Installation Guide

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August 12, 2019

Installation Guidelines

Wood Veneer on SPC Rigid Core (WSPC)

Our flooring products come with a Lifetime Structural (Residential) Warranty/ Lifetime Residential Finish

Manufacturer Warranty/ 15-Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser

of the flooring only and guarantees that the surface will not wear-through or peel off for the duration of install.

Installation of the product confirms your acceptance of the product. Failure to follow Pre-Installation and

Installation guidelines will void the manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty does not cover damage from improper

use, care, maintenance or installation, including scratching, exposure to moisture and humidity, water damage,

denting, telegraphing, fading, or staining. WSPC is formatted to withstand topical spills for up to 72 hours without

harm. Acqua Floors™ products are water-resistant when exposed to topical water for up to 72 hours. We

guarantee topical spills will not leak through the joints or edges and the product will not swell, buckle, cup, crack

or lose integrity throughout the allotted 72-hour duration. In the case of standing water or flooding, Acqua Floors™

will not act as a waterproofing barrier for the subfloor and/or any surrounding structure. Any damage to the

subfloor and/or surrounding structure that is caused by standing water or flooding is not covered by this limited

warranty. For interior household use only. All maintenance instructions must be followed. Please review our

warranty coverage information for specific terms and conditions.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING

Thoroughly examine the flooring prior to installation for grade, color, finish and quality. Ensure adequate lighting

for proper inspection. If flooring is not acceptable, do not install the floor. Please contact the seller immediately

and arrange for replacement. Industry standard allows up to 5% of material may be culled for blemishes or defects

without being considered defective. Please note our products contain a standard pattern variation and installers

should be working from multiple open boxes to ensure boards are blended throughout. The manufacturer cannot

accept responsibility for installation of flooring with visible defects. Installation of this product warrants the

acceptance by the installer or owner for the quality of the material, as well as conditions in which the material is

being installed therein.

It is the Installer/Owner responsibility to ensure that the conditions are acceptable prior to the installation of the flooring.

The manufacturer declines any and all problems associated with the flooring that are related to or attributed to improper

jobsite conditions. Any splits, cracks, grain raising, checking, edge fracturing, splintering, cupping, crowning/peaking,

warping, twisting, expansion/contraction, telegraphing, buckling or chipping that occurs during or after the floor has been

installed and as a result of abuse, misuse, improper maintenance or care, exposure to excessive or insufficient moisture,

improper installation technique and improper environmental conditions are not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.

Prior to installation of any flooring, the installer must ensure that the jobsite and subfloor meet the requirements

of these installation instructions. All necessary accessories, including trim, must be present at the jobsite prior to

beginning installation. The manufacturer is not responsible for flooring failure resulting from unsatisfactory jobsite

and/or subfloor conditions.

When purchasing flooring, we recommend adding 5%-15% to actual square footage needed for cutting allowance

and to compensate for culled material. It is acceptable that up to 5% of material be outside the range of

acceptance and not be considered defective.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Installation Guidelines Wood Veneer on SPC Rigid Core (WSPC) Our flooring products come with a Lifetime Structural (Residential) Warranty/ Lifetime Residential Finish Manufacturer Warranty/ 15-Year Light Commercial Finish Warranty. The warranty applies to the original purchaser of the flooring only and guarantees that the surface will not wear-through or peel off for the duration of install. Installation of the product confirms your acceptance of the product.
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It shall be the responsibility of the Installer to document installation date, product SKU and lot information, duration of product acclimation, flooring moisture content, subfloor moisture content, site relative humidity and site temperature. This information must be documented by the installer and a copy provided to the property owner to ensure product warranty coverage. Failure to follow any and all of Acqua Floors™ recommended installation guidelines will void warranty coverage.
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Acceptable Installation Methods Above Grade Float On Grade Float Below Grade Float Existing Floors Installation over existing floor requires the installer to consider potential issues related to moisture damage, adhesive failure and fastener failure. Contact the adhesive and fastener manufacturers respectively for their specific instructions, recommendations and requirements. Acceptable floor coverings include: Solid wood, linoleum (1 layer only), terrazzo, ceramic, and stone tile.
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Blending of Cartons To achieve a uniform appearance across the entire floor, we require that you open and work from a minimum of four cartons at a time and lay out the flooring ahead of time. Be sure to mix the planks for the best aesthetic appearance. Make certain the room is well lit to ensure color is consistent and that any visual defects can be seen and removed prior to installation. “Racking the Floor” is essential to achieve a random appearance.
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GENERAL INSTALLATION TOOLS • • • • • • • • • • Moisture Meter Tape Measure Pencil Chalk Line Hand Saw or Power Saw Utility Knife Tapping block Crow Bar or Pry Bar Wood or Plastic Spacers (¼”) Hammer or Rubber Mallet FLOATING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to http://www.acquafloors.com/ for latest updates Step One - Establish a Starting Point 1.1. Remove any existing wall base, shoe molding, quarter round or doorway threshold. 1.2.
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Step Four - Installation of Flooring 4.1. Once enough of the planks have been racked out, begin installing the planks by fitting the short side of the click system into the long side of the click system. Make sure that the click system is engaged evenly, any gapping can compromise the integrity of the installation. To ensure a tight fit, use a tapping block and rubber mallet on the long seams and tap down on the top of the plank at the short seams.
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Care & Maintenance With today’s advances in flooring stains and finishes, cleaning wood has never been easier. There are other steps you can take to minimize maintenance and maintain the beauty of your WSPC floors. Regular maintenance requires little more than sweeping with a soft bristle broom if your floor includes a beveled edge that could collect debris. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Clean your floors periodically with a professional wood floor cleanser.