A D I V I S I O N O F P E L I C A N I N T ’ L
INSTALLING THE FINAL ROW:
Metropolitan Collection XL
Installation Instructions
The last row may need to be cut lengthwise (ripped).
1.
Place the last row of planks to be fit on top of the last row of installed planks. Use a piece of
plank as a scribe to trace the contour of the wall.
2.
Mark where the board will be cut. If the fit of the wall is simple and straight, simply measure for
the correct fit and cut.
3.
4. After boards are cut, position planks and tighten the fit using the pull bar.
INSTALLING UNDER A DOOR JAMB:
Installation under moldings (such as door jambs) may require that the top lip
of the groove on the end be reduced in size.
1.
Using a small plane or knife plane, carefully shave off the ledge of the groove.
(Figure 5)
2.
After the groove ledge has been trimmed, place the board in place and
tighten with a pull bar to test for fit. The installer must be sure that the
required expansion gap has been maintained and the fIooring is not pinched.
3.
It fit is not correct, re-trim as necessary.
4.
Place a bead of wood glue on the bottom lip of the groove.
5.
Insert the tongue into the groove and tighten the fit with a pull bar. Hold the
board in place with painters tape (3M Scotch-Blue 2080 Tape) until the glue is
dry. Do not use masking tape or duct tape as they may damage the floors
finish.
6.
Flooring should be one of the last items installed in a project. In order to protect the floors
while other trades are finishing their work prior to final cleanup and turnover to the owner,
use rosin paper and only use 3M Scotch-Blue 2080 Tape to hold the rosin paper to the floor
(other blue tapes may damage the finish). Clean the floor thoroughly before laying the rosin
paper to ensure that no debris is trapped underneath. DO NOT USE plastic film or other
non-breathing coverings as this can cause the floor to become damaged from humidity
buildups.