Installation Instructions

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WATER RESISTANT BAMBOO FLOORING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

- PROCEED WITH A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FLOORING PLANKS BEFORE INSTALLATION. ONCE

INSTALLED, THE PLANKS ARE CONSIDERED ACCEPTED BY THE INSTALLER AND THE OWNER.

- PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING

WITH THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION

- IN CASES WHERE THE FLOORING IS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME, IT IS

RECCOMENDED TO USE BLINDS OR CURTIANS TO REDUCE UV EXPOSURE.

OWNER / INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

WATRE

Bamboo Flooring is a beautiful and unique product of nature, which is characterized by distinctive variations in

grain and color. These natural variations in color and grain are not flaws, but are a part of the natural beauty and uniqueness of

bamboo flooring. These inherent variations should be expected and serve to enhance the natural beauty and enduring charm.

WATRE

Bamboo Flooring is manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards (NWFA Hardwood Flooring

Guidelines), which permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. The defects may be of a manufacturing or natural type.

• The installer assumes all responsibility for final inspection of product quality. This inspection of all flooring should

be done before installation. Carefully examine the flooring for color, finish, and quality before installing it. Use

reasonable selectivity and hold out pieces with glaring defects, whatever the cause. If material is not acceptable,

contact your WATRE

Bamboo Flooring dealer immediately. Materials installed with visible defects are not

covered under warranty. B.R. Custom Surface will not assume any responsibility for installed material.

• Before beginning the installation of any flooring product, the installer must determine that the environment of the job

site and the condition and type of the sub floor involved is acceptable, ensuring that it meets or exceeds all

requirements which are stipulated in the WATRE

Bamboo Flooring Installation Basics which follow.

• B. R. Custom Surface declines any responsibility for job failure resulting from or associated with inappropriate or

improperly prepared subfloors or job site environment deficiencies.

• When WATRE

Bamboo Flooring is purchased, a 5-10% allowance factor, depending on layout, must be added to

the actual square footage amount needed to complete the installation.

JOB SITE INSPECTION AND ACCLIMATION

• In new construction, WATRE

Bamboo Flooring should be one of the last items installed.

• Heating and air systems should be fully operational, maintaining a consistent room temperature at 60-80°F and a

constant relative humidity of 40-55%.

• Flooring should not be delivered until the building has been closed in and cement work, plastering, painting and other

materials are completely dry. Concrete and plaster should be cured and at least 60-90 days old. Check basements and

under floor crawl space to be sure that they are dry and well ventilated.

• If the boxes of flooring were exposed to extreme temperatures (under 50°F or over 105°F) within the 12 hours before

the installation, acclimation is highly recommended as most floor coverings will fail from being exposed to these

conditions. In this case, keep the boards in room temperature for at least 12 hours in unopened packages before you

start the installation. The room temperature must be maintained consistent between 60°to 80°F before, during, and

after installation. Do not open until ready to install.

• Handle with care. Do not stand on ends. Store WATRE

Bamboo Flooring in a dry place being sure to provide at

least a four-inch air space under and around cartons.

• Due to sudden temperature or humidity changes in the home, which has the potential to negatively affect this flooring,

it is not recommended to install over any electrical radiant heating system. Installation over electrical radiant

heating systems will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Contact B.R. Custom Surface for installation

instructions for radiant heating systems using water.

JOB SITE PREPARATION

• Undercut door casings.

• Measure the area to be installed: The board width of the last row shall not be less than 2”. If so, adjust the width of the

Summary of content (3 pages)

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WATRETM WATER RESISTANT BAMBOO FLOORING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: - PROCEED WITH A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FLOORING PLANKS BEFORE INSTALLATION. ONCE INSTALLED, THE PLANKS ARE CONSIDERED ACCEPTED BY THE INSTALLER AND THE OWNER. - PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION - IN CASES WHERE THE FLOORING IS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME, IT IS RECCOMENDED TO USE BLINDS OR CURTIANS TO REDUCE UV EXPOSURE.
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• • • • • first row to be installed. When measuring, take the free gap requirement of about 1/2” of the floor perimeter into account. In narrow hallways, install the floor parallel to the lengthways direction. Although this floors backing is waterproof, it is not aimed to be used as a moisture barrier. The subfloor must be dry (max 2.5% moisture content - CM method). This product is also not to be installed in areas that have a risk of flooding such as saunas or outdoor areas.
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4. Start the second row with the leftover part of the last plank of the previous row. This small plank should measure at least 6”. Otherwise, use another plank that should be cut in two. Any adjacent rows, the end joint cuts are distant from at least 8”. 5. Click the short end into the previous plank, and then click the long side of the plank into the previous row using an angle of 30 degrees.