INSTALLATION SUMMARY
Northern NextStep ™ is milled with unrivaled precision for easy, problem-free installation in virtually
any room, above or below ground. Faster to install than a conventional hardwood floor, it also offers
greater stability under humid conditions. Designed to be glued down, this highly adaptable flooring can
be nailed or stapled to a variety of surfaces.
Glue it on concrete
Glue it on a cork or approved rubber acoustic membrane
Glue it on concrete with a radiant heating system
Nail or staple it on a plywood subfloor
Create patterns whose originality is limited only by your imagination
Step-by-step instructions allow you to install your Northern NextStep ™
Fusion Engineered Flooring yourself, more quickly and easily than other wood flooring product.
And since the use of this product does not entail adjustments to doors, frames, or moldings, it is ideal
for renovation projects.
The installer/owner of this Northern NextStep ™ floor is responsible for final inspection as to grade,
manufacture, and factory finish. Reasonable selectivity must be used, and pieces with glaring defects,
whatever the cause, should be held out or cut off. Five percent waste must be added to actual square
footage needed as an allowance for cutting and grading. If an individual piece is found to be doubtful
as to grade, manufacture or factory finish, the installer should not use the piece. If he does, Lauzon’s
liability is limited to replacing defective material in excess of 5% only. The installer of this flooring must
follow these instructions. If proper installation procedures are not followed, any Guarantees that may
cover this product, may be jeopardized.
GUIDE
For nail-down installation (Fig. 1), Lauzon recommends a Primatech 500 nailer with the gray
base and two white shims with 1-1/2" #500 cleats.
In addition, a Stanley-Bostich S3297-LHF "Floor Runner" with 1" staples can be used to attach
Northern NextStep™ to the subfloor.
The use of proper nailers or staplers, as well as staples and cleats (base and shims where appropriate).
Improper fasteners and machines can cause severe damage and surface dimples.
Improper trowel size may cause the flooring to fail. Lauzon is not responsible for any such damage.
Tools for installation
table saw, jig saw, band saw, or circular saw
chalk line
tape measure
nail set
hammer
tapping block for nail down application
recommended trowel for adhesive applications
Acceptable subfloors
Northern NextStep™ can be installed over the following subfloors:
concrete
existing wood floors
plywood
sheet vinyl
underlayment grade particle board
vinyl tile and ceramic tile
sheating grade oriented strand board (OSB)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS