Installation Guide

HARDWOOD FLOORING
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TIPS
WARRANTIES
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
(Item list is not exhaustive)
• Sharp shoe-heels (e.g. high-heels) may dent the oors
• Never slide furniture across a oor without pads
• Keep oors clean
• For wet areas such as bathrooms, caulk/completely seal the
perimeter of the oor with a exible silicon caulk
Water Proof: During the period of the warranty, this product is 100%
waterproof and the structural integrity of the oor will not be diminished
by exposure to water as herein described.
Wear Resistance: During the period of the warranty, this product’s wear
layer will not wear through to the decorative layer under normal use.
Excessive wear due to improper maintenance or care is not a wear layer
or product defect.
• Damage caused by leaks from appliances or plumbing.
• Construction damage after installation.
• Installation-related errors or damage including improper conditioning
of jobsite and ooring materials, when necessary, and/or poor
suboor performance or failure.
• Fading, discoloration, or other damage due to excessive
temperatures or sunlight. Radiant heat must not exceed 85°F (29°C)
and be approved by the manufacturer for the use of their product
with resilient vinyl ooring applications.
• Problems or damage due to excessive moisture or hydrostatic
pressure from the sub-oor.
• Discoloration caused by use of vinyl, latex, or rubber-backed oor
mats. Note: some synthetic backed carpets contain latex in the
manufacturing process that may discolor vinyl. Always use mats
marked as “non-staining”.
• Discoloration caused by rubber pads, rubber wheels, rubber tires,
rubber rollers, automotive tires, etc.
• Flooring installed on stair is excluded from warranty coverage.
• Installation of residential product in a commercial environment.
• Any additional claims for loss of prot or incidental losses due to
defective product will not be considered. Some examples of
incidental damages are: replacement of suboors or underlayment,
trim moldings, disconnecting / reconnecting appliances, moving of
furniture or any other losses deemed incidental by A&A.
• Always use felt tip protectors on all furniture legs/feet, and regularly
clean any gathered dirt/grit from the pads
• Entryway/walk off mats are recommended. Warning: Never use vinyl/
latex/rubber backed protective mats
• Area rugs are recommended
• Keep pet nails trimmed
Joint Integrity: During the period of the warranty the locking system
will not fail when properly installed and maintained according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Installed ooring must remain climate
controlled with the temperature of 55-95°F (13-35°C) for the life of the
produce, with the herein listed exceptions.
Manufacturing Defect: During the period of the warranty, this product
will be free from manufacturing defects.
• Improper Installation: Material that is not installed in accordance
with the Installation Instructions is not a manufacturing related
defect. Installer workmanship is not warranted.
• Labor cost to repair or replace material installed with visible
defects/imperfections.
• Improper maintenance, resulting in gloss level loss.
• Damage resulting from use of strong detergents, chemicals, paints,
dyes, improper mats, fertilizers, or other similar materials.
• Damage caused by moving appliances or heavy furniture without
protecting the oor. (Always protect ooring by using protective
covering when moving heavy objects.).
• Damage or scratches resulting from accidents, casualty events,
abuse or improper usage (including damage from pet claws or
teeth, urine, etc.). Accidents, abuse, and improper usage are dened
as, but are not limited to damage caused by: casters on furniture,
rotating beater bars on vacuum cleaners, burns, cuts, impact from
heavy and sharp objects – with the Prescott exception, narrow or
spike heels, cleats, etc., as well as, damage resulting from
unprotected furniture legs.
• If repairs or replacement of a section is deemed necessary, all items
must be cleared from the affected area subsequent to the original
installation. The cost associated with the removal of those items will
not be credited or reimbursed.
• Product costs will be covered for the length of the warranty.
• Labor costs will not be covered.
• Warranty coverage for the replacement oor is limited to the
remaining portion of the original warranty.
If the product fails to perform as stated in the warranty, A&A reserves the right to have the product inspected by a certied inspector. Should product
be determined to be defective, A&A reserves the right to either repair or replace the defective area with the same color, design, and grade product, if
available. If product is unavailable or discontinued, A&A reserves the right to select and supply similar material.
Failure to follow these procedures may result in voiding some or all of the warranty. This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the
original end user. Please note: Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic right and you may also have other right, which vary from state to state.