Warranty Guide

not assume any liability for product damage caused by the use of unsuitable tools or the improper use

of materials.

Crucial Points to Remember:

1. Plan your project by making an installation sketch. Determine the installation starting point. Consider

if it is one regular-shaped room; a number of rooms with landings; or rooms on one floor, including a

hall or main room. Think about how to get the most out of your budget. If in doubt, ask your dealer

for advice.

2. Choose the floor plank direction. It is strongly recommended that you install boards at a 45

or 90

angle to the joist direction. This is NOT applicable for installation on concrete.

3. Take precautions at all times not to damage the finish. For example, place tools on a protective mat

during installation. Vacuum or sweep floor frequently to eliminate sawdust and abrasives. Do not use

vacuums with beater bars or hard plastic attachments.

4. Before starting installation, cut the bottom moldings around door frames to insert the floor planks

underneath. Leaving an expansion joint is necessary. This allows the wood to react to changes in

ambient humidity. The expansion joint will be hidden by wood flooring moldings such as T-molding,

quarter round, etc. Moldings will be nailed to the walls and not the floor.

5. Clean your floor with Bona Hardwood Floor Polish after installation, this will remove any hair-like

scratch you may have cause during the installation or due to transportation.

Jobsite Preparation:

Laying the floor should be the last step of your installation. Prior to the delivery of your flooring, make

sure that:

 The jobsite is properly enclosed, with all doors and windows installed

 Installation site are climate controlled at all time with relative humidity (RH) at 35 to 60% and

temperature between 65 to 85

F (18.3 to 29.5

 Concrete, plaster, paint and the sub-floor are completely dry (Always measure!)

 Any depressions in the sub-floor should not exceed 1/8" (3.17 mm) and the floor must be level not to

exceed 1/8" over a 6’ length (1860 mm)

 Flooring planks has been at the jobsite for at least 3 days

 The surface must be clean and free of all debris. Remove any glue residue and/or staples and drive

in any protruding nails.

 Install your floor under good lighting conditions

Wood Sub-floor:

 The sub-floor (plywood or OSB) moisture content should not exceed 12%. The difference in moisture

between the sub-floor and floor planks should not be greater than 4%. Do not carry out the installation

when condition not met.

 Wooden sub-floors must be securely screwed down to joists to prevent any movement or squeaking.

Inspect the existing subfloor and replace any subfloor that exhibits signs of water damage or structural

weakness.

 The floor of the crawl space (if there is one) is completely covered by 6-8 mil black polyethylene film

and has had adequate cross ventilation

Concrete Sub-floor:

 Moisture readings must not exceed 4.5% with a moisture meter for concrete (Tramex Moisture

Encounter) as defined by NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association).