Engineered Timber Flooring Installation Guide These instructions are intended to assist in achieving an optimum installation. Any variation to these instructions by installers may affect the warranty.
This instruction is a GUIDE only. If unsure, please contact your retailer.
General Information Engineered Timber flooring is a beautiful and unique product of nature. It is characterised by distinctive variations in grain and colour, both within each board and from board to board. These natural variations in colour and grain are not flaws but are a part of the natural beauty and uniqueness of Oak flooring. These inherent variations should be expected and enhance the product’s natural beauty and enduring charm. Engineered Timber flooring is manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards.
Before you start It is understood that; • It is the owner’s/installer’s responsibility to read and be aware of the entire installation instructions before proceeding with the installation. • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any additional compound or material you use. • The installer assumes all responsibility for the final inspection of product quality. An inspection of each board should be carried out prior to installation. Carefully examine the flooring for colour, finish, and quality before installing. Use reasonable selectivity and hold out or cut off pieces with glaring defects, whatever the cause. All such inspections should be conducted in finished lighting conditions, particularly in areas that will be exposed to sources of natural light. If the flooring is not acceptable, contact your retailer immediately.
• Before beginning installation, the installer must determine that the environment of the job site and conditions, and the type of subfloor involved are acceptable. Thus, ensuring that it meets or exceeds all requirements, stipulated in the Engineered Timber floorings installation instructions that follow. The manufacturer declines any responsibility or job failures resulting from, or is associated with inappropriate, or improperly prepared subfloor, or job site environmental deficiencies. • In addition to this set of instructions, we suggest installers refer to the ATFA (Australian Timber Flooring Association) Engineered Flooring industry standards technical publication (Version 1 – Feb 2012), for moisture content & humidity guidelines prior to installing the timber floors. • All sources of moisture must be rectified prior to the installation of the floor. In addition, all moisture levels in the rooms fitted with hardwood flooring should also be maintained at a stable level, in line with normal living conditions. • In almost all flooring installations, a moisture barrier will be required. The form of Moisture Barrier Membrane you should use will be dependent on the subfloor and the installation method used. • Any on site dampness (such as recently laid concrete slabs, or wet paint) must be completely dried. Please refer to our installation instruction in the ‘subfloor’ section for more information.
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