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STEP 8: INSTALLING THE FLOOR
Helpful Tips
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Remove flooring from several different cartons to maximize color and shade mixture.
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Stagger the ends of boards at least 6" in adjacent rows. For floating application, stagger seams 12" to 15". No two end
joints should be within three rows of each other.
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Installation parallel to the longest wall provides the best visual effect.
Doorway and Wall Preparation
Undercut or notch-out door casings 1/16" higher than the thickness of the flooring being installed to avoid difficult scribe
cuts during installation. Also remove existing base and shoe molding as well as doorway thresholds; each can be replaced
after installation is complete.
INSTALLING THE FLOOR: Staple-Down Installation
An exterior wall is usually the straightest and best reference line to start the installation. Direction of finished flooring should
be at right angles to the floor joists whenever possible. Establish a starting line by leaving a minimum 1/2" expansion gap*
around all vertical obstructions. Measure this distance from the starting wall (in at least two places) close to the starting wall’s
opposite corners. Mark these points and snap a working chalk line parallel to the starting wall allowing the required
expansion space between the starting wall and the edge of the first row of flooring.
On the first row of flooring use 6d or 8d flooring nails to top nail surface of flooring and countersink (pre-drilling nail holes
will prevent splits).
Fasteners should hit the joist whenever possible. To ensure proper alignment of flooring, make sure the flooring along the
working chalk line is straight.
Allowing for a 1/2" minimum expansion gap around all vertical obstructions is critical. Wood expands and contracts with
changes in humidity. Wood will buckle and/or cup if an adequate expansion space is not provided. Always allow for
expansion when making end or side cuts around vertical objects.
CAUTION: It is extremely important to use the appropriate adapters as well as staples or cleats. Improper
fasteners, machines, and air pressure can cause severe damage.
Make sure to properly space fasteners every 3" – 4" along the length of the board with a minimum of 2 fasteners per piece
1" – 2" from each end. Top and/or hand nail enough rows to allow adequate spacing from wall; continue installation with a
recommended floor-stapling machine. Stagger the ends of boards at least 6" in adjacent rows creating a stair-step pattern.
Continue across the room until finished. Remember to provide adequate spacing for expansion gap.
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