Installation Guide

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FLOATING * STAPLE-DOWN * GLUE-DOWN
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GLUE-DOWN
With this system use a premium wood flooring adhesive that is specifically formulated for
the installation of solid hardwood flooring. Apply the adhesive as recommended by
adhesive manufacturer, and ensure to use the recommended trowel size.
TOOLS REQUIRED
1. ADHESIVE FOR GLUING DOWN SOLID WOOD FLOORING
2. TROWEL SPECIFICIED BY ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER
3. ADHESIVE REMOVER (REMOVE EXCESS ON FLOOR
SURFACE)
4. Wood or plastic spacers (5/8”)
5. Miter saw (chop-saw)
6. Undercut or jamb saw
7. Earplugs, safety glasses, mask
NUVELLELOCK® TECHNOLOGY FEATURES STRAIGHT, FLAT BOARDS
Our prefinished solid products feature an average length of 28” and 5/8” thickness, that makes them straight, flat and assemble
easily. These products can be glued down successfully over concrete and plywood subfloors. The only limitation is the slabs must be
above or on grade. Installations of solid wood are never recommended below grade.
Note: The traditional 3/4″ solid hardwood is made as a nail/staple down installation. It is not because the adhesives will not adhere
to the solid hardwood. It is the fighting of the natural tendencies of the solid hardwood to bow, twist, and curl.
1. When installing the floor in the Glue-Down manner, remember to leave an expansion space of approximately 5/8” between the
first row of planks and the starter wall. HELPFUL HINT: You can measure adequate space from the starter wall, and use a chalk-line
to mark your first row.
2. Once the first row of boards is correctly aligned and adhesive in place, weight down the planks while the adhesive sets (or use
wedges against wall). HELPFUL HINTS: Any surplus adhesive that may get on the surface of the planks must be removed immediately
per the adhesive manufactures instructions. The adhesive should not be applied in the groove or the tongue of the flooring.
3. Continue to fit the boards from left to the right. Always stagger the end joins by a minimum of 8” from row to row. . Where
possible, use cut-offs to start the next row. Measure and trim the last board to fit, allowing for the 5/8” expansion gap. Refer to
Floating installation for basic information and pictures on measuring, cutting, placing and expansion spaces.
4. OPTIONAL: Many installers use straps or clamps to force board rows tighter together during installation. Be advised that over-
strapping can adversely affect the floor and may result in glue-bond failure, seam peaking, twisted boards or out-of-square floor
board alignment.
5. The expansion gap of 5/8” must be maintained during installation around the perimeter and vertical objects in the room.
6. Read the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendation and follow the detailed installation procedures.
7: Concrete subfloor – be sure subfloor is not prone to shifting as this will case the boards to separate