TECHNICAL ADVICES

LAYING

Checking the material

Check SMART-WOOD before installation, taking care to open all the boxes

both to check the uniformity of the slats and to create the right mélange of

faces on the total surface. Please note that cut staves are excluded from

any right of complaint.

Acclimation

It is necessary to acclimatize SMART-WOOD in the room where the installation

will be done at least 24 hours before and in a temperature range between 15

° C and 30 ° C. SMART-WOOD is designed for INDOOR use, both residential

and commercial, according to the classes indicated in the technical data

sheet or on the box.

Quality of the substrate

The surface must be flat and dry. The maximum height difference is 3 mm

in a space of 2 meters. Furthermore, it is necessary not to proceed with

the installation of SMART-WOOD in case of substrates with particularly large

joints, cracks or holes and not grouted / smoothed or substantial residues

of waxes, oils or previous paints.

For correct installation, follow the instructions in the following Youtube tutorial:

https://youtu.be/J7aVghybjpI

WE ADVISE THAT

1. When measuring for installation around pipes, drill holes 12mm larger

than the pipes themselves.

2. Do not install over expansion joints (or, if this is not possible, at least

avoid that the click-clacks of the SPC planks coincide with the expansion

joints in the floor).

3. Decide in which direction the flooring is to be installed. It is recommended

to install the planks parallel to the main light source in the room (usually the

window).

4. The planks must never be anchored to the substrate, furniture or other

fixed elements in the room (eg skirtings).

5. In the first 48 hours after installation: keep pedestrian traffic to a minimum

(recommended); clean the floor to remove any dirt; do not use a vacuum

cleaner with a rotating abrasive brush; do not place the furniture on the floor.

6. Never anchor or block with screws, hooks, nails, etc. kitchen cabinets

or islands directly on the SPC floor. The warranty will be void if the floor is

unable to slightly contract and expand during room temperature changes.

MAINTENANCE

SMART-WOOD does not require either particular maintenance, or periodic

waxing. However, the following tips will help you enjoy the benefits of SPC

over time.

1. It is important to use a good quality doormat on the threshold to trap dirt,

stones, sand and other substances, thus protecting the floor from premature

wear. Additional mats are also suggested in places with heavy use, such as

in front of the sink or kitchen stove. ATTENTION: the persistence of rubber

products on the surface of the SPC can generate indelible stains due to the

black smoke of the rubber itself. Use (even more so when there are furniture

and chairs with pointed feet) pvc protections or the classic felt pads. For

the same reason, avoid traveling on the SPC with colored wheels or tires.

2. As far as possible, keep the room temperature at constant levels over

time, minimizing extreme and sudden changes.

3. Moving furniture or heavy appliances must take place with the help of rags

or blankets under them to avoid possible scratches on the surface of the SPC.

4. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

5. Periodically clean the dirt with non-abrasive brooms and cloths. Wash

with neutral detergent (no aggressive chemicals, no jet-steam, no industrial

machinery) and dry any excessive liquid spills which DO NOT damage

SMART-WOOD, but which could lead to the formation of interstitial molds.

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