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BAMBOO INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
(4 Pages)
PLEASE READ ENTIRE CONTENTS BEFORE
INSTALLING
STOP
:
PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH, QUALITY AND STYLE
INSTALLING. IF THIS MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY
We will not assume responsibility for installation/removal costs after this material has been
permanently installed.
Allow the bamboo to acclimate for a minimum
climates and environmental conditions. It is necessary for the floor to acclimate to within 4% of the
subfloor, in accordance to standard NWFA recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER / PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
installation for defects. Bamboo floors are a product of nature, and therefore, are not a perfect material and can vary
in color, grain and other natural characteristics. Bamboo Flooring Hawaii, LLC’s flooring is man
with accepted industry standards, which permits a grading variance not to exceed industry standards for non
flooring. The installer/owner of our bamboo floor is responsible for the final inspection as far as the grade,
manufacture, and the factory finish. Reasonable selectivity must be used, and pieces with visible defects, whatever
the cause, should be held out or cut off. Materials installed with visible defects are not covered under warranty. The
use of filler or putty during installation to enhance the appearance of the floor is an industry
to ten-percent waste must be added to the actual footage needed as an allowance for cutting and grading. If an
individual piece is doubtful as to the grade, manufact
not used due to this, Bamboo Flooring Hawaii, LLC’s liability is limited to replacing defective material only, labor costs
not included. If proper procedures are not followed, any guaran
As with any hardwood flooring, it is highly advised that a professional do the installation.
RECOMMENDED AREAS
Bamboo Flooring Hawaii, LLC’s flooring is recommended for on or above grade installation on
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Please handle, transport, and unload the flooring with care. The flooring should be stored in the same environment in
which it will be installed, with at least a four
the building has been closed in with windows and doors in place, and after cement work, plastering and all other
materials are thoroughly dry.
TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION:
Table saw, jig saw, hand saw, band saw, circular saw, or electric miter s
line & Chalk
Tape measure Nail set
Hammer
Tapping block Color wood filler Moisture meter Pry bar
Hardwood floor cleaner
Recommended trowel for adhesive applications
Pneumatic nailer, Model 50 M Manual nailer with 18 gage 1 1/2” power cleats or comparable product. For 1/2" or less
product we recommend the installer use a Powernail P200 or P2000 with a 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" 20 gage
powercleat.
CAUTION: USE OF THE PROPER NAIL GUN OR CLEA
MAY ALSO CAUSE FLOORING TO FAIL. BFH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY USING
THE IMPROPER TOOLS.
of
10-14
days or longer in certain
Carefully inspect ALL material prior to
ufactured to comply
-accepted procedure. Five
ure, or finish, the installer should not use the piece. If a piece is
tee that may cover this product may be jeopardized.
ly.
-inch air space under cartons. The flooring should only be del
aw Broom or vacuum
Safety goggles
For nail down, a Powernail model 50P
TS IS CRUCIAL. IMPROPER TROWEL SIZE
BEFORE
.
-select
ivered after
Chalk
