Award Hardwood Floor Installation


Tongue and Groove Floating

Once the subfloor is dry, clean and flat, install the foam/rubber underlayment as specified by the underlayment manufacturer. Tape all seams completely as specified by underlayment manufacturer.

Position the First Row

Begin installing the first row in the right corner of the base wall. Install the first board so the short grooved side is against the 1/2" expansion shims to your right and the long grooved length of the board is against the 1/2" expansion
shims in front of you. Apply tongue and groove glue to the end of the second
board. Connect the end of the second board to the end of the first board, making sure the boards are tightly connected and firmly positioned against the shims.

Use the hammer/rubber mallet and tapping block to tap the tongue end of the second board to ensure a tight fit. Never use the hammer or rubber mallet directly on the flooring as this will cause damage to the board.

Continue placing additional boards moving right to left using the same procedure until the first row is complete. You will need to cut off the end of the final board, save the remaining piece for the next row as long as it is at least 12" long. Use the last board puller to ensure the last board is tight against the preceding board.

Complete Specs PDF file. 2 pages. English only.

Glueless Click Floating Floor

The subfloor must be of sound construction, and the surface flat and smooth.

Moisture

Use a Moisture Meter (ASU300) to check for sub floor moisture and a Hygrometer (ASU301) to test the relative humidity of the room, in order to prequalify the installation.

Wood Subfloors

Subfloors made of wood should not exceed a moisture content of 12%. If a moisture content exceeding 12% exists, the cause of excessive moisture conditions must be determined prior to installation.

Concrete Subfloors

Test for the presence of moisture in the subfloor with 3' x 3' pieces of polyethylene film taped along all four sides directly to the subfloor. Wait 24 hours, then check for the appearance of condensation on the inside of the film or a darkening of the concrete subfloor. Either occurrence signals the likely presence of excess moisture, requiring a Calcium Chloride test (3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet in 24 hours is the maximum moisture that can be present).

Complete Specs PDF file. 5 pages. English only.