HY TEK ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING
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TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR HY TEK ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING

1. About Hy Tek flooring 1.1. Product characteristics 1.2. Quality and certification 1.3. Board joint design 2. Before installing 2.1. Material calculation 2.2. Subfloor conditions 2.3. Expansion joints 2.4. Installation patterns 2.5. Accessories 3. Installation systems 3.1. Floating floor system 3.2. Glued floor system 4. Specific applications 4.1. Application over underfloor heating 4.2. Application in humid environments 4.3. Application with multiple widths 5. Staircase details 5.1. Simple support 5.2. Glued miter 5.3. Pilaster edge 6. General instructions 6.1. Transport, storage and...

Parklex® Hy Tek is an engineered wood flooring, designed for use in even the most demanding of internal environments. Our production techniques provide controlled quality at every stage of the process. Hy Tek offers a wide variety of natural wood finishes with numerous applications, from extreme traffic environments such as offices, shops and museums, to residential projects requiring contemporary designs. Our proprietary technology, which impregnates the natural wood with proprietary overlays and resins, completely removes any requirement for on-going specific maintenance (such as sanding...

To calculate the amount of material required, the total surface area should be accurately measured. As a basic guide, the area should be increased by 5% to cover losses and trimming. However, this percentage may vary depending on the area to be covered*. Due to the material composition and its expansion/ contraction movements, it is essential to leave expansion joints/gaps of ≥ 5/16" (8 mm) around the perimeter of the area of installation, next to walls and obstacles. This distance must be consistently maintained with the temporary use of wedges during the installation process. The floor...

Parklex® provides two basic installation systems for Hy Tek engineered wood flooring: 3.1. Floating floor system 3.2. Glued floor system Every system is suitable for a specific Hy Tek board width. We recommend to carefully follow the instructions given in the following pages for a proper installation.

3.1. Floating floor system Only valid for 7 1/2" (188 mm) wide boards For applications over underfloor heating, in humid environments or with multiple width boards, check specific chapters on part 4. Specific applications (p. 14). Materials: – Hy Tek engineered wood flooring – Insulation underlayment* – Temporary perimetral wedges – D3/D4 PVA adhesive (such as Titebond III) – Moisture resistant tape * Provided by Parklex® (2.5. Accessories, p. 7). Tools: – Circular saw – Spirit level – Hammer – Crowbar – Tapper / tapping block – String-line – Moisture meter Before installing: Measure the...

3.2. Glued floor system Suitable board widths: - 7 1/2" (188 mm) - 11 1/2" (290 mm) - 23 1/4" (590 mm) For applications over underfloor heating, in humid environments or with multiple width boards, check specific chapters on part 4. Specific applications (p. 14). Materials: – Hy Tek engineered wood flooring – Sound Silver insulation underlayment* – Elastic adhesive – Temporary perimetral wedges – D3/D4 PVA adhesive (such as Titebond III) * Provided by Parklex® (2.5. Accessories, p. 7). Tools: – Circular saw – Spirit level – Cutter – Hammer – Crowbar – Tapper / tapping block – String-line –...

Parklex® provides three specific applications by using the systems introduced on part 3. Installation systems (p. 9), depending on the chosen Hy Tek board width: 4.1. Application over underfloor heating 4.2. Application in humid environments 4.3. Application with multiple widths Every application is suitable for a specific Hy Tek board width. We recommend to carefully follow the instructions given in the following pages for a proper installation.

4.1. Application over underfloor heating 4.2. Application in humid environments Maximum board width: 7 1/2" (188 mm) Installation system: 3.1. Floating floor system (p. 10) Specific materials: Installation systems: – Sound Silver insulation underlayment* – Decibel 2 insulation underlayment* 3.1. Floating floor system (p. 10) * Provided by Parklex® (2.5. Accessories, p. 7). 3.2. Glued floor system (p. 12) Only for 7 1/2" (188 mm) width boards. For 11 1/2" (290 mm) and 23 1/4" (590 mm) width boards, and for application with multiple widths. Hy Tek can be installed over radiant heating...

4.3. Application with multiple widths Suitable board widths: - 7 1/2" (188 mm) - 11 1/2" (290 mm) Installation system: For installations of Hy Tek boards with multiple widths, it is mandatory to follow the installation described in section 3.2. Glued floor system (p. 12).

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6.1. Transport, storage and conditioning Transport: During transport boards must be correctly and securely strapped, always bearing in mind that they can move easily and quickly become loose. Boards must always be transported horizontally, in original packaging. For minor transport procedures in workshops or on site they must be fastened with straps, ensuring boards in direct contact with the straps are covered with suitable protection to prevent damage. Always avoid contact with sharp or rough-edged objects which could scratch or damage the boards. When moving boards from a pallet, lift...

Measurement unit Colour, pattern and surface finish EN 438-8 Part 5.2.2.3 Parklex® Hy Tek Ref: FTPHYTEK Due to the fact that wood is a natural product, each veneer may be considered as unique. Slight colour and structure differences are considered as normal. Singularities such as knots and resin inclusions are not considered as defects, but as a part of the decor. There are differences in light fastness performances depending on the wood species and the source of the wood. Do not use excessive water or leave puddles on the floor. A damp mop/sponge is sufficient to remove most stains. Do not...