Installation & Assembly

 35 years under normal residential traffic for Multi-Layer Engineered (7 years for light

commercial),

 15 years under normal residential traffic for HDF Core Engineered (3 years for light

commercial).

This applies to structural manufacturing defects in lamination when used under normal residential

traffic conditions. Proper job site pre-inspection, installation and maintenance procedures must be

followed. Adhesion breakdown caused by moisture damage and/or water damage is not covered

under this warranty. Flooring plank, being a natural product, will constantly expand and contract

over time. Properly installed floors may consequently experience some separation between planks;

separation of planks is not covered under this warranty. This limited warranty extends only to the

original purchaser(s) of this product for as long as they own their home and is not transferable.

Warranty Disclaimers and Exclusions

Wood is a natural material, variation of color and woodgrain is a natural characteristic of wood.

These variations are natural due to species, age, character of wood and exposure to sunlight. All

these naturally occurring characteristics of wood such as grain, color, mineral streaks and knots are

not considered defects.

Adhesion breakdown or dimensional changes caused by moisture damage and/or water damage

is not covered under this warranty.

New and replacement planks may not match display samples or existing flooring. Matching of

flooring to other wood products such as cabinets, stair railings and moldings is the responsibility of

the purchaser. Normal exposure to sunlight will result in changes in shades and colors. Variation of

shades between covered and uncovered areas is common. This is not a product defect.

Gapping is not claimable under this warranty agreement. Gapping is cause by change of ambient

condition. Wood is a natural product and will expand and shrink with change of ambient condition.

Rubber-backed rugs may cause finish discoloration.

Gloss reduction is common due to various reasons, including surface wear. Blurring in finish and

reflection of images on the finish surface could occurred and will especially visible on darker stained

flooring finish.

Wood flooring are not intended for structure support, squeaking from the floor plank due to rubbing

between planks are due to weak support of subfloor or improper support from the subfloor.

Squeaking on Locking Floor planks especially on floating installation is common due to high humidity

or extreme changes in site environment. This is not considered as manufacturing defect and is not

covered by this warranty.

Flooring must be properly maintained in accordance with the enclosed maintenance instructions.

Any wear-through warranty must not have occurred as a result of improper maintenance,

refinishing or accidents, such as damages caused by scratching, impacting or cutting.

Flooring must only be used indoors. Premises where windows and/or doors that are not installed are