Installation Guide

10
STYLE SELECTIONS
TM
LOCKING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING —
HORIZONTAL ACCENT WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Carefully flip the connected row of planks over so they are now face down and the tongue side is toward the wall. You
may need assistance to flip the connected row of planks over, depending on the length of your installation. Make sure that
the first row is perfectly straight and the aligned joints remain square and tight. Apply a bead of 100% silicone adhesive
caulk to the back side of each locking engineered hardwood plank in the first row. If you’re using a locking engineered
hardwood plank with an attached pad apply silicone directly onto the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3)
Carefully tilt the row of connected planks against the wall with the tongue side toward the floor, re-level and press to
the wall. (Figure 3a)
Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset diagram).
Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will
allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You must also place drywall screws every 16" into the wall studs or sill
plate along the bottom edge of the first row of planks where they will be covered by the wall base. (Figure 4)
Start the second row from the right side. Cut the first plank and glue with silicone adhesive caulk. Fit plank by angling
tongue into groove and wiggle into place. Use tapping block as needed. Drive a brad nail into each plank through the
shallow area of the extended groove at each wall stud. (Figure 5)
NOTE: A joint “stagger” of 8 to 12 inches looks most natural. Avoid allowing plank ends to align.
silicone applied in “s” pattern
3
3/16"
Gap
3/16"
Gap
3a
brad
nail
4
stagger
8-12"
5