Installation Guide

1. Flooring temperature, storage environment and installation environment should
have no more than 15°F temperature difference when performing installation;
ooring temperature should always be greater than 50°F (10° C). If a wide
variation exists acclimate ooring in the installed environment for 24 hours
prior to installing. Ideal acclimation temperature range is 65°F to 85°F.
2. Required in rooms greater than 65 ft. with 5/16” expansion spacing at all
vertical surfaces, door frames, cabinetry, etc. For rooms greater than 65 ft. use
1/2” expansion spacing on the perimeter.
3. Wooden door frames must be undercut completely to studs and allow for 5/16”
of clear expansion spacing. Metal door frames shall have ooring material
scribed to the frame allowing for 5/16” expansion spacing. Door jamb
moldings shall be kept 1/64” above the surface of installed ooring.
4. Use of a poly moisture barrier is not required with NovaFloor
®
HDC ooring.
Moisture testing should be conducted per recommended guidelines and limits
for moisture content observed. Should a high moisture situation occur in the
substrate proper remediation of the slab should be performed.
Contact Technical Services at 886-668-2547 or [e-mail]
5. Compressible-type underlayment is not required for the performance of
NovaFloor
®
HDC ooring products, however if one is required on a specic
installation for an acoustical reduction contact Technical Services at
886.668.2547 or our website at www.novaoor.us for requirements.
6. HDC ooring with NovaShield™ protective coating is warranted against all
stains from domestic pets (only) including vomit, urine and feces. Cleaning of
the affected area should begin immediately after discovery. See warranty for
full details
7. 3-season rooms must be fully enclosed, not exposed to any outside elements
and environmental (year-round) temperatures should be within a range of
-10°F to 120°F for best performance. Acclimate the ooring between 65°F to
85°F for 48 hours before install and maintain this temperature during
installation. Allow 1/2” spacing against vertical surfaces and all xed objects.
Transitions must be used at doorways and spans greater than 40 lineal feet.
* A 3-Season Room is a glass enclosed sunroom.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
March 2018 1 Page
HDC Rigid Core – Clic FD
Residential Commercial
Acclimation
Not Required
1
(3-Season room* requirement please see below)
24 hrs. in normal operating temperature of installed
environment.
Optimal Interior Conditions 50° F to 100° F (maximum) degrees 50° F to 100° F (maximum) degrees
Expansion spacing at vertical
surfaces
5/16” (8 mm) minimum 5/16” (8 mm) minimum
Large Space Transition
Requirements
Not Required
2
Required
2
Doorway Transition
Requirements
Not Required
3
Required
3
Suboor Flatness F32 Flatness required - 3/16" in 10' (1/8 in 6' allowed) F32 Flatness required - 3/16" in 10' (1/8 in 6' allowed)
Substrate Moisture Limits Concrete: 85% RH (ASTM F2170); see installation guide Concrete: 85% RH (ASTM F2170); see installation guide
Vapor Barrier (6 mil poly) Not Required
4
Not Required
4
Pet Warranty Yes
6
Yes
6
3-Season Rooms Recommended up to 500 sq. ft.
7
Not Recommended
Underlayment Required
Not Recommended (not permitted on products with
factory attached acoustical backings)
Not Recommended (not permitted on products with
factory attached acoustical backings)
ALWAYS CHECK WWW.NOVAFLOOR.US/TECHINFO/ THE LATEST INSTALLATION, WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENTS ARE
USED DURING INSTALLATION OF NOVALIS
®
FLOORING PRODUCTS.
GENERAL GUIDELINES