- Wide Leaf Acacia - Handsculpted - Tongue & Groove - Random Lengths - 8 Layer Urethane Finish - High Color Variation JANUARY 2013 HARDWOOD - WIDE LEAF SOLID Daybreak Acacia 3/4 Solid Handsculpted, Tongue & Groove 4-3/4 wide Random Lengths 23.27 sf/ctn (52 ctn/pal) 12 to 48 lengths, Wide Leaf Acacia HOCWAHSN4 - Natural Installation Fast Facts: Nail or Staple Down Only Do not install over Radiant Heat Maintain RH 40-60% Maintain temperature of 68-72 o F Mandatory moisture testing Acclimate for at least 72 hours Open box ends and any plastic wrap Mix cartons for best visual Leave 1/2 expansion gaps read and follow complete instructions Features: Wide Leaf Acacia Handsculpted Tongue & Groove 8 Layer Urethane Finish w/aluminum Oxide Random Lengths & Beveled Edges High Color Variation Benefits: Bold, True Acacia Visual Provides Extra Character Preferred Hardwood Installation Protects Floor, Looks New Longer More Realistic Appearance Lots of Range in Color, Beautiful 25yr Residential Wear Warranty Distributed by
Revised 1/15/13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DAYBREAK SOLID ACACIA Hardwood PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL VOID WARRANTY. INSTALLER S / OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY: As a natural product, hardwood contains inherent variations in color, grain and appearance and other visual imperfections. This flooring is manufactured in accordance with industry standards which permit a defect tolerance not to exceed 5%. These defects may be the result of manufacturing or naturally occurring characteristics of the material. It is recommended that a 5% cutting or grading allowance be added to the total sq footage when calculating the quantity of the flooring required. It is the sole and joint responsibility of the installer and owner to conduct a quality inspection of all the flooring prior to installation. All pieces of flooring should be examined for quality of manufacture, finish and color. If the product quality is deemed unacceptable, it should not be installed. Flooring that has been installed will be deemed to have been inspected and accepted by the installer and owner. It is the sole responsibility of the flooring installer to ensure that the job site, subfloor and installation tolls and materials meet or exceed industry standards. We void all responsibility for problems arising from incorrect or improper site preparations or installations procedures. SITE PREPARATION: Prior to installing a wood floor, make sure of the following; The building is completely enclosed with all outside doors and windows are in place and secured. All concrete, masonry, plastering, drywall, texturing, painting and other wet work is complete and has been allowed to cure and dry completely. Basements and crawlspaces are dry. Crawlspaces must have no standing water and have a vapor barrier installed in accordance with local building codes. Exterior surface drainage is directing water away from the house. Interior heat and humidity levels can be controlled and maintained at recommended levels for the duration of the acclimatization and installation period. Subfloor is properly prepared for installation. FLOORING ACCLIMATIZATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL: Climate control at the job site must be maintained with the temperature between 68-72 O F and humidity at 40-60% before, during and after the installation. These conditions should be maintained for the one week prior to installation. Following installation, these conditions should be maintained at all times to ensure proper performance of the floor. Flooring material should not be delivered to job site until the site has been acclimatized as detailed above. After delivery, the flooring must be allowed to acclimatize on the job site for 72 hrs prior to installation. Opening boxes or box ends is acceptable but must be acclimated to normal living conditions. SUBFLOOR PREPARATION: NOTE: The moisture content of the subfloor and wood flooring should be checked by an appropriate method. There should be no more then 4% moisture content difference between properly acclimated wood flooring and subflooring materials. The installer and customer are jointly and solely responsible for ensuring that the subfloor is suitable for the flooring application and properly prepared for installation. All subfloors must be clean, dry structurally sound and flat to within 1/8 in 8. All subfloors must be tested for moisture content according to NWFA guidelines. Plywood subfloors must meet local building code requirements. They must be secure to the joists, free of squeaks ad protruding fasteners. Subfloor moisture content must not exceed 12% and the variance in moisture content between the subfloor and the flooring boards must not
exceed 4%. Expansion Space Hardwood flooring will expand and contract with changes in ambient temperature and humidity. To allow for this, during installation leave a ½ expansion space around the entire perimeter of the floor between the flooring and the walls. Also leave a ½ expansion space where the flooring will meet and vertical obstacle, such as stairs, pipes, door sills, tiles, cabinets, etc. Note: In climates with extreme variations in humidity, it may be necessary to leave a larger expansion space. Nail Down Installation PLEASE NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING ¾ /18MM SOLID FLOORING, A SPECIALIZED NAIL OF STAPLE GUN DESIGNED FOR INSTALLING ¾ SOLID WOOD FLOORING IS REQUIRED. A MANUAL OR PNEU- MATIC ¾ NAIL GUN OR PNEUMATIC ¾ STAPLE GUN MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT. Ensure plywood subfloor is suitable and properly prepared. Verify moisture content is within allowable guidelines. A layer of 15 lb roofing felt or building paper should be laid over the entire subfloor to help retard moisture and minimize flooring noise. Select your starting wall and snap a guideline parallel to it to set your first row. Allow ½ expansion space along all walls. Color Racking & Installation Real hardwood contains natural color variations, and in any quantity of hardwood flooring there will be noticeable variations in color between the boards. In order to prevent color grouping in the finished floor, it is recommended that boards be racked (visually sorted) before installation to create a satisfactory and pleasing color arrangement. Immediately prior to installation, unpack 4 or 5 cartons to get a sense of the range of color variation and arrange the boards to achieve a satisfactory appearance. Leave the rest of the packages sealed and only open them as needed. When racking, inspect all boards for visible manufacturing defects. Boards with manufacturing defects in excess of industry standards (5% of total quantity) may be replaced by the dealer under the terms of the product warranty. Once installed, boards will be considered to have been accepted by the customer and will not be eligible for replacement. After inspecting and racking the boards, set the first row in place with the groove side facing the wall. For the first one or two rows, proximity to the wall will hinder use of the nail gun, and these rows will have to be fastened using other tools. Top nail along the length of the board parallel to the starting wall, 1/2 in from the edge of the board (these nails will be covered with molding). Use a pneumatic finish nailer with 18 gauge brad nails. Alternatively, drill pilot holes and set 2 finishing nails with a hammer. Blind nail along tongue edge of the first row using 2 finishing nails driven through the tongue at a 45 angle. Set nails every 6 to 8 inches along the length. Ensure a nail is set 2 to 3 inches in from each end of the board, but to prevent splitting do not set nails less than 2 inches from the end of the board. Countersink the nails to ensure the heads do not protrude and impede the fit of the tongue and groove joint. At the end of the row, cut a board to fit, ensuring board length is not less than 8, and ensure every board is secured by at least two nails along its tongue edge. Allow 1/2 expansion space to end wall. Sort and lay the next row along the first. (You can use the offcut from the first row to begin the second, if desired.) Stagger all joints by a minimum of 6. Gently set the tongue and groove joint by tapping against the tongue side of the new row with a white rubber mallet or a hammer and wood tapping block. (Never hit the edge of the board directly with a hammer.) Blind nail along the tongue edge as before. By the third row, you should have room to use the nail gun. A MANUAL OR PNEUMATIC 3/4 NAIL GUN OR PNEUMATIC 3/4 STAPLE GUN DESIGNED FOR INSTALLING SOLID WOOD FLOORING MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT. Set the joint as before, and blind nail the row into place using 2 flooring cleats or staples driven through the tongue at a 45 angle. Space nails every 6 to 8 along the length of the board. Ensure a nail is placed 2 to 3 from each end of each board, but to prevent splitting do not set nails less than 2 from the board ends. Continue with subsequent rows. Do not use boards of less than 8 in length, stagger all joints by a minimum of 6, and ensure every board is secured by at least two nails. Ensure 1/2 expansion space is maintained at all perimeter walls and other vertical obstacles. In the last couple of rows, resort to hand nailing as there will not be space to use the nail gun. Use the same procedure as before, blind nailing through the tongue with 2 finishing nails. For final row, rip boards to required width (allowing expansion space at far wall) and top nail into place using a pneumatic finish nailer with 18 gauge brad nails. Alternatively, drill pilot holes and set 2 finishing nails with a hammer. Install moldings and transitions as required. Ensure baseboard moldings are affixed to the wall, not the floor.
The floor may be used immediately. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR 5 PLANK FLOORING: It is strongly recommended that an appropriate wood adhesive be used in addition to the proper nailing schedule when installing 5 and wider solid plank flooring. A bead of wood adhesive may be applied to the length and ends of each board before fastening to a plywood or approved subfloor. Follow the adhesive manufacture s instructions for applying adhesive. Please contact your flooring distributor for a recommended wood adhesive. Please contact us if you have any questions. Customer Service: 1-800-562-2857
Revised 1/15/13 DAYBREAK SOLID ACACIAHardwood WARRANTY 25 YEAR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY LIFETIME STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY WARRANTY We warrant that the covered products, in their original manufactured condition, will be free from defects in grading, lamination and assembly for as long as you (the original purchaser) own the floor. 25 YEAR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY We warrant to you (the original purchaser) that for the period indicated, the finish on the covered product will not wear through, and that the finish will not separate from the wood flooring under normal household use when maintained in accordance with our recommended maintenance guidelines. PRE-INSTALLATION DEFECTS WARRANTY We warrant that the covered products meet our quality standards. You or your installer should carefully inspect the products before installation for any milling, dimension or visual defects. Since wood is a natural product, there will be natural variations in color, tone and grain that are not covered by this warranty. The pre-installation warranty expires upon installation. WHO IS COVERED? All warranties in this limited warranty guide are given only to the original purchaser of our product. Our warranties are not transferable. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG? The limited warranties are subject to the product applications, limitations, disclaimers and exclusions described below. All warranties run from the date of purchase for the applicable period. WHAT ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDER OUR WARRANTIES? To be covered under our warranties make sure that the flooring is properly installed in accordance with NOFMA installation standards for the relative flooring type. Retain all sales slips for the flooring, appropriate adhesives and proof of pre-installation moisture test results. Keep the flooring surface at or below 85 o F (29 o C) and the relative humidity between 40% and 60%. You must also properly care for your new floor using the proper maintenance schedule and products. We recommend that you use only specially formulated hardwood floor care products to preserve your flooring. Using floor care products other than specially formulated products for hardwood flooring may damage your floor and void this warranty. WHAT WILL WE DO IF ANY OF THE COVERED EVENTS OCCUR? If any of the covered events listed in this guide occurs within the warranty periods specified for the respective flooring product, we will recoat, refinish, fill or furnish comparable flooring (of our manufacture and of similar color, pattern and quality), for either the repair of the defective area or the replacement of the floor at our option. In the unlikely event that we are unable to correct the problem after a responsible number of attempts, we will refund the portion of the purchase price for the selection of failed flooring. These warranties do not include removal or replacement of cabinets and other fixtures. We will replace or repair such flooring no more than once, which is your exclusive remedy under this warranty. If the replacement or repair fails in the same manner a second time, the site conditions will be deemed unacceptable for the installation of our hardwood floors. These are the exclusive remedies under this warranty if a defect or other warranted condition occurs. We reserve the right to verify any claims or defect by inspection and have samples removed for technical analysis. Page 1
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTIES? Wood flooring installed in high moisture areas such as full bathrooms with a shower or tub Damage caused by fire, flooding, and other natural disasters and Acts of God Damage caused by negligence, accidents, misuses or abuse Damage caused by vacuum cleaner beater bar or hard heads (see Care and Maintenance Guidelines) Damage caused by appliances, furniture and casters (see Care and Maintenance Guidelines) Damage caused by cutting from sharp objects (see Care and Maintenance Guidelines) Reduction in gloss, scratches or indentations due to sand, pebbles or other abrasives, pets, insects, construction traffic, or failure to maintain the floor as required (see Care and Maintenance Guidelines) Color, shade or texture variations between samples, printed color photography or replacement flooring and the actual material Color variations between flooring and/or samples and other flooring or wood products, which you wish to match (e.g., cabinets, stair railings, trim, etc.) Deficiencies related to subfloor/floor joist assemblies, subfloor preparation materials, and fasteners including, but not limited to, uneven subfloor surfaces, floor deflection or voids in the subfloor Noises (squeaks, etc.) associated with anything other than the manufacturing defects of the flooring Naturally occurring wood characteristics such as variations in grain, color, mineral streaks and knots Changes in color due to exposure to sunlight and age Natural expansion and contraction resulting in separation between boards or damage caused by low or excessive humidity Products designated as thrift, antique, tavern, bargain, seconds, economy grade, close-out, off-goods or nonstandard. Such products are sold AS IS Floors that are installed in other than owner-occupied or tenant-occupied residences Commercial installations of residential products Construction or installation-related damage Floors damaged or adhesive breakdown caused by subfloor moisture or water damage, including without limitation, due to broken or leaking water pipes, flooding, wet-mopping spills or weather conditions Installation defects, including installations made: (i) in violation of applicable state or local housing or building codes, or (ii) contrary to written instructions furnished with the product NOTE: YOU AND YOUR INSTALLER ARE RESPON- SIBLE TO INSPECT FLOORING PRIOR TO INSTAL- LATION. WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LIABILITIES, CLAIMS OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING LABOR COSTS, WHERE FLOORING WITH VISIBLE DEFECTS HAS BEEN INSTALLED. WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTIES? No installer, retailer, distributor or employee have the authority to alter the obligations, limitations, disclaimers, exclusions or warranties under any circumstances. WE EXCLUDE AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OR PAY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAM- AGES UNDER OUR WARRANTIES. By this we mean any loss, expense, or damage other than to the flooring itself that may result from a defect in the flooring. Our limited warranties constitute the only express warranties for the product purchased. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND FOR ALL NON-CONSUMER PRODUCT, ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN OUR LIMITED WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM- PLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT- ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISES UNDER STATE LAW, ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA- TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY,TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT AP- PLY TO YOU. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURIS- DICTION. PLEASE KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT. INFORMATION REGARDING THE CLAIMED DEFECT AND DATE AND PROOF OF PURCHASE MUST BE PROVIDED. Please contact us if you have any questions. Customer Service: 1-800-562-2857 Page 2