FLOOR COVERING

Solid Engineered Wood Parquet

Integrated industrial chain

Opening
up
to
a
new
era
of
Industry
4.0
with
400
thousand
sqm vertically
integrated&ecological
industry
park.

First Piece of High Density Fibre Board fm Asia's first ultra-thin and ultra-high-speed fiberboard intelligent factory production line came out fm YEKALON MILLS at18:38pm ,Feb 3rd, 2019.

200
MILLION
SQM
FORESTRY

By large scale tree planting and forestation , we commit ourselves to slashing carbon dioxide emission and global warming , realizing the low carbon , renewable-energy economy.

Introduction

Flooring Surface 01-02
Flooring Specification 03-04

Products

Deluxe collection 05-14
Urban collection 15-22
Exotic collection 23-28
Palais collection 29-32
Flooring accessories 34
Tap&Go Flooring Installation and Warranty
35-41
Tap&Go Locking System 42-44

WHY BERGEIM

Yekalon Industry Inc.,established in 1997,is aming to supply high quality flooring to better your life.“Bergeim is one of Yekalon’s flooring brand, apply to Wood & Bamboo, and Laminate flooring. Its brand image is Zoro, stands for top quality flooring

Bergeim is an integrated production enterprise,including wood&bamboo flooring,and laminate flooring.Our production bases are located in Hubei province.We are entitled to cultivate and develop around 200 million sq.mt forest resources,which guarantee the quality control from raw material to each production process.

Bergeim wood flooring is well received in countries all over the world.A large number of world-renowned chain stores,flooring distributors and importers have established long-term business relationship with us.We will always deliver more than you expect.

Tap&go global patent locking system,developed by Yekalon,is widely applied in high quality Wood&Bamboo and Laminated flooring.No glue,no nail installtation enables you the DIY pleasure and saves you large amount of labour cost.

Choose Bergeim flooring,choose better life.

Flooring Surface

Profile of Coatings

7-12 layers quality lacquer,low emission,unique color,better anti-scratch

Different Finish

HDF engineered wood floor

Top layer:1.2,2,3mm thick precious hardwood

Core material:6,8,10mm thick HDF, made by Germany Simpelkamp Machinery and Technology
Back layer:poplar wood
Yekalon own its own forest,We can better to control its raw material from the tree planting.

3 Layer engineered wood floor

Top layer:2,3,4mm thick precious hardwood.

Core material: High quality masson pine
Back layer: poplar wood.
Yekalon own its own forest, We can better control its raw material from the tree planting

Multi-layer engineered wood floor

Top layer: 0.6\mathsf{mm} to 6mm thick precious hardwood

Core material: 7\mathsf{mm} to 14~\mathsf{mm} thick, in multiple (odd numbers ) layers, Yekalon own its own forest, so can better control its raw material from the tree planting.

Solid Wood Floor

100% solid, cutted fine workman ship and carefully selected raw material

Flooring Specification

Deluxe Collection

Deluxe collection are wide plank and long strips of oak and walnut, which make your home unique,either can be morden,warm,elegant or antique style.The surface are usually mixed with brushed,oiled,fumed,saw mark treatmnets etc to give the wood a fresh cut look and to enhance the intricate wood grain patterns.

Deluxe collection include vernal series,terra series and rustic series.

Oak Vernal Series

Light and pale color tone,creating a calm and airy feeling,pure simple and neutral.

Natural

NFH022

NFH145

NFH177

NFH297

NFH216

Oak Terra Series

Modern dark colors match both contemporary and traditional interior designs, A perfect, strong and powerful contrast to colourful accessories and furniture in the room.

NFH147

NFH335

FP488

Walunt Color

Oak-10 black&white brushed

Oak Rustic Series

Deep colours add radiance and warmth to the classic interior and emphasises the elegance,and unique look.With natural wildly wood grains bring the beauty of nature to the comfort of your homes.

NFH106

FP511

NFH211

FP055

ZMYP863

NFH245

Pure Wood Series

The Pure Wood series uses the purest wood grain color to bring you the most natural feeling. Walking on it is like entering the purest forest world and relaxing your mind!

Urban Collection

A restyled floor inspired by the classic parquets of traditional European design dating back to medieval times, New Classics Collections flourishes and enjoys a welcomed resurgence. Usually applied with most popular traditional length and width. Can be light color tone with warm or tranquilt feel or can be treated with dark stained color,carbonized or handscraped style etc. with an old or morden look.

Oak-Chateau Series

Oak is known as its very straight and open grain. It is also hard, heavy wood species. They come in a wide range of colours, from the lighter“shabby” white to the darker antique look.

Oak-42 natural

Oak-44 white base&white brushed

NFH258

Smart series

Hickory's natural color,their natural color viration,smooth grain, usually applied stained color with handscraped style. Creating an efect of depth, volume, and velvet-like softness. The gentle color tones of hickoy texture translate into a classic and delicate-looking surface.

Hickory-01

Hickory-02

Hickory-03

Hickory-04

Maple-Legacy series

Maple texture, with clearly and lightly defined rays,the surfaces are limitless and impressive. It is hard & dense wood with kind of uniform color. Light and pure colors makes it easy to be stained with different colors &styles.

Exotic Collection

There are six exotic wood species offer vibrant shades of color with grains,some wood are domestic species,the others are imported.. Each plank has a Unique grain that pieces together bringing you a floor unlike any other.

Boutique Acacia series

Acacia floor is well-known by its unique swirling grain patterns and extraordinary color variations. It is one of the hardest wood flooring species options available. Its dynamic looks adds exciting spirit to a home with long-lasting durability as well as an elegant look.

Acacia-01 natural

Acacia-02 golden

Acacia-03 walnut

Acacia-04 raven

Royal Catbrier teak series

Catbrier teak is a unique succedaneum of Oak. Its also has a good hardness and glossy wood performance. And it is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content.

Catbrier teak-04 burma teak

HS-Catbrier teak-02 walnut

HS-Catbrier teak-03 golden

Splendid series

Splendid series have burma teak,taun,santos mohgany, Black walnut etc.Most are imported wood species. Usually applied with natual color or matte lacquer,in order to highlights the unqiue wood grain and natural color.

Burma teak,natural

Santos mahogany,natural

Taun-02 mahogany

Am.walnut-01 natural

Taun-01 merbau

Palais Collection

Carefully selected hardwoods with the best grains to create eye-pleasing patterns that transcended time and tradition.Fully made by highly professional and experienced workers, It's a renaissance of time-honored artistry blended with modern performance.

Herringbone and Chevron

The floor creates an ambience of timeless elegance. Pair it with regency pieces,both inherited and new, to accentuate the special style.
We work with designers to create the perfect combination of chevron or herringbone patterns to enhance any project. It is a truly unique and updated finish but it’s rich with history.

Art Parquet flooring is an artistic expression made from blocks of wood in a variety of geometric patterns - some very simple figures, while others can be sophisticated and difficult to achieve and only true professionals like us can provide you.

Threshold:

can be used in doorways,at sliding doors, against fireplaces,etc.when abutting joining rooms that have floors of different heights.

Quarter Round:

can be used along the bese of the walls against the wood baseboard to cover the required expansion gap between the flooring and the wall.

Reducer:

canbeused to smoothly taper the edge ofthe wood floor down onto another surface.

T-molding:

can be used as a transition piece between two floors that are of the same height.

Wall Base:

can be a decorative molding that is nailed to the walls on top of the flooring,or it can be used with quarter round.

Stair Nosing:

can be used on the front edge of a step.

Underlayment & Hammer

BERGEIM FLOORS 33-34

Pre-Installation

Before you begin installation, remember to P.A.C.E. yourself with the checklist below.

PACE PREPAUREFLOOR

Make sure the subooris at, level, clean and free of debris. New concrete must be cured for at least 60 days. Test the suboor moisture prior to installation and apply an appropriate moisture barrier such as Titebond ?531+ on concrete suboors.

Acclimate Your Engineered Flooring For 72 Hours

For
Engineered
flooring,
lay
boxes
on
the
oor
and
only
openbox ends
as
shown
above.Acclimate
your
oor
as
close
tothe
installation
area
as
possible,
for
72
hours
in
normalliving conditions.

As a general rule,theideal indoorhumidity rangefor hardwood is 40–60% relative humidity. In some climates or households, the average humidity range may be higher or lower. That okay/In this case, simply extend the acclimation period,and maintain humiditylevels at normal living conditions set during acclimation.

Leave
at
least
12mm
expansion
spaces
between
flooring
and ALL
vertical
objects
(walls,cabinets,pipes,etc.)
large
flooring runs
may
require
additional
expansion
space,
For
floating
floors,
use
transition
moldings
between
rooms
and
in
doorways,Undercut
door
jambs
and
casings
to
provide
adequate
expansion
space.
Do
not
screw
or
nail
cabinetry
or other
permanent
textures
to
a
floating
floor.

Pre-Installation

Proper
installation
and
maintenance
are
key
elements
in
achieving
best
flooring
results.
It
is
the
responsibility
of
the
installer/owner to
follow
all
guidelines
provided
by
Manufacturer
for
success.
Please
read
through
this
document
completely,
additional
installation materials
such
as
videos,
and
illustrations.

Important Pre-Installation Notes

Note:
Flooring
not
used
for
its
intended
purpose
will
not
be
covered
under
warranty.

he
following
information
provided
by
Manufacturer
is
intended
to
serve
as
a
reference
guide
only.
Please
carefully
read anufacturer’s
installation,
maintenance
and
warranty
documentation
prior
to
installation.

Determine
the
best
installation
method
that
suits
your
application.
Engineered
Wood
floors
may
be
Floated
(not
secured
to
the subfloor),
Glued,
or
Nailed.
Follow
the
instructions
designated
for
the
most
suitable
installation
method
for
your
project.

Upon
ordering
of
wood
floor
material
consider
adding
an
additional 8%
to
allow
for
cutting
waste
(5%)
and
grading
allowance (3%) .

Engineered
Wood
flooring
is
manufactured
in
accordance
with
accepted
industry
standards,
which
permit
manufacturing,
grading and
natural
deficiencies
not
to
exceed
5% .
If
more
than 5%
of
the
material
is
unusable,
do
not
install
the
flooring.
Immediately contact
the
distributor/retailer
from
which
the
flooring
was
purchased.
No
claim
will
be
accepted
for
materials
with
visible
defects
once
they
are
installed.
Installation
of
any
material
serves
as
acceptance
of
the
material
delivered.

Installer/Owner
assumes
all
responsibility
to
inspect
all
flooring
before
installation.
Boards
deemed
unacceptable
in
appearance
can
be
placed
in
closets,
near
walls
or
simply
not
be
used.
Pieces
with
glaring
defects
that
can
be
seen
from
a
standing
position
should
be cut
off
or
not
be
used
as
use
constitutes
acceptance.
The
use
of
putty,
filler
sticks
or
markers
to
touch-up
flooring
during
installation
is
considered
normal
practice.

As
Engineered
Wood
floor
is
a
natural
product,
natural
variations
in
color
may
occur
within
and
between
individual
flooring
planks. To
visualize
the
range
of
colors
within
the
flooring
style
you
are
considering,
compare
your
samples
to
the
photos
on
our
web
site. During
installation,
work
from
several
cartons
at
a
time
to
achieve
a
uniform
appearance
across
the
entire
floor.
Mix
and
mingle planks
when
dry
laying
the
floor
for
maximum
aesthetic
appearance.
Blend
moldings
to
planks
that
have
similar
color.
Natural
variations
in
color
are
not
covered
under
warranty.

It
is
the
responsibility
of
the
installer/homeowner
to
determine
if
the
job
site
conditions,
environmental
conditions
and
sub-floor
are acceptable
for
the
installation
of
Engineered
Wood
flooring.
Prior
to
installation,
the
installer/owner
must
determine
that
the
jobsite meets
or
exceeds
all
applicable
Installation
Guidelines.
Manufacturer
does
NOT
warrant
against
failure
resulting
from
or
connected with
subfloor,
job
site
damage,
or
environmental
deficiencies
after
installation.

Manufacturer
makes
no
warranty
or
guarantee
of
the
quality
of
the
chosen
installer’s
work
or
of
a
particular
installation
performed by
him
or
her.
Manufacturer
disclaims
all
liability
for
any
errors
or
improprieties
in
the
installation
of
its
products
by
an
installer. Please
find
a
certified
installer
in
your
area,
or
for
more
information
on
installation.

Controlling
flooring
moisture
content
is
important
for
success.
All
Engineered
Wood
flooring
is
hygroscopic;
its
size
and
shape changes
naturally
with
the
absorption
or
release
of
moisture.
The
amount
of
movement
varies
depending
on
the
preventative
steps
taken
at
the
time
of
installation
(i.e.
acclimation,
moisture
barrier
application,
etc.)
and
the
stability
home
environment
thereafter.
Care
should
be
taken
to
control
fluctuating
levels
of
moisture
indoors.

Pre-Installation

Floor
noise
is
normal
and
will
vary
from
one
installation
type
to
the
next.
Occasional
noise
is
due
to
structural
movement
and
may
relate
to
sub-floor
type,
flatness,
deflection,
and/or
related
to
the
fasteners,
changes
in
environmental
conditions,
relative
humidity and
the
amount
of
topside
pressure
applied
to
the
flooring.
For
these
reasons
floor
noise
is
not
considered
a
product
or
manufacturer
defect.

Prior to Installation of Engineered Wood Flooring Job Site Preparation

Prior
to
installation,
it
is
the
installer’s
responsibility
to
determine
that
the
jobsite,
environment
and
subfloor
conditions
all
meet
the requirements
of
the
National
Wood
Flooring
Association.
Do
not
deliver
flooring
to
jobsite
until
the
building
has
been
enclosed
with windows
and
doors,
all
cement,
plastering,
and
other
“wet”
work
has
been
completed,
and
a
consistent
room
temperature
has
been
reached.
Confirm
proper
drainage
exists
around
the
structure.
Lack
of
moisture
protection
can
allow
excessive
water
or
moisture
to penetrate
basement
walls,
flow
beneath
concrete
slabs,
basement
floors,
and
into
crawl
spaces.
In
crawl
spaces,
exposed
earth
must
be
fully
covered
with
minimum
6-mil
polyethylene
sheeting.
Crawl
space
vents
must
be
open.
A
moisture
retardant
such
as
6
mil polyethylene
film
must
be
placed
in
crawl
spaces.
Heating
units
or
non-insulated
ductwork
close
to
the
flooring
or
subfloor
may
cause
“hot
spots”
which
must
be
eliminated
prior
to
installation.

During
installation,
it
is
the
installer’s
responsibility
to
document
all
jobsite
conditions
and
measurements
including
the
installation date,
flooring
moisture
content,
site
relative
humidity,
temperature,
and
subfloor
moisture
content.
This
information
must
be
retained by
the
installer
and
left
with
the
property
owner
as
a
permanent
record.

Subfloor Requirements

General:
Subfloor
must
be
structurally
sound
and
meet
all
installation
guidelines.
All
subfloors
must
be
flat
to
a
tolerance
of
4-5mm
in a
3
meter
radius.
Use
appropriate
leveling
products
for
correcting
subfloor
deficiencies.
Subfloor
surfaces
must
be
smooth,
clean,
dry and
free
of
contaminants
that
would
interfere
with
an
adhesive
bond.
All
subfloor
should
be
tested
for
moisture
content
(see “Subfloor
Moisture
Testing”).
If
high
moisture
readings
are
found,
identify
the
moisture
source
and
correct
the
problem
before
installation.
Do
not
install
flooring
directly
over
floor
joist
without
proper
subflooring.

Appropriate Wood Subfloors Materials:

CD
Exposure
1
plywood
(grade
stamped
US
PS1-95)

OSB
Exposure
1subfloor
panels
(grade
stamped
US
PS1-95)
Solid-board
subflooring
should
be
(1”
x
6”
nominal) 125x150mm ,
Group
1
dense
softwoods,
No.
2
Common,
kiln
dried

Acceptable Subfloor Thickness Requirements:

Concrete
Subfloors:
Subfloor
must
meet
all
above
requirements.
Concrete
must
be
fully
cured
and
at
least
60
days
old.
Concrete
must
be
free
of
dirt,
oil,
paint,
old
adhesive,
wax,
sealers
and
curing
agents.
Concrete
that
is
not
properly
leveled
can
cause
improper
adhesive
transfer,
hollow
spots,
and
squeaks.
Sand
or
grind
down
high
spots.
Level
low
spots
with
appropriate
leveling
material;
allow
extra
drying
time
for
the
leveling
compounds.

Moisture Testing Subfloor

General:
Test
the
subfloor
for
moisture
content
before
installation.
If
high
moisture
readings
are
found,
identify
the
moisture
source and
correct
the
problem.
Extend
acclimation
time
and
increase
ventilation
until
the
proper
conditions
have
been
met.
Apply
a moisture
barrier.
Please
note
that
test
results
are
only
applicable
the
day
of
testing
and
will
not
ensure
that
moisture
will
not
fluctuate
with
seasonal
changes.
Regardless
of
subfloor
moisture
content,
the
use
of
a
moisture
barrier
is
required
for

Wood
Subfloors:
Wood
Subfloors:
Use
moisture
meter
to
test
wood
subfloor
moisture
content.
If
results
show
moisture
vapor
at
or exceeding
12% ,
determine
its
source
and
correct
problem.
Do
not
install
the
floor
without
a
vapor
barrier.
Manufacturer
always
recommends
using
a
moisture/vapor
barrier,
especially
if
the
moisture
content
of
the
flooring
and
subfloor
vary
greater
than 3% .

Concrete
Subfloors:
Concrete
subfloors
must
be
tested
for
moisture
vapor
pressure
in
more
than
one
place
for
consistent
readings.
If
test
results
show
moisture
vapor
exceeds
the
minimum
requirements
below,
do
not
install
the
floor
without
an
impermeable
vapor
retarder
with
a
perm
rating
of
less
than
.13
designed
to
permanently
block
this
moisture.

Calcium
Chloride
Test
(ASTM
F
1869):
Maximum
vapor
emissions
cannot
exceed
3lbs/1000SF
in
24
hours
Tramex
Concrete
Moisture
Encounter:
Moisture
readings
should
not
exceed 4%
on
upper
scale
In-Situ
Probe
Method
(ASTM
F
2170):
Relative
Humidity
levels
should
not
exceed 75%

Moisture testing Engineered Wood Floor

Use
a
reliable
moisture
meter
that
is
acceptable
for
Engineered
Wood
flooring.
Contact
the
meter
manufacture
to
verify
settings
for Engineered
Wood
floors.
Please
note
that
some
meters
require
the
use
of
a
substitute
setting
for
different
wood
species
,
and
thus must
have
the
moisture
content
readings
converted
in
order
to
get
an
accurate
measurement
.

Moisture Barrier Requirements

General:
Unexpected
changes
to
subfloor
moisture
content
may
cause
dimensional
changes
to
the
floor.
To
ensure
a
lifetime
of
satisfaction,
it
is
strongly
recommended
that
Engineered
Wood
flooring
be
installed
over
a
moisture
barrier
or
vapor
retarder
(following
manufactures
guidelines)
per
the
following
specifications:

Wood
Subfloors:
For
best
results,
use
a
moisture
barrier
with
a
perm
rating
between
0.7
and
50
when
tested
in
accordance
with ASTM
E-96
Method
A.
Install
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
Examples
of
acceptable
moisture
barriers
for
wood
subfloors include:
Asphalt
laminated
paper
(UU-B-790a,
Grade
B,
Type
I,
Style
1a.)
and:
Asphalt-saturated
kraft
paper.

Concrete
Subfloors:
For
concrete
applications,
a
moisture
barrier/vapor
retarder
should
be
chosen
based
on
concrete
moisture content.
Install
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.

Acclimation & Conditioning of Engineered Wood Flooring

The
goal
of
acclimation
is
to
allow
the
moisture
content
(MC)
of
the
flooring
to
fully
adjust
to
its
new
surroundings
before
installation. Determine
Normal
Living
Conditions
-
Ideal
interior
environmental
conditions
vary
from
region
to
region
and
jobsite
to
jobsite.
It
is
the
installer’s
responsibility
to
know
what
the
“ideal”
climate
conditions
are
and
customize
the
acclimation
of
the
floor
around those
conditions.
For
a
general
view
of
moisture
content
averages
by
region,
see
the
map
below.

Control
Home
Conditions
Accordingly
-
Acclimation
should
occur
at
normal
living
conditions.
Before
opening
the
cartons,
the indoor
environment
should
reflect
the
room
temperature
and
relative
humidity
levels
expected
to
be
present
before,
during,
and
most
importantly,
after
installation.
Operate
temperature
/
humidity
control
systems
as
normal.
Allow
normal
ventilation
through rooms.

For Engineered Wood Flooring: Manufacturer recommends simply opening the ends of each box and breaking the shrinkwrap covering the flooring planks.

Acceptable
Areas
for
Acclimation
-
Acclimate
the
flooring
as
close
to
the
center
of
the
installation
area
as
possible.
Do
not
store flooring
next
to
outside
walls,
in
direct
sunlight,
near
air
vents
or
under
conditions
that
don’t
reflect
the
normal
home
environment. Garages,
and
exterior
patios,
for
example,
are
not
acceptable
areas
to
store
wood
flooring
during
acclimation.

Determine
Appropriate
Acclimation
Time
Frame
-
Engineered
Wood
flooring
should
be
allowed
to
acclimate
on
the
job
site
for
a minimum
of
3
days.
Extended
conditioning
may
be
necessary
depending
on
the
climate.
For
regions
or
conditions
that
are
extremely dry,
humid
or
highly-fluctuating,
2
or
more
weeks
may
be
necessary
for
acclimation.

Take USA for example, Optimum Flooring Moisture Content (%)

Note:
Not
properly
acclimating
wood
flooring
may
cause
excessive
expansion,
shrinkage,
dimensional
distortion
or
structural
damage.
The
worst-case
scenario
is
one
in
which
wood
flooring
is
stored
outside
of
the
area
in
which
the
wood
is
to
be
installed. Acclimation
and
calculating
EMC
(equilibrium
moisture
content)
value
like
above
is
the
responsibility
of
the
installer/homeowner.

This
map
is
provided
by
the
NWFA
and
relates
to
all
hardwood
flooring
species.
For
each
region,
the
average
equilibrium moisture
content
(EMC)
for
hardwood
is
identified
for
both
January
and
July.
The
EMC
is
the
MC (%)
that
the
floor
will
reach once
it
has
fully
acclimated
to
its
environment.
This
is
also
the
optimum
MC
for
installation,
and
will
provide
a
general
idea
of
what acclimation
measures
to
take.
In
each
pair
of
figures,
the
first
number
is
the
average
EMC
during
January;
the
second
is
the
average
EMC
during
July.

Actual
moisture
content
conditions
in
any
location
may
differ
significantly
from
these
numbers.
This
map
cannot
be
reliably
used
as
a basis
for
installation.
The
most
reliable
moisture-content
numbers
can
be
obtained
at
the
job
site.
Take
moisture
content
readings
of the
flooring,
subfloor
and
relative
humidity
to
be
sure.

To
better
understand
the
specific
acclimation
requirements
for
your
home,
refer
to
the
chart
below
for
correlations
between
relative humidity
(RH),
temperature,
and
flooring
moisture
content
(%) .
Referencing
the
weather
conditions
in
your
area,
find
the
combination
of
temperature
and
RH
on
the
chart.
This
value
represents
the
flooring
moisture
content
to
achieve
during
acclimation
for
best
results. Values
within
chart’s
shaded
area
represent
environments
with
relative
humidity
(RH)
and
temperature
capable
of
maintaining
the
delivered
moisture
content
of 6{-}10% .
These
are
optimum
conditions
for
maximum
flooring
stability.
For
environments
outside
of
this
range,
allow
more
time
for
acclimation.
Depending
on
your
local
in-home
conditions,
the
use
of
humidification/dehumidification
equipment
may
be
recommended
to
maintain
proper
in-home
environment.

Here is an example of how to use the chart (on the following page):

My
home
is
normally
and
currently
maintained
at
an
average
temperature
of: 70°\mathsf{F}
My
home
is
normally
and
currently
maintained
at
an
average
relative
humidity
of: 40%
RH
The
combination
of 70°\mathsf{F}
and 40%\mathsf{R H}
on
the
chart
shows
that
the
floor
should
be
acclimated
moisture
content
of: 7.7%

The
value
of 7.7%
MC
falls
within
the
shaded
area
on
the
chart.
Continue
acclimating
until
the
flooring
has
reached
an
equilibrium
with
the
home
environment.
Testing
of
the
flooring,
subfloor
and
relative
humidity
of
the
job
site
can
determine
this
(see
Subfloor
&
Flooring
MoistureTesting)
sections.
You
know
that
equilibrium
has
been
met
when
the
moisture
content
of
the
flooring
is
no
longer
fluctuating.

MOISTURE CONTENT OF WOODAT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY READINGS

Installation of Engineered Wood Flooring

General
Guidelines
-
All
Installation
Types

Follow
Maintenance
&
Care
Guidelines
to
keep
your
floor
looking
its
best
after
installation Save
extra
flooring
for
future
repairs.

Do
not
install
flooring
under
permanent
or
fixed
cabinetry.

Floor
should
be
installed
from
several
cartons
at
the
same
time
to
ensure
good
color,
shade
and
appearance.

Most
installation
failures
result
from
jobsite
moisture.
Do
not
deliver
flooring
to
the
jobsite
until
problems
are
correct

Since
Engineered
Wood
expands
with
any
increase
in
moisture
content,
we
require
leaving
at
least
12\mathsf{mm} expansion
space
between
flooring
and
all
walls
and
vertical
objects,
such
as
walls,
cabinets,
pipes,
etc.
If
the
installation
flows
into
other
rooms
and
continuous
runs
in
excess
of

8
meter,
a
greater
expansion
is
required,
approximately
3mm
for
every
3
meter.
NEVER
install
any
floating
floors
against
any
vertical
fixed
object
such
as
fireplace,
columns,
floor
outlets,
etc.
Failure
to
follow
this
guideline
may
result
in
tenting
or
buckled
floors.

3M
blue
painter
tape \#2080
can
be
used
to
keep
rows
or
sections
of
floor
boards
together
until
the
adhesive
has
cured.
(Incorrect
or aggressive
tape
can
harm
the
finish,
do
not
leave
on
overnight.)

During
installation,
it
is
the
installer’s
responsibility
to
document
all
jobsite
conditions
and
measurements
including
the
installation date,
flooring
moisture
content,
site
relative
humidity,
temperature,
and
subfloor
moisture
content.
This
information
must
be
retained
by the
installer
and
left
with
the
property
owner
as
a
permanent
record.

Depending
on
the
application,
Engineered
Wood
flooring
can
be
installed
over
an
approved
underlayment
to
provide
greater
thermal
nsulation
and
sound
isolation
qualities.

Expansion
Space
Is
Required

Since
Engineered
Wood
expands
with
any
increase
in
moisture
content,
we
require
leaving
at
least
12mm
expansion
space
between flooring
and
all
vertical
objects
(walls,
cabinets,
pipes,
etc.).
If
the
installation
area
exceeds
8
meter,
a
greater
expansion
space
is
required;
approximately
3mm
for
every
additional
3
meter.
If
the
floating
installation
flows
into
other
rooms,
a
T-molding
must
be
used
in
doorways
and
openings
between
rooms
(halls,
archways,
etc.)
to
allow
separate
areas
to
move
without
interference.

Note
that
proper
expansion
space
depends
not
only
on
the
size
and
flow
of
the
installation,
but
also
on
expected
seasonal
changes
in temperature
and
humidity
that
may
cause
the
flooring
to
gain
or
lose
moisture
content
over
time.
For
example,
if
an
installation
takes
place
when
humidity
conditions
are
low,
it’s
likely
that
the
wood
flooring
will
gain
moisture
and
expand
later
during
humid
seasons.
In
those
cases,
incorporate
additional
expansion
space
through
use
of
spacers
or
transition
moldings.

Engineered
Wood
floors
must
be
able
to
expand/contract
without
interference.
NEVER
install
flooring
against
any
vertical
or
fixed
object
such
as
fireplace,
columns,
islands,
door
jambs,
floor
outlets,
etc.
Failure
to
follow
this
guideline
may
result
in
tenting,
separation
or
buckled
floors.
Do
not
install
cabinets
or
other
permanent
fixtures
on
top
of
the
floor.
Never
nail
or
screw
anything
through
a
FLOATED
floor.
If
you
have
extremely
heavy
furniture
items,
install
the
floor
using
the
glue-down
method
or
nail-down
method
as
opposed
to
floating
the
floor.

To
cover
your
expansion
space,
Manufacturer
carries
matching
Engineered
Wood
flooring
moldings
that
include
reducers,
t-moldings, baseboards,
quarter
rounds,
thresholds
and
vent
registers.
Matching
stair
parts
are
also
available;
including
stair
nosing,
treads
and risers.

Undercut
door
casings
and
jambs.
Remove
any
existing
base,
shoe
mold
or
doorway
thresholds.
These
items
can
be
replaced
after
installation.
When
undercutting
door
casings
the
installer
should
confirm
there
is
the
recommended
expansion
space.
The
floor
must
have
3mm
clearance
under
the
door
casing
to
be
able
to
float
freely
without
vertical
restriction.
The
installer
should
ensure
that
the
plank
can
move
freely
under
the
door
jamb.

Installation (4-Side Locking)

NOTE: Please examine all the flooring before installing for the colour, finish, quality and styleThe manufacture will not assume any responsibility for the above once the product has been installed.

Above
are
floating
installation
of
Tap&Go
locking.
Tongue&Groove
floating,
glue-down
and
nail-down
installation
are
to
be
illustrated.

Care & Maintenance Guidelines

Engineered
Wood
flooring
is
treated
with
an
industry-leading
scratch
resistant
coating,
and
its
density
and
strength
surpasses
almost
any
other
flooring
in
the
world.
Engineered
Wood
flooring
is
tough,
but
all
Engineered
Wood
flooring
is
pervious
to
dents,
scratches,
discoloration
or
other
natural
or
man-made
damage.
Prevention
is
a
big
part
of
the
care
for
Engineered
Wood
floors.
Manufacturer
recommends
you
vacuum
or
sweep
the
floor
on
a
regular
basis
or
as
needed
to
remove
dirt,
sand
or
grit.

Soak
up
spills
immediately
using
a
dry
towel
or
dry
mop.

For
general
cleaning,
use
Bona
Pro
Engineered
Wood
Floor
Cleaner
&
Bona
Pro
Engineered
Wood
Floor
Mop.
Fit
furniture
legs
with
felt
tips
or
protective
caps.
Fix
rolling
furniture
with
soft
rubber
casters.
Pick
up
heavy
furniture
or
appliances;
do
not
slide.
Keep
pets
nails
trimmed
to
avoid
excess
scratching.

Limit
direct
sunlight
on
floor
by
using
curtains
and
blinds
in
areas
that
are
exposed
to
high
UV
rays.

Maintain
relative
humidity
between 45%-65%

Never
wet-mop
a
Engineered
Wood
floor.
Standing
water
may
cause
permanent
damage.

Never
use
any
of
the
following
products
on
your
floor:
ammonia-based
cleaners,
acrylic
finishes,
wax-based
products,
detergents, bleach,
polishes,
oil
soap,
abrasive
cleaning
soaps,
or
acidic
materials
such
as
vinegar.
Never
apply
wax
treatments
to
your
floor. Use
interior
and
exterior
doormats
at
entrances
to
prevent
dirt
and
moisture
from
being
tracked
onto
the
floor.
Area
rugs
are
also
recommended
in
front
of
kitchen
sinks
and
in
high
traffic
areas.
Do
not
use
rugs
with
solid
rubber
or
vinyl
backings.
Rugs
must
be
made
of
a
breathable
material
to
prevent
moisture
entrapment.
We
recommend
using
a
breathable
rug
underlay.
Mesh
or
grid patterns
are
best.

What
is
the
best
way
to
mop
my
Engineered
Wood
floor?

Never
wet
(or
damp)
mop
your
floor.
Standing
water
can
damage
the
floor.
You
may
periodically
use
a
very
slightly
dampened
(near
dry)
mop
to
spot-clean;
however
excessive
moisture
will
dull
the
finish.
For
wood
flooring
in
the
kitchen,
place
an
area
rug
in
front
of
the
kitchen
sink.
We
recommend
using
Bona
Pro
Engineered
Wood
Floor
Cleaner
&
Bona
Pro
Engineered
Wood
Floor
Mop
to
clean
your
floor.

How
can
I
protect
the
finish
of
my
Engineered
Wood
floor
from
wear
over
time?

Sweep
and
vacuum
your
floor
regularly
using
a
broom
or
dust
mop.
Brush
or
felt
vacuum
heads
are
recommended
as
opposed
to vacuums
with
beater
bars
or
hard
heads.
Use
throw
rugs
both
inside
and
outside
doorways
to
prevent
debris
from
being
tracked
onto floors.
Keep
pet’s
claws
trimmed
to
avoid
excess
scratches.
Avoid
contact
with
excess
moisture.
Avoid
walking
on
your
floors
with
cleats,
sports
shoes
and
high
heels.
Do
not
slide
heavy
furniture
or
appliances
across
the
floor.

What
are
the
best
environmental
conditions
for
my
flooring?

As
a
general
rule,
with
geographic
exceptions,
flooring
will
perform
best
when
the
interior
environment
is
controlled
to
stay
within
a
relative
humidity
range
of 45%-65%
and
a
temperature
range
of 60°
to
80° Fahrenheit.
(In
some
climates,
the
ideal
humidity
range
might
be
higher
or
lower
‒
25
to
45
percent
in
desert
areas
for
example.)
It
is
the
owner’s
responsibility
to
maintain
appropriate
conditions
via
the
use
of
humidifier
and/or
de-humidifier.
In
homes
in
which
occupants
are
there
for
a
short
period
of
time
(weekend home
or
vacation
cabin),
or
in
rooms
that
are
closed
off
(not
heated
or
air
conditioned)
to
save
energy,
ventilation
is
a
must
even
when
the
home
is
not
occupied.

How
do
I
fix
a
scratch
on
my
finish?

If
the
scratch
is
white,
the
finish
has
not
been
compromised
and
is
repairable.
Simply
using
a
flooring
cleaner,
like
Bona,
should eliminate
these
blemishes.
If
the
scratch
is
deeper
but
the
raw
wood
is
not
exposed,
light
buffing
with
a
white
polishing
pad
can
shine up
the
dull
area.
Often
the
damage
becomes
less
obvious.
When
removing
stains
from
any
wood
floor,
always
begin
at
the
outer
edge of
the
stain
and
work
toward
the
middle.

My
wood
floor
was
damaged
through
the
finish.
Can
it
be
repaired?

If
you
have
a
minor
chip
or
slight
damage,
this
may
be
minimized
with
a
colored
wax.
Color
Rite
Caulk
and
Mohawk
Fill
Sticks
are
wood
fill
products
that
work
great
to
reduce
the
appearance
of
deeper
blemishes.
For
light
scratches
we
recommend
Tibet
Almond
Stick.
If
the
damage
is
severe
enough,
board
replacement
is
typically
the
best
option.
To
match
your
floor
repairs,
we
suggest
that
you
take
a
sample
of
the
flooring
to
your
local
hardware
store.
In
most
cases,
more
than
one
shade
may
be
appropriate.

Can
I
refinish
my
Harwood
Flooring?

Major
modifications
are
not
recommended
and
are
never
a
guaranteed
solution;
all
repairs
are
unique.
Excessive
sanding
is
not
covered
under
warranty.
An
aluminum
oxide
coating
is
advisable.
Please
always
seek
assistance
from
a
Certified
Specialist,
and always
test
on
a
sample
plank
before
you
proceed.

What
changes
can
I
expect
in
my
flooring
from
season
to
season?

Engineered
Wood
flooring
is
subject
to
changes
in
temperature
and
humidity.
Seasonal
fluctuations
in
relative
humidity
may
cause the
wood
flooring
to
gain
moisture
with
periods
of
high
humidity,
and
lose
moisture
during
low
periods
of
humidity.
These
changes
may
be
noticeable.
During
warm,
humid
weather,
wood
expands.
During
dry
weather,
wood
contracts.
This
seasonal
movement
is
a normal
characteristic
of
wood
flooring,
and
can
be
minimized
by
using
a
HVAC
system
to
maintain
relative
humidity
between
45% - 65% .

Can
I
put
heavy
furniture
on
floated
flooring?

Heavy
furniture
500+
lbs.)
may
obstruct
the
free,
natural
movement
of
a
floated
floor.
Restricting
this
movement
in
certain
areas
can
lead
to
problems
such
as
buckling
or
separation
when
the
floor
experiences
natural
expansion
and/or
contraction.

Occasional Flooring Noise

Floor
noise
is
normal
and
will
vary
from
one
installation
type
to
the
next.
Occasional
noise
is
due
to
structural
movement
and
may
relate
to
sub-floor
type,
flatness,
deflection,
and/or
related
to
the
fasteners,
changes
in
environmental
conditions,
relative
humidity
and
the
amount
of
topside
pressure
applied
to
the
flooring.
For
these
reasons
floor
noise
is
not
considered
a
product
or
manufacturer
defect.

TAP & GO Raises Worldwide Flooring Quality Standards

atented Technology, Stronger Material and Precision Manufacturing Enhance Value to Distributors and End-Use

TAP&GOApplication

Laminate

Engineered wood

Solid bamboo Solid strandwoven bamboo

Solid wood

Engineered bamboo
^+ HDF Core
Engineered wood
^+ HDF Core

Advantages of TAP&GO Flooring

1)TrustedQualityMaterial

3) Eco-Friendly
4)Quick and Easy installation

Tap & Go Locking System

How to Select the Real Valuable Flooring?

Tip 1

One piece \mathbf{λ}=\mathbf{λ} The whole flooring

The quality of one piece of flooring is equal to those of the Whole flooring after installation.

One piece \neq The whole flooring

Fact: Actually, the qualityof one piece of flooring is just one aspect of veralleffect of the whole flooring after installation.

The real valuable flooring not only demands single plank is beautiful, healthy and durable,but also requires the whole flooring gap, separation and warp resistant forlong-time use afte installtion. Otherwise it willbeeasy to get dusty and grow germ in the joint, and no longer keep artistic, healthy or durable.

Tip 2

Construction quality=lnstallation quality

Construction quality ^+ Floor joint technology \mathbf{\equiv} Installation quality

Fact: Theinstallation technologyplaysa decisive role especiallyinheating floorystem.Superiorjoint techology isa key factor in preventing separation and gap problems between the flooring.

Tip 3

× The higher price of floors \mathbf{\sigma}=\mathbf{\sigma} The higher purchase cost

The purchase cost= Material cost ^+ Installation cost ^+ Usage cost

Fact: The consumers' real purchase cost is hugely influenced by the installation cost and the usage cost like maintenance cost, warranty, psychology feeling, effect to health, etc.

Gap-Resistant

Warp-Resistant

Separation-Resistant

● One of three world-class flooring click patent;
·Innovative hookjoint structure with smart groove, to be installd by vertical tapping along edges of the planks.
* Most Advanced Locking system, particularly good for wood and bamboo floors.

Structure

1. 4-side Lock:

The elasticity groove design is applied in both long and short end sides. TAP&GO's special 4 sides' Locking technology ensures the installed floors hard to dispart after installation while other locking floorings are easily apart rom short ends.

2. Drop lock structure:

It is provided for more option to the customer with less tap, especially the DlY home users who have less experience of installation.The combination of the drop lock short side with the orginal strong long side still gives perfect performance on the final installation effect.

NOTE：All colours shown in this brochure are as close to the actual product colours as modern technical printing process allows.it is necessary to refer to the actual product colours