Installation Guide
Elastilon Product Manual
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Why Elastilon should be considered over other installation methods?
For the Installer / Contractor / Builder
One installation method for all rooms and wood types in any room including the basement. The
best installation method of condos and apartments.
Easy to install = less costs.
o 50% to 70% faster than traditional installations.
o Can install over almost any flat, clean stable surface excluding carpets.
o No height concerns means no cutting of doors.
o For glue down applications, there is no need for the installer to return the next day after the
glue sets to finish the work. Install baseboards and furniture immediately! Huge cost
savings!
o High sound properties mean no additional cost for sound membranes.
o No special tools. No compressors, hoses, power cords, no trowels, no cleaners!!
o No messy glues to clean up – hands, tools, walls and especially wood surfaces
o Easily repairable during and after the installation.
No waste. No left over product in cans. Elastilon is 100% usable!!
Long shelf life, any remaining product can be used at a later date.
Easier on knees with cushioning effect.
Lightweight, easy to handle. Only 7 lbs a roll covering over 100 sq ft
No VOC and odors means no special precautions for work crews or owner.
No open time concerns.
Floors can be walked on immediately. No restrictions by other work crews.
70 year warranty
For the DIY
For all the reasons above and they can truly do it themselves!!
Here are the simple facts:
A DIY customer will most likely not install a hardwood floor with adhesives.
A DIY customer will think twice about installing a wood subfloor over concrete