General:
A solid wood floor is a living floor, which means that it moves with the seasons. The flooring is therefore dried to 9%, which corresponds to a relative humidity of about 50% at approximately 20°C. This is done so that the floor moves as little as possible.
The wood flooring will shrink or expand depending on the humidity in the surrounding environment. The flooring can be either screwed or nailed, but we recommend screwing. When installing on an existing subfloor or with underfloor heating, the flooring must be screwed. Pine flooring can be installed on joists or on an existing subfloor.
Underfloor heating:
When installing with underfloor heating, applicable industry guidelines must be followed. The maximum permitted surface temperature is 27°C, including under rugs and furniture. The floor must always be protected from underlying moisture with either a vapour barrier or a moisture barrier.
The heating system must be designed to provide a very even surface temperature across the entire floor area. For more information about wood flooring with underfloor heating, see: www.golvbranschen.se
This applies before installation:
- Make sure that joists and the subfloor are dry before installation.
- Check that the subfloor is level.
- Concrete floors must be moisture-proofed. Use an approved moisture barrier.
- Before installation, store the packages unopened in a horizontal position for at least 48 hours in the room where the floor will be installed. The flooring should be installed at normal room temperature (18 to 24°C) with a relative humidity between 30 and 60 percent. Open the foil on the bundles gradually as you install the floor, not earlier.
- Lay building paper covering the entire existing subfloor and in strips on the joists.
- Make a tapping block; the best option is to take a piece of flooring about 60 cm long and break or carve away the upper part of the groove.
NOTE! Do not strike the tongue or the edge above the tongue.
Installation:
- Use spacer blocks between the board and the wall to create a gap of 7–10 mm. Place the first board with the grooved side facing the wall. Make sure the boards lie firmly against the joist.
- Screw at an angle of 60–70° on the upper side of the tongue. Screw at every joist. When installing on an existing subfloor, the screw spacing must not exceed 600 mm; if necessary, place them closer together, for example with boards that have edge warp.
- Use a tapping block to join the boards. Use a crowbar to press the ends together, remembering to protect the wall from pressure marks. The end-matching can be glued to achieve tighter joints. Apply the glue on the upper side of the tongue. Never glue the long sides of the boards.
- The last board in the first row is cut to the correct length, and the remaining piece is used to start row 2. Arrange the boards so that two joints do not end up next to each other within the same space between joists.
- In the last row, it may be necessary to rip the board lengthwise. Do not forget to allow for the gap towards the wall. If the last piece is too narrow to screw in place, you can glue the board to the second-to-last board. In that case, apply glue along the entire board and press it into place using spacer blocks until the glue has dried. Then remove all spacer blocks.
Factory-treated flooring:
To maintain the surface of the product over time, it is recommended to treat the floor at least once per year, depending on the type of room where the product is installed. Treat with a hardwax oil intended for maintenance of this type of surface. Products for this purpose are available from well-stocked paint and building supply retailers.
Inspection of received material
The buyer is responsible for ensuring that the correct material has been received and that boards with visible defects are not installed.
Health:
Dust generated when sawing wood may pose a health risk, therefore we recommend the use of dust protection / respiratory protection.
Recycling:
The product consists of wood and unused material is recyclable. Check which regulations apply in your municipality.