Installation Guide

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Engineered Flooring Installation Guide
Installation
Glue-Down T&G Installation Method
Recommended Adhesive Products
The selection, use and suitability of any adhesive/moisture control system is at the discretion and responsibility of
the installer. Always use a moisture barrier and adhesive system manufactured by the same company – never mix
products. Cali Bamboo recommends using Titebond flooring adhesive and moisture barrier systems in accordance with
manufactures specifications to receive Titebond’s Platinum installation warranty. Remember: Always Follow Flooring Adhesive
Recommendations. Cali Bamboo does not warrant against adhesive related problems.
Recommended Glue-Down Floor Tools
• Flooring adhesive: Zero-VOC Adhesive by Titebond® • Undercut or jamb saw
• Adhesive trowel as recommended by adhesive manufacturer • Hammer
• Underlayment (see Moisture Barrier Requirements) • Tape measure
• Tapping block (trimmed piece of flooring) • Chalk line
• Wood or plastic spacers (1/2”) • Carpenter square
• Flat bar or pull bar • Earplugs and safety glasses
• Miter saw (chop-saw) • Table saw
Glue-Down Installation Steps
1. Before you start, ensure that the job site, subfloor and environmental conditions
are acceptable for installation of Cali Bamboo engineered flooring. All
requirements specified in Cali Bamboo’s Installation Guidelines must be met.
2. Seal concrete subfloor with appropriate moisture control system prior to
installation. Cali Bamboo recommends Titebond® 531+ Moisture Control
System.
3. Allow at least a 1/2” space for expansion around the perimeter of the room
and all vertical objects using spacers. Also see section: “Expansion Space is
Required”.
4. Dry-lay a couple rows before starting installation to confirm your layout plan.
5. Begin installation next to an outside wall. This is the best reference for
establishing a straight working line.
6. Lay the first row of flooring with groove facing the wall. Starter rows should be
secured by blind nailing and gluing.
7. Connect short side of second plank together with mating side of the first plank.
8. Cut last plank and complete row. Use the remaining plank to start second row.
9. Offset end joints of consecutive rows by a minimum of 6” for best appearance
10. With the first row in place, trowel out some adhesive and lay second row
by connecting short edges of planks first. Use a pull bar to tap long edges
together.
11. Always check your working lines to be sure the floor is still aligned.
12. Use tapping block to fit planks together, but be careful not to let installed floor
move on the wet adhesive while you are working.
13. The last row may require rip cutting the planks to size.
14. Flooring planks on perimeter of room may require weight on them until adhesive
cures enough to hold them down.
After Installation
• Always remove any adhesive from the surface of the flooring (smudges,
fingerprints, etc.) before it dries. Use Titebond’s Adhesive Remover or Bostik’s™
Ultimate Adhesive Remover Towels to immediately remove any adhesive on
flooring surface as you go.
• Allow the newly installed floor to fully cure based on adhesive recommendations
before walking or moving furniture onto the floor.
Wood or plastic
spacers (1/2”)
Stagger End Joints Avoid “H” Joints