Installation Instructions
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Floating Floor Glue:
Use CFS Floating Floor Glue, a PVA (Poly Vinyl Acetate Cross-linking polyaliphatic emulsion) with SBR component (Synthetic
Latex) glue designed for Floating Hardwood Flooring installations, or glue meeting these specifications from a reputable
Adhesive manufacturer such as WF. Taylor 2049-16 or Franklin 2104 Tongue and Groove Glue. Glues designed for
Armstrong, Mannington, Shaw, and other floating Engineered Wood Floor manufacturers meeting the above specifications
may also be used.
Never use glue that does not contain the SBR (Synthetic Latex) component such as Titebond II, Elmers Glue All, Gorilla Glue,
or Elmers Carpenters Wood Glue. Even though they may appear to be similar, these glues dry hard and brittle and will
cause excessive noise and compromised joints throughout the life of the floor. CFS Engineered Hardwood Floors will not be
warranted if unapproved glues, not specifically designed for floating hardwood installations are used.
When gluing, run a continuous bead on the tongue of the end and full length of the board with the tongue facing
The installer and the groove facing the opposing wall. Fit the boards tightly as secure in place making sure that the
Hydraulic action of the glue or movement from fitting does may loosen or cause separation of the tight fit. 3M 2080 Blue
Painter's Tape (only) may be used to keep the flooring joints together during the installation process.
Do not allow glue to remain on the flooring surface after fitting. Wipe off all glue and residue immediately throughout the
installation process.
Do not stand on the recently installed floor while the adhesive is still drying. This can cause the boards to shift, leaving
unwanted gaps between planks and can result in installation issues further into your install. Always work off the floor
facing the flooring tongues during installation.
Floating Floor Tongue and Groove Glue is not freeze-thaw stable. Do not use glue that has been exposed to freezing
temperatures.
Once the boards are tightly fitted together, the use of 3M 2080 Blue Painter’s Tape may be used if necessary to hold the
planks together while the adhesive cures. Use only 3M 2080 Blue Painter's Tape and remove within 12 to 24 hours. Use of
other types of tape, or 3M 2080 tape left for more that 24 hours may permanently damage the flooring finish. Make sure to
clean any adhesive off of the surface of the wood with mineral spirits BEFORE you apply the tape! If the adhesive dries on
the surface of the wood it is VERY difficult to remove. 24 hours after the installation is complete, remove all of the Blue
Painter’s Tape from the surface of the flooring. NOTE: Use only 3M 2080 Blue Painters Tape. Do not use Masking or Duct
Tape! These tapes leave residue on the surface of the wood, which is very difficult to remove and may permanently damage
the flooring finish.
GENERAL TIPS: FLOOR REPAIR
1. Minor damage to your hardwood floor may be repaired by using a color fill putty stick or felt stain marker. This special product
should be matched to the color of your floor and, when properly used, will make the damaged area virtually invisible.
2. A qualified hardwood flooring installer should repair extensive damage to traditional engineered hardwood flooring.
3. For splinters and loose edges, broken away or still attached, DO NOT PULL, carefully glue in place with clear CA Cyanacrylate
(Super Glue), carefully trim small sprigs or raised edges with a chisel point razor and touch up with a matching color pen or
putty stick available at most home centers.
4. Contact your retailer
for information regarding locating matching Trim Pieces, board replacements, cleaning and
maintenance, touch-up and minor repair, or other assistance.
HARDWOOD FLOORING CARE & MAINTENANCE
CFS does not warrant floors that are not properly maintained.
Routine Maintenance
1. Use a damp cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.
2. For tough spots, such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, tar, or incidental topical residue from manufacturing processes, use
Mineral Spirits, Denatured Alcohol (Clear Hand Sanitizer containing Ethanol) on a clean white cloth, then wipe the area with
a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue. IMPORTANT! Never use Lacquer Thinner, of Citrus Based Solvents to Clean
CFS Engineered Hardwood Flooring. Test all cleaning chemicals on an inconspicuous area or loose piece of the flooring
before use.
3. Sweep, dust, or vacuum the floor regularly with a proper hard surface non-motorized attachment (not the beater bar) or
microfiber dusting pad (such as available in the Bona floor care kit), to prevent accumulation of dirt and grit that can scratch
or dull the floor finish. Do not Use Swiffer type dust mops, steam cleaning equipment or Swiffer Type steam or wet mops of
any kind on the hardwood flooring surface.
4. Periodically clean the floor with CFS Engineered Hardwood Floor
approved cleaning products, or a Bona Hardwood Floor
Cleaner Kit, made specifically for prefinished hardwood floor care. Apply cleaning liquid to dampen (not dripping), a soft
clean cloth or terry cloth mop cap. Dry the floor immediately after cleaning with a dry terry cloth towel to remove excess
cleaner residue and avoid streaking.
5. Do not apply liquid cleaners directly to the flooring surface, never wash or wet mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soaps,
detergents, vinegar, or any other liquid cleaning material. This can cause swelling, warping, delamination, or joint-line
separation, and will void the warranty.
6. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong ammoniated or chlorinated type cleaners.