Before starting the installation, read the following instructions carefully.

These are guidelines and do not replace official rules, building regulations and/or instructions by architects, designers, engineers, fitters/installers, builders or contractors.

For any warranty to be valid a professional installer must be used and this installer must complete our “Guarantee Certificate” and send this back to us within 30 days after installation.

Pre-Installation

The site conditions must be suitable for the type of floor which to be installed. This includes considerations such as:

    • Humidity & Temperature
        o Equilibrium Moisture Content
        o Moisture Content
        o Relative Humidity
    • Coverage
    • Colour
    • Acclimatisation
    • Sub-Floor
    • Under-Floor Heating
    • Intended Usage

Installation

The installation process is detailed in these instructions and includes:

    • Site-conditions
    • Check-list
    • Method of installation
    • Expansion joints
    • Installation

Post-Installation

After installation, it is important to follow guidelines for:

    • Maintenance
    • Protection of the Wood Floor 

 

                                                                             Pre-Installation

Humidity & Temperature

Please read our guidance which available on this website.

Coverage

Wood is a beautiful, natural product and WoodTrend’s floors are graded in according with established criteria. Up to 4% must be allowed for on-site selection and/or repair. In addition, 4% is recommended to allow for necessary cutting during installation (depending on layout). We also do recommend extra boards, to be stored in a dry and level place, for possible replacements. Therefore we always recommend an extra 8% to be ordered, slightly less for bigger areas.

Colour

Wood, with various degrees, tends to darken over time. This is a natural process and not a defect. Rugs and carpets should not be placed over new wooden floors for about 4 weeks after installation. Even with this precaution a difference in colour should be expected over time, between any covered and un-covered area. Individual boards normally vary as well.

Acclimatisation

Each region of the UK has its own mini-climate and each site will have its own conditions. Acclimatisation must take place for a period of normally 3 to 7 days, usually longer if the wooden floor is to be installed above under-floor heating. The acclimatisation must take place in an area of the room not affected by the sun, direct heating, moist walls etc. The actual time required for acclimatisation is determined by the wooden floors reaching an MC suitable for the site conditions which must ...