Commercial Hardwood Floor

Tigerwood Natural flooring in a commercial Showroom.

Our flooring is tough and is made to withstand heavy foot and equipment traffic in public places like Airports, Malls, Restaurants, Showrooms, Offices,etc.

 MATERIALS

 Flooring: Hardwood Flooring with Permion UV-cured finish in the selected wood species, color or special order color.

1. Species/Color: Tigerwood / Natural

2. Dimensions:

Width:  5 IN

Thickness: 16mm

Length: Variable:  Random LengthRODUCTS

3. Finish: Permion commercial UV cured factory applied finish.

4. Construction: Solid Plank prefinished

5. Edge detail/End detail: Micro-beveled Edge / Micro-beveled Ends

6. Milling: Tongue and groove sides, end matched.

7. Fire Ratings: Class C when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

8. Adhesive: Zero formaldehyde adhesives only.

9. Select Maintenance Materials: Bona Urethane Wood and Laminate cleaner.

10.. Hardness Information- Natural wood products have no minimum hardness specifications since hardness is characteristic of the species and cannot be controlled. The most widely accepted test is the Janka Ball test (ASTM D1037-96A) and the results are only used to compare the PSI rating of one species against another. Individual values may vary due to denseness of cell structure, grain of wood, etc. 

 EXAMINATION

A. Concrete Subfloor

1. Verify that the substrate is clean and free of laitance, loose material, grease, oil,

coatings and other contaminants that will interfere with the bonding of the

adhesive. Concrete surface sealers must be removed if present.

2. Verify that the substrate is flat, smooth, free from cracks, holes, and ridges and other

defects impairing performance or appearance.

3. Verify that new slab cure is a minimum of 30 days, preferably 60 days.

4. Verify the concrete is visually sound and dry. Calcium Chloride Moisture Tests

5. Concrete Alkalinity: Verify that pH levels of the concrete are 5-10 (ASTM F710).

B. Wood Subfloors

1. Must be dry, clean, structurally sound, flat to within 3/16" in 10 ft., well

nailed and/or glued, free of voids and with flat joint alignment.

2. Ensure that all nail heads are set flush with or below surface.

3. Must be sanded smooth to remove varnish, high edges, chips, or other

contaminants.  Use thick 5/8" (16mm) or 3/4" (19mm) APA-CDX grade underlayment

plywood or equivalent. Allow 1/8"-1/4" (3,2-6,4mm) expansion space between

sheets with staggered joints.

4. Leave 3/4" (19mm) minimum expansion space at all vertical obstructions.3 EXECUTION

C. All Subfloors

1. Coordinate work with that of other trades prior to installation so that no

discrepancies may exist with installation of doors, frames, saddles, floor drains or

any materials that would interfere in any other way.

2. Notify Architect of moisture test results and any unsatisfactory conditions. Do not

begin installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Beginning of

installation means substrate and job site conditions have been accepted as

suitable. Do not begin installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Beginning of installation means substrate and job site conditions have been accepted as

suitable. Failure to call attention to defects or imperfections will be construed as acceptance and approval of the sub-floor. Installation indicates acceptance of substrates with regard to conditions existing at the time of installation.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Scour all concrete surfaces, except when using floating method, using 3 ½ open coat (20

grit) sand paper.

B. Sweep and vacuum substrate, and ensure that surface is free of oil, grease, wax, dust, or

any other foreign substances.

C. If approved self-leveling underlayments are used, they must dry sufficiently (run moisture

test) and be sanded smooth before installing floor. Accord is not responsible for

strength, adhesion, or general performance of underlayments as proper compounding and

preparation of subsurface is the responsibility of the installer.

 INSTALLATION

NOTE: A direct-bond (glue or mechanical fastener) or floating installation must be specified. Complete installation instructions for all types of installations are included in each carton of hardwood flooring.

A. Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions supplied in each carton of material.

B. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel per manufacturer’s instructions.

C. Always install while adhesive is still wet.

D. Spread adhesive only over surface that can be finished within working time of adhesive.

E. It is extremely important to remove excess adhesive while still fresh. 

F. Install trim, molding and transition strips per manufacturer’s installation instructions.

G.Nail down method is preferred over all other methods in Indian conditions as it provides the required strength to hold all the flooring together. 

 PROTECTION

Protect finished floor from abuse by other trades using heavy Kraft paper or equivalent.

Keep traffic out of spaces and areas where flooring is being installed until adhesive has set. Light foot traffic after 10-12 hours. Normal traffic after 24 hours.

CLEANING  AND MAINTENANCE

Prior to turning the floor over to the owner, it shall be thoroughly cleaned by sweeping, vacuuming or dust mopping to remove debris, followed by cleaning with Bona wood and laminate cleaner.

Initial Care -Remove any adhesive residue or petroleum based products with the appropriate cleaner (Wipe Clean/Clean 'n' Strip).  Urethane adhesive should be removed with the appropriate urethane adhesive cleaner.

Routine Care (daily)-Clean the floor as needed with Bona products.

Periodic Care (weekly-monthly)-Dust mop the floor as recommended under daily care.

Buff the floor using a medium high speed buffer (175-750 RPM) and white/buff colored buffing pads.  Apply Bona Cleaner in the path to get desired results.