Installation & Assembly

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1. Select an outside wall as the starter wall, which will be likely to be straight and
square with the room.
2. Mark out a straight line parallel to the chosen wall, allowing a 10 mm gap for
expansion. It may be necessary to scribe the first row of boards to achieve correct
alignment.
3. Along the straight line, install the first row of starter boards. The tongue must face
away from the chosen wall. Drill pilot holes through the face of the plank (we suggest
every 6") in the dark grain. Approximately 1" from the back edge of the board and
secure planks with 1" finishing nails.
4. For the first few rows, pre-drill holes then blind nail at a 45-degree angle through
the tongue 1”-2" from the end joints and every 6" in between along the length of the
starter boards.
5. Continue to install the flooring. Always stagger the end joins by a minimum of
150mm and a maximum of 300mm. Measure and trim the last board to fit, allowing
for the 10mm expansion gap. Where possible, use cut-offs to start the next row. Nail
staple 1"-2" from the ends and every 3"- 4" thereafter.
6. In case there are gaps between adjacent boards, use a tapping block to help engage
the boards together until the tongue-and-groove is flush and tight.
7. For the last row of boards, allow for the expansion along the end wall if it is
necessary to cut the width.
8. Drill pilot holes in the face every 6"(try to drill holes in darker portion of the wood)
and install with 1 "finishing nails. Countersink nails and fill with appropriate colored
wood filler remove excess filler from surface with a clean rag and proper cleaner.
Maintenance
This flooring is, as any other wooden floor, subject to small impressions and scratches.
Please take the following precautions to minimize them.
• Use a good doormat at every entrance
• Use soft protective pads for your table and chair legs
• Put a protective mat under chairs with wheels
• Avoid long contact with water
• Consider that sunlight will intensify the color of you flooring
The following are examples of the reasonable and necessary maintenance you are
expected to perform. But not an exclusive list.
•The wood boards should be placed in the room in which they are to be fitted to
acclimatize for 1 week and should be carefully stacked, in their packaging, to allow air
to circulate.
•The boards should be stored and laid in a relative humidity between 45%-65% and at a
room temperature between 18°C and 21°C (65 degrees to 70 degrees Fahrenheit).
•Only cleaning products (we advise Dry Swiffer® by Procter and Gamble) can be used
to clean your floor. Never use wax, polish, abrasive cleaners or scouring agents as they
may dull or distort the finish.
•In order to keep the humidity on the right level a humidifier can be used.
•Sweep regularly to remove surface grit and dust.
•Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up any dirt and footprints but avoid using excessive