GLUE DOWN INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

MEGA FLOOR engineered floor can be installed directly over most existing floor coverings, except for carpet. Wood flooring glued to

concrete must be removed before installation.

Allow planks to lay flat in unopened cartons at room temperature for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation. Allow more time in high humidity or very dry areas.

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

It is the responsibility of the installer to inspect each board for visible defects before installation. Any board with visible defects

will be replaced at no cost. If the defective board has been installed, no cost of labor will be paid for repair or replacement of

defect.

SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

Subfloor must be:

Dry, clean and free of wax, paint, oil, and debris. Scrape smooth and sweep prior to installation.

Subfloors should be flat to 3/16" - per 8' radius. If subfloor prep work is required, "hills" should be sanded down and

"valleys" filled with an underlayment patch, developed by a reputable manufacturer for use with hardwood flooring.

Do not sand sub-surfaces such as vinyl or synthetic tiles that my contain asbestos.

Structurally sound prior to installation. Secure loose areas to reduce squeaking and replace water damaged or delaminated

sub-flooring or underlayments.

Before installing over concrete, concrete covered with existing ceramic, marble, stone, vinyl tile, or linoleum:

- Test floor for excessive moisture. To do so, cut 3’ x 3’ squares of polyethylene plastic (one of every 200 sq.

ft. of floor space). Spread around different areas of the floor for a more accurate evaluation.

- Tape all edges down firmly sealing them directly to the existing floor. Leave down for 24 to 48 hours; if

moisture forms under the plastic or if the cement darkens, seal with a concrete sealer.

- The use of a moisture-meter is recommended. Moisture of subfloor should not exceed 2.5% (CM-Method).

On Wood floors:

- No additional underlayment is needed, as this product contains a preattached underlayment. If wood floor

is adhered over concrete, it must be removed before installing MEGA FLOOR engineered floor.

On Concrete Floors:

- Use a 6 or 8 mil polyethylene film underlayment to protect the flooring from subfloor moisture emissions.

The film should be rolled out with the seams overlapped at least 2" and taped with a 2" clear packaging sealing tape.

MOISTURE BARRIER

If the above tests reveal unacceptable moisture levels, install sheet vinyl (PVC) directly to concrete slab. Follow instructions from sheet vinyl manufacturer, using a premium grade alkaline resistant adhesive and full spread application system to bond vinyl

to subfloor.

ABSOLUTELY NO INSTALLATION OVER RADIANT HEAT FROM HEATING SYSTEM

Maximum allowable temperature is 80° Fahrenheit.

System must be fully operating at normal temperature for a minimum of 21 days prior to floor installation

The heating system must be turned off 24 hours prior to installation and

must remain off for 24 hours after installation