Installation & Assembly

SHAW SOLID HARDWOOD
Installation Instructions Guidelines
Solid Hardwood Installation Instructions
January 22, 2010
Page 6 of 8
INSTALLATION PARAMETERS
Note: Use only a flooring nailer that engages the top profile over the tongue at the appropriate angle. Make
sure that the flooring nailer is flat against the board to prevent top edge damage. Plate in contact with floor
must be smooth and free from nicks or scratches.
Important: Set air compressor to 70 - 80 PSI to start, (or follow specific manufacturer’s suggested PSI setting).
Adjust the air pressure to insure proper setting of nails or staples. Exotic species and denser species of solid
hardwood may require specific and carefully controlled nailing pressure in order to insure that the flooring is securely
fastened to the subfloor. If tongue damage occurs, lower the air pressure.
Important: If you need to remove a side nailed staple, do not pull straight up from the tongue. This will damage the
surface of the board. Instead, pull out the nail or staple from the tongue at the front of the board with all pressure from
the hammer head directed into the subfloor.
NAIL DOWN INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
¾” SOLID HARDWOOD REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES:
 Power Nailer / air compressor
 Tape Measure
 Door jamb saw / manual or power
 Circular Saw / Jig saw
 Miter or Table Saw
 Pry Bar
 15 lb. Asphalt Saturated Felt Paper
 Broom / shop vac
 Chalk Line and Chalk
 Hammer
 Safety Equipment (Goggles & Mask)
 Utility Knife
 Nail Punch / wood chisels
 Soft Rubber Mallet
APPROVED FASTENERS FOR 3/4” SOLID HARDWOOD INSTALLATION:
 Power Nailer #445 Pneumatic, #45 manual 2” cleat nail
 Primatch Pneumatic Floor Nailer Model P210 with 2” Power Cleat
 Primatech Manual Nailer Model H300 or H330 with 2” Power Cleat
 Stanley-Bostich Pneumatic Floor Nailer MIIIFN with 2” Power Cleat
 Stanley-Bostich Pneumatic Floor Stapler MIIIFS with 2” Staple with 1/2” crown
 Porta-Nailer Manual Floor Nailer Model 401 with 2” Power Cleat
 Porta-Nailer Manual Face Nailer Model 501 with 2’ Power Cleat
ADDITIONAL TOOLS & ACCESSORIES NEEDED FOR 5/16” SOLID HARDWOOD STAPLE DOWN
INSTALLATIONS:
 Blue Hardwood Installation Tape
 5/16” “Blind” stapling machine
APPROVED FASTENERS FOR 5/16” SOLID HARDWOOD INSTALLATION:
 Stanley-Bostitch SX-150-BHF-2 (Or other machines designed or adapted specifically for 5/16” solid flooring)
 1” (minimum) glue-coated staples