Use and Care Manual

Waterproof wood installation guide lines
With 2G Technology
Life Time Finish residential warranty / 5 year commercial
3 WPW 04.19HC
Note: Perimeter glued or floating resilient vinyl and rubber tiles are unacceptable underlayments and must be removed.
Terrazzo, marble, tile and any other hard surfaces that are well bonded to sub-floor, dry, structurally sound and level, as described
above, are suitable as a sub-floor for this engineered hardwood flooring installation. As above, the surface must be sound, tight, and
free of paint, oil, existing adhesives, sealers, wax, grease, and dirt. Terrazzo, marble.
The flooring can be glued or floated directly over full spread permanently bonded acoustical cork. Density should be a minimum of 11.4
lb. / cubic ft. and installed according to cork manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not use foam underlayment when using the floating
method over the cork.
ASBESTOS WARNING! Do not sand existing resilient tile, sheet flooring, backing, or felt linings. These products may contain
asbestos fibers that are not readily identifiable. Inhalation of asbestos dust can cause asbestosis or other serious bodily harm. Check
with local, state, and federal laws for handling hazardous material before attempting the removal of these floors.
JOB SITE PREPARATION
● Verify floor is level and structurally sound. Repair as needed. Sub-floor irregularities may cause any wood flooring installation to
develop hollow spots between the flooring and the sub-floor. These are not the result of any manufacturing defect.
● Proper moisture testing is also needed to determine readiness for installation.
● Follow the NWFA guidelines for acclimation (www.nwfa.org ) on the job site temperature.
● Undercut door casings.
● Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway thresholds
● Regardless of the installation method, all floors should be racked.
FLOATING FLOOR INSTALLATION METHOD
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
∗ Tape Measure
∗ Moisture Meter (wood / concrete)
∗ Underlayment and Vapor Retarder (if needed)
∗ Mallet (light colored)
∗ Circular or Hand Saw
∗ Miter or Table Saw
∗ Tapping Block (use a scrap piece of a plank)
∗ Chalk Line and Chalk
∗ Hammer
∗ Safety Equipment (Goggles & Mask)
∗ Utility Knife
∗ 3/8 “or 1/2” Spacers
∗ Hardwood Flooring Cleaner
∗ Broom
∗ Silicon caulk and caulk gun
This waterproof flooring, when installed using the floating installation method, can be installed below grade, on grade, and above grade.
Note: Any pre-existing wood panels or strips that are floating or glued to the concrete slab must be removed before installation using
the floating method.
INSTALLATION ON RADIANT HEATED SUBFLOORS:
PREFINISHED OAK, ELM, MAPLE OR BIRCH ARE APPROVED FOR USE ON RADIANT HEAT APPLICATIONS. DO NOT USE
AMERICAN CHERRY, HICKORY OR ANY EXOTIC SPECIES. WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED IF ANYTHING OTHER THAN
APPROVED SPECIES IS USED.
RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS USED MUST BE DESIGNED AND CONTROLLED SPECIFICALLY FOR HARDWOOD FLOORING
BY THE SYSTEM MANUFACTURER AND MUST INCLUDE AN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE PROBE AND SURFACE
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS.
IMPORTANT: FLOATING METHOD ONLY OVER RADIANT HEAT