HARTCO - Do not staple down Pecan or Maple Products
RECOMMENDED ADHESIVES: ProConnectTM
60 • Hartco 57
RECOMMENDED ADHESIVE REMOVER: 57 Adhesive Remover
RECOMMENDED CLEANER: Easy Clean
OWNER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY
Beautiful hardwood floors are a product of nature and therefore, not perfect.
Our wood floors are manufactured in accordance with accepted industry standards,
which permit grading deficiencies not to exceed 5%. These grading
deficiencies may be of a manufacturing or natural type.
- The installer assumes all responsibility for final inspection of product
quality. This inspection of all flooring should be done before installation.
Carefully examine flooring for color, finish and quality before installing
it. If material is not acceptable, do not install it and contact the
seller immediately.
- Prior to installation of any hardwood-flooring product, the installer
must determine that the job-site environment and the sub surfaces involved
meet or exceed all applicable standards. Recommendations of the construction
and materials industries as well as local codes must be followed. These
instructions recommend that the construction and subfloor be dry, stiff
and flat.
- The manufacturer declines any responsibility for job failure resulting
from or associated with sub-surface, sub flooring or jobsite environmental
deficiencies.
- Prior to installation, the installer/owner has final inspection responsibility
as to grade, manufacture and factory finish. The installer must use
reasonable selectivity and hold out or cut off pieces with deficiencies,
whatever the cause.
- Use of stain, filler or putty stick for touch-up during installation
should be accepted as normal procedure.
- When flooring is ordered, 5% must be added to the actual square footage
needed for cutting and grading allowance.
- Should an individual piece be doubtful as to grade, manufacture or
factory finish, the installer should not use the piece.
- Use of appropriate products for correcting subfloor voids should be
accepted as a normal industry practice.
TOOLS & ACCESSORIES NEEDED FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS
ALL INSTALLATIONS
- Broom
- 3M 2090 Blue Mask Tape
- Tape Measure
- Hammer
- Chalk Line & Chalk
- Hand Saw or Jamb Saw
- Recommended Hardwood Flooring Cleaner
- Electric Power Saw
- Moisture Meter (wood, concrete or both)
- Eye Protection
ADD FOR GLUE-DOWN
- Recommended Adhesive & Adhesive Remover
- 3/16”x 1/4”x 1/2”x 5/16” Trowel
ADD FOR STAPLE-DOWN
- Stanley-Bostitch 3297 or Senco SLS 20
- 1”Staples (minimum)
- Compressor
- Nylon/Plastic Tapping Block
- In-Line Regulator
PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR JOB SITE INSPECTION
- The building should be closed in with all outside doors and windows in place.
All concrete, masonry, framing members, drywall, paint and other “wet”
work should be thoroughly dry. The wall coverings should be in place
and the painting completed except for the final coat on the base molding.
When possible, delay installation of base molding until flooring installation
is complete. Basements and crawl spaces must be dry and well ventilated.
- Exterior grading should be complete with surface drainage offering
a minimum drop of 3”in 10’to direct flow of water away from the structure.
All gutters and downspouts should be in place.
- Engineered flooring may be installed below, on or above grade level.
Do not install in full bathrooms.
- Crawl spaces must be a minimum of 24”(600 mm) from the ground to underside
of joists. A ground cover of 6-8 mil black polyethylene film is essential
as a vapor barrier with joints lapped six inches and taped. The crawl
space should have perimeter venting equal to a minimum of 1.5% of the
crawl space square footage. These vents should be properly located to
foster cross ventilation (see figure #1). Where necessary, local regulations
prevail.
- Subfloor must be checked for moisture content using the appropriate
testing method.
- Permanent air conditioning and heating systems should be in place and
operational. The installation site should have a consistent room temperature
of 60-75° F and humidity of 35-55% for 14 days prior, during and until
occupied, to allow for proper acclimation.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Handle and unload with care. Store in a dry place being sure to provide at
least a four-inch air space under cartons, which are stored upon “on-grade”
concrete floors. Flooring should not be delivered until the building has been
closed in with windows and doors in place and until cement work, plastering and
all other “wet” work is completed and dry.
Concrete should be at least 60 days old. Engineered flooring should be stored
in the environment in which it is expected to perform. Check adhesive label for
storage limitations.
INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS
STAPLE-DOWN INSTALLATIONS
NOTE: SEE NON-RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS, IF ANY, IN HEADER.
- All engineered products up to 3 1/4”in width may be installed with a properly
selected stapler. Do not staple products that exceed 3 1/4” in width.
All 1/4” engineered products may be installed with a properly selected
stapler regardless of width.
- Make sure to properly adjust the stapler for proper product thickness
(see figure #2). This may include the use of an adapter on some models.
The flooring manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by fastening
machines.
- Use minimum 1”staples recommended by the stapler manufacturer.
INSTALLATION USING PNEUMATIC STAPLING MACHINES
NOTE: MINOR OCCASIONAL NOISES IN MECHANICALLY FASTENED FLOORS IS NOT
ABNORMAL DUE TO STRUCTURAL MOVEMENT CAUSED BY CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS. FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN MINIMIZE THESE FACTORS BUT OFFER NO
GUARANTEE THAT THE FLOOR WILL NOT CREATE MINOR OCCASIONAL NOISES.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STAPLED APPLICATIONS:
Improper pressure settings and failure to use proper adapters can cause
severe damage to the flooring. The correct adapter and air pressure setting will
properly set the staple in the nail pocket (figure #3). Low air pressures may
fail to properly set the staple and damage adjoining boards. Air pressures set
too high may cause damage to the tongue, preventing installation of adjoining
boards and cause blisters on the face of the flooring. Make certain that the
compressor has a regulator in-line with the air hose for proper adjustment. Set
pressure at 70 PSI to begin with and adjust until proper staple setting occurs.
USE A STAPLER DESIGNED FOR THE THICKNESS OF THE PRODUCT BEING INSTALLED. Any
water damaged, swollen or delaminated sub flooring materials will not hold
staples properly and must be repaired or replaced.
GLUE-DOWN INSTALLATIONS
- Use recommended adhesive (shown in header on page 1) and trowel (figure
#4) to get required spread rate and ridging height.
SUBFLOOR REQUIREMENTS MUST BE:
- CLEAN - Scrape, broom clean, and smooth. Free of wax, paint, oil, sealers,
adhesives, curing agents and other debris.
- LEVEL/FLAT - Within 3/16”in 10’and/or 1/8”in 6’.Sand high areas or
joints. If the floor is to be glued down, fill low areas (no more than
1/8” at a time) with a cementitous leveling compound or milk additive
latex patch of 3,000-PSI minimum compressive strength. Follow the instructions
of the leveling compound manufacturer. Ascertain that leveling compounds
are completely cured and DRY before beginning installation. When stapling
the floor down, flatten low spots with layers of 15# builders felt,
plywood or shims (not leveling compounds). Leveling materials must provide
a structurally sound subfloor that does not affect the holding power
of the staple.
- STRUCTURALLY SOUND - Nail or screw any loose areas that squeak. Replace
any water-damaged, swollen or delaminated sub flooring or underlayments.
Avoid sub floors with excessive vertical movement.
- DRY - Check moisture content of the subfloor with the appropriate moisture
meter.
RECOMMENDED SUBFLOOR SURFACES
GLUE-DOWN
- Concrete slabs
- Acoustic concrete
- Ceramic, terrazzo, slate and marble
- 3/4”chip, wafer board and particleboard
- Acoustic cork underlayment
- PREFERRED:3/4”(19 mm) CDX grade plywood or 3/4”(23/32”) OSB PS2 rated
underlayment, MINIMUM:5/8”CDX grade plywood
- Existing solid wood flooring
- Vinyl, resilient tile, cork flooring
- Metal
STAPLE-DOWN
- PREFERRED: 3/4”(19 mm) CDX grade plywood or 3/4”(23/32”) OSB PS2 rated underlayment,
MINIMUM:5/8”CDX grade plywood
- Existing solid wood flooring
- Vinyl, resilient tile, cork flooring
- 3/4”chip, wafer board, particleboard
CONCRETE SLABS
GLUE-DOWN
Engineered flooring can be glued directly to high compressive strength
concrete. Do not install over a concrete sealer. All concrete sub floors should
be tested for moisture content. Visual checks may not be reliable. Test several
areas, especially near exterior and plumbing walls. Acceptable test methods for
subfloor moisture content include:
- A 3% Phenolphthalein in Anhydrous alcohol solution. Chip the concrete at
least 1/4”deep (do not apply directly to the concrete surface) and apply
several drops of the solution to the chipped area. If any color change
occurs, further testing is required.
- Calcium Chloride test. The maximum moisture transfer must not exceed
3 lbs/1000 square feet in 24 hours with this test. This test is
required in commercial applications.
- Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter meter (figure #5).Moisture readings
should not exceed 4.5 on the upper scale. (Figure #5 shows an unacceptable
reading of over 4.5).
A “DRY”SLAB, AS DEFINED BY THESE TESTS CAN BE WET AT OTHER TIMES OF THE
YEAR.THESE TESTS DO NOT GUARANTEE A DRY SLAB. ALL CONCRETE SLABS SHOULD HAVE A
MINIMUM OF 6 MIL POLY FILM MOISTURE BARRIER BETWEEN THE GROUND AND THE CONCRETE.
Moisture Barrier System: If moisture is present, inexpensive sheet vinyl or
“slip-sheet”(PVC) may be installed. Use a premium grade, alkaline resistant
adhesive and a full spread application system to properly bond the vinyl to the
subfloor. Follow the sheet vinyl manufacturer instructions for installation
procedures. A patch test may be required as an adhesion test. Install several
small areas (3’x 3’) and allow the vinyl to set for 72 hours. Remove the
vinyl; if the backing remains attached to the concrete, the subfloor should be
acceptable for sheet vinyl installation.
STAPLE-DOWN
Install a suitable moisture retarder followed by a plywood sub floor
with a minimum thickness of 1/2”. The panels must be properly attached to the
sub floor using a minimum of one fastener per square foot and more if necessary.
Use pneumatic or powder actuated fasteners. Do not hand nail the subfloor.
ACOUSTIC CONCRETE (GLUE-DOWN ONLY)
Acoustic concrete normally contains large quantities of gypsum
that may inhibit the adhesive’s capability to properly bond. Acoustic
concrete must be primed with the concrete manufacturers recommended primer/surface
hardener. Always check for adequate adhesive bond.
WOOD SUBFLOORS & WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SUBFLOORS
Plywood: Must be APA grade rated sheathing or CDX minimum. Oriented Strand Board
(OSB):Must be PS2 rated installed sealed side down. Particleboard: Must be a
minimum 40-LB density, stamped underlayment grade and 3/4”thick.
STAPLE-DOWN OR GLUE-DOWN
Make sure existing floor or subfloor is dry and well nailed or screwed
down every 6”along each joist to avoid squeaking or popping before the floor
is installed. The wood subfloor must not exceed 13% moisture content. Measure
moisture content of both subfloor and wood flooring to determine proper moisture
content with a reliable wood moisture meter. The difference between the moisture
content of the wood subfloor and the wood flooring must not exceed 4%.
Optimum performance of hardwood floor covering products occurs when there is
little horizontal or vertical movement of the subfloor. The MINIMUM subfloor
recommendations described above are for 19.2” O/C joist spacing with minimum
recommended spans. If the subfloor has excessive vertical movement (deflection)
before installation of the flooring it is likely it will do so after
installation of the flooring is complete. Deflection may cause the floor to
become loose creating a noisy floor or cause premature finish wear. Avoid
installations over sub floors that do not meet this minimum criterion. As
flooring manufacturers we are unable to evaluate each engineered system. Other
spacing and spans as well as their engineering methods are the responsibility of
the builder, engineer, architect or consumer who is better able to evaluate the
expected result based on site related performance.
All underlayment panels should be spaced 1/8”apart to insure adequate
expansion space or have the space cut around the perimeter using a circular saw.
T&G panels normally have built in expansion; DO NOT cut around their
perimeter. When installing over existing wood floors parallel with the flooring
or solid wood decking, it may be necessary to install an additional layer of
plywood to stabilize the flooring or install the wood floor at right angles.
Applicable standards and recommendations of the construction and materials
industries must be met or exceeded.
RESILIENT TILE, RESILIENT SHEET VINYL & CORK FLOORING (STAPLE-DOWN)
Make sure the vinyl or tile is full spread adhesive and well bonded to
the subfloor. Do not install over more than one layer, which does not exceed
1/8”in thickness over suitable subfloor. If vinyl or tiles are loose,
crumbled, or in poor condition, install an underlayment directly over the sheet
vinyl (linoleum) or vinyl tiles. NOTE: Some older type tiles become brittle with
age. Ascertain that the staple will penetrate these materials and that
breakage does not occur. Remove if necessary
GLUE-DOWN
IF THE TILES OR SHEET GOODS ARE WELL BONDED, CLEAN THE SURFACE THOROUGHLY WITH A
GOOD QUALITY HOUSEHOLD DETERGENT AND RINSE COMPLETELY. DE-GLOSS FLOORING AS
NECESSARY, (FIGURE #6) TO CREATE A GOOD ADHESIVE BOND USING AN ABRASIVE PAD. IF
VINYL APPEARS TO HAVE A COATING OF WAX OR OTHER MAINTENANCE MATERIALS IT MUST BE
REMOVED WITH THE APPROPRIATE FLOOR STRIPPER AND RINSED COMPLETELY. ALLOW AMPLE
DRYING TIME. (NOTE:DO NOT SAND ANY RESILIENT PRODUCTS FOR THEY MAY CONTAIN
ASBESTOS FIBERS,WHICH MAY BE HARMFUL.) DO NOT INSTALL OVER FLOORS THAT EXCEED
TWO LAYERS. CORK FLOORS MUST HAVE ALL SEALERS AND SURFACE TREATMENTS REMOVED
BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS. ALWAYS CHECK FOR ADEQUATE ADHESIVE BOND.
CERAMIC, TERRAZZO, SLATE & MARBLE (GLUE-DOWN ONLY)
All grout joints and broken corners that exceed 3/16” must be filled
with a cementitous leveling compound mixed with Latex additive. The surface
should be cleaned and abraded to create a good bonding surface for the adhesive.
Loose tiles must be re-adhered to the subfloor or filled as above. Remove all
sealers and surface treatments. Always check for adequate adhesive bond.
ACOUSTIC CORK UNDERLAYMENT (GLUE-DOWN ONLY)
Engineered flooring can be glued directly over full-spread, permanently
bonded acoustic cork. The cork should have a density of no less than 11.4
lb./cubic foot and no more than 13 lb./cubic foot. The cork, in general,
should be pure cork combined with a polyurethane binder.
Install cork in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Always check
for adequate adhesive bond.
SUBFLOORS WITH RADIANT HEAT
- System must be operational and heated for at least 7 days prior to beginning
the installation.
- Turn off heat and let subfloor cool down to room temperature 3-4 hours
prior to starting the job.
- Radiant heated floors must be temperature controlled or engineered
for the R-rating of the floor-covering product installed upon them.
BEFORE installation begins, ascertain that the system is designed and
controlled for wood flooring. Failure to do so may cause excessive heat
damage and shrinkage. Install floor per the application instructions
(staple or glue-down). NOTE: Refer to radiant heat system manufacturer’s
precautions for nail down installation. Beware of stapling through radiant
tubing or mesh.
- After installation, turn system back on immediately to its normal
room temperature setting. The subfloor surface must not exceed 85° F
throughout the life of the floor.
- All engineered products should be end-glued over radiant heat. Apply a
bead of good wood glue to the groove end then insert the tongue. Wipe excess
adhesive away immediately.
GENERAL INSTALLATION TIPS
NOTE: When installing UNFINISHED engineered flooring, allow a minimum
of 72 hours adhesive curing time before applying seals, stains and finishes to
unfinished flooring. Test the moisture content of the wood in accordance with
the stain/finish manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Floor should be installed from several cartons at the same time to ensure
good color and shade mixture.
- Be attentive to staggering the ends of boards in adjacent rows at least
6”when possible (figure #7).This will help ensure a more favorable overall
appearance of the floor.
STEP 1: DOORWAY AND WALL PREPARATION
Undercut door casings and jambs. Remove any existing base, shoe mold or
doorway thresholds. These items can be replaced after installation. All door
casings and jambs should be undercut to avoid difficult scribe cuts (figure #8).
STEP 2: ESTABLISH A STARTING POINT
- Installation parallel to the longest wall is recommended for best visual
effects, however, the floor should be installed perpendicular to the
flooring joists unless subfloor has been reinforced to reduce subfloor
sagging. Find appropriate subfloor from “Subfloor Type” section in this
instruction manual.
- Add 3/8”to the widest width of the product being installed to allow
for 1/4” expansion and the width of the tongue. For random and alternate
width products, use the widest plank for the first row.
- When possible, always begin layout or installation from an outside
wall, as these are normally the straightest.
- In at least two places 12”-16”from the corner, measure out equal
distance from the starting wall (figure #9) and snap a chalk line.
STAPLE-DOWN METHOD
NOTE: Installation of a moisture retardant may reduce movement of
flooring in areas with high subfloor moisture or excessive humidity.
STEP 3: INSTALLING FIRST & SECOND ROWS
- Use the longest, straightest boards available for the first two rows. Align
tongue of first row on chalk line. The groove should be facing the starting
wall.Pre-drill 1/2”from back (groo ve) edge, 1-2”from each end, and
at 6”inter vals when possible (figure #10). Fasten using 4 or 6d finishing
nails. Countersink the nails.
- Pre-drill and blind-nail at a 45° angle through the tongue of the
first row every 3-4”and 1-2”from the ends. Countersink nails to ensure
flush engagement of groove with the following row(s). Continue blind
nailing using this method with following rows until stapler can be used.
- End-joints of adjacent rows should be staggered a minimum of 6” when
possible to ensure a more favorable overall appearance (see figure #7).
- Beginning rows may be blind nailed where clearance allows using a
pneumatic brad nailer with 1”brads.
STEP 4: INSTALLING THE FLOOR
Always use the recommended stapler for the specific product being
installed (see “Installation Applications”). Use minimum 1”recommended
by the stapler manufacturer spaced at 3-4”intervals and 1-2”from the ends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All 3/8”-1/2”products over 3-1/4”wide are recommended for
glue-down installation only.
- Set compressor at 70 PSI. If tongue damage occurs, lower air pressure (see
figure #3).
- Fasten several sacrificial boards to the floor. At least two boards,
stapled side by side, must be used to indicate proper machine adjustments.
Check for surface damage, air pressure setting, tongue damage, edge
blistering etc. before proceeding. Make all adjustments and corrections
before installation begins. Once proper adjustments have been made,
remove and destroy the boards.
- The last 1-2 rows will need to be face-nailed when clearance does not
permit blind nailing with stapler or brad nailer. Pre-drill and face-nail on
the tongue side following the nailing pattern used for the first row.
GLUE-DOWN METHOD
- Maximum adhesive working times: Urethane adhesive - 30 minutes; resin adhesive
- 60 minutes
- Open times and curing times of ALL adhesives vary dependent upon subfloor
porosity, air movement, humidity and room temperature. Urethane adhesive
has a shortened work time in high humidity environments whereas resin
working time will be lengthened. In areas of low humidity open time
will be longer with urethane adhesives and shorter with resin adhesives.
Adjust the amount of adhesive spread accordingly. The adhesive should
not be applied if subfloor or room temperature is below 65° F (18.3°
C).
- Spread sufficient amounts of recommended adhesive with the recommended
trowel (see figure #4) in an area that can be covered in 30-60 minutes.
Resin adhesives may be rolled if desired. If desired, do so every two hours
and at the end of the day. If the urethane adhesive is to be rolled do not
do so until the adhesive has cured for 2 hours.
NOTE: Avoid installing from the surface of the flooring. If necessary
distribute weight using a kneeler board.
STEP 3: SPREAD THE ADHESIVE
- Spread sufficient amount of recommended adhesive with a 3/16”x 1/4”x 1/2”x
5/16”trowel (see figure #4) in an area that can be covered in 30-60
minutes.
- Hold trowel at a minimum 45° angle (figure #11) firmly against the
subfloor to obtain a 50 sq.ft. per gallon spread rate. The trowel will
leave ridges of adhesive and very little adhesive between the ridges.
This will allow you to still see the chalk lines between the ridges
and provide the recommended spread rate. If the adhesive skins over
and fails to transfer, remove and spread new adhesive to achieve proper
bonding to the subfloor. WORKING TIME WILL VARY DEPENDING ON JOB
SITE CONDITIONS.
- For additional application instructions, follow the recommendations
on the adhesive container.
- When not in use, keep the adhesive container tightly closed to prevent
thickening. Thickening will cause difficulty in spreading the adhesive.
- Proper ventilation within the room must be provided. An electric fan is
helpful.
STEP 4: INSTALLING THE FLOOR
- Use the longest, straightest boards available for the first two rows. The
first row of planks should be installed with the edge of the groove
lined up on the chalk line. The tongue should be facing the starting
wall. The first row must be aligned and seated in the adhesive, as all
additional rows will be pushed back to this original row. Remove tongue
to allow for expansion space if necessary.
- When installing 5-ply products or products wider than 3 1/4”, apply
a bead of PVA wood glue to all of the end grooves prior to installing
into the adhesive.
- When installing pieces, engage the end-joint first as close to side
(long) tongue and groove as possible and then slide together tightly
to engage side (long) joint tongue and groove. To avoid adhesive bleed-through
and memory pullback, avoid sliding pieces through the adhesive as much
as possible when placing them in position.
- During the installation occasionally remove a piece of flooring from
the subfloor and inspect the back for proper adhesive transfer. Adequate
adhesive transfer is necessary to ensure sufficient holding strength.
NOTE: Clean adhesive from the surface of the floor frequently using
the recommended adhesive cleaner. Urethane adhesives become extremely
difficult to remove when cured. Do not use blue tape before adhesive
is removed. Use clean towel, changed frequently, to prevent haze and
adhesive residue.
- Check for a tight fit between all edges and ends of each plank. End-joints
of adjacent rows should be staggered 6”when possible to ensure a more
favorable overall appearance (see figure #7).
- If necessary, nail a sacrificial row with 1”nails on the dry side
of your chalk line to help hold the first row in place.
- It may be necessary to align product with a cut-off piece of scrap
as shown (figure #12 - Keep scrap angle low to avoid edge damage).
- To eliminate minor shifting or gapping of product during installation,
use 3M 2090 Blue Mask Tape to hold the planks together. After installation
is complete, remove all the 3M 2090 Blue Mask Tape from surface of newly
installed flooring. Do not let tape remain on flooring longer than 24
hours. Avoid use of masking tape, which leaves an adhesive residue.
- Be sure not to spread adhesive too far ahead of your work area (figure
#13).
- Complete the installation using this same technique for the remainder
of the floor.
- Avoid heavy foot traffic on the floor for at least 24 hours. Lift the
furniture or fixtures back into place after 24 hours.
STAPLE-DOWN & GLUE-DOWN METHODS
STEP 5: COMPLETE THE JOB
- Clean floor with the recommended wood flooring cleaner. (See adhesive container
for specific information)
- Re-install any transition pieces that may be needed, such as Reducer
Strips, T-moldings, or Thresholds. The products are available pre-finished
to blend with your flooring.
- Re-install all base and/or quarter round moldings . Nail moldings
into the wall, not the floor. Inspect the floor, filling all minor gaps
with the appropriate blended filler.
- If the floor is to be covered, use a breathable material such as cardboard.
Do not cover with plastic.
- Leave warranty and floor care information with the owner. Advise them
of the product name and code number of the flooring they purchased.
- To prevent surface damage avoid rolling heavy furniture and appliances on
the floor. Use plywood, hardboard or appliance lifts if necessary.
MOLDINGS
- REDUCER STRIP: a teardrop shaped molding used around fireplaces, doorways,
as a room divider, or as a transition between wood flooring and adjacent
floor coverings that are less thick. Fasten down with adhesive, small
nails or double-faced tape.
- THRESHOLD: a molding undercut for use against sliding door tracks,
fireplaces, carpet, ceramic tile, or existing thresholds to allow for
expansion space and to provide a smooth transition in height difference.
Fasten to subfloor with adhesive and/or nails through the heel. Predrill
nail holes to prevent splitting.
- STAIR NOSING: a molding undercut for use as a stair landings trim,
elevated floor perimeters, and stair steps. Fasten down firmly with
adhesive and nails or screws. Predrill nail holes to prevent splitting.
- QUARTER ROUND: a molding used to cover expansion space next to baseboards,
case goods, and stair steps. Predrill and nail to the vertical surface,
not into the floor.
- COMBINATION BASE AND SHOE: a molding used when a base is desired.
Used to cover expansion space between the floor and the wall. Predrill
and nail into the wall, not the floor.
- T-MOLDING: a molding used as a transition piece from one flooring to
another of equal height or to gain expansion spaces. Fasten at the heel in
the center of the molding. Additional support may need to be added to the
heel of the molding dependent upon the thickness of the goods covered.
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