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Bond Failure
Bond failure is NOT flooring product defect. Most installation failures, including bond failure, result from jobsite moisture. Do not unpack or
deliver flooring to the jobsite until moisture problems are corrected. Read adhesive manufacturer’s instruction carefully. Certain wood
flooring adhesives may have special requirements and limitations of use. Some existing floor may not be acceptable. Not following the
adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations can lead to installation failure or product damage and will void your warranty.
Glue Spots on Face of Finished Floor
Adhesive can damage the floor’s finish, especially when it has dried. It is extremely important to take precautionary steps NOT to leave finger
prints or footprints glue marks on the face of the board. Any glue that comes in contact with the face of the board should be removed
immediately using adhesive remover formulated for the glue being used. Follow adhesive manufacturer’s instruction on adhesive removal.
Use clean towels, changing frequently to prevent haze and adhesive residue. If the spot removal damages the appearance of the boards,
replace the board.
Helpful Pointers
General Tips
• Make sure your work area is well lit. Good visibility ensures that color is consistent and that visually defective planks are detected and
removed.
• The preferred minimum length of the first and last plank is 12”.
• Leave 1/2” expansion gap around perimeters, under doors and around vertical objects, including permanent or fixed cabinetry.
• Using a shorter piece at undercut door jams will help when fitting flooring in place.
Nail-Down Installation Tips
• Make sure power cleats are approved for use in OSB if plywood is not used as a substrate.
• First and last rows require hand nailing because the pneumatic or power-nailer cannot be used safely.
• First and last rows require pre-drilling through the face, nailing with 8d nails, countersinking the nails and using matching color putty to fill
holes.
• Until power nailer can be used safely, additional rows may require pre-drilling through the tongue; blind nailing it with 8d nails;
countersinking the nails.
• Use a wood spline or slip tongue whenever a change of board direction is needed. Splines should be glued to the groove and nailed into
place.
• If the last row is less than 1” wide, it should first be glued to the previous uninstalled row and the two joined unit should be face-nailed as
one.
• Occasionally, a piece may be slightly bowed. Nail one end first, then use the pry bar to push the other end in place, nailing as you go.
Glue-Down Installation Tips
• ALWAYS REFER TO THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FLOORING ADHESIVE LABEL. The information given here is for typical installation.
Adjust it according to adhesive manufacturer’s instruction.
• Dry-lay means the glue has to set before placing floor planks in it. Wet-lay means the glue does not need to set before placing floor on it.
• Use trowel as specified by adhesive manufacturer.
• Continuously check the transfer of adhesive THROUGHOUT the installation process. If the adhesive no longer transfers to the back of the
flooring material, it must be removed and new adhesive applied.
• Work your way out of the room.
• After the installation is completed, keep the floor free from daily foot traffic for a minimum of 24 hours to allow adhesive to properly cure.
Cutting the Last Row to Width
• 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.
• Measure the distance between the floor face edge (exclude the tongue) to the wall. Subtract 1/2” from this measurement for expansion
gap. Draw a line. Cut through the line. Discard the excess piece. Proceed with installation.