Napa Cork Installation - page 1

NapaCork
NAPACORK INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR CORK FLOORING.
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CAREFULLY EXAMINE FLOORING FOR COLOR, FINISH, QUALITY AND
STYLE BEFORE INSTALLING. IF THIS MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE,
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY. WE WILL NOT ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION/REMOVAL COSTS AFTER THIS MATERIAL
HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER / PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
The installer/owner of our cork floor is responsible for the final inspection as far as the grade,
manufacture, and the factory finish. When flooring is ordered, 5% must be added to the actual
square footage needed for cutting and grading allowance. If an individual piece is doubtful as to
the grade, manufacture, or finish, the installer should not use the piece. If a piece is not used due
to this, Bamboo Flooring Hawaii, LLC’s liability is limited to replacing defective material only, labor
costs not included. If proper procedures are not followed, any guarantee that may cover this
product may be jeopardized.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Handle and unload with care, so not to damage the interlocking system. Store in a dry place,
being sure to provide at least a four-inch air space under cartons, when stored on concrete floors.
All cement, plastering, and other "wet" work should be completed and completely dry prior to
storing and installing NapaCork.
Cork planks will expand and contract due to climate condition just as all other wood floors do. As
a general rule, we recommend 72 hours of acclimation prior to installation to help limit contraction
and expansion of the NapaCork.
PREPARATION:
Prior to installation, the installer must determine that the job site environment and the sub
surfaces involved meet all applicable standards and recommendations of the construction and
materials industries. These instructions recommend that the construction and sub floor be dry,
stiff and flat.
JOB SITE INSPECTION
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The building should be closed in with all outside doors and windows in place. All concrete,
masonry, framing members, dry wall, paint and other "wet" work should be thoroughly dry. Crawl
spaces must be dry and well ventilated. The wall coverings should be in place and the painting
completed except for final coat on the base molding. When possible, delay installation of base
molding until flooring installation is complete. Exterior grading should be complete with surface
drainage directing water away from building. All gutters and downspouts should be in place.
Cork planks may be installed on grade, above grade, or below grade level. For installing cork
planks below grade level, create a moisture barrier before installation by covering the concrete
sub floor with a 6-mil polyethylene sheet. Run it up the wall 3” and overlap seams 8”, then tape
the sheets together. Install cork planks over this moisture barrier.
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