Use and Care Guide

Installation Instructions T & G Prefinished Engineered Plank
50 Year Residential Warranty
5 Rev.1RH-16HC
 Gradually increase the heat in 3 - 5
o
increments daily to adjust the heating system temperature up or
down to allow the flooring to adjust to the temperature changes
 The maximum temperature of sub floor under normal use should not exceed 85
o
F. (Check with heat
system manufacturer).
 For correct water temperature inside heating pipes, check with manufacturer’s suggested guidelines.
 Heating pipes must be covered with 1 1/4” of concrete or minimum 1/8” below bottom side of plywood sub
floor. In addition, for plywood sub floor, heat transfer plates or insulation boards must be under pipes.
 Room temperature should be maintained between 60-80
o
F and not vary more than 15
o
F from season to
season.
 Relative Humidity must be maintained in the range of 35-55% humidity in the home for radiant heated
rooms.
 .Always refer to the manufacturer of the radiant heating system for detailed instructions.
 The maximum allowable subfloor surface temperature is 85° F (29.44° C).
 Expect some heating season shrinkage.
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
 Pry Bar
 Drill with 1/16” bit
 Tapping Block
 Chalk Line and Chalk
 Hammer
 Safety Equipment (Goggles & Mask)
 Utility Knife
 3/8 “or 1/2” Spacers
 Hardwood Flooring Cleaner
 Tongue and Groove Flooring Adhesive (PVAC)
 Broom
APPROVED SUB FLOOR: All sub floors should be covered with either a 3 in 1 Underlayment or an approved 1/8”
thick closed cell foam underlayment. When using a 1/8” thick closed cell foam underlayment over a concrete sub
floor, you must also use a 6 or 8 mil polyethylene film which acts as a vapor retarder.
BELOW GRADE: All engineered products when installed using the floating installation method, can be installed
below grade. However the following instructions must be followed.
The concrete slab should be sealed or painted with a good concrete sealer. Then the 3 in1 Underlayment or the 6 mil
poly film should be installed with ends butted together and taped with a clear 2” packaging tape to prevent any
moisture from coming up through the seams. The 3 in 1 underlayment or 6 mil poly film should be lapped up the wall
4” all the way around the room. This can be trimmed off after moldings are installed. If you are using the 3 in1
underlayment, you are ready to begin the installation. However, if you have used the 6 mil poly film, roll out on top of
the 6 mil poly film a 1/8” thick closed cell foam, butting the edges but not overlapping.