Engineered White Oak Floor Installation Guide

1. Pre-Installation Preparation

– Store the flooring in the room where it will be installed for 48–72 hours to acclimate.

– Check that the subfloor is dry, clean, flat, and stable. Moisture content should be within recommended limits.

– Maintain indoor temperature between 60–80°F (16–27°C) and relative humidity between 35–55%.

– Remove any existing flooring and make sure the surface is level within 3mm over 2 meters.

2. Recommended Tools

– Tape measure, chalk line, utility knife

– Saw (miter saw, jigsaw, or circular saw)

– Rubber mallet, tapping block, pull bar

– Spacers for expansion gaps

– Underlayment (if floating)

– Adhesive and trowel (if glue-down)

– Flooring nailer or stapler (if nail-down)

3. Installation Methods

Floating Installation:

– Lay recommended underlayment over the subfloor.

– Click or glue the tongue and groove joints together depending on the system.

– Leave a 10–12 mm expansion gap along all walls and fixed structures.

Glue-Down Installation:

– Spread adhesive with a notched trowel in small sections.

– Press planks firmly into place and avoid shifting.

– Use spacers to maintain expansion gaps.

– Clean up any excess glue immediately.

Nail-Down Installation:

– Start with the groove side facing the wall.

– Nail or staple every 6–8 inches through the tongue at a 45° angle.

– Stagger end joints at least 6 inches apart.

4. Final Steps

– Install transition strips and baseboards to cover expansion gaps.

– Avoid walking on glue-down floors for 24 hours.

– Clean surface with dry mop or vacuum (no wet mopping).

5. Maintenance Advice

– Clean regularly with a soft broom or hardwood vacuum.

– Use felt pads under furniture to prevent scratches.

– Avoid standing water or harsh chemical cleaners.

– Use rugs in high-traffic or spill-prone areas.