Use and Care Guide

Installation Instructions T & G Prefinished Engineered Plank
50 Year Residential Warranty
11 Rev.1RH-16HC
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, unglued, with the tongue toward the wall, directly on top of the last row installed.
● Take a short piece of the hardwood flooring that is being installed with the face down and the tongue side
against the wall.
● Draw a line with a pencil 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.
● You will need to use the pull bar extensively to make the last row properly flush.
Step 5: FINISHING THE FLOOR
● A drying time of 24 hours is recommended before any damp mopping, cleaning or heavy objects or furniture can
be put back into place.
● The use of putty or a non-silicone based filler to cover small cracks or face nails holes should be considered
normal in hardwood flooring installations. 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.
C 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 EmissionStandard 24 CFR Sections 3280.308 and 3280.406.
Airborne 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 and to follow any necessary safety precautions.