BiWood Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions:

PLEASE READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
BiWOOD Flooring is manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards which permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5% but hardwood floors are a product of nature and therefore not perfect. Defects may be of a manufacturing or natural type and the installer/owner of BiWOOD flooring has final inspection responsibility as to the cause.
The use of stain, filler, wax or putty stick to repair defect during or after installation should be accepted as normal procedure. 5% must be added to actual footage needed as allowance for cutting waste and mis-manufacture. Should an individual piece be doubtful as to grade, manufacture or factory finish, the installer should not use the piece. EACH CARTON OF FLOORING SHOULD BE VISUALLY INSPECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Subfloors: The quality of the sub-floor is critical to a good installation. BiWOOD plank floors are laminated hardwood construction for dimensional stability and can be installed on any suitable sub-floor that is level to within 3/16" in 10 lineal feet.
Floating installation sub-floors can be concrete, plywood or particle-board which is suitable underlayment for hardwood flooring, resilient tile, or rubber tile. Mastic (Glue Down) installation sub-floor can be concrete, plywood or particle-board that is suitable underlayment for hardwood flooring. BiWOOD Flooring can also be glued to some well bonded resilient goods, vinyl tiles or ceramic tiles which have been prepared for proper mastic adhesion (follow adhesive manufacturer's instructions). We recommend BIWOOD Flooring Mastic for all BIWOOD product mastc installations.
Sub-floors should be swept or vacuumed clean, and free from any wax, oil, or any other agent that would prevent proper adhesion. BiWOOD floors may be installed on, above, or below grade.
CAUTION: Flooring should be allowed to acclimate or become accustomed to the job site conditions before installation. Heating and air conditioning systems should be functioning prior to delivery of flooring to job site and should continue to function during and after installation. BiWOOD products SHOULD NOT be installed over radiant heat.
Floating Installation Instructions		Mastic(Glue Down) Installation Instructions


*FLOATING METHOD* ("foam cushioned" installation)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools & Supplies: Tape measure, carpenter's square, hand-saw, power saw, rubber mallet, moulding lifter or pry bar, BiWOOD assembly glue, foam underlayment (not to be used as leveling agent), and 2" masking tape.
1. Remove all doors and shoe mouldings. Undercut door jambs and casing using a piece of flooring and foam as a guide for the saw. This will allow the flooring to slide under door jamb for a custom look. Be sure sub-floors are sound, dry and level to within 3/16" in 10 lineal feet. Determine along which wall to begin installation (usually the longest).
2. Roll out 1 length of foam underlayment. (Abut and tape joints when laying next row of foam underlayment.)
3. Lay 3/8" to 1/2" expansion strips along the end wall and beginning wall. (Strips cut from a piece of flooring may be used as expansion spacers.)
4. Begin by laying the first row of planks groove side toward the wall, gluing the end joints of each plank. Walls are not usually straight so where the planks, expansion spacers and wall do not touch use wedges or shims to help create a straight line of planks. Be sure an expansion spacer bridges the joints in the first row of planks. The first row must be straight. This will determine the success of the entire installation. End matches must be square.
5. Now run a bead of assembly glue into the groove on the end and side of each plank and install subsequent rows.
6. Remove any assembly glue with a damp cloth before it dries.
7. Be sure to stagger each end joint. Peerless Plank at least 18", all other planks at least 8". Use the end cuts form one wall to begin the next row. This will keep end joints staggered and reduce waste
8. Planks may require tapping to insure the joints are tight. Use the rubber mallet and a small piece of flooring as a tapping block to protect the edges. Without a tapping block, mallet may cause damage to plank.
9. Remove expansion strips and replace mouldings and doors. Some doors may require trimming to prevent dragging on the surface of the floor. Use BiWOOD reducer strips where needed.
10. ENJOY YOU NEW BIWOOD FLOOR
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*MASTIC METHOD* (Glue Down Installation)
Tools & Supplies: Tape measure, carpenter's square, chalk line, handsaw, power saw, 1/4" X 1/4" notched trowel, (except for Oak Plank which requires a 3/16" notched trowel) rubber mallet, moulding lifter or pry bar, 100-150# roller, BiWOOD Floring Mastic, BiWOOD assembly glue, trim, matching stain, and top coat.
Installation Instructions
1. Remove all doors and shoe mouldings. Undercut door jambs and casing using a piece of flooring as a guide for the saw. This will allow the flooring to slide under door jamb for a custom look. Be sure subfloors are sound, dry and level to within 3/16" in 10 lineal feet. Subfloors should be swept or vacuumed clean and free from wax, oil or any other agent that would prevent proper adhesion.
2. Determine along which wall to begin installation (usually the longest). Lay out a working line by measuring 30" from each end of the beginning wall. Mark and snap a chalk line from point to point. (The 30" wide area will be the last selection installed.)
3. Using the 1/4" X 1/4" notched trowel, (except for Oak Plank which requires a 3/16" notched trowel) begin spreading flooring adhesive in the main area of floor, along but not covering the chalk line. Follow directions on adhesive label carefully.
4. The first row of planks should be installed with the tongue of the planks along the chalk line and all end joints should be glued.
5. Once the first row is in place, lay subsequent rows of planks gluing end joints and being sure to stagger the end joints at least 8" for Premier Plank II, Oak Plank, Platinum Plank, and at least 18" for Peerless Plank. Use the end cuts from one row as the first piece to start the next row. This will keep the end joints staggered and reduce waste.
6. The floor should be rolled after installation with a 100-150# roller to insure planks are properly seated into the adhesive.
7. After the main floor area and working area are installed, replace trim and doors. Some doors may require trimming to prevent dragging on the surface of the floor. Use BiWOOD reducer strips where needed. Clean any adhesive from floor surface with mineral spirits.
8. ENJOY YOUR NEW BIWOOD FLOOR
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