Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Damaged Board Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Tools for Board Replacement Circular saw w/ carbide blade Drill Hammer Chisel Optional -Fein Saw with scraper blade Utility knife Vacuum Blue tape 3M 2080 Dust broom Dust pan Wood Adhesive- Armstrong ProConnect, Armstrong Equalizer, Armstrong Summit or Bruce Everbond Recommended Wood trowel Table Saw/Compound Saw

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Apply 2080 blue tape around the damaged board and mark cut lines

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Drill 3/8” holes at the four corners. Mark your drill bit with tape, this will prevent from drilling into the subfloor

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Set the depth of the circular saw to the thickness of the hardwood product. When making cuts using the circular saw, be careful not to cut into adjoining boards. (Tape may also be need to be applied to the circular saw to prevent damage to the surrounding surface boards).

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Make cuts using the lines as a guide.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Cut to the holes in the corners

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Now with all cuts complete vacuum the area.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Remove the center of the board. (At corners you may need to take a hammer and chisel and complete the cuts in the corner area).

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Next remove the end pieces carefully using a chisel or scraper. Do not to damage the adjoining boards.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Using a chisel or Fein saw carefully remove tongue side of the board.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Removal of tongue side piece

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Remove top layer or veneer from the groove side.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement The top veneer is now removed.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Using a utility knife or chisel remove the groove. Several passes with a utility knife then chisel the remaining veneer.(Do not remove the tongue from the adjoining board). Be careful not to damage adjoining board.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement After the cut is complete remove the groove piece.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Using chisel or a Fein saw with a scraper blade remove the adhesive from the subfloor. ( Make sure the area is completely clean before preparing the new replacement board. Remove all of the 2080 tape).

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Measure the replacement board cutting off the groove side. (Use the opening as guide for the replacement board).

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Using a utility knife or a power saw, remove the groove from the replacement board

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Remove the groove and clean up the back using a utility knife or small plane.

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Apply adhesive to the back of the replacement board. (Before applying the adhesive dry fit the replacement board to ensure the fit).

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Insert the tongue of the replacement board into the groove. (A tapping block may be needed to complete the interlock).

Glue Down Lock N’ Fold Board Replacement Put weight on the replacement board until the adhesive sets up. The approximate time is 6-8 hrs.