Installation Guide

Engineered Strand Installation
Guidelines
recommended by your dealer. You may choose to use
a 2 in 1 type underlayment (moisture & padding). You
can also install over sound deadening underlayments
with this method. Apply a bead of elasticized PVA
glue that is D2 compliant (such as Titebond 2104 or
equivalent), inside the upper groove on both the long
and short side of the boards that will be joined to the
existing boards. Use a tapping block if necessary to
gently tap the boards into place, and then use
installation straps if necessary, every 3 feet to ensure
a tight fit. Be sure not to adjust straps/clamps too tight
as this could create a bow in the floor. A tapping block
can be made with a 6” piece of scrap hardwood
flooring. Remember to allow at least 3/8" – 1/2” for
expansion around the perimeter walls. Do not tap on
the tongue or groove directly, as you will damage the
floor. Important: Be sure to immediately remove any
adhesive from the flooring surface as you are
installing, then buff any residue with a soft cloth. If
the adhesive is allowed to dry, it will become much
more difficult to remove.
Finishing the Job:
Inspect your work, as it will cost you more if you have to
come back to do a repair later. Replace original
baseboards, or install matching hardwood baseboard.
Install matching transitions as needed or recommended
by your dealer or installer. It is not recommended or
necessary to seal this floor after installation. Protect
your floor from scratches by using felt pads on chair
legs or furniture feet. Plastic rollers/castors can
damage your flooring; if necessary try to replace with
softer rubber wheels/castors. When moving heavy
items like refrigerators, use at least two sheets of 1/4"
Masonite or plywood while moving (sliding the
appliance from one sheet to the next) to protect the
flooring against scratching and denting.
Congratulations!
You have just installed an environmentally friendly,
beautiful, and elegant strand bamboo engineered floor!
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