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Flooring Installation Guide
Floating Click-Lock GeoWood Plank Installation
Note: Flooring not used for its intended purpose will not be covered under warranty.
• Upon ordering of GeoWood floor materials consider adding an additional 5% to allow for cutting waste and grading
allowance.
• Cali Bamboo flooring is manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards, which permit manufacturing,
grading and natural deficiencies not to exceed 5%. If more than 5% of the material is unusable, do not install
the flooring. Immediately contact the distributor/retailer from which the flooring was purchased. No claim will
be accepted for materials with visible defects once they are installed. Installation of any material serves as
acceptance of the material delivered.
• Installer/Owner assumes all responsibility to inspect all flooring before installation. Planks deemed unacceptable in
appearance can be placed in closets, near walls or simply not be used. Pieces with glaring defects that can be seen
from a standing position should be cut off or not be used as use constitutes acceptance.
• It is the responsibility of the installer/homeowner to determine if the job site conditions, environmental conditions
and sub-floor are acceptable for the installation of Cali Bamboo GeoWood flooring. Prior to installation, the
installer/ owner must determine that the jobsite meets or exceeds all applicable National Wood Flooring Association
Installation Guidelines. Cali Bamboo does NOT warrant against failure resulting from or connected with
subfloor, job site damage, or environmental deficiencies after installation. Cali Bamboo makes no warranty or
guarantee of the quality of the chosen installer’s work or of a particular installation performed by him or her. Cali
Bamboo disclaims all liability for any errors or improprieties in the installation of its products by an installer.
• Floor noise is normal and will vary from one installation type to the next. Occasional noise is due to structural movement
and may relate to sub-floor type, flatness, deflection, and/or related to the fasteners, changes in environmental
conditions, relative humidity and the amount of topside pressure applied to the flooring. For these reasons floor
noise is not considered a product or manufacturer defect.
• During installation, it is the installer’s responsibility to document all jobsite conditions and measurements including the
installation date, site relative humidity, temperature, and subfloor moisture content. This information must be retained
by the installer and left with the property owner as a permanent record. For a complete list of points to address prior to
installation, refer to the NWFA Jobsite checklist
• Do not install flooring under permanent or fixed cabinetry.
• Never nail or screw anything through a FLOATED floor.
Transport, Storage, Acclimation
• Transport and store cartons in lay down, flat position.
• Stack boxes no more than 8 cartons (4ft) high. Keep away from direct sunlight
• Room temperature and relative humidity must be consistent with year-round living conditions for at least 5 days prior to
installation.
• Due to the nature of Cali Bamboo GeoWood, typical acclimation is for 24 hours. Flooring does not need to be taken out
of the boxes, just opened at the ends.
Pre-Installation Preparation
Prior to installation, inspect planks in daylight for visible faults/damage. Check if subfloor/site conditions comply with the
specifications described in these instructions. If you are not satisfied do not install, and contact your supplier. Cali Bamboo
is not responsible for flooring that is installed with visible defects.
Recommended Tools
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Chalk line
• 3/8” spacers
• Utility knife
• Table saw
• Rubber mallet
• Double-sided prybar
• Miter saw
• Tapping block
Pre-Installation
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