Hardwood Flooring Installation Instructions

Our tongue and groove and click and lock profiles make DIY installation simpler and easier than ever. If you plan to install your engineered hardwood flooring on your own, make sure you have all the tools and installation instructions you need for success.

Our collection of hardwood flooring installation manuals will help you get the job done smoothly and successfully. Search by collection to find the right installation instructions for your hardwood flooring product. From preparing the room for installation to maintaining your floor once you’re done, our hardwood flooring installation guides will help you make the most of our products. Find the installation manual for your flooring product below.

How to Stagger Flooring Panels

  1. The Goal is to not repeat or line up offset lines for at least every 3-4 rows.
  2. Try to avoid having boards that are shorter than 12" or 17" in your pattern.
  3. The rule of thumb is that if it's a 48" product, use the 12" rule on the offset.
  4. For 72" products up to 8 feet, use the 17" offset rule

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    Woodland Treasures Collection

    Tongue & Groove Installation

    Multi-Ply Core Construction

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    Click & Lock Collection

    Click & Lock Installation

    360° Core Construction

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    Click & Lock with VacuuBond® Collection

    Click & Lock + VacuuBond Pre-applied Glue Installation

    360° Core Construction

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    Vineyard Pinot Collection

    Tongue & Groove Installation

    360° Core Construction

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    Choice Collection

    Tongue & Groove Installation

    Multi-Ply Core Construction

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  • Biscay Maple
     

    Real Wood Plank "RWP" Collection

    VacuuBond® Peel & Stick + Tongue & Groove

    Multi-Ply Core Construction

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