FAQ

The following are “Frequently Asked Questions” about Monarch® engineered hardwoods. We hope that you find our answers and information helpful. If you don’t find the answers to your questions, please send us your question through our CONTACT page.

General

Our Monarch collection includes both European White Oak and Maple species.
Monarch floors are exclusive to RONA, RONA+, and Reno Depot.
Yes, click on our PRODUCTS tab to browse all available colours.

Technical

Go to the technical specifications page for all acoustical information.
Yes, go to the technical specifications page for all acoustical information.
Yes, up to 2 times, however, it is highly unlikely you will ever need to, the 9 coat DurAlOx® finish is very tough and wear resistant.
Yes.
All Monarch floors are manufactured with Carb-2 compliant HDF using ultra-low formaldehyde content glue. All Monarch products meet and exceed the health and safety standards for Canada, USA & Europe.
FloorScore® & Carb-2.
Yes, the finish is unaffected by moisture and the waxed profiles will repel liquids. Simply wipe up any spills immediately with an absorbent cloth.
Monarch floors are finished with a 9 coat DurAlOx®SupperMatt UV cured poly urethane finish that contains Aluminum Oxide for enhanced scratch and wear resistance.

Installation

Yes, two general types of systems are approved:
o Circulating warm water
o Imbedded (in cement) electric systems.
o The system temperature must not exceed 28°C or 82°F.
Yes, Monarch floors are unaffected by low temperatures.
No, Monarch floors are only intended for indoor installations.
Yes, they are approved for installation in light commercial and office applications. The floor must be glued down since the traffic volume and performance demands of the floor are more intensive.
Can I install my Monarch® floor over top of preexisting hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile or stone floors?
Yes, this is possible; follow the steps below:
o Do not install an under-pad of any type when nailing down. The floor must be nailed directly to the wooden sub-floor (plywood or OSB).
o Nail-down using a brad type nailer or stapler with 1 ¼” or 1 ½” long brads or staples.
o Brads or staples should be inserted through the larger lower flange on the female side of the planks, angle them at approx. 15°.
o Space the brads or staples every 8” to 12” (200 to 300mm), keeping them no closer than 1” (25mm) from the ends of the planks.
o Adjust the air pressure on your compressor so that the brads or staples are neither set too deeply or sitting high. They should be flush or slightly countersunk.
Yes, follow the steps below:
• Follow all the requirements noted in the installation guide.
• Do not install an under-pad of any type when gluing down. The floor must be glued directly to the wooden sub-floor (plywood or OSB) or concrete.
• Use one of the following approved moisture cured urethane adhesives and follow all of their instructions:
o ROBERTS: R1509 Urethane
o TAYLOR: MS PLUS Wood Flooring Adhesive
o DRITAC 7500 Eco-Urethane
o DriTac Easy Spread 7400
o DriTac 7700 4-in-1 Easy Clean
o MAPEI Ultrabond 980 (residential and light commercial use)
o MAPEI Ultrabond 990 (commercial use) MS Polymer Ultra Green
o MAPEI Ultrabond ECO 995
o Bostik Best
o PARACHEM Parabond Millenium series 2010
o FINITEC AD-844 Intelligent floor system (IFS)
No. Note that many people do it without ever encountering a problem, however we are not recommending it.
Yes, however, we recommend you install protective felts or pads under the feet of the appliances to prevent them from marking the floor.
Yes, follow all recommendations in the Monarch installation guide, as well as the installation guide of the membrane or panel manufacturer.

Care and Maintenance

The optimal relative humidity (RH%) range is 35% to 50%, it should be maintained year round. A central humidifier is the best solution during the heating season, however, you can also use a medium to large sized portable humidifier depending on the size of your home.
Use a “hardwood floor cleaner” such as BONA® or SWIFFER® brand or similar “non-surfactant type hardwood floor cleaner.
Yes, scratches can be minimized by one of the following methods:
o Minor scratches: Apply a drop or two of vegetable oil to the scratch and rub it into the scratch, remove all excess oil with a tissue.
o More serious scratches can be touched up using a clear-coat touchup pen; they are sold by:
o https://www.mohawk-finishing.com/products/wood-touch-up-repair/markers/
o https://www.amazon.ca/