Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITED 50 YEAR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY
2G / FD CLICK PREFINISHED ENGINEERED PLANK
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Step 4: INSTALLING THE LAST ROW
Most often the entire length of the last row will need to be cut so that it is narrow enough to fit the remaining space. When this occurs,
follow this simple procedure:
● Lay a row of boards with the tongue toward the wall, directly on top of the last row installed.
● Take a full width scrap piece of the product that is being installed with the face down and the tongue side against the wall. Use 3/8”
or 1/2” spacers against the wall to ensure the proper expansion space.
● Draw a line along the row moving down the wall. The resulting line gives the proper width for the last row which, when cut, can then
be wedged into place using the pull bar.
Step 5: FINISHING THE FLOOR
● The use of putty or a non-silicone based filler to cover small cracks. Test filler on spare pieces first to ensure it blends with the floor.
● Make sure when the installation is complete that the expansion spacers are removed and the expansion space is covered with
the appropriate molding such as baseboard and 1/4 round or shoe molding. Do not nail moldings into the floor but nail into the
wall.
● Vacuum the floor thoroughly using the soft brush attachment or dust mop to remove any dirt and debris.
● Use a quality Hardwood Flooring cleaner to finish the floor. We recommend Bona Swedish Formula Hardwood Cleaner
● If the floor is to be covered, do not use plastic, use a breathable wrap, or material such as cardboard or Kraft paper to protect
the finish.
● Final inspection by the end user should be conducted from a standing position.
 After damp mopping and cleaning, furniture or heavy objects can be put back into place immediately after installation.
IMPORTANT: FLOATING METHOD ONLY OVER RADIANT HEAT
CLEANING YOUR FLOOR
● Use a damp cloth to blot up spills and spots as soon as they happen. For tough spots such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, tar
or cigarette marks, use acetone/nail polish remover then wipe with a damp cloth. Always avoid allowing liquids to stand on your
floor.
 Vacuum, (using the hard floor attachment not the beater bar), dust mop, or sweep the floor to minimize abrasive grit, debris, and dirt.
● Do not damp mop. Periodically clean the floor with a hardwood flooring cleaner, which is specially formulated for the finish. We
recommend Bona Swedish Formula Hardwood Cleaner.
● Do not use oil based, wax, and polish, strong ammoniated or abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring powder to clean the floor.
● Do not wash or wet-mop the floor with soap, water, oil soap detergent or any other liquid cleaning material. This could
cause swelling warping, delamination and joint-line separation, and void the warranty.
● Do not use any type of buffing machine.
PROTECTING YOUR FLOOR
 Use quality area rugs and doormats by outdoor entrance areas to prevent dirt, sand, grit and other substances such as oil, asphalt or
driveway sealer from being tracked onto your floor. The rugs must be made of a breathable material to prevent moisture entrapment.
CARE GUIDE
CAUTION: WOOD DUST WARNING
The State of California (OEEHA Prop 65, California Health, and Safety Code Section 25249.6) has classified Wood Dust as a substance known
to cause cancer. Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products generates wood dust.
The State of Minnesota (Statute 1984 sections 144.495 and 325F.18) require all HDF and plywood sold or used in
Minnesota meet the HUD Formaldehyde Emission Standard 24 CFR Sections 3280.308 and 3280.406.
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irborne wood dust may cause lung, upper respiratory tract, and eye and skin irritations. Some wood species may cause dermatitis and /or respiratory
allergic reactions. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans. Wood dust can
also cause a flammable or explosive hazard
Precautionary measures:
● Recover dust for disposal. Sweep or vacuum dust for disposal or if power tools are used, equip them with a dust collector.
● Avoid dust contact with an ignition source
● Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of wood dust in air. If there are high levels of dust, then use an NIOSH- designated dust mask.
● Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.
First Aid Measures:
● If inhaled, move to fresh air. In case of contact flush eyes and skin with water. If irritation persists, call a physician.
Please contact your dealer or distributor to request a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information and data above is based on the experience of occupational health and safety professional. It comes from sources
believed to be accurate or otherwise technically current. It is the user’s responsibility to determine if this information is suitable for specific application
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