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Glue-Down Installation
PLEASE NOTE:
ANY GLUE WHICH GETS ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH ADHESIVE REMOVER.
Step 1 – Establish a Starting Line
• Lay out the direction of the floor. If possible, install the flooring perpendicular to the joists
• Select a straight starter wall.
• Mark the starting line using a chalk line or a string between two nails. This distance between the wall and the line should equal the
face width of 2 floor planks plus 3/4” (1/2” expansion gap plus 1/4” tongue width = 3/4”). Do not include the width of the tongue.
• Securing a straight edge on the side away from the starting wall is recommended to ensure straight alignment of the starter rows.
Install a straight edge.
Step 2 – Spreading the Glue
• Spread the glue from the straight edge or chalk line out, in the direction of the starting wall. Spread only enough glue to install what
can be set within 45 minutes (15 minutes of OPEN TIME and an additional 30 minutes for actual installation). Usually about two rows
width coverage. Different manufacturer may require different open time and set time.
• You will repeat the same procedure with each succeeding rows.
Step 3 – Install the Starter Rows (first two rows)
• Installation begins from the straight edge with tongue facing away from the wall. Allow expansion gap between the wall and the end
of the board.
• Install the row in front of it. Use 75 lbs roller or weigh them down while the glue sets. Allow the glue to set.
• Remove the straight edge.
Step 4 – Install the Remaining Rows
• Spread another section of glue. Never spread more that can be covered before the adhesive is set. If adhesive is set and will not
transfer to the back of the plank, scrape off the adhesive and apply fresh adhesive.
• Continue to install the next rows. Make sure there is a random staggering at the end joints of at least 6” apart.
• Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards correctly in adjacent rows to avoid clustering end joints.
• Maintain a 1/2” expansion gap around the perimeter of the room.
• Make sure that there is 100% contact between the solid wood floor and the adhesive.
• Any excess glue which seeps onto the surface of the floor must be removed immediately with adhesive remover.
• The glue should not be applied in the groove or the tongue of the flooring.
• Use a tapping block to ensure good connection between the tongue and groove. Carefully, tap the planks together until the tongue
and groove “snap” into place.
• Use a clean, smooth, 75 pound roller to roll the flooring immediately after installation and after every 150 square foot interval during
the installation to insure proper adhesive transfer.
• The flooring should be taped together during installation using 3M blue masking tape to keep the planks from moving during
installation. The tape must be left in place for a minimum of 24 hours. Flooring straps can be used to pull boards together and hold
them in place while the glue dries.
• After the installation is completed, keep the floor free from foot traffic for a minimum of 24 hours to allow adhesive to properly set.