Installation Guide

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July 13, 2020 Please contact 1-866-843-8453 for further assistance.
PRODUCTS & COVERAGE
Warranty Registration is available online at warranty.halsteadintl.com.
Halstead New England warrants that its LifeProof
TM
ooring will be free from
manufacturing defects and, under normal use and maintenance, will not wear,
fade or stain resulting in loss of original pattern and color, and the structural
integrity of the ooring itself will not be materially damaged by water exposure,
for a specied length of time from the date of purchase as set forth in the
Warranty Coverage chart on the right. This Limited Warranty only applies
provided the ooring covered by this warranty is installed and maintained
according to the LifeProof
TM
Installation Instructions.
PRE-INSTALLATION
Halstead New England warrants that its ooring is free of visual defects. You
and/or your installer should carefully inspect each piece before installation.
Any pieces that appear to have defects should not be installed. Halstead New
England will not be responsible for any claim for ooring installed with visual
defects.
INSTALLATION
This Limited Warranty covers materials only, provided that such ooring
is installed according to the LifeProof
TM
Installation Instructions. These
Instructions are revised periodically and oors must be installed according to
the current Instructions at the time of installation. Please check homedepot.
com for the current LifeProof
TM
Installation Instructions.
REPLACEMENT/REPAIRS
Halstead New England reserves the right to repair any ooring and/or to use
its own source to obtain an installer for replacement ooring. If Halstead New
England repairs or replaces any ooring as a result of a warranty claim, you will
be required to clear, at your own expense, any items placed over the affected
areas subsequent to the original installation. In the event that Halstead New
England repairs or replaces any ooring covered under this Limited Warranty,
this Limited Warranty shall remain in effect with respect to such ooring for a
period limited to the remaining eligible duration of the original Limited Warranty.
TERMS FOR WARRANTY
If a defect covered by this Limited Warranty is found within the warranty
period and reported to Halstead New England, then Halstead New England
will supply new ooring material of similar color, pattern and quality to replace
the defective area.
In case of questions regarding the terms of this Limited Warranty, contact
Halstead New England Customer Service at (866) 843-8453. Halstead New
England reserves the right to inspect any ooring, request samples, secure
photographs or any other information that may be required to ascertain the
nature of any claim under this Limited Warranty.
EXCLUSIONS
The following are not covered by this Limited Warranty:
Dissatisfaction or damage due to improper installation or maintenance,
including use of improper cleaning solutions or nishes, unevenness or
irregularities. Refer to the LifeProof
TM
Installation Instructions for more details.
Damage caused by re, burns, abuse, ooding, spills, scratches, abrasive
scouring pads, scufng, staining, construction or installation.
Damage caused by vacuum cleaner beater bar, indentations or damage
caused by spiked heeled shoes, improper rolling loads and/or caster wheels,
chairs or other furniture without proper oor protectors and cuts from sharp
objects.
Changes in color or sheen from exposure to sunlight or due to use of rubber-
backed mats.
Exterior applications.
Improper installation on stairs
LifeProof
includes a pre-attached soundmitigating pad. LifeProof
Universal Underlayment (SKU 1006262709) can be used as an additional
underlayment under LifeProof
ooring. Use of any other underlayment will
void the LifeProof
Limited Warranty
Loss of gloss.
Minor shading, color or texture differences between samples or printed color
photographs or illustrations and delivered product.
Flooring sold as irregulars or trial grade materials or “as is”.
This ooring should not be used to seal an existing oor from moisture, it is a
oating oor which is waterproof, but this ooring cannot prevent problems
associated with or caused by ooding, excessive moisture or alkalis in the
suboor or conditions arising from hydrostatic pressure.
Ultra-Fresh
®
has been added to the ooring surface and underlayment to help
protect the ooring article by inhibiting the growth of odor and stain-causing
mold and mildew. This protection does not extend to surrounding surfaces.
Only installation techniques described in the LifeProof
TM
Installation Instructions
are warranted. Halstead New England does not warrant LifeProof
TM
installations involving custom cutting, such as 45-degree mitered corners
and serpentine edges. Halstead New England does not warrant LifeProof
TM
installations in which the ooring is adhered (glued or nailed) to the suboor, as
LifeProof
TM
is a oating oor.
Loss due to loss of time, inconvenience, incidental expenses (such as
telephone calls, labor and/or materials) incurred in the removal or re-installation
of the affected material, and any other incidental or consequential damages.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so that the above limitations and exclusions may
not apply. Your Limited Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may
have other legal rights, which vary from state to state and province to province.
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied.
Please keep your receipt or obtain it from The Home Depot
®
. Halstead New
England requires a valid proof of purchase in the form of sales receipt, invoice,
or statement, which shows the date, product and location purchased. Original
receipts are prone to fading over time. We suggest that you make a photocopy
or scan your receipt for future warranty purposes.
WARRANTY OWNER
This Limited Warranty applies only to the original purchaser and the original
installation site and is not transferable and, with respect to the residential
warranty, applies only to a resident homeowner.
Claims under this Limited Warranty must be made to the following address:
LifeProof
TM
Warranty Department
Halstead New England
119 Thomas Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Ultra-Fresh
®
is a registered trademark of Thomson Research Associates, Inc.
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
COVERAGE
Manufacturing Defect, Wear, Fade, Stain, and
Water Damage*
WEAR LAYER RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
21.7mil (0.55mm) Limited Lifetime 15 Years Full
12mil (0.3mm)
Limited Lifetime 10 Years Light**
6mil (0.15mm) Limited Lifetime 5 Years Light**
*DEFINITIONS / TO BE COVERED:
Wear: must be through the wear layer to the degree that the printed pattern
is affected or altered.
Fade: must be to the degree that the oor is permanently discolored.
Stain: must be from normal household cleaning agents, chemicals or routine
care & maintenance.
Water Damage: covers structural-integrity damage to the ooring itself after
water exposure in standard conditions (does not cover ooding).
**Light Commercial: refers to environments such as private ofces,
common areas in multi-unit dwellings, reception areas and public buildings
or businesses which are not subject to frequent and harsh trafc nor the use
of heavy machinery.
Grade Levels
Above Grade / On Grade
/ Below Grade
Installation Method
Floating - Drop and Lock
Installation Video available on YouTube
Product Description
Plank and Tile