Installation & Assembly

ManualsBrandsWildon Home® ManualsFlooringOak Engineered Hardwood Flooring

SEHWII011007

PRE FINISHED ENGINEERED HARDWOOD INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING

WITH THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION

You will need to determine which of the methods will apply to your specific flooring product. Not all methods will be

applicable for all products.

OWNER / INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

Hardwood flooring is a beautiful and unique product of nature, which is characterized by distinctive variations in grain and

color. These natural variations in color and grain are not flaws, but are a part of the natural beauty and uniqueness of

hardwood flooring. (These inherent variations should be expected and serve to enhance the natural beauty and enduring

charm.) Shaw Hardwood Floors

™

are manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards, which permit a defect

tolerance not to exceed 5%. The defects may be of a manufacturing or natural type. (Remember: No two hardwood floors are

alike.)

y The installer assumes all responsibility for final inspection of product quality. This inspection of all flooring should be

done

before installation. Carefully examine the flooring for color, finish and quality before installing it. Use reasonable

selectivity and cull out or cut off pieces with glaring defects. If material is not acceptable, contact your Shaw Hardwood

Flooring

™

dealer immediately.

y Before beginning the installation of any hardwood flooring product, the installer must determine that the environment of

the job site and the condition and type of the subfloor involved is acceptable, insuring that it meets or exceeds all

requirements which are stipulated in the Shaw Hardwood Flooring

™

installation instructions which follow.

y Shaw Industries, Inc. declines any responsibility for job failure resulting from or associated with inappropriate or

improperly prepared subfloors or job site environment deficiencies.

y The use of stain, filler or putty stick for the correction of defects during installation should be accepted as normal

procedure.

y When Shaw Hardwood Flooring

™

is ordered, a 5 - 10% waste factor, depending on layout, must be added to the actual

square footage amount needed. (Diagonal Installations may require more.)

JOB SITE INSPECTION & ACCLIMATION

y In new construction, Shaw Hardwood Flooring

™

should be one of the last items installed. All work involving water or

moisture (plumbing, plaster /drywall ceilings or wall finishes, painting, etc.) should be finished with ample time allowed for

complete drying prior to wood flooring being installed. Heating and air systems should be fully operating maintaining a

consistent room temperature at 60-80

F and a constant relative humidity range of 35%-65%, 5 days prior to wood

acclimation.

y Flooring should not be delivered until the above guidelines are completed. Concrete and plaster should be cured and at

least 60 to 90 days old. Check basements and under floor crawl space to be sure that they are dry and well ventilated to avoid

damage caused by moisture. Shaw recommends a minimum of 6 mil vapor barrier placed on 100% of the surface of the

ground in crawl spaces not finished with cement.

y Flooring should be at the job site at least 48 hours prior to installation. Do not open until ready to install.

y Handle with care. Do not stand on ends or sides. Store Shaw Hardwood flooring flat with proper support on the ends and

center sections in a dry place being sure to provide at least a four-inch air space under and around cartons. Stack the cartons

3-4 high to insure efficient acclimation.

y Do not store directly upon on grade concrete or next to outside walls. Cartons should be placed as close to the center of

the installation area as possible, away from exterior walls, windows, and doors. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from

air vents.

y The installation site should have consistent room temperature of 60

- 80

F., and a constant relative humidity level of

35% - 65% for a minimum of 5 days prior to acclimation and installation of any Shaw Hardwood Flooring

™

product.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

• Hand Saw or Electric Saw (Carbide Tip Blade Recommend)

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
PRE FINISHED ENGINEERED HARDWOOD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTUAL INSTALLATION You will need to determine which of the methods will apply to your specific flooring product. Not all methods will be applicable for all products. OWNER / INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY Hardwood flooring is a beautiful and unique product of nature, which is characterized by distinctive variations in grain and color.
PAGE 2
• • • • • • • • • • Carpenter’s Square Utility Knife Tapping Block Spacers (3/8” to 9/16” ) Safety Equipment (Goggles & Mask) Tape Measure Soft Rubber Mallet Broom Hammer Pull Bar FOR FLOATING INSTALLATIONS YOU WILL ALSO NEED • • • Shaw Hardwood Tongue and Groove TM Flooring Adhesive or equivalent Shaw Adhesive Remover or equivalent Damp and Dry Towels FOR GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION ONLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED • • • • • 100 or 150 lb.
PAGE 3
builder, engineer, architect or consumer, who are better able to evaluate their expected results, based on site-related conditions and performance requirements. The general information provided below describes common, nonengineered joists and subfloor decking systems. Engineered subflooring systems may allow for wider spacing of engineered beam support systems; and alternative subfloor decking materials, while also providing equal performance characteristics to the systems discussed below.
PAGE 4
3) Wait 24-48 hours, remove and check for the appearance of condensation or a darkening of the concrete slab. 4) Either occurrence signals the likely presence of excess moisture, requiring a mandatory Calcium Chloride Test. If you have determined that the slab has excessive moisture, then Calcium Chloride and PH alkalinity tests must be performed to determine the moisture content, vapor emissions, and alkalinity levels in the concrete floor.
PAGE 5
Installing Shaw Hardwood Floors over Radiant Heated Sub Floors ¾ Oak, Ash, Hickory, and Walnut species of Shaw Engineered Hardwood products, are approved for installation over radiant heated subfloors using either Adhered or Floating installation methods, if applicable for the product. ¾ Nail or Staple Down installation methods are not recommended for Radiant Heated Sub Floors.
PAGE 6
1. Before starting, first measure the width of the room, and then divide the room’s width by the width of the plank. If this means that the last row of planks will be narrower than 2”, then you will need to cut the first row of planks to make it narrower. Cut in such a way that both rows of planks (the first and last to be installed in the room) will have the same approximate width for an overall continuous look. See installing the last row.
PAGE 7
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: y Lay a row of boards, unglued, with the tongue toward the wall, directly on top of the last row installed. y Take a full width scrap piece of the Shaw Hardwood™ product that is being installed with the face down and the tongue side against the wall. Use appropriate spacers against the wall to ensure the proper expansion space.
PAGE 8
holes will not be covered by the wall base or quarter round trim, fill the holes with wood filler designed to blend with your wood floor. Note: Typically the first few rows must be edge nailed by hand rather than with a nailing machine due to a vertical wall obstruction. When clearance allows, use the appropriate nail/staple tool, which drive fasteners, simplifying and speeding up the nail/staple process.
PAGE 9
y For Wood Subfloors: If you are working on a wood type subfloor, you may want to use small finishing nails to hold the first row in place. Fill nail holes with wood filler designed to blend with your new floor. Step 4: INSTALLING THE HARDWOOD • • Complete the rest of the installation by spreading enough adhesive to install 45 sf. at a time. Continue to dry rack when the hardwood so that you maintain the correct end joint stagger, then continue setting the hardwood into the adhesive ready.
PAGE 10
Installation Tips: • Moldings should be acclimated 48 hours y Moldings must be predrilled to avoid splitting whenever they are to be secured with nails or fasteners. y The tool of choice for cutting hardwood moldings is a 10 or 12” motorized miter saw with pre-set adjustments for the basic miter cuts at 22.5o, 45o, and 90o. A carbide tipped blade makes the best cuts. Be sure the saw blade is positioned to cut into the finished face.
PAGE 11
Installation: To attached molding pre-drill and nail in appropriate 6” to 8” intervals. Do not nail less than 2”- 3” from the ends of either side. Also apply glue to the front edge of the molding. Apply one or two 1/4” beads of construction adhesive to the subfloor and seat the molding in place. All stair nose moldings must be nailed and glued to secure the molding adequately. It is important not to attach the reducer directly to the floating floor to allow expansion and contraction.
PAGE 12
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. b. Non Heating Season (Wet): An air conditioner, dehumidifier, or periodically turning on your heating will help to maintain humidity levels during summer months. Avoid excessive exposure to water during periods of inclement weather. Do not walk on your floor with stiletto heels, spiked golf shoes, or other types of sports cleats. Do not allow sharp, pointed, or rough textured objects to be exposed to the hardwood flooring.