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GENERAL INFORMATION

These installation specifications are for ADURA®Max. All

recommendations are based on the most recent available

information. All instructions and recommendations must be

followed for a satisfactory installation. You may also visit our

website at Mannnington.com for recent updates or helpful videos

and installation.

• ADURA®Max is a completely waterproof product.

• Considerations for under structure or indoor room quality and

environment should be given. Mannington will not be responsible

any problems related to mold or mildew due to excess moisture.

• Acclimating ADURA®Max flooring is to be considered best work

practice, the room and flooring should be allowed to adjust in

constant temperatures between 55°F and 90°F for 48 hrs. prior to

and during installation. Temperature of the room should not go

below 55°F.

• ADURA®Max does not need to be acclimated if HVAC is up and

operating and material is within 15°F difference from storage to

install.

• ADURA®Max should not be exposed to temperatures greater than

140°F.

• To allow for structure movement for ADURA®Max to float freely,

a 1/4 inch expansion is recommended with no pinch points.

• Open room area not to exceed 50 linear ft. in either direction or

total of 2500 sq. ft.

• Install ADURA®Max only after the jobsite has been cleaned and

cleared of other trade apparatus that may damage a finished

installation.

• Mix and install product from several different cartons to achieve

maximum variation.

• All subfloor / underlayment patching must be done with a non-

shrinking, water-resistant, high-quality Portland cement patching

compound.

• Never install ADURA®Max products over residual asphalt-type (cut

back) adhesive. Residual asphalt-type adhesive must be

completely removed and covered with underlayment plywood or

high quality latex underlayment.

• Do not install under permanent structures such as cabinets.

• ADURA®Max locking system is designed to be installed as an

angle/angle install only.

• Never install ADURA®Max products over residual asphalt-type (cut

back) adhesive. Residual asphalt-type adhesive must be

completely removed and covered with underlayment plywood or

high-quality latex underlayment.

SUBFLOOR INFORMATION

Careful and correct preparation of the subfloor is a major part of a

satisfactory installation. Although ADURA®Max is installed as a

“floating” floor, correct preparation of the subfloor is still a major

part of a successful installation. Roughness or unevenness of the

subfloor may telegraph through the new floor covering, resulting in

an unsightly surface and excessive wear on high spots. All subfloors

should be flat to within 3/16” in 10’.

Wood Subfloors

• All wood floors must be suspended at least 18” above the ground.

Adequate cross-ventilation must be provided, and the ground

surface of a crawl space must be covered with a suitable vapor

barrier. Wood subfloors directly on concrete or installed over

sleeper construction are not satisfactory for installation.

• ADURA®Max can be installed over many wood substrates that are

not suitable for fully adhered products, providing they are

smooth, flat, structurally sound and free of deflection – including

particleboard, chipboard, flakeboard and OSB. Caution: Many

times wood panel subfloors are damaged during construction –

the suitability of these floors are the responsibility of the installer.

o If the surface of the wood subfloor is not smooth, a ¼”

underlayment panel should be installed over the subfloor. Any

panels selected as an underlayment must meet the following

criteria:

o Be dimensionally stable

o Have a smooth, fully sanded face so the graining or texturing

will not show through

o Be resistant to both static and impact indentation

o Be free of any surface components that may cause staining

such as plastic fillers, marking inks, sealers, etc.

o Be of uniform density, porosity and thickness

ADURA

Max Installation Guidelines

Summary of content (4 pages)

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ADURA ® Max Installation Guidelines GENERAL INFORMATION • ADURA®Max locking system is designed to be installed as an angle/angle install only. These installation specifications are for ADURA®Max. All recommendations are based on the most recent available information. All instructions and recommendations must be followed for a satisfactory installation. You may also visit our website at Mannnington.com for recent updates or helpful videos and installation.
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ADURA ® Max Installation Guidelines o Have a written warranty for suitability and performance from the panel manufacturer or have a history of proven performance Concrete Subfloors • Concrete subfloors should meet requirements prescribed in ASTM F710 “Standard Practice for preparing concrete floors to receive Resilient Flooring.” • Concrete subfloor should meet requirements prescribed in ASTM F710 standard practice for preparing concrete floors.
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ADURA ® Max Installation Guidelines Plank Layout • It is important to balance the layout of the plank format. Proper planning and layout will prevent narrow plank widths at wall junctures. Determine layout to prevent having less than half a plank width or very short length pieces. • As with all plank products, lay the long dimension of the plank parallel to the long dimension of the work area.
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ADURA ® Max Installation Guidelines environment changes, complicated layouts, subfloor elevation, or room size over 50 ft. length or width. Available matching transitions for ADURA®Max: T-molding – used to finish flooring adjoining same level Reducer – used to finish flooring when two level surfaces meet Flush Stairnose – used to finish landing or step End Cap – used to finish flooring at a vertical obstruction such as sliding door, bathtub, and carpet to test the fit.