HAUTE PLANK SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Substrate: High-uality plywood providing a strong base.
• Wear Layer: A dry-sawn hardwood veneer featuring a nominal thickness of 4mm (please note that textures and finishing processes may result in minor variations).
• Core: A generous layer of marine-grade birch plywood provides resilience and stability.
• Compliance: Meets the California Air Resources Board (CARB2) standards.

• A hot glue process is employed in the engineered structure.
• Each plank undergoes a minimum of two x-ray processes to ensure 100% glue coverage between layers.

• Flooring is delivered in moisture-protective wrapping.
• Products are packed in forklift-accessible crates, boxed, and banded in durable cardboard, with each box covering approximately 25 suare feet on 4×4 pallets.
• Flooring must be shielded from moisture exposure. Deliveries should only occur once all wet work (concrete, plaster, tile, etc.) is complete and the environment has stabilized within normal living conditions.
• Prior to installation, flooring should be acclimated in a controlled environment—replicating near live-in conditions—for 48 hours, with the exact duration determined by the installer.

• The HVAC system is operational and maintains temperatures between 64-77°F and a relative humidity of 35-65% for at least 7 days prior to and during installation.
• The building envelope is fully sealed and weather-tight, with all primary painting completed except for any final trim details that might interfere with installation.
• All moisture-generating work (e.g., concrete, plaster, tile) has been finalized, ensuring the environment is within standard living conditions.
• Exterior grading directs water away from the structure, and any necessary downspouts and gutters are installed to mitigate moisture risks.

• The subfloor must be at and level to within 3/16” over a 10-foot span. Verify that any underlayment or adhesive requirements are met as per the installer’s recommendations.
• All loose debris, paint, drywall, or other contaminants must be removed to ensure proper adhesions.

• Irregularities in the subfloor must not exceed 3/16” for every 10’ in all directions. If your subfloor exceeds these guidelines, level with a concrete-based filler.

• Inspect for movement, objectionable noise, water damage, delamination, or damage. These issues must be resolved by a licensed installer prior to installation.

• It is recommended to order an additional 10% above the actual coverage suare footage to account for waste and cutting needs.
• For future repairs or unexpected issues, an extra 5% is advised to maintain adequate attic stock.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Engineered flooring is ⅝” or ¾” total thickness.
• European White Oak
• Widths range from 8” to 36”
• Random lengths starting at 8’
• Microbevel, T and G edge joints, and end-matched
• Over 200 standard colors and 12 stock colors top-coated with our proprietary HP Titanium Finish, rated for heavy commercial use.
• Matte sheen.
• 6 character grades ranging from prime to vintage; wood ller is used in cracks and knots when appropriate.
• NWFA Certified

INSTALLATION & PROTECTION

• Haute Plank engineered hardwood is ⅝” or ¾” thick. Please refer to NWFA guidelines for proper fastener type and spacing.
• For 8” wide planks or larger we recommend adding glue-assist.

• Install flooring in the direction specified by the architect or designer, or parallel to the longest wall.
• Allow for an expansion gap of at least ½ inch around the perimeter of each room

• When using full-spread glue, ensure the application of an appropriate surface weight to set each board into the adhesive properly.
• The adhesive must maintain continuous contact with both the full length of the plank and substrate once dry and cured.
• Typically, 5-gallon buckets filled with sand or water serve as the standard weights, which may be redistributed after approximately 20 minutes based on adhesive requirements.

• Depending on the subfloor conditions and the nature of the adhesive, the use of shims may be necessary to achieve flush edge and end joint alignment