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Drop & Lock Glueless Floating Floor Installation Instructions Page 5 of 6 Revised 8/12/14
INSTALLING FINAL ROW:
1. The last row may need to be cut lengthwise (ripped).
2. Place the last row of planks to be fit no top of the last row of installed planks. Use a piece of plank as a scribe to
trace the contour of the wall.
3. Mark where the board will be cut. If the fit of the wall is simple and straight, simply measure for the correct fit and
cut.
4. After boards are cut, position planks and tighten the fit using the pull bar.
INSTALLING UNDER A DOOR JAMB:
1. Installation under moldings (such as door jambs) may require that the top lip of the groove
on the end be reduced in size.
2. Using a small plane or knife plane, carefully shave off the ledge of the groove. (Figure 5)
3. After the groove ledge has been trimmed, place the board in place and tighten with a pull bar to test for fit. The
installer must be sure that the required expansion gap has been maintained and the flooring is not pinched.
4. If fit is not correct, re-trim as necessary.
5. Place a bead of wood glue on the bottom lip of the groove.
6. Insert the tongue into the groom and tighten the fit with a pull bar. Hold the board in place with painters tape (3M
Scotch-Blue™ 2080 Tape) until the glue is dry. Do not use masking tape or duct tape as they may damage the
floors finish.
In-floor Radiant Heat:
Flooring can be installed using the floating or glue down method. When gluing floor, use only USFloors Wood and
Bamboo Flooring Adhesive over manufacturer’s recommended substrate.
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Turn the heat off for 24 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation when installing over radiant heated
subfloors
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Failure to turn the heat off may result in shortened working time of the adhesive.
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Floor temperature must not exceed 85°F (30°C).
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Failure to strictly follow adhesive manufacturer’s guidelines may result in failure and void warranty.
Warning: Heating mats work very well under carpet, tile and stone, however we do not recommend to have them
placed directly underneath a wood, cork, or bamboo floor. It is best to install wood, cork, or bamboo flooring
over embedded floor heating systems.
*This type of installation requires a specific construction of the plywood subfloor and the installer for such must
be familiar with the NWFA recommendations.
NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) can be reached at 800-422-4556 U.S, or 800-848-8824 Canada.
AFTER INSTALLATION
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Flooring should be one of the last items installed in a project. In order to protect the floors while other trades are
finishing their work prior to final cleanup and turnover to the owner, use rosin paper and only use 3M Scotch-
Blue™ 2080 Tape to hold the rosin paper to the floor (other blue tapes may damage the finish). Clean the floor
Figure 5