Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsShaw ManualsEngineered HardwoodWestern Hickory Saddle 3/8 in. T x 5 in. W x Random Length Click Engineered Hardwood Flooring (29.49 sq. ft. / case)

CLICK FLOATING ENGINEERED FLOORING

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION.

Attention: Installer/Owner Responsibility

Inspect ALL materials carefully BEFORE installation. Wood is a natural product containing variations in color, tone and

graining. Some variation in color is to be expected in a natural wood oor. Even though our product goes through many

inspections before it leaves the plant, it is the customer and installer’s responsibility for nal inspection prior to installation.

The installer must be selective, and discard or cut off pieces with defects, whatever the source of the defect may be. The use of

stain, ller, or putty to correct defects during installation is normal procedure. The ooring warranty DOES NOT cover

materials with visible defects once they are installed. All claims must be made before installation. We are not responsible for

shipping or installation costs. When ordering ooring, add 5%–10% to the actual square footage required to allow for cutting,

waste and/or manufacturing defects.

Your engineered hardwood ooringMUSTbe installed in a controlled environment.Store in a horizontal position in the room

for 48 hours prior to installation.Preferable temperature should be approximately 65-75 degrees with a relative humidity of

35-55%.Humidity should never be allowed to drop below 30% as this may cause gapping. Diagram 1. If existing baseboard

moldings are difcult to remove, they may be left in place. Quarter round molding is all that is needed to cover the expansion

space between ooring and baseboard.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Foam underlay, pressure sensitive polypropylene adhesive tape such as Tuck Tape or equivalent, spacers, saw, hammer, utility

knife, pencil, tape measure, ruler. If installing over a crawlspace or on a concrete oor, you must also install a minimum 6-

milpolyethylene vapor retarder. Use of a 2n1 underlayment with an attached polyethylene lm is acceptable substitute.

Do not tape seams when installing 2n1 underlayment over a wood suboor.

SUITABLE TYPES OF SUBFLOORS AND FLOOR PREPARATION

The underoor or suboor must be thoroughly even, dry, clean and solid. Carpet staples or glue residue must be removed and

oor must be clean to ensure proper installation.

To check for evenness, hammer a nail into the center of the oor. Tie a string to the nail and push the knot against the oor.

Pull the string tight to the farthest corner of the room and examine the oor at eye level for any gaps between the string and

oor. Move the string around the perimeter of the room noting any gaps larger than 3/16" (4.8 mm). Any oor unevenness of

more than 3/16" (4.8 mm) per 10' (3 m) must be sanded down or lled in with an appropriate ller. Floors must be carefully

checked for moisture problems. Any moisture problems need to be solved before installation. New concrete needs to cure for

at least 60 days before installation.

Test wood sub oors and wood ooring for moisture content using a pin-type moisture meter. Take readings of the suboor – minimum of 20 readings

per 1000 sq. ft. and average the results. In most regions, a “dry” suboor that is ready to work on has a moisture content of 12% or less and the wood

should be within 4% of the suboor moisture content.

The moisture content for concrete suboors registered after a calcium chloride test should not be greater than 3 pounds per 1000 square feet of area. If

it exceeds these limits, DO NOT install the ooring.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR DAMP ROOMS SUCH AS SAUNAS, AND ROOMS WITH DAMP CONCRETE, ROOMS

WITH FLOOR DRAINS OR ROOMS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY FLOOD.

For wet areas such as bathrooms caulk the perimeter of the oor with a silicone caulk.

INSTALLATION OVER RADIANT HEAT

Your engineered hardwood can be laid over a radiant sub-oor heating system. Follow the manufacturer’s installation

instructions for the sub-oor heating system. Make sure to turn the heat system off for 2 to 3 days prior to laying the oor.

Once oor has been installed, turn the heating system on gradually. We recommend the temperature is set at low to medium

heat output for 12 hours per day in the rst week. In the second week, set the temperature to a medium heat setting for 24

hours per day.

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CLICK FLOATING ENGINEERED FLOORING PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. Attention: Installer/Owner Responsibility Inspect ALL materials carefully BEFORE installation. Wood is a natural product containing variations in color, tone and graining. Some variation in color is to be expected in a natural wood oor.
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For the third week, you can regulate the heat as you would normally. The maximum output from the heating cables must not exceed 60W/m2. When using area rugs or runners, the normal surface temperature of the wood may rise higher than recommended. The oor’s surface temperature must not exceed 28˚C (82˚F). Please note: we do not warrant against slight gaps that might develop between the oor panels when heating is active or due to changes in atmospheric conditions.
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FINISHING MOLDING Reducer molding is used to nish ooring when the adjoining surface is lower than the ooring or when the ooring meets carpet. Position the U track 1.4" (7 mm) between each edge of the ooring. Screw, nail or glue down the track directly to the sub oor and then insert the reducing strip into the track. T-molding is used to nish ooring when two level surfaces meet in doorways or for expansion joints. Install same as above.
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one. Cleaning the oor with a soiled cover could cause streaking. Many covers are re-usable so depending on the cover either throw away the cover or wash and dry it as you would any towel. TIPS AND WARNINGS Vacuum or sweep regularly. Remove spills promptly using appropriate oor cleaner and a clean white cloth. Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs. Use protective mats at all exterior entrances. Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely damage your oor.
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cualquier hueco mayor a 4.8 mm (3/16"). Cualquier desnivel del piso de más de 4.8 mm (3/168") por cada 3 m (10') deberá lijarse o rellenarse con un relleno adecuado. Deberá examinarse con detalle el piso para determinar que no haya de problemas de humedad. Cualquier problema de humedad debe resolverse antes de la instalación. El hormigón nuevo necesita curarse por un término de al menos 60 días antes de su instalación.
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REPORTADOS COMO RESULTADO DE LA EXPOSICIÓN A FORMALDEHÍDO. LAS PERSONAS MAYORES Y LOS NIÑOS JÓVENES, ASÍ COMO CUALQUIER PERSONA CON ANTECEDENTES DE ASMA, ALERGIAS, O PROBLEMAS PULMONARES, PUEDEN ESTAR EN MAYOR RIESGO. SE CONTINÚA UNA INVESTIGACIÓN SOBRE LOS POSIBLES EFECTOS A LARGO PLAZO DE LA EXPOSICIÓN AL FORMALDEHÍDO. LA VENTILACIÓN REDUCIDA PUEDE PERMITIR QUE EL FORMALDEHÍDO Y OTROS CONTAMINANTES SE ACUMULEN EN EL AIRE EN AMBIENTES INTERIORES.
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MANTENIMIENTO Y LIMPIEZA Nuestros pisos de madera de diseño son muy fáciles de mantener. Sin cera, sin problemas. Simplemente utilice un limpiador de piso recomendado para pisos de madera y un trapo de piso de felpa especial, disponible en tiendas de venta de pisos. Paso 1: Barra o aspire el piso para remover cualquier partícula que pudiera rayarlo. *No use aspiradoras con cepillo aspirador tipo bateador o cabezal de cepillo rotativo ya que pueden dañar el piso de madera.