Installation Guide

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DURAS EPIC + EPIC EXTREME HARDWOOD FLOORING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Important Information Before You Begin

It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you read and understand this

information completely prior to starting, since improper installation

can void the warranties.

Installer/Owner Responsibility

Carefully inspect ALL material prior to installation for defects.

Materials installed with visible defects are not covered under warranty.

Remember – Wood is a natural product that can vary in color, grain,

and contains natural characteristics that varies from plank to plank and

is to be expected. We do not warrant against these natural variations

from plank to plank or variations from sample to plank. Remember –

If you are not satisfied with the flooring prior to installation, contact

your dealer – DO NOT INSTALL the flooring. Accepting or rejecting

the material must be done on full shipment of quantities only, not

carton by carton or plank by plank. Material is manufactured to exceed

industry standards (ANSI/HPVA EF 2009).

 We urge you, as the final inspector to inspect for proper color,

finish, style, and quality PRIOR to installation. Verify that the

flooring is the correct material. Care should be taken at this

time to remove or repair particular characteristics you do not

desire. Manufacturer declines responsibility for any costs

incurred when plank(s) with visible defects have been

installed.

 The use of stain, filler, or putty stick for the correction of

minor defects during installation should be accepted as

normal procedure.

 5% cutting allowance, depending on layout, must be added

to the actual square footage amount needed. (Diagonal,

herringbone, or bordered installations will require a higher

percentage)

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

CAUTION: WOOD DUST

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified

wood dust as a nasal carcinogen. The sawing, sanding, and/ or

machining of wood products can produce wood dust that can

cause respiratory, eye, and skin irritations. Equipment should be

equipped with a dust collector to reduce airborne wood dust. Wear

an appropriate NIOSH designated dust mask to reduce exposure to

airborne wood dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of

irritation, flush eyes or skin with water for at least 15 minutes. In

cases of severe irritation; seek immediate medical attention. For

further technical or installation questions or to request a Product

Specification Data Sheet contact the manufacturer. 1-800-441-

7429

ttention California Installers & Consumers

WARNING

Installation of this product and wood product may create wood

dust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

PRE INSTALLATION & JOBSITE CONDITIONS

It is the installer/ owners’ responsibility to ensure that the jobsite

conditions and jobsite subfloor are environmentally and structurally

acceptable prior to the installation of any hardwood flooring. The

manufacturer declines any responsibility for failures or deficiencies of

hardwood flooring resulting from or related to sub-floor, sub-surface,

or job-site environmental conditions. All substrates must be clean, flat,

dry, and structurally sound.

 Subfloors must be clean and free of dirt, curing compounds,

sealers, drywall mud, paint, wax, grease, urethane, or other

materials that may affect the integrity of the flooring material or

adhesives used to install the flooring.

 All subfloors and subfloor systems must be structurally sound

and must be installed following their manufacturer's

recommendations. Local building codes may only establish

minimum requirements of the flooring system and may not

provide adequate rigidity and support for proper installation and

performance of a hardwood floor. Whenever possible install the

planks perpendicular to the floor joists for maximum stability.

Our warranties DO NOT cover any problems caused by

inadequate substructures or improper installation of said

substructures.

 Test wood sub floors and wood flooring for moisture content

using a pin-type moisture meter. Take readings of the subfloor –

minimum of 20 readings per 1000 sq. ft. and average the results.

In most regions, a “dry” subfloor that is ready to work on has a

moisture content of 12% or less and the wood should be within

4% of the subfloor moisture content.

 ASTM F-2170 – in-situ relative humidity – 85% RH or less is

acceptable.

 ASTM 1869 – 5.0 lbs. or less is acceptable

 Readings greater than 85% RH or 5.0 lbs. requires the use of

a proper vapor retarder or adhesive/moisture abatement

system.

 Before moisture testing begins, the slab must be cured for a

minimum of 30 days.

 Basements and crawl spaces must be dry. Use of a 6 mil black

polyethylene is required to

cover 100% of the crawl

space earth. Crawl space

clearance from ground to

underside of joist to be no

less than 18” and perimeter

vent spacing should be

equal to 1.5% of the total square footage of the crawl space area

to provide cross ventilation. Where necessary, local regulations

prevail.

 The subfloor must be flat, meeting a minimum of 3/16” within

10’ or 1/8” in 6’.

Concrete/Wood subfloors - Grind high spots or use a Portland-

cement-based leveling material (minimum compressive strength 3000

psi) to fill all low spots. Follow the leveling compound

manufacturer’s instruction. Leveling compounds must be allowed to

thoroughly cure and dry prior to installation of wood flooring.

 All “wet” work – i.e. – paint, drywall, concrete, masonry,

plumbing must be complete and dry well in advance of 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.

 Permanent HVAC should be on and operational a minimum of 5

days and maintained between 65 – 75 degrees and a relative

humidity of 35%- 55% prior to delivery, during, and after

installation of the flooring.

 If HVAC is not possible at time of installation the environmental

conditions must be at or near normal living conditions between

Broom or

vacuum

Moisture Meter Safety Glasses

Tape Measure Hand Saw Color Wood Filler

Chalk Line &

Chalk

Electric Miter

Saw/Table Saw

Shaw R2X

Hammer Pry Bar NIOSH designated

Dust Mask

Summary of content (6 pages)

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DURAS EPIC + EPIC EXTREME HARDWOOD FLOORING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Important Information Before You Begin It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you read and understand this information completely prior to starting, since improper installation can void the warranties. Installer/Owner Responsibility Carefully inspect ALL material prior to installation for defects. Materials installed with visible defects are not covered under warranty.
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60 – 80 degrees and at the average yearly relative humidity for the area. 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 with the hardwood flooring that are related to or attributed to improper jobsite conditions.
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NOTE: REFER TO THE ADHESIVE LABEL FOR PROPER TROWEL REQUIRED, SPREAD RATES AND INSTALLATION APPLICATION INFORMATION! EPIC EXTREME – GLUE DOWN METHOD INSTALLATION FOR GLUE DOWN METHOD REQUIRES THE USE OF SHAW 35MC OR DMC 140. ADHESIVE MUST BE APPLIED WITH THE ATTACHED BLADE AT THE 30-35 SQ. FT. SPREAD RATE WHEN INSTALLING OVER CONCRETE SUBFLOORS! Before you begin using the following instructions, please refer to the Pre-Installation Job Prep information above. Getting Started 1. Select a starter wall.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Only use manufacturer's recommended staples or cleats. 3/8” PRODUCTS hammer directly on the flooring to engage the tongue-and-groove. This can damage the flooring and/or finish. 8. As you approach the end wall it may be necessary to cut the width of the last row – be sure to allow for the expansion along the end wall. Once the final cuts are made set planks into place. 9. The last few rows will need to be fastened by hand.
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6. Prior to installing the flooring, secure a straight edge (starter board) inside the chalk line to act as a guide and to prevent the row of planks from shifting during installation. The straightedge could be a straight piece of lumber or piece of flooring. This is temporary and will be replaced as the floor is completed. Installing the Floor 7. Insert spacers at walls to maintain the expansion space between the flooring and the wall. 8.
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areas where additional curing time is required, more time may be needed. 14. Maintain the proper Relative Humidity in your home between 35% - 55%. The use of a humidifier during heating seasons may help reduce shrinkage of the wood due to low humidity. Floor Protection During Construction After installation, if you choose to protectively cover the floor, cover the floor completely, since some species are light-sensitive and uncovered areas may change color.