al and

light

me nterior appli a ons.

General Information

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or m

hining wood produ s n expose you to wood dust, a substan e

known to the State of California to

ause an er. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards

for personal pro n. For more informa n go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood

1. Pu

hase enough oring to over 105% of the area measured, this will allow for waste.

2. Flooring should be transported and stored in a neatly sta

fashion on a smooth surf

lima n is bene ial but not required; if a lima ng, the oring should be stored in the room it will

be installed for a minimal 24 hours for easier installa

4. Maintain a

onstant temperature between 60° and 85°F (15.56° and 29.44°C) and rela ve humidity (air)

between 25% - 60%.

HDPC® Planks should only be installed a

other trades have nished and the jobsite has been

eaned and eared of debris that ould poten ally damage a nished oor.

6. Inspe

oring for damage, defe s, or shading issues before installa n ims for visual defe ts will not

be a

epted a er u ng and/or installed.

7. Due to

or varia ns in a natural produ , mix and install planks from several di erent tons during

installa

to ensure a random appearan e.

8. Leave 3/8 in

h room f

or expansion around the entire perimeter of the

oring or any ve al obsta le like

pipes or posts.

9. Flooring should be pro

ed from dire sunlight to prevent fading and dis ora on a ributed from UV

exposure.

10. Pro

your oring from s t hes by following our maintenan e pro edures below.

11. This

oring is designed for interior use and should not be installed in exterior ond ons.

12. When waterproo

ng an area (see bo om se on under “waterproo ng”),

make sure to use 100% sili

ne,

stay away from a

yli aulk.

13. Produ

must be installed in a dan e with

installa

n guidelines.

Pre-Installation

Plan n be installed over a variety of sub or surfa es in din on ete on all grade levels, wood and many

other exis

ng hard surfa e oors. The sub ors must be lean, smooth, ŇĂƚƐŽůŝd (no movement), and dry. Do not

at are sloped for drainage. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16 in h (4.76mm) in a 10

foot (3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland

ement based pat hin ompound. Our

HDPC®

Planks are resistant to water damage, but they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be taken

to keep moisture from

e ng on either side of the oring to prevent the growth of unhealthy mold and

mildew.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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HDPC® Waterproof Hardwood or Waterproof Strand Bamboo Flooring - Installation Guide Waterproof HDPC® Hardwood / Strand Bamboo Flooring is a 100% Waterproof engineered plank omposite) Ňooring that bonds a real wood or real strand bamboo veneer to our HDPC (High Density Plas b ing to form one plank and features the Un ™ king system and is installed as a glueless a ng oor. The ng plan k together, n be installed over most or surfa es, and is suitable for both residen al and in light me nterior appli a ons.
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Moisture Testing: necessary, it will alert you of urrent moisture issues that may a e the installa n uld poten ally a e you and your family’s he alth, and promote the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew wh as well as the oring. You may want to consult with a professional for proper testing and guidance. Moisture levels above 12% in wood sub ors or 4.5 on moisture en unter meters for n rete sub ors an promote the growth of mold and should be inves gated to determine the ause and solution of the problem.
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e essive moisture ond ons. Grout joints and heavy embossing in le or vinyl should be leveled so they are ush Add onally, the e may require several s ats to a hieve that t surf Carpet, with the oring surf heavily ushioned vinyl oors or vinyl oors onsis ng of mu ple layers are NOT a suitable sub or for installa n. HDPC® Planks n be installed over in- or radiant hea ng systems provided the sub or surfa e does not e eed 85°F (29.44°C) at any point. The in al oor temperature should not e eed 70°F (21.
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3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Start with a whole plank in the le hand ner of the room with the tongue side and end toward the wall. Lay the st row of planks along a halk line and trim to to the wall allowing a 3/8 in (6.35mm) expansion spa e. If star ng the rst row with a whole width plank it will be ne essary to trim the tongues next to the wall, then p e the ut ends next to the wall using sp rs. To trim the planks, a table saw works best for both end and length uts.
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the pipe or obje t, plus 1/2 in h (12.7mm) for expansion ontra on. Lay the two short sides of the tered on the joint between the boards as shown. Now you an boards together, then drill the hole separate the two boards and install as normal. See Diagrams 6A – 6C.