6) Finishing
12. Nail last rows by hand
The last 4 or 5 rows should be installed the same way as first rows due to proximity to wall.
Classic
- You may have to trim strips placed along the wall to leave the ½" (13 mm) needed for the expansion gap.
Engineered
- You may have to trim strips placed along the wall to leave the ¼" (6 mm) needed for the expansion gap.
13. Install baseboards
Install transition moldings, stair nosings, and reducers. Reinstall baseboards and quarter rounds. Be sure to nail them to the walls and not the floor so the floor can move naturally. When installing transition molding, pay attention to the color of adjacent strips and make sure they go well together.
14. Clean floor with Kudos Clean
When installation is completed, vacuum the floor thoroughly, spray light mist of Kudos Clean and clean floor
15. Install protective felt pads under furniture legs
Place pads under corners of appliances so they do not damage floor as they are moved.
16. Lift when moving furniture
Tip: Set a few strips aside in case future repairs are required.