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Part 3B.
NAIL DOWN INSTALL ATION
WIDE PL ANK (>7”/180MM)
For boards widths wider than 7“ the installer is also required to glue butt joints with non-crystallizing
floating floor adhesive applied to the bottom of the groove.
Failure to follow instructions for ‘glue assist’ or ‘glued butt joints’ may result in squeaking and/or other
objectionable floor noise. Such noise is not the result of a product defect and is not covered by the
product warranty. Some noise can be expected on all nail down installations
Keep in mind when using the glue-assist method, you will no longer be able to install a Class II perm-rated
vapor retarder like AquabarB between the hardwood and the subfloor. If you have concerns regarding
vapor migration from below, you may wish to consider applying a roll-on liquid moisture barrier applied
to subfloor prior to installation. If you wish additional information in this area please contact one of our
specialists through
INSTALL ATION
Check nail gun to make sure the depth is set for the appropriate thickness of the flooring. Ensure the
nailer is not scratching the floor surface.
Test nail a piece of scrap to make sure the nailer is correctly set up, and that the fasteners are being
properly positioned and set.
Ensure plywood subfloor is suitable and properly prepared. Verify moisture content of both subfloor and
flooring is within allowable limits before commencing installation. Open several packages of flooring and
rack and inspect boards. (See Racking, above.)
Apply adhesive in the serpentine pattern as previously outlined as well as add glue to the butt-joints along
to the bottom of the groove, and set the first row in place. If required, snap a chalk guideline to act as
SERPENTINE GLUE-ASSIST
The correct method for serpentine glue-assist is to apply a bead of elastomeric adhesive directly to the
back of the individual boards to be installed.
Do not
apply the bead of adhesive directly to the subfloor.
The subfloor should be thoroughly vacuumed and free of debris to ensure proper adhesion of the
elastomeric adhesive to the subfloor.
No more then 10” peak to peak
No more then 1” from
the edges and ends
Correct Nail Depth
Incorrect Nail Depth | Protruding
Incorrect Nail Depth | Too Deep
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