Engineered Flooring Installation Guidelines

We recommend that the Installer follow all installation guidelines set forth by the national wood flooring association (www.nwfa.org). Where these instructions differ from NWFA guidelines, this document takes precedence.

Acclimation 

As relative humidity varies in different parts of the country, acclimation of the flooring prior to installation is the most important precaution to take in order to insure a successful installation. Proper acclimation is necessary to adapt the moisture content of the flooring to the conditions of your environment. Improper acclimation can cause the floor to buckle and/or the boards to shrink or cup after installation. The flooring must be delivered to the jobsite and minimum of 72 hours prior to the start of the installation to acclimate. Additional acclimation time may be required in certain areas.

Inspection Of Flooring Material 

Flooring Material Needs To Be Inspected Prior To Installation. It is the Installer’s responsibility to inspect the flooring prior to installation. Ensure adequate lighting for proper inspection and carefully examine the flooring for grade, color, finish, visible manufacturing defects, damages, or otherwise unsatisfactory appearance. Should an individual plank be unacceptable or doubtful, the Installer should not use this piece. Do not install damaged or visibly unsatisfactory material. Installing a plank constitutes acceptance of its appearance. Manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for flooring installed with visible defects. After noticing any issues with the flooring contact Parquet By Dian immediately for replacements or rework.

Pre-Installation Jobsite Requirements 

Manufacturer cannot be held responsible for jobsite conditions. It is the Installer’s responsibility to ensure that all general jobsite and subfloor requirements are met prior to installation. Manufacturer is not responsible for flooring failure resulting from unsatisfactory jobsite and/or subfloor conditions. The Installer must follow all installation instructions carefully regardless of whichever installation method was chosen. When installed according to these instructions, this flooring is approved for use above, on and below grade. When installing below grade, use an approved 3-1 urethane adhesive. Responsibility for the suitability of the manufactured flooring and accompanying products for each individual installation cannot be assumed by Manufacturer, since Manufacturer has no control over the Installer’s proper application. All work involving water or moisture should be completed before flooring installation. Water and wood do not mix. Installing flooring onto a wet subfloor will most likely cause cupping, tip & edge raising, telegraphing of core and subsequent gapping.