Installation Sheet

Required Tools and Supplies:
• Circular Saw
• Safety Glasses
• ¼” or ½” spacers
• Utility Knife
• Straight Edge Ruler or T-Square
• Pencil
• Tape Measure Underlayment
If existing baseboard molding is difficult to remove, Quarter Round molding will be required to cover the
expansion space need between flooring and baseboard.
SUITABLE TYPES OF SUB FLOORS AND FLOOR PREPARATION
The sub floor must be flat, dry, and clean. Carpet staples or any/all adhesive residue must be removed and floor
must be clean to ensure proper installation. If it is uncertain that the old adhesive residue may cause issues, you
should use an Adhesive Encapsulator.
To check for flatness, hammer a nail into the center of the floor. Tie a string to the nail and push the knot
against the floor. Pull the string tight to the farthest corner of the room and examine the floor for any high/lows
relative to the string. Subfloor must be flat to 1/8” per 6’ (3mm per 0.92 meter). Any areas in excess of the
flatness specification must be sanded down or filled with an appropriate leveler.
This product can be installed over most existing floors including wood, non-cushioned vinyl or linoleum, and
ceramic/porcelain tile if the existing flooring is intact and properly secured to the subfloor. If installing over
ceramic/porcelain tile, grout lines in excess of 1/16” (0.625) must be filled with a Portland based skim
coat/floor leveler according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Warning: This product should not be installed over carpet. Installation over carpet will void the
warranty. When installed in rooms with direct sunlight, during the peak hours of sunlight, the use of
blinds/shades or drapes is recommended.
This product is waterproof but is not a moisture barrier. The product can withstand topical water and water
penetration for up to 16 hours without being damaged. However, water leaking over or around the outer edges
of the flooring can damage a wood subfloor and breed mold/mildew growth on subfloor and walls. This is not
considered a defect in the flooring.
Moisture arising from new or old concrete can create high levels of moisture vapor emissions, hydrostatic
pressure, and high levels of alkalinity. This combination is highly corrosive and will damage the floor over
time. To avoid this problem, ensure that concrete subfloors are constructed according to the American Concrete
Institution’s guidelines (ACI’s 302.2 Guide). To check current conditions, a calcium chloride test (ASTM
F1869) and a RH test using in situ Probes (ASTM F2170) is necessary. If the level of vapor emissions /