Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITED 50 YEAR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY
2G / FD CLICK PREFINISHED ENGINEERED PLANK
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SF2GFDFI50 REV. CRB 3-16
Rugs with rubber bottoms or no-skid pads may leave an imprint on the flooring.
● Sweep, dust, or vacuum the floor regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt or grit that can scratch or dull the floor finish.
 Use protective casters/caster cups or felt pads on the legs of furniture to prevent damage to the flooring. Use wide bearing leg
bases, barrel type caster wheels, rubber rollers to minimize indentations and scratches from heavy objects. As a rule of thumb,
the heavier the object, the wider the floor protector should be. Make certain to keep them clean and well maintained.
 Do not use rubber or foam backed plastic mats as they may discolor or leave an imprint on the floor. To prevent slippage, use an
approved vinyl rug underlayment.
● Maintain a normal indoor relative humidity level between 35 and 55% and a temperature of 60
o
-80
o
F throughout the year, to
minimize the natural expansion and contraction of wood.
Heating Season (Dry): A humidifier is recommended to prevent excess shrinkage due to low humidity levels. Wood stove and
electric heat tends to create very dry conditions. Minor gapping between wood planks during the heating season is a normal
occurrence with hardwood flooring installed over radiant heat.
Non-Heating Season (Wet): An air conditioner or dehumidifier or periodically turning on your heating system can maintain
humidity during the summer months. Avoid excessive exposure to water during periods of inclement weather.
● Avoid gouges or cuts in your floor from sharp objects. While your floor is very wear resistant, sharp or pointed objects can
nevertheless damage it.
● Don’t walk on your floor with stiletto-style heels, spiked shoes, or cleats; they may cause indentations in your floor.
● Keep pet’s nails trimmed to minimize finish scratches.
● Rearrange area rugs and furniture periodically so the floor ages evenly. UV sunlight will soften the tone of different species
of hardwood to varying degrees.
 Protect your floor from direct sunlight. Use curtains and UV resistant film on large glass doors and windows. Over time, natural and
artificial light could discolor the floor.
 Use a dolly when moving heavy furniture or appliances. But first, put down a sheet of quarter inch plywood or Masonite to protect the
floor and help prevent denting. Carpet or cardboard is not adequate to prevent surface compression scratches. Never try to slide or
roll heavy objects across the floor to avoid denting.
REPAIRING YOUR FLOOR
● Minor damage can be easily repaired with finishing putty available in blending colors.
● Retain several planks for future repairs.
● Major damage will require board replacement. If using the floating installation only, your floor can easily be disassembled to allow
for replacement.
To disengage the planks, lift the
long side to a 45-degree angle and
remove. You may need to gently
knock just above the joint.
Slide the ends in opposite directions
to disengage. Do not pull upwards
to disengage the short ends so as
not to break them.
Installation Tips:
 Moldings must be pre-drilled avoid splitting whenever they are to be secured with nails or fasteners. Use a 10 or 12” miter saw
with pre-set adjustments for the basic miter cuts at 22.5
o
, 45
o
, and 90
o
. A carbide tipped blade makes the best cuts.
 On Wall Base or Quarter Round moldings, never restrict the hardwood floor’s natural contraction/expansion movement by driving the
fasteners at a downward angle. Rather, attach the moldings to the wall or vertical surface.
 Always miter cuts rather than having butt cuts when splicing. Decide the direction of the miter by cutting the molding with the
long point oriented in the same direction as your natural line of vision when you enter the room.
Wall Base - Borders the wood floor at the base of the wall to give the room a finished look. This molding conceals the required
expansion space between the wall and the hardwood flooring. It is also sometimes used under cabinets and toe kicks.
Quarter Round - This molding conceals the required expansion space between the wall and the hardwood flooring. It is also
sometimes used under cabinets and toe kicks where a wall base won’t fit or at the base of the stairs to provide a subtle blend between
the floor and the wall or vertical surface.
Threshold - Typically used at exterior doorways as a transition between flooring and the doorway threshold. It is also used to
transition a wood floor to different floors to make them fit together perfectly, such as high pile carpeting or tile. Another typical use for a
threshold is to conceal the expansion space between the flooring and a vertical surface such as fireplace hearths and sliding glass
doors.
T-Molding - Commonly used in doorways to join two wood floors in adjoining rooms. Also recommended when making transitions from
a wood floor to another floor that is approximately the same height such as ceramic tile, hardwood or laminate floors, not carpet. T-
MOLDINGS