Installation Guide

22. Shaw Repel Hardwood is water resistant; however, it is not water proof. As with any ooring, due care should be exercised to extend the life of your Shaw
oor. Place walk off mats at entrances, dry dust mop as primary cleaning method. If additional cleaning is required, for best results, use a dry-damp
sponge mop or microber mop. If mopping is required, occasionally mop using water in a well wrung out sponge mop. When cleaning, do not saturate
the oor with water as this could cause swelling, warping, delamination, and joint line separation. Remember, Shaw Repel Hardwood is water
resistant, not waterproof. Do not pour liquid directly on oor or use an excessively wet mop that will puddle or leave moisture standing on the oor. DO
NOT use detergents, cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. DO NOT use rotating beater bars, oor scrubbers, steamers, jet mops or similar products. DO
NOT allow topical moisture (small household spills) to remain on the oor.
Environmental Protection
1. Entry mats will help collect the dirt, sand, grit, and other substances such as oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked onto your
oor.
2. To prevent slippage of area rugs, use an approved vinyl rug underlayment.
3. Use oor protectors and wide-load bearing leg bases/ rollers to minimize the chance of indentations and scratches from heavy objects. As a rule, the
heavier the object, the wider the oor protector.
4. Maintain a normal indoor relative humidity level between 35% and 65% throughout the year to minimize the natural expansion and contraction of the
wood.
a. Heating season (Dry): A humidier is recommended to prevent excess shrinkage due to low humidity levels. Wood stove and electric heat tend
to create very dry conditions.
b. Non-Heating Season (Wet): An air conditioner, dehumidier, or periodically turning on your heating will help to maintain humidity levels during
summer months.
5. Avoid excessive exposure to water during periods of inclement weather.
6. Keep your pet’s nails trimmed to prevent them from scratching your oor.
7. Never try to slide heavy objects across the oor.
8. A protective mat should be used for furniture or chairs with castors.
Radiant Heat Guidelines
Selected Shaw brand engineered products are approved over radiant heated suboors provided that the oors are installed in
strict accordance with the Shaw installation guidelines pertaining to radiant heated suboors. The products approved for use
over radiant heat MUST be designated as radiant heat approved with the radiant heat logo on the actual Shaw sample board.
Products without this logo are NOT recommended for use over radiant heat and are NOT warranted for this application.
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The following guidelines must be applied throughout the life of the oor in order to reduce the affects of radiant heat on
engineered wood oors. Even when these guidelines are followed it is still possible that your ooring may experience some
cracks (seasonal checking) on the surface, gapping between boards, or delamination of boards. The approved engineered
products can only be installed over radiant heated suboors using the installation methods approved by Shaw.
The temperature and humidity levels described below must be maintained otherwise any damage resulting from such failure
to maintain will not be covered under warranty. After the ooring is installed, slowly raise the temperature to the preferred
comfort level (over at least 5 day time frame) beginning two days after installation or at the onset of colder
weather conditions.
The radiant heat system must be controlled and the surface temperature of the ooring must never be allowed to exceed 82°F.
The proper humidity level (35%-55%) must be maintained within your home at all times during the year. Use of a humidication system may
be required to maintain proper humidity levels to avoid excessive drying of the wood ooring.
Seasonal gapping should be expected.
Surface checking can be expected if the proper humidity level is not properly maintained between 35-55% R. H. or if the oor’s surface temperature
exceeds 82°.
LIMITED WARRANTIES
These warranties, which begin from the date of purchase, apply to products used in dry residential applications. Lifetime
warranties apply for as long as the original purchaser owns and resides in the home where the product was installed.
Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty
Shaw warrants all rst quality engineered hardwood oors, in their manufactured condition, to be free from defect in material
and workmanship including milling, assembly, dimension and grading. Shaw additionally warrants that these engineered
hardwood oors, will not delaminate when properly installed and maintained according to Shaw's installation
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