Installation Guide

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Hardwood Flooring Installation Guide
Before you begin installation, remember to P.A.C.E. yourself with the checklist below. Full installation
instructions and maintenance guidelines can also be found online at www.CaliBamboo.com
P ACE
EXPANSION
GAPS
As a general rule, the ideal indoor humidity range for
hardwood is 40-60% relative humidity. In some climates
or households, the average humidity range may be
higher or lower. That’s okay! In this case, simply extend
the acclimation period, and maintain humidity levels at
normal living conditions set during acclimation.
Leave at least 1/2” expansion spaces between ooring and ALL
vertical objects (walls, cabinets, pipes, etc.) Large ooring runs
may require additional expansion space. For oating oors, use
transition moldings between rooms and in doorways.
Undercut door jambs and casings to provide adequate expan-
sion space. Do not screw or nail cabinetry or other permanent
xtures to a oating oor.
40-60% rH
1/2” Expansion Gap
1/2” Spacer
Baseboard
PA C E
CONTROL
ENVIRONMENT
Make sure the suboor is at, level, clean and free of
debris. New concrete must be cured for at least 60 days.
Test the suboor moisture prior to installation and apply
an appropriate moisture barrier such as Titebond® 531+
on concrete suboors.
Use Titebond® 531+ On Concrete
PA CE
ACCLIMATE
FLOORING
Cross-stack ooring on a pallet, mixing boards from each
box. Acclimate your oor as close to the installation area
as possible, for at least 5 days in normal living conditions.
More time is necessary in extreme climates.
Acclimate Your Solid Flooring For At Least 5 Days
PACE
PREPARE
THE SUBFLOOR
Pre-Installation