Installation Guide

the pipe or obje t, plus 1/2 in h (12.7mm) for expansion ontra on. Lay the two short sides of the
boards together, then drill the hole
tered on the joint between the boards as shown. Now you an
separate the two boards and install as normal. See Diagrams 6A – 6C.
Transitions, moldings, and wall base
When trying to te a totally waterproof area, you will need to run a small bead of 100%
sili
ne around the perimeter, this an be done as you are installing your base (under the base), or the
base has been installed (in front of the base), and under all trans
ons. This wil ate a permanent seal
around the perimeter to keep water from absorbing through the edges under the base and trim.
T transi
ons are re ommended in all doorways to allow ea h room to move independe
ntly. All trans
on
pie
es should be a hed to the sub oor using the re mmended a hment method for the trans on
pu
hased. Never a a h the trans ons dire y to the ring using nails, s rews, or adhesives. All transi n
moldings must also be sealed to the
oring using a small bead of 100% sili ne between the trans on
moldings and the
oring. Be sure to wipe o any ess sili ne using mineral spirits paint thinner, or
denatured a
hol, and a ean oth. When ured, 100%
sili
ne is rubbe d and will allow the or to move
while preven
ng top oisture from peneƚƌĂƟŶŐ under the trans on molding.
Note: Waterproof Pro
n against top sture/spills, e udes damage from oding. Top
Moisture/Spills should be wiped up as soon as possible.
Finishing The Job:
Inspe
your work, as it wil st you more if you have to ome b k to do a repair later. Rep e original
baseboards, or install mat
hing baseboard. Install mat hing trans ons as needed or re ommende
d by your
dealer or installer. It is not re
ommended or ne essary to use a top sealer on this or nstalla n.
Pro
your or from s t hes by using felt pads on hair legs or furniture feet. Plas rollers stors an
damage your
oring; if ne essary try to rep with so er rubber wheels astors. When moving heavy items
like refrigerators, use at least two sheets of 1/4" Masonite or plywood while moving (sliding the applian
e
from one sheet to the next) to pro
th
e
oring against s t hing and den ng.
Congratulations!
You have just installed a beautiful, and elegant
HDPC® Hardwood / Strand Bamboo Floor!