Home Legend Engineered Ply T&G - Manual (Page 4)

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Adhesive
Use premium flooring adhesive which is non-water based, formulated for engineered bamboo flooring installation.
Preferred type: moisture cure urethane floor glue.
Fastener
1/2” or thicker Floorings
Finish nail: 6d-8d.
Nail / Cleat Length: 1 1/2” - 2″ (4–5 cm);
Nail size gauge: 15-16 gauge or 18-20 gauge; higher gauge is needed if tongue is splitting upon impact.
Staple length and crown size: 1 1/2” - 2” and narrow crown (3/8”).
Face nailing spacing: Every 10”-12” (position first and last nail between 1”- 3” from ends and 1/2“ from edge).
Blind nailing spacing: Every 6”- 8” (position first and last between 1”- 3” from ends).
3/8” Flooring
Finish nail: 6d.
Nail / Cleat Length: 1″ - 1 1/2″ (3-4cm);
Nail / Cleat size: 18-20 gauge. You may have to glue the floor if the tongue is splitting upon impact.
Staple length and crown size: 1” – 1 1/2” and narrow crown (3/8”).
Face nailing spacing: Every 10”- 12” (position first and last nail between 1”- 3” from ends and 1/2“ from edge).
Blind nailing spacing: Every 6”- 8” (position first and last between 1”- 3” from ends).
Tools and Materials
Basics:
Tape measure • Moisture meter (wood, concrete or both) • Chalk line & chalk • Hammer • Power saw • Carbide tipped saw blade for fine cut
• NIOSH-designated dust mask • Hand saw or jamb saw • Eye protection • Straight edge • Pry Bar • Mallet • Broom • Color matched wood
putty • Tapping block • Pull bar
Additional Supplies for Nail-Down/ Staple-down Method:
Electric drill and bits • Compressor and hose with in-line regulator for pneumatic tools • Power nailer or stapler for flooring with height
adapter to match floor thickness • Pneumatic finish nailer • Nail set
Additional Supplies for Glue-Down Method / Joint-Glue Floating Method:
Flooring adhesive or Joint Glue • Adhesive remover for selected adhesive • Clean rags • 3M Blue tape • Trowels • Weight roller
Floor Damage Prevention
It is extremely important to take precautionary actions to prevent damage to the floor during installation. ALWAYS TEST FIRE THE NAILER TO
ENUSRE PROPER SETTINGS. Use proper nailer, floor thickness adapters, face plates and cleats. Improper fasteners, machines and air
pressure can cause severe damage to the flooring. Forcing or pounding floor boards together with a rubber mallet during assembly may
bruise or damage board edges. Home Legend is not responsible for installation damages. Tongue fracture and surface dimpling are common
installation damage. They are not product defects. They can be minimized by following one or more of the followings:
• Change the angle of nail entry.
• Use thinner cleats or nails (18-20 gauge).
• Use an over-size base or foot plate to distribute the nailing force.
• Pre-drilling pilot holes and hand nailing may be required.
• As a last resort, use glue-down method instead, especially on thinner floors.
Fastening Failure
Fastening failure is NOT a flooring product defect. Inappropriate fastener may cause mechanical failure. It will fail to hold the floor attached
to the subfloor. Do not mix fasteners of different length or gauge. Always check with fastener manufacturer to insure the correct method
and size fastener are being used to install the floor to the existing floor subfloor.
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
Safety and Health Precautions
Power tools can be dangerous. Operate in strict accordance to manufacturer’s operating instructions and safety precautions. Unsafe
and improper use can cause serious injuries.
Avoid inhalation and exposures to wood dust by mechanical means and by wearing personal protective equipment.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which include NIOSH or OSHA approve dust masks, safety goggle and work gloves.