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Important note: each project should be installed by a professional flooring contractor or skilled tradesperson. The installation process and method selected is the responsibility of the contractor. You must be satisfied that the contractor is qualified to carry out your site installation. Please check with your reseller to locate a licensed /professional installer for your project.
A thorough understanding and inspection of the specific site conditions needs to be undertaken by the installer prior to commencing work. Site specific circumstances such as proximity to water, river systems, coastal regions along with other climatic extremes may require more complex installations methods and maintenance. If applicable, under floor inspections should be carried out before installation. Please note: our AQUAWOOD floors are suitable for installation with Under-Floor heating provided that the heating system selected is a Hydronic In-slab system and is installed and operated as per the heating system manufacturers installation and operating recommendations. Floor performance remains at owner’s risk if you proceed.
Sawing / Cutting tip: AQUAWOOD floors require attention to detail when cutting, if you are using a cross-cut hand saw or electric drop saw,
the surface of the plank should be face up to avoid chipping. If you are using a handheld electric sawing device such as a jig saw then it’s
recommended you place the surface, face down to avoid chipping. This will help you achieve a professional look and keep your plank waste to a
minimum.
Fig 1. First plank, first row. Place a spacer of 12-15 mm thickness to the left and position the plank against the wall. Later, after 3 rows, you can easily position the flooring against the front wall with distances 1215 mm.
Fig 3. Tilt angle the panel down. During the angle process make sure the panels are tight against each other. Afterwards press down or slightly tap down at the short end or long edge of the installed plank till its flat. No major force is or required.
Fig 5. Cut with a jig saw – visual surface face turned down to eliminate/reduce damage to the face panel. Or if cutting using a hand saw, cut it with the visible face up. Then install it as previous plank.
Fig 2.Second plank, first row tilt angle and place this plank gently and tight to the short end of the first one. Angle short end into place. Lengthways tap maybe required to secure tightly. Please make sure both long edges and short ends are tight with no visible gaps.
Fig 4. At the end of the first row, put a spacer 12 -15 mm, to the wall and measure the length of the last plank to fit.
Fig 6. Starting the Second row First plank should be a min length of 300-500 mm. Put a 12- 15mm spacer against the wall and measure the last piece. If it is shorter than 500mm a new starter piece should be used. Drop or insert the plank at an angle into the previous row and tap (on the long side) it in using a tapping block till flat.
Fig 1. First plank, first row. Place a spacer of 12-15 mm thickness to the left and position the plank against the wall. Later, after 3 rows, you can easily position the flooring against the front wall with distances 1215 mm.
Fig 2.Second plank, first row tilt angle and place this plank gently and tight to the short end of the first one. Angle short end into place. Lengthways tap maybe required to secure tightly. Please make sure both long edges and short ends are tight with no visible gaps.
Fig 3. Tilt angle the panel down. During the angle process make sure the panels are tight against each other. Afterwards press down or slightly tap down at the short end or long edge of the installed plank till its flat. No major force is or required.
Fig 4. At the end of the first row, put a spacer 12 -15 mm, to the wall and measure the length of the last plank to fit.
Fig 5. Cut with a jig saw – visual surface face turned down to eliminate/reduce damage to the face panel. Or if cutting using a hand saw, cut it with the visible face up. Then install it as previous plank.
Fig 6. Starting the Second row First plank should be a min length of 300-500 mm. Put a 12- 15mm spacer against the wall and measure the last piece. If it is shorter than 500mm a new starter piece should be used. Drop or insert the plank at an angle into the previous row and tap (on the long side) it in using a tapping block till flat.
Drill the holes 20 mm larger than the diameter of the pipes. Cut out the panel (with the thinnest blade possible) as per diagram. Install the plank as per normal. Glue the cut out piece back again.
You have purchased a high-quality AQUAWOOD flooring product that does not require any special treatment directly after installation. It’s important to note that regular care and maintenance responsibilities are required to better preserve your floor. If you follow these general cleaning and required maintenance guidelines your new floor will perform as intended for many years to come.
Note: only In-slab hydronic heating will be considered under warranty provisions. Other heating methods are not covered by our
warranty. Carefully review the heating systems guidelines for installation and procedures before installing your AQUAWOOD floor.
Your new AQUAWOOD floor is a living material that will expand and contract in shape if moisture or humidity is raised. It may also shrink if moisture or humidity becomes very low. As a natural product, damage from these circumstances may lead to irreversible deformation of the floor if the room climate and humidity is left too high or too low for an extended period of time. In winter months for example if the humidity (RH) in a heated room goes below the specified 45 % the floor could be subjected to conditions that may result in plank changes. In this case you should install an air humidifier to prevent damages to your floor. The same may also be necessary with air conditioned rooms.
Disclaimer: AQUAWOOD has used its reasonable endeavors to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained herein and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be liable for any inaccuracies, omissions or errors in this information nor for any actions taken in reliance on this information. Products must be installed in accordance with relevant installation recommendations and industry best practices.
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