Page 10 - Provenza Floors Hardwood Guidelines Consumer Flipbook 2023

Installation should begin next to an outside wall as it is usually the straightest wall and
used as a reference point in establishing a straight working line. A good way to establish
a working line is to measure an equal distance from the wall at both ends and snapping
a chalk line.
Undercut or notch-out door casings to fit flooring thickness by placing a piece of floor-
ing on the subfloor as a height guide for sawing. Remove door thresholds and base
moldings and replace after flooring installation.
Measure the distance from the wall at the width of the plank plus a minimum of ½" for
an expansion space when establishing your working line. It is advisable to dry lay a few
rows before proceeding installation to confirm your directional layout decision and work-
ing line. Adjustment of the working line may be necessary if the outside wall or other
working line reference is out of square. This can be done by scribe cutting the first row
of planks to match the wall, creating a straight working line.
IMPORTANT! Adhesive/glue that contacts the surface of oil finished floors will dam-
age the finish. The use of adhesive/glue removal products, including but not limited
to, acetone, paint thinner, mineral spirits, or alcohol, will damage the finish and void
the manufacturer warranty.
Provenza Floors , Inc. will not be liable for damages that are the result of a failure to
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prevent adhesive/glue exposure or the use of adhesive/glue removal products.
INSTALLATION METHODS
GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION
All required pre-installation testing and preparation must be completed before proceed-
ing. If moisture problems were detected during the pre-installation phase, a moisture
barrier should be in place.
Acceptable subfloor types:
• CDX Plywood
• Concrete – With a minimum compressive strength of 3000 PSI.
• OSB – Must be structurally sound with less than 12% M.C.
Adhesive requirements:
Premium brands of hardwood floor adhesive, such as, Bostik, Sika , Mapei , DriTac , HB
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Fuller TEC , etc., must be used. Moisture cured Polyurethane or Polymer adhesives are
approved for Provenza hardwood floor installation.
The use of a cheaper flooring adhesive or other brands of glue not approved for use with
hardwood flooring will lead to flooring failure and void the manufacturer warranty.
Follow the instructions for the hardwood flooring adhesive carefully:
• Allow for adequate cross ventilation when working with flooring adhesive.
• Allow proper set time before affixing the hardwood floor planks.
• Use the adhesive manufacturer recommended spreading trowel.
• Spread adhesive per the flooring adhesive instructions.
Using a trowel held at a 45° angle, spread hardwood flooring adhesive as recommended
by the adhesive manufacturer, starting at the outside wall.
Once the adhesive has set, lay the first row of flooring with the groove facing the wall.
Use a hammer and tapping block to tap against the tongue side to pull planks together.
When near a wall, use a crow or pull bar to close end joints.
Never tap or hammer against the groove side or the end joints of the plank as doing so
will damage the flooring finish, its construction, cause splintering and void the manufac-
turer warranty.
IMPORTANT! Adhesive/masking tape applied directly to hardwood floor surface will
damage the factory finish and void the manufacturer warranty.
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