Heritage Mill PF9656 Installation Guide
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1. cleaners If the floor needs to be covered for protection use a breathable material like craft paper or cardboard Never cover a newly installed cork floor with plastic TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR FLOOR e Regularly vacuum and clean your floor with an approved cleaner e Protect your floor by placing walk off mats at all entrances to retain tracked in dirt grit and moisture Use breathable mats never use latex or rubber backed mats that can trap moisture that can damage your floor e Avoid moisture on the floor Clean up spills quickly and don t wet or damp mop your floor e Use felt pads on chair legs and furniture legs e Don t drag or roll heavy objects directly across your floor Put down a layer of material such as plywood for protection e Avoid walking on the floor in high heeled shoes or sports shoes with spikes or cleats e Office roller chairs must comply with DIN68131 e Keep pets nails trimmed as closely as possible e The exposure to sun UV rays and artificial lighting can fade or change the color of your floor over time If possible we recommend that you rearrange fixtures rugs and furniture periodically to ensure the floor ages evenly Our warranties do not cover damage from the sun UV rays or artificial light2. the floor during or after the installation we recommend covering with a breathable material such as cardboard craft paper etc e Figure Begin laying the flooring in the right corner of the room All boards should be installed with the tongue side facing the wall To determine the tongue side look down directly from above at the finished side of the board Along both of the long sides of the board you will see fiberboard showing that is the locking core The side with the narrowest amount of core material showing is the tongue side This is the side that should face the wall INSTALLATION TIP Note that slightly bowed curved boards can be installed and are not considered defective There are a few tips that can help make installing these boards easier When placing the bowed board at an angle into the side groove of the row being installed into apply pressure to engage the boards as usual rotating the bowed board downwards 2 As you meet resistance hold the bowed board near its center and apply downward pressure 3 Use a tapping block to tap against the groove side of the bowed board while continuing to apply downward pressure until the board engages and goes into the proper flat position Do not tap too hard as this can damage the groove side of the board being installed e Lay the first board in the right corner flat on the poly film Install 3 8 spacers to maintain the required expansion space against the wall and around the
3. Installation Instructions 5 5 Cork JOBSITE CONDITIONS e Structure must be completely enclosed including exterior windows and doors Gutters downspouts and exterior grading should direct drainage away from the structures foundation Basements and crawl spaces must be dry and well ventilated Crawl spaces must be covered at ground level with a 6 mil polyethylene film with seams overlapped and tapped completely e Heating and cooling systems must be operating for a minimum of 4 days maintaining a room temperature of 65F and 35 65 RH FLOORING ACCLIMATION AND STORAGE e Flooring requires 48 hours jobsite acclimation Leave flooring in packaging and remove plastic wrapping only when ready to install Transport and store cork flooring in a laying position If the flooring needs to be stored leave in packaging laying down raised off of subfloor fully supported to prevent sagging Store only ina climate controlled area minimum 65F room temperature between 35 65 Relative Humidity APPROVED INSTALLATION METHOD e This flooring features a glueless locking system for floating installation only This flooring is factory finished and requires no additional sealing Note This flooring does not require a cushioned underlayment as the bottom cork layer serves this purpose All installations do require a polyethylene film moisture vapor barrier as noted in the Installing The Floor section INSTALLATION LOCATIONS e Indoors only in y
4. ear round climate controlled rooms temperature 60 80F Relative Humidity 35 65 Cork flooring products are based on natural materials and will expand and contact through heating and non heating seasons thus experiencing some separation between the planks at different times during the year Such separations are not considered a product defect Can be installed ON ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE over most any dry flat clean and structurally sound solid surface such as flooring grade plywood amp OSB board particle board concrete lightweight concrete and soundly secured existing floors linoleum vinyl tile etc Do not install over soft surfaces such as carpet Not approved or warranted for installation in a full bath Cork flooring planks and stairnose moldings also are not approved for use on Stair treads e Can be installed over in floor radiant heat systems maximum 82F maximum 5F temperature change plus or minus in a 24 hour period Follow installation instructions of the subfloor heating system manufacturer contractor or contact the system supplier CHECKING SUBFLOOR FLATNESS e Use a straightedge to check subfloor flatness The subfloor should be flat to within 12 1 8 in a 6 1 2 area Check various areas throughout the subfloor High areas need to be sanded and low areas filled High or low areas could cause the floated floor to flex causing squeaking popping or other noises Over time this flexing could cause the locki
5. lk Line Square Pencil Wood Chisel Circular or Rip Saw Jamb Saw PRE PLANNING TIPS e Inspect flooring in adequate light before installing Remove any boards with visible defects or damage Defective flooring that is returned unused will be replaced Contact your supplier e Slightly bowed curved boards can be installed and are not considered to be defective e When installing flooring always work from several cartons blending lighter and darker boards to achieve a more uniform appearance e When cutting or sanding Engineered Cork Flooring it is recommended that you wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling wood dust and safety glasses for eye protection e A floating floor expands and contracts with the seasons and should never be restricted in any way This floating floor requires a 3 8 expansion space around the perimeter of the room and around any vertical object cabinets columns etc Be careful not to put fasteners nails screws etc through the floor or pinch the floor under doorways cabinets etc This could cause the floor to pull apart or buckle if it is not allowed to float freely Be especially careful when installing moldings and trim not to nail through the floating floor e Decide the direction the flooring will be installed in the room If possible it is best to install perpendicular to the direction of the flooring joists Flooring will be accented best if installed parallel to the largest windows in the ro
6. ng system to weaken resulting in gaps or loose boards in the floor Never sand any area or existing floor or cured adhesive suspected to contain asbestos or crystalline silica such as resilient vinyl or linoleum or the adhesives used to bond them CHECKING MOISTURE CONTENT OF SUBFLOOR e All subfloors must be dry Wooden and concrete subfloors require insulation against moisture See Installing the Floor section for added details WOODEN SUBFLOORS e Using a reputable manufacturers moisture meter for wood subfloors the subfloors moisture content should not exceed 14 Also the moisture content readings between the subfloor and the new flooring should not exceed 4 CONCRETE SUBFLOORS One of the following moisture tests is recommended A Calcium Chloride Test maximum 3 0 pounds B Tramex Moisture Meter maximum reading of 4 5 C Delmhorst BD2100 Moisture Meter reading of green dry LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FLOORS Test as follows A For concrete screeds lt 2 0 CM Instrument B For anhydrite screeds lt 0 5 CM Instrument e Keep documentation of all moisture readings If results indicate a moisture problem exists DO NOT INSTALLTHE FLOOR Most moisture problems can be corrected easily sealing etc When corrected retest the subfloor SUGGESTED TOOLS MATERIALS Polyethylene Film 2 or 6 mil Adhesive tape Tapping Block 3 8 Wood or Plastic Spacers Measuring Tape Safety Glasses Dust Mask Cha
7. om e Larger areas require additional expansion space In areas larger than 24 ft length in either direction allow an additional 4 space for every 12 ft in length above 24 ft Example For a 36 x36 size room allow 5 8 expansion normal 3 8 plus 4 space for the 12 above 24 around the perimeter of the room e Pre plan the number of rows base off of board face width Often the last row will need to be ripped lengthwise to fit If the measurement for the last row is less than 2 it would be best to rip the boards in the first and last rows for balance If the boards have to be narrower that 2 use a high quality carpenters glue to secure the boards to the wider adjoining boards e Remove any base shoe or threshold moldings before installation e Undercut door jambs to allow for expansion and to avoid difficult scribe cuts Use a small piece of your flooring as a rest for the jamb saw during cutting e The use of putty to fill small gaps or correct minor defects is considered normal in any flooring installation INSTALLING THE FLOOR Call 1 800 258 5758 for assistance if required OVER CONCRETE SUBFLOORS e Loose lay layer of polyethylene film minimum 2 mil preferred 6 mil as a moisture vapor barrier Overlap the seams of the poly by 8 and tape the seams completely with clear packaging tape Poly should be lapped up the wall but not touching the sheetrock e Installation Tip If you need to cover
8. perimeter of the room as you progress as necessary Tightly align the end of the second board with the first and join these two boards by simply folding it down on top of the end groove of the first board Figure 2 Make sure that the long sides of the two boards form a straight line Repeat these steps to complete the boards in the first row Usually the last board in the row will need to be cut to size If leftover cut pieces are longer than 2 they can be used as starter boards for other rows INSTALLATION TIP e To assist with the stability of the first few rows we recommend that you install the first row the 2 boards in the second row then board in the third row Go back to the second row to install board then back to the third row to install board Repeat this stepping pattern until the three rows are completed Always stagger the end joints of adjoining rows a minimum of 2 Try to avoid a stair step pattern and try to avoid H joints in the installation e Figure 3 Start the second row by holding the long side of the board at an angle to the first board in the first row Make sure the tongue of the board being installed is aligned properly with the groove of the first row board Engage the board sides by rotating the board downward while pressing inward toward the first row flooring Figure 4 Use a tapping block to assist engaging the boards if necessary Repeat this step for the other boards as you in
9. stall them Cut the last board to size as necessary INSTALLATION TIP Properly engaged boards will lay flat You cannot force the boards to go together and if they are not laying flat when engaged they are not fully seated Disengage the board by lifting the side of the board at an angle to remove Reinstall the board and use a tapping block to assist in securing the boards together until they lay flat e Install the third and remaining rows in the same manner as described above Once three rows have been installed recheck the spacers to be sure they are tight against the wall If necessary adjust the flooring to be sure the installation is square Figure 5 e The boards in the last row often need to be ripped lengthwise to the needed width be sure to allow for required expansion space Mark the board to be ripped accordingly allowing for any wall contours as required The boards in the last row should be at least 2 wide INSTALLATION TIP When working under door jambs or the toe kicks of cabinets there will not be enough clearance to get enough angle necessary to engage the board sides It will be necessary to trim away the raised portion on the groove side using a wood chisel and then glue the boards together using a high quality carpenter s glue e After the floor is completely installed remove spacers install moldings and thoroughly clean the floor with an approved hardwood floor cleaner call 1 800 258 5758 for a list of approved
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