Healthier Choice CHOICE Hardwoods - Manual

Thank you for choosing Choice Hardwood Flooring. Choice Hardwood features exotic wood species that bring beauty and charm to
your home. In order to meet warranty requirements and to ensure a successful installation, review these guidelines carefully. Installation
of hardwood floors requires special tools and conformance to specific methods that are dependent upon many criteria including site-
specific attributes such as the type of sub-floor. For these reasons Choice Hardwood recommends that installation be performed by
certified trained installers proficient in the Installation of hardwood flooring. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to select a suitable
installation company. The National Wood Flooring Association is one resource that may help in identification of installers in your area.
The guidelines that follow are not intended to be step-by-step instructions but rather as important guidelines for both end-user and
installer.
READ CAREFULLY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE APPLIES ONLY TO PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED CHOICE HARDWOOD FLOORING.
The owner and/or installer assume all risks with respect to examination of flooring, job-site and environmental conditions as well as the
installation.
CAUTION!
SOLID WOOD FLOORING IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH BELOW GRADE INSTALLATIONS.
TEST MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE SOLID HARDWOOD FLOORING TO VERIFY PROPER ACCLIMATION.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS FLOORING OVER RADIANT HEAT FLOORING.
WOOD FLOORS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED IN FULL BATHROOMS.
If you require additional or more detailed information on the installation of hardwood flooring, please contact the National Wood
Flooring Association (NWFA) at 1-800-422-4556 or visit www.nwfa.org
NOTE TO OWNER
Installing hardwood flooring is considered a highly skilled operation and it is critical that the owner choose an installer carefully.
Choice Hardwood recommends choosing a certified trained installer with references that can be contacted. Also, the installer should
demonstrate previous job experience and have the proper business licenses for your particular area. The contract for installation is
exclusively between the owner and the installer. Choice Hardwood is in no way responsible for the owner’s choice of installer or any
failure by the installer to satisfy the owner.
NOTE TO INSTALLER
The owner should be made aware of how wood will change color over time. Issues with gloss-level and appearance of the finish
should be reviewed and the owner should be informed that the finish will scratch and wear over time and proper installation and
maintenance are important to maintain its beauty.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
NOTE: 3/4” is meant for nail-down or staple-down (with 2” fasteners) installation only.
1. Measuring tape
2. Chalk line reel
3. Rubber mallet
4. 4d-6d Flooring nails
5. 15 lbs. asphalt felt
6. 3M Blue Tape
7. Broom 8. Putty knife
9. Floor protectors
10. Pencil
11. Jamb saw or hand saw
12. Table saw or band saw
13. Crowbar or last plank puller
14. Hammer 15. Powernail manual 45 T&G Powernailer, pneumatic
16. 445 Powernailer or other machines designed or
adapted specifically to 3/4” solid wood flooring.
17. Quality moisture meter with manufacturer’s relevant
18. Exotic species calibration figures.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED
Nail-Down Installation Instructions
(Including Various Widths Such As 3 1/4”, 3 5/8”, 4 3/4”, 5”)
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