Installation Guide

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• For best performance, condition the flooring to
consistent indoor temperatures of 60°-80° F and
indoor humidity levels of 40% - 60%. The use of a
dehumidifier or a humidifier depending on the local
jobsite situation may be necessary to maintain the
desired results.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE JOBSITE
• Permanent air conditioning and heating systems need
to be operational at all times. Care must be taken
with wood stoves and electric heat which tend to
create very dry conditions.
• Very dry or humid regions of the country usually
require extended conditioning to balance the wood
to its environment.
• The use of dehumidifier or humidifier depending on
the situation may be necessary to maintain desired
results.
• Note that recommended acclimation levels
maintained even after the installation will help to
minimize board movement, excessive squeaks and
gaps.
• Proper jobsite conditions, acclimation and moisture
testing the subfloor and new flooring all work
together for the success of the installation, and is the
responsibility of those overseeing the project.
• Not following the above recommendations can
negatively impact board performance and can result
in excessive squeaks, board gapping, board-edge
cupping and finish related issues, especially so in
seasonal or vacation homes without constant indoor
climate regulated conditions.
DURING ASSEMBLEY
• Ensure that walls are reasonably straight; make
necessary adjustments to the starter row.
• Elastilon must be rolled out perpendicular (90
degrees) to the direction of the floor to be installed.
• Install Elastilon with the white plastic film side up.
• Do not overlap or tape the seams.
• Plastic film protects the adhesive from dust and
contaminates, do not remove until ready to use.
• Only pull out enough plastic film to adhere the
desired amount of boards.
• If film was pulled out too far, tuck film back under the
last row or board to protect the adhesive.
• Start straight, end straight. Select the longest,
straightest boards for the starting rows.
• Hold planks together using blue painter’s tape to
maintain tightness when pulling away film.
• To minimize board-end gapping always apply
carpenters wood glue to all board-end joints.
• Many installers have successfully used mechanical
straps to snug boards tighter during assembly.
However, beware of over-strapping. Note that
mechanical straps should never be used to
compensate for poor quality flooring by forcing
together boards that are warped, bowed, cupped or
twisted. Remove questionable boards before
installation.
WARRANTIES.
A copy of the Warranty may be obtained by contacting the
ElastilonUSA Office. [e-mail]
For any questions on the Elastilon Self Adhesive
Installation System, please contact your local
dealer or ElastilonUSA directly at 1-877-526-9663
Replaces: December 12, 2014 Revised date: December 16, 2014