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Additional Tools for Glue-Down Installation
Warranted Adhesives
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StrateStuff Urethane Adhesive (extra Moisture Protection Warranty if used in conjunction with StrateStuff Substrate
Safeguard; see product label and literature for details)
Other Approved Urethane-Based Adhesives Warranted By Their Manufacturers
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Bostik’s Best, Bostik’s Fast Tack, Bostik’s BST Urethane, or Bostik’s Ultra-Set
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Franklin 811 or Franklin 811 Plus Urethane Adhesive
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DriTac 7600
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Parabond 4002 PBM 4002
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Trowel (If using StrateStuff Urethane Adhesive use 1/4" x 1/8" x 1/4" square notch trowel; do not use V-notch trowel. (For
all other adhesives, refer to adhesive manufacturers’ recommendations for trowel size.)
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Urethane Adhesive Cleaner
DO NOT USE WATER-BASED ADHESIVES WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Additional Tools for Floating Installation
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Pull Tool or Crowbar
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Moisture Barrier (recommend StrateStuff Safeguard,
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Tapping Block (used with care) minimum 6 mil polyethylene film, 2 In One Pad may
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1/8" Foam Padding (if foam padding be substituted)
includes a vapor barrier backing, 6 mil
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Glue — Franklin Titebond II or Equivalent PVA-2
polyethylene film may not be required; (poly vinyl acetate) adhesive
for example, 2 In One Pad)
STEP 1: PRE-INSTALLATION
Site Inspection
Prior to installing hardwood floors, the building must be structurally complete and enclosed, including installation of exterior
doors and windows. Concrete, masonry, drywall, and paint must also be complete, allowing adequate drying time as to
not raise moisture content within the building.
HVAC systems must be fully operational at least 14 days prior to flooring installation, maintaining a consistent room
temperature between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity between 35-55%. This not only stabilizes the
building’s interior environment, but also is essential when acclimating hardwood flooring to the job-site.
Exterior grading, directing drainage away from the structure, as well as gutters and downspouts should also be completed.
Floors may be installed on, above, or below grade level and are not recommended in full bathrooms.
It is essential that basements and crawl spaces are dry. Crawl spaces must be a minimum of 24" from the ground to
underside of joists. A vapor barrier must be established in crawl spaces using 6 mil polyethylene (poly) film with joints
overlapped and taped.
During the final pre-installation inspection, sub-floors must be checked for moisture content using the appropriate metering
device for wood and/or concrete.
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