1. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors

2. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Why Replace a Board?
Damage to existing board
Manufacturing defect
Aesthetic changes

3. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Tools to be Used
Adhesive, Circular saw, Trowel, Tapping block, Vacuum, Pencil, Marking pen, putty sticks, Measuring tape, Dust mask, Safety glasses, End nippers, Knife, Chisel, Scraper and Hammer.

4. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Layout the Areas to be Cut
With a marking pen layout the areas to be cut
approximately ½” from the side joints

5. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Drill Holes at the Corners to Prevent Damage to Adjoining Boards

6. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Cutting the Areas Marked
Care must be taken not to cut into adjoining boards

7. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Setting the Saw to cut the thickness of the board

8. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Make a Cut Down the Center for Easy Removal

9. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Carefully Remove the End Pieces

10. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Release the Remaining ½” of the Edge Loose from the Adhesive

11. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Clean any Remaining the Adhesive to a Thin Residue

12. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Mark the Replacement Board to Length

13. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Cut the Board to Length

14. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Remove the Bottom of the Groove on the Side and End

15. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Apply the Adhesive to the Back of the Material with a Notched Spreader

16. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Optional: Place a Bead of Glue on the Top of the Tongue

17. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Insert the Tongue and Drop into Place

18. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Clean and Fill as Necessary

19. Board Replacement for Engineered Glue-Down Hardwood Floors
Weight Overnight if Necessary