Installation Guidelines

Chapter 7 | Subfloor
Subfloor Uniformity and Integrity Wood subfloors must be flat, clean, dry, structurally sound, free from squeaks and free from protruding fasteners. Especially with dark shiny floors, the slightest amount...
Chapter 7 | Subfloor
Subfloor Uniformity and Integrity Wood subfloors must be flat, clean, dry, structurally sound, free from squeaks and free from protruding fasteners. Especially with dark shiny floors, the slightest amount...

Chapter 8 | Concrete Subfloors
Subfloor Must Be Level Ensure the concrete slab is flat, with the tolerance being 3/16” over 10’. If the slab is out of specification, consider grinding, floating or both....
Chapter 8 | Concrete Subfloors
Subfloor Must Be Level Ensure the concrete slab is flat, with the tolerance being 3/16” over 10’. If the slab is out of specification, consider grinding, floating or both....

Chapter 9 | Engineered Hardwood
Edge Glued Installation of Engineered Flooring (Floating with Pad) Using approved glue, put a line not less than 1/16” and up to 1/8” diameter to the side...
Chapter 9 | Engineered Hardwood
Edge Glued Installation of Engineered Flooring (Floating with Pad) Using approved glue, put a line not less than 1/16” and up to 1/8” diameter to the side...

Chapter 10 | Solid Flooring Installation
Solid Hardwood Flooring Installation Requirements Upon failed jobsite conditions; Gaylord Hardwood Flooring will require a signed waiver form indicating failed conditions before proceeding with delivery and/or installation. Gaylord...
Chapter 10 | Solid Flooring Installation
Solid Hardwood Flooring Installation Requirements Upon failed jobsite conditions; Gaylord Hardwood Flooring will require a signed waiver form indicating failed conditions before proceeding with delivery and/or installation. Gaylord...

Chapter 11 | Wide Plank Installation
Nail down installation of wide plank solid and wide plank engineered flooring requires additional bonding to the subfloor to prevent movement and squeaks. This is done by introducing glue...
Chapter 11 | Wide Plank Installation
Nail down installation of wide plank solid and wide plank engineered flooring requires additional bonding to the subfloor to prevent movement and squeaks. This is done by introducing glue...

Chapter 12 | Radiant Heat
The Various Radiant Heating Systems There are 4 types of radiant heating systems (steam radiators, hydronic (water), hot water baseboards and low voltage electric). If you are choosing our engineered...
Chapter 12 | Radiant Heat
The Various Radiant Heating Systems There are 4 types of radiant heating systems (steam radiators, hydronic (water), hot water baseboards and low voltage electric). If you are choosing our engineered...