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Installation and Warranty
Hardwood flooring is a product of nature and, like nature,
has its imperfections. These imperfections are standard
in the industry and expected. Although Vintage Hardwood
Flooring inspects every piece of CRAFTED Engineered Flooring
before being boxed, a 5% defect and grading tolerance is
permitted. Defects may be of natural or manufacturing origin.
This tolerance will not exceed 5% of the total floor purchased,
and must be taken into consideration when ordering your
floor. Before installing your CRAFTED Engineered Floor,
the installer, be it professional or DIY, must verify the
installation environment and sub-floors involved, meet
or exceed all the requirements specified in the CRAFTED
Engineered Flooring Installation Guide.
The installer/homeowner is considered to be the final inspector
and grader. The installer/homeowner will take full responsibility.
The installer/homeowner must use reasonable selection criteria
(common sense) when installing. Any CRAFTED Engineered Flooring
installed, will be considered acceptable by installer/homeowner,
and will not be subject to claim or replacement. When in
doubt, leave it out or relocate the piece to a closet or
an inconspicuous area. In the unlikely event that a flawed
piece appears after installation, Vintage Hardwood Flooring
will be responsible for the replacement of the material only.
Congratulations on your new CRAFTED Engineered Flooring.
It will bring you years of memories.
Product
Specification:
Vintage CRAFTED Engineered Flooring is 9/16” (13mm)
thick by 3.5” (90mm) wide or 5.5” (140mm) wide,
Prefinished Hardwood Flooring. The strips are micro beveled
on all 4 sides, with 7 ply constructions. In the 3.5” (90mm)
the lengths will range from 17.6” (447mm) to 46.9” (1190mm).
In the 5.5” (140mm) the lengths range from 19.7” (500mm)
through 78.7” (1999mm). The Vintage wear thickness
is approximately 3mm, and has been sawn (not peeled or sliced).
The pieces are “micro v” on all 4 sides. The
number of pieces per box will vary, however Vintage Flooring
will guarantee a minimum of 30% of the longest length in
each CRAFTED Engineered Flooring box. Vintage Flooring will
guarantee a minimum of 4 lengths per box of 3.5” and
have approximately 19.5 square feet per box, and the 5.5” Vintage
Flooring will guarantee a minimum of 4 lengths per box and
have approximately 23.5 square feet per box. Your CRAFTED
Engineered Floor also comes with Vintage’s Registered
Armour-Kote®, Aluminum Oxide Finish, backed by Vintage’s
25-year wear layer warranty.
Vintage’s CRAFTED Engineered Flooring can be installed
below grade, on grade, or above grade. CRAFTED Engineered
Flooring can also be installed over radiant heat, providing
installation requirements have been met.
*Special Note about Radiant heat: Maximum water temperature
in tubes is 129°F (54°C). The average tube temperature
is 104°F (40°C). Maximum concrete temperature is
81°F (28°C). Application for radiant heat can
be floating or direct glue down.
STOP:
Job Site Inspection
CRAFTED Engineered Flooring should be one of the
last items installed when renovating your home
or condominium.
For new
construction, the heating system must be operating
for at least one week (7 days) at normal residential
temperatures
(approx. 70¾ F/22¾ C) prior to installation.
The relative humidity level in your home must be
maintained at 50% (i.e. between 40%-60%) throughout
the year.
Where conditions in the home have high and low
humidity levels,
CRAFTED Engineered Flooring is much more dimensionally
stable in comparison to 3/4” solid hardwood flooring.
SPECIAL NOTE: Although CRAFTED Engineered Flooring is
much more stable,
it will however, react to changes in relative humidity
according to season.
Moisture
or lack of it is wood’s worst enemy. If
relative humidity is below 40% for a prolonged
period of time, the
floor will contract causing the surface of
the board to cup (see Fig.#1 of cupping). Cupping is considered
normal
when
relative humidity is too low. The floor should
return
to its normal state once the relative humidity
is back to
normal (40-60%). These variations can be minimized
with proper ventilation,
dehumidifying or heating. You may need to improve
your humidification and/or dehumidification system in order
to maintain the required
40-60% humidity levels.
Using a moisture meter, available from your Authorized
Vintage Dealer, check the moisture content of
the sub-floor. The
sub-floor should not exceed 12% and, must be
within 4% of the moisture content of the wood
being installed.
If the
moisture content of the sub-floor is too high,
delay installation. Increasing ventilation, and
turning
up the heating system
will assist in drying out the sub-floor. The
concrete sub-floor must be dry and should be
at least 60
days old before installing
the CRAFTED Engineered Flooring.
The installer and/or owner will take full responsibility
for moisture testing to ensure that the wood
sub-floor and the concrete slab (when applicable)
are within
acceptable
moisture tolerance levels.
Preparation
of Plywood Sub-Floor: Vintage Flooring recommends that
all CRAFTED Engineered Floors
be installed with
a minimum of 5/8” A.P.A. approved, C.S.P/D.F.P. stamped plywood,
or 23/32” O.S.B. Underlay grade PS2-92
rated. Consult your Authorized Vintage Dealer
for recommendations on
your specific sub-floor application. Any
failure of CRAFTED Engineered Flooring relating
to improper sub-floors,
or
sub-floor preparation
is not the responsibility of Vintage Hardwood
Flooring, and will not be covered under warranty.
Sweep and vacuum
sub-floors.
Ensure that old carpets, oils, foreign particles,
protruding nails, carpet glues, etc., are
removed. For wood sub-floors,
make sure they are level, clean, dry and
securely fastened. Repair and/or replace
any section that is rotted or damaged.
TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Tools and Accessories that you will need for
installing your CRAFTED Engineered Flooring:
Nail Down: Table Saw, Miter Saw, Measuring
Tape, Nail Set, Hammer, Tapping Block, Nail
Gun (Manual
or Pneumatic),
Square, Chalk Line, Vintage Putty Fill, and
Vintage Cleaning Kits.
Model 200 Pneumatic Powernailer with 1-1/2” E-Power
Cleats Nails, with a U-1 Adapter Pad (or
equivalent). You will also need a broom and
dustpan and Vintage Cleaning
Kits.
Glue Down: Table Saw, Miter Saw, Measuring
Tape, Straight 1”x2”x8’ length of wood, Nail Set, Hammer,
Tapping Block, Square, Chalk Line, Vintage Putty Fill, Trowel,
Cleaning Solvent and Vintage Cleaning Kits. You will also
need an approved moisture cured glue – See
your Vintage Dealer for authorized glues.
NOTE: It is extremely
important
that you use the proper trowel to ensure
maximum coverage and produce a good bond
between sub-floor and flooring.
You may also require a 100-150 pound roller.
Floating Floors: Table Saw, Miter Saw,
Measuring Tape, Hammer, Tapping Block,
Square, Chalk
Line, Vintage
Putty Fill, Vintage
Cleaning Kits, Vintage T.G White Glue,
1/8” (4mm)
Foam with Vapor Back, Mineral Solvents (For
cleaning glue), and
Shims. You will also need a broom and dust
pan.
Glue
Down Application –
Step by Step Instructions
Step
#1 – Mark your starting line
Vintage Flooring recommends that your CRAFTED
Engineered Floor be installed parallel
to the longest, straightest
wall in the room. Start by measuring
out from the wall 33-3/4” (860mm)
for the 3.5” wide, and 35-3/4” (909mm) for the
5.5” wide product. These measurements allow for 3/8” (8mm)
expansion gap. Using a chalk line draw
a guideline parallel to the wall based
on the
above measurements. This will
eliminate any ripping of material at
the end of the job for the last
row.
Using
the straightest pieces of 1”x2”x8’ length
of wood and 2-inch concrete nails
or screws, fasten the strips to the concrete. Your first
row of starter boards
will butt
against this, so make sure that the
strips are in line with the chalk line because this
will determine how straight
your
floor will be.
Step
#2 – Spread the adhesive
NOTE: Vintage Hardwood Flooring will
only guarantee installation when
a moisture-cured glue is
used. Do not use latex
based glues. Apply the recommended
adhesive with a trowel according
to the manufacturer’s installation
instructions (found on adhesive pail)
for the specific adhesive that
is being
used. SPECIAL NOTE: Open time on
adhesives vary from manufacturer
to manufacturer so
read instructions carefully
before starting.
Opening time can also be affected
greatly depending on the temperature
and humidity.
The trowel should be held at approximately
45 degrees to the floor when spreading
the adhesive.
This
will give you
the recommended spread rate of approximately
40 to 50 sq.ft. per gallon, depending
on the adhesive
manufacturer.
Only
spread adhesive over an area that can
be covered in less than 1.5-2 hours,
otherwise
the adhesive
may become
dry and
lose its ability to bond.
 Step
#3 – Install the strips
You should inspect each piece of CRAFTED
Engineered Flooring before installation.
Boards that you
may not like the look
of, or with a flaw that you think will
affect the look of the floor should
be used as the
cut pieces
for your
start
and/or end pieces. You may also choose
to put these pieces in less conspicuous
areas such
as closets
or under couches,
etc.
Start
your first piece with the tongue facing the area that will
be completed
last. Line
up the tongue
of
the boards
against the holding strip, and
then press the board into the
adhesive.
Working
from left
to right,
lay the next
board and continue working towards
the right, until you reach the
wall and require a cut piece.
Choose one of the pieces set aside for
cutting
and
cut the
desired
length.
NOTE: If you
are cutting a piece that has
not been set aside for cutting, make
sure it
is long
enough to
yield your
next rows starting
piece. Leave 3/8” (8mm)
between the wall and the end
of each strip
in each row
(see Fig.#2).
Start
the second row with a strip of at least 6” (150mm)
longer or shorter than the
strip used in the first row. This will
eliminate unsightly
step effects (see Fig.#3).
The remainder
of the floor should follow
this rule to insure an aesthetically
clean
looking floor.
Minimize glue from getting into the
tongue or groove, otherwise, the strips
of the
flooring may not fit
tightly. If glue gets
on the finished side of the strips,
clean immediately with appropriate
cleaning
products - see your
Authorized Vintage
Dealer.
CRAFTED
Engineered Flooring pieces may require slight
tapping in
order to ensure
a tight
fit. You may use
3M’s
blue tape (if required),
to hold pieces together
until glue bond
has developed.
If a roller is required to obtain maximum
adhesion, wrap a foam sheet around
it to minimize any
damage to the surface
of the floor. When you get to the end
of the wall, you may require a pry
bar to
get the
pieces tight.
Use shims where
required until the glue has dried.
Step
#4 – Installation of Accessories & Cleaning
After the floor has dried, you may
install the baseboards and quarter
rounds. Make
sure that
the nails penetrate
the wall and not the floor.
NOTE: Always keep left over pieces for future
use. Flooring
may
become damaged
and require
replacing
several pieces.
It’s a good
idea to have the
same production
dates put
aside.
Use a vacuum to pick
up any dust and loose
fibers.
Using
your
Vintage Cleaning
Kit,
available at
all Authorized Vintage
Dealers, follow instructions
and mop
the whole
floor.
Floating
Application –
Step by Step Instructions
Sweep and vacuum the sub-floor before
laying any material. Make sure that
any high points
in the
sub-floor are
removed, cleaned and sanded.
***When installing over a wood sub-floor,
you should install your flooring perpendicular
to the joist
to avoid any sinking
between the floor joists.
Step
#1 – Laying
the under
pad
Roll out
a flexible
acoustic
cork or
foam insulation
under pad
material
(see your
Authorized
Vintage
Dealer) onto
the sub-floor.
Make sure
the
under pad
is butted
edge to
edge, joining
the lengths
at the
edges with
a clear
adhesive tape,
and leaving
a gap approx
1/4” (6mm)
round the
edges of
the room
butting
up to the
walls.
If the
insulation
material
selected
is not
effective
against
dampness
rising
from
the
sub-floor,
put down
a
layer
of 6mil
polythene
sheeting
first.
Vintage
Flooring
provides
a 4mm foam
under
pad that
has a vapor
backing.
The shiny
(vapor
side)
should
be facing
down against
the
sub-floor.
Step
#2 – Laying
the wood
floor
Using the
longest
pieces
available,
lay the
first row
against
the longest
and straightest
wall.
Carefully
apply glue
(see Fig.#4)
to the
upper
edge of
the
tongues
along the
whole
length
of the
piece,
using CRAFTED
Floating
Floor
adhesive
(available
at your
Authorized
Vintage
Dealer)
specially
designed
for
CRAFTED
Engineered
Floors.
Lay
the
first piece
with the
grooved
edge against
the wall.
If
the wall
is not
square,
use
wedges/shims
between
the
flooring
strips
and the
wall to
achieve
the desired
3/8” (8mm)
expansion
gap.
Start the
second
row with
a
strip of
at least
6” (150mm)
longer
or shorter
than
the strip
used in
the first
row.
This will
eliminate
unsightly
step effects
(see Fig.#3).
The remainder
of the
floor should
follow
this
rule to
insure
an aesthetically
looking
floor.
Clean any
glue that
gets
on the
finished
side
of the
flooring
before
the glue
dries.
CRAFTED
Engineered
Flooring
pieces
may require
slight
tapping
in
order to
insure
a
tight
fit. You
may use
3M’s
blue tape,
if required,
to hold
pieces
together
until glue
bond
has fully
developed.
Rip the strips for the last row to
the required width, not forgetting
to allow
for expansion.
Use a crowbar
to insure
tight fitting boards, use shims to
hold in place until glue has dried.
Remove
the wedges
24 hours
after laying.
Step
#3 – Installation of Accessories & Cleaning
After the floor has dried, you may
install the baseboards and quarter
rounds. Make
sure that
the nails penetrate
the wall and not the floor.
NOTE: Always
keep
left
over
pieces
for future
use.
Flooring
may
become
damaged
and require
replacing
pieces.
It’s
a good
idea
to have
the
same
production
dates
put aside.
Use a vacuum to pick up any dust and
loose fibers. Using your Vintage Cleaning
Kit,
available at
all Authorized Vintage
Dealers, follow instructions and mop
the whole floor.
IMPORTANT
As the work proceeds, take care to
leave
the expansion gap along the walls and
around
any obstacle (pipe work, foot
of stairs,
post, fireplace etc.).
Nailed
Down Application –
Step
by
Step
Instructions
Special
note
for
all
nail
down
applications:
You
must
use a model 2000 Pneumatic Powernailer with
1-1/2”,
U-1
Adapter
Pad
(or
equivalent).
Consult
your
Authorized
Vintage
Dealer
for
the
equivalent
nailing
equipment.
Step
#1 – Mark
your
starting
line
Using
chalk
line,
draw
a
guide line
out
from
the
starting
wall
at
3-3/4” (95mm) for the 3-1/2” and a 5
3/4” (145mm) guide line for the 5-1/2”. This
line is where your first strip of flooring is going, and
also allows for the 3/8” (8mm)
expansion
gap.
It
is
very
important
for
the
starting
line
to
be
straight
and
square
(see
Fig.#5).
Although
Vintage
Flooring
takes
every
precaution
to
ensure
that
CRAFTED
Engineered
Flooring
is
graded
and
shipped
to
industry
standards,
we
suggest
you
inspect
each
piece
of
CRAFTED
Engineered
Flooring
before
installation.
Boards
that
you
may
not
like
the
look
of,
or
contain
a mark
that
you
think
will
affect
the
look
of
the
floor
should
be
used
as
cut
pieces
for
your
start/end
pieces.
You
may
also
use
these
pieces
in
less
conspicuous
areas
such
as
in
closets
or
under
couches,
etc.
Step
#2 – Install
the strips
Face
nail or
glue the
first row
of strips
with the
grooved side
facing the
wall; put
the nails
as close
to the
wall as
possible, this
way the
quarter round
will cover
the nail
heads. You
may have
to face
nail (see
Fig.#6) for
the first
few rows
before there
is enough
room to
use the
nail gun.
It must
be nailed
down by
hand rather
than with
the hardwood
floor-nailing machine
because of
the vertical
wall obstruction.
When clearance
allows the
use of
the hardwood
floor nail
gun, you
may start
using the
nail gun.
Nails should
be spaced
a minimum
4” (100mm) from both ends of the boards,
and all other nails are spaced 4-6” (100-150mm)
apart.
Measure
and cut
the strip
to the
required length
to finish
the first
row. The
remaining section
should be
used to
start the
second row,
in order
to minimize
cut waste.
The strip
selection for
completing the
first row
must be
long enough
to yield
a remaining
section of
adequate length.
Leave 3/8” (8mm)
between the
wall and
the end
of each
strip in
each row.
The
subsequent rows
must be
installed in
the same
manner. Don’t
be afraid
to waste
a few
strips in
order to
adjust and
test the
nailing machine.
See
hardwood
floor
nailing
tips
When
you reach
the last
few rows,
you may
not be able to complete
these
rows with
the nail
gun, due
to vertical
obstructions. Toe nail, face
nail, or glue the last remaining
rows. NOTE: You may have to rip the
last
strips along
the
wall
in
order for
them to fit properly. Don’t forget to leave 3/8” (8mm)
minimum space for expansion.
Finally, install the transition pieces,
baseboards
and/or quarter round moldings. Following the
initial
installation,
vacuum
thoroughly and clean the floor with your Vintage
Hardwood Cleaning
Kit.
*For
detailed
installation
guidelines
for
your
specific
installation,
contact
your
Authorized
Vintage
Flooring
Dealer.
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