Page 6 - Provenza Floors Hardwood Guidelines Consumer Flipbook 2023

BEFORE YOUR FLOORING ARRIVES
Provenza hardwood flooring is an investment that with proper jobsite preparation will
lead to a successful installation.
PRE-INSTALLATION
Your expert installer should evaluate the jobsite before the Provenza hardwood flooring
is delivered. This includes detecting and correcting possible jobsite and subfloor issues
that might affect the hardwood flooring once it is delivered and installed.
Provenza also recommends that the Owner remove valuables from the installation area,
including but not limited to, artwork mounted on walls, fragile decorations, and other
personal items. Provenza Floors , Inc. is not liable for losses and damages, accidental or
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otherwise, caused by the Installer and/or sub-contractors.
The Provenza Floors manufacturer warranty does not cover flooring failures resulting
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from a failure to perform required pre-installation and installation procedures, including
but not limited to, Owner/Purchaser/Installer negligence, accidental or otherwise.
Jobsite Conditions
Owner/Purchaser and Installer are responsible for ensuring that exterior grading is com-
plete with surface drainage offering a minimum drop of 3" in 10' to direct exterior water
sources away from the structure where the flooring will be installed.
Owner and Installer should ensure that the “grade” where the hardwood flooring will be
installed is appropriate for its construction:
• Provenza engineered hardwood floors are approved for below, on-grade, above-grade
installation. Below-grade installations require a floating installation method.
• Provenza solid hardwood floors are approved for on-grade and above-grade installa-
tions and should not be installed in below-grade areas such as basements.
The jobsite should be enclosed and climate controlled. HVAC systems must be fully op-
erational with a consistent room temperature of 65°– 85° F and relative humidity levels
of 35%–55% before the flooring is delivered or installed.
Provenza hardwood floors are not recommended for use in areas subject to repeated mois-
ture exposure and possible water overflow areas such as bathrooms or laundry rooms.
To eliminate potential trade-related damage, Provenza recommends that its hardwood
flooring be one of the last jobs completed. Drywall taping, wall painting and other “wet”
work should be completed and thoroughly dry prior to installation.
Provenza hardwood floors must be installed in a controlled environment under normal
living conditions.
Subfloor Conditions
The quality and preparation of the subfloor is critical to the proper installation of Provenza
hardwood flooring.
Subfloors must be structurally sound, clean, and free of all debris, staples, nails, wax,
grease, paint, sealers, old adhesives, and other substances that may prevent a success-
ful installation. Subfloors should be flat to within 1/8" per 6' or 3/16" per 10' and must
remain dry all year round. Subfloor moisture content must not exceed 3.5% to 4.5% for
Concrete or 12% for Plywood or OSB.
Acceptable subfloor types:
• CDX Plywood
• Concrete – With a minimum compression strength of 3000 PSI.
• OSB – Must be structurally sound with moisture content not exceeding 12%.
• Gypcrete – Floating installation only.

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