Installation Guide

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September 6, 2018

Installation Guidelines

PREFINISHED SOLID STRAND WOVEN BAMBOO FLOORING

Our flooring products come with a Lifetime Structural (Residential) Warranty/ 50-Year Residential Finish

Manufacturer Warranty/ 15-Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser

of the flooring only and guarantees that the surface will not wear-through or peel off for the duration period not to

exceed 50 years. Bamboo is a natural product which may lead to some color variation from board to board.

Installation of the product confirms your acceptance of the product. Failure to follow Pre-Installation and

Installation guidelines will void the manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty does not cover damage from improper

use, care or maintenance, including scratching, exposure to moisture and humidity, water damage, denting, fading,

or staining. Please review our Warranty coverage information for specific terms and conditions.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING

Thoroughly examine the flooring prior to installation for grade, color, finish and quality. Ensure adequate lighting

for proper inspection. If flooring is not acceptable, do not install the floor. Please contact the seller immediately

and arrange for replacement. The NWFA states that up to 5% of material may be culled for blemishes or defects

without being considered defective. Please note our products contain a standard pattern variation and installers

should be working from multiple open boxes to ensure boards are blended throughout. The manufacturer cannot

accept responsibility for installation of flooring with visible defects. Installation of this product warrants the

acceptance by the installer or owner for the quality of the material, as well as conditions in which the material is

being installed therein.

It is the Installer/Owner responsibility to ensure that the conditions are acceptable prior to the installation of the hardwood

floors. The manufacturer declines any and all problems associated with the hardwood flooring that are related to or

attributed to improper jobsite conditions. Any splits, cracks, grain raising, checking, edge fracturing, splintering, cupping,

crowning/peaking, warping, twisting, expansion/contraction, buckling or chipping that occurs during or after the floor has

been installed and as a result of abuse, misuse, improper maintenance or care, exposure to excessive or insufficient

moisture, improper environmental conditions including excessive heat from radiant heat systems are not covered under the

manufacturer’s warranty.

Prior to installation of any flooring, the installer must ensure that the jobsite and subfloor meet the requirements

of these installation instructions. All necessary accessories, including trim, must be present at the jobsite prior to

beginning installation. The manufacturer is not responsible for flooring failure resulting from unsatisfactory jobsite

and/or subfloor conditions.

When purchasing flooring, per NWFA guidelines we recommend adding 5%-15% to actual square footage needed

for cutting allowance and to compensate for culled material. It is acceptable, per the NWFA guidelines, that up to

5% of material be outside the range of acceptance.

Natural Wood/Prefinished Engineered & Solid wood flooring products are not appropriate for full bathroom

installations; powder rooms (without shower/tub) are considered acceptable.

It shall be the responsibility of the Installer to document installation date, product SKU and Lot information,

duration of product acclimation, flooring moisture content, subfloor moisture content, site relative humidity and

site temperature. This information must be documented by the installer and a copy provided to the property

owner to ensure product warranty coverage. Failure to follow any and all of The manufacturer’s recommended

installation guidelines will void warranty coverage.

Jobsite & Pre-Installation Guidelines

Bamboo flooring should be one of the last items installed for any new construction or remodel project. All flooring

products must be installed per the manufacturers and NWFA installation guidelines. For more information about

NWFA guidelines please contact www.NWFA.org or to speak directly to a NWFA representative please contact

500-443-WOOD (9663). Please note there may be a fee for this service.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Installation Guidelines PREFINISHED SOLID STRAND WOVEN BAMBOO FLOORING Our flooring products come with a Lifetime Structural (Residential) Warranty/ 50-Year Residential Finish Manufacturer Warranty/ 15-Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser of the flooring only and guarantees that the surface will not wear-through or peel off for the duration period not to exceed 50 years. Bamboo is a natural product which may lead to some color variation from board to board.
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• • • • • • • • • All “wet” work – i.e. – paint, drywall, concrete, masonry, plumbing must be complete and dry prior to the delivery of hardwood flooring. Gutters and downspouts should be in place and the exterior grade complete to allow for proper drainage of water away from the building’s exterior perimeter. Flooring should not be exposed to extremes of humidity or moisture and products must be installed using an appropriate moisture barrier or retarder. Please refer to NWFA.
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Acceptable Installation Methods Click-Lock Engineered Solid Strand Solid Traditional Above Grade Float/Glue Float/Glue/Nail Glue Glue/Nail On Grade Float/Glue Float/Glue/Nail Glue Glue/Nail Below Grade Float/Glue Float/Glue/Nail - - Click-Lock Solid Strand Engineered Solid Traditional Inspect the Flooring Inspect material for color, finish, milling, texture and grade. Set aside pieces that may not be acceptable once installed.
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Acclimation • Store this flooring at the installation area before installation to allow the flooring to acclimate and adjust to room temperature and humidity. ● Do not open or remove product from cartons during acclimation. • Do not store directly on concrete or near outside walls. • Flooring should be kept in the location of install and stacked in an alternating pattern allowing sufficient space for air to circulate.
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extending out of the wall, including cabinets; floor areas which are not rectangular; wall openings-with or without a door; L shaped rooms or otherwise not rectangular rooms will require T-moldings to split into rectangular sections. Failure to use appropriate T-moldings will void warranty coverage. Adhesive The manufacturer recommends the use of a low-VOC, premium, water-free flooring adhesive specifically recommended by the adhesive manufacturer for use with bamboo flooring.
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GENERAL INSTALLATION TOOLS • Moisture Meter • Tape Measure • Pencil • Chalk Line • Hand Saw or Power Saw • Tapping Block • Crow Bar or Pry Bar • Wood or Plastic Spacers (½”) • Hammer or Rubber Mallet FOR GLUE-DOWN INSTALLATION, YOU WILL ALSO NEED: • Premium Wood Flooring Adhesive • Adhesive trowel (as recommended by adhesive manufacturer) FOR NAIL DOWN/STAPLE INSTALLATION, YOU WILL ALSO NEED: • Manual or pneumatic 16-gauge floor nailer OR 16-gauge narrow-crown stapler • 1 ¾” to 2” 16-gauge cleats or staples
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GLUE-DOWN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The manufacturer recommends the use of a low-VOC, premium, water-free flooring adhesive specifically recommended by the adhesive manufacturer for use with engineered or solid wood flooring. Step One - Establish a Starting Point 1. Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway threshold. 2. Determine the direction of the floor joists and run the flooring perpendicular (90°) to the floor joists. Do not run flooring parallel to floor joists. 3.
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NAIL DOWN/STAPLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step One - Establish a Starting Point 1. Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway threshold. 2. Determine the direction of the floor joists – Run the flooring perpendicular (90°) to the floor joists. Do not run flooring parallel to floor joists per NWFA Guidelines. 3. Prior to installing flooring, roll out 15 lb. felt or asphalt impregnated paper in the same direction of the flooring. Overlap each row by 3” to 4”.