Installation & Assembly

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FLOATING INSTALLATION
*Floating installation method not recommended with Sliced Face Flooring
Make sure subfloor is tested for moisture content first and is properly prepared. Not all underlayment’s are the same. ALL
underlayment’s must be approved prior to installation by the manufacturer and confirmed in writing for the warranty to apply.
—Laying an underlayment of polyfilm: If below or on grade, first lay a 6-mil polyfilm with seams overlapped 8”. Fasten
seams every 18-24” with duct tape. Run the outside edges of film up perimeter of each wall 4” (trim after flooring installation
is complete.)
Laying foam: Lay Foam Underlayment by butting edges, not overlapping. Tape full length of the seam.
—Installing the floor: Start first row with groove toward wall. Glue end joints of first row by applying a small but continuous
bead of WF Taylor 2049 Floating Tongue & Groove Adhesive to bottom side of the side groove. Always leave at least a 3/8”
expansion space between flooring and all walls and vertical objects (such as pipes and cabinets).
— Use wood or plastic spacers during installation to maintain this expansion space. Lay subsequent rows of flooring by ap-
plying glue to side and end joints and fitting planks together with a tapping block.
—Remember to stagger end joints from row to row at least 8” apart. Clean up any adhesive on the floor by using a rag
damp with water or mineral spirits – DO NOT allow adhesive to dry on the flooring face as it is difficult to then remove with-
out damaging the flooring face.
DOUBLE GLUE WITH UNDERLAYMENT INSTALLATION
***Gluing underlayment and hardwood to a subfloor is a considered a commercial application. This is considered a
system of materials that must all work together. DO NOT INSTALL OVER UNDERLAYMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN
CONFIRMATION FROM THE HARDWOOD MANUFACTURER THAT ADHESIVE AND UNDERLAYS ARE APPROVED
and will be done so on a case by case basis.
AFTER INSTALLATION
—Clean up any adhesive that is on the face of the floor by using a damp rag – DO NOT allow adhesive to dry on the
flooring face as it is difficult to then remove without damaging the flooring face.
—If you decide to cover the floor , (to allow the other construction trades to continue working), in order to protect the floors
prior to final cleanup and turnover to the owner, use red rosin (or other protective, breathable material) to cover the floors.
Tape protective paper only to itself and to walls or baseboards. NEVER TAPE DIRECTLY TO HARDWOOD FLOOR.
The plasticizers in the tape may create a stronger bond to the finish than the finish to the wood itself, resulting in finish de-
lamination, this is not a manufacturer issue.designed for use on finishes and other tapes may pull and damage the finish
when removing it.
DO NOT USE plastic film or other non breathing type coverings as this can cause the floor to become damaged from hu-
midity buildups.
—Remove expansion spacers and reinstall base and/or quarter round moldings to cover the expansion space.
—It is suggested that you buff the floor with lambs wool pads in order to “pull any splinters”, remove any residues
and handprints/foot prints, etc.
—Install any transition pieces that may be needed to cover required expansion spaces and transitions (reducer, T-moldings,
nosing, etc.).
—Do not allow foot traffic or heavy furniture on floor for 24 hours (if glue-down or floating).
—Dust mop or vacuum your floor to remove any dirt or debris.
Care/Maintenance Instructions available separately. Contact your sales representative.