Installation Guide

Elastilon Product Manual
~ 8 ~
Can Elastilon be installed over radiant heat?
Use of an approved wood flooring water or electrical radiant subfloor heating system is approved when installed
either within or above the concrete/wood subfloor. The heating system should be run 3 to 4 days prior to the
installation at a reduced temperature of 64F (18c). Two days after the installation is complete, the temperature of
the system may be raised gradually over a one week period to its desired operating temperature. Please note that
the surface temperature of flooring should never exceed 81F (27C). Adding humidification may be necessary to
maintain humidity levels at required levels. Always follow the flooring manufacturers’ recommendations when it
comes to radiant heat.
What about the room conditions?
Floor must be even with a maximum tolerance of 1/8” over 6 ft or 3/16” over a 10 ft radius. (2mm per 2.5 meter).
It must be clean and structurally sound, free of debris and any other loose
material. Wood subfloors must be stable and securely fastened to supporting
joists. Be sure to nail or screw any areas that are loose or squeak. Sand,
scrap or grind any raised edges and level any low spots with the appropriate
leveling compound (concrete floors included)
As wood is a natural product, it is important to recognize that
hardwood floors will be affected by the levels of humidity and
temperature within a room. The climate conditions in the room need
to be maintained prior (at least 14 days), during and after the
installation. The installation site must have a consistent room
temperature of 60-80F (16-27C) and humidity level between 40-
65% maximum. Permanent air conditioning and heating systems
need to be operational at all times. Care must be taken with wood
stoves and electric heat which tend to create very dry conditions.
The use of dehumidifier or humidifier depending on the situation
may be necessary to maintain desired results. For complete details
on how to deal with wood floors and the environment, please refer
to the NWFA publications (No. A100 - Water and Wood / No. C200
-Problems, Causes and Cures).
Is acclimation of the flooring necessary prior to the installation?
We strongly recommend that you follow the wood manufacturers / industry standard recommendations in
regards to acclimatization for the wood flooring. Depending on the species of wood, a wood moisture test
may be necessary to ensure a safe moisture content level is achieved prior to installation. Typically these
levels are between the 6 to 9 percent range but can vary by region. For complete details on wood floors
and the environment, please refer to the NWFA publication #. A100 - Water and Wood.
All wood products are affected by environmental conditions, especially prefinished materials. Acclimate
the new flooring in the areas to be installed to normal lived in conditions while in the boxes. If products
are protected in plastic, open the ends of the boxes along with the plastic wrap. The goal is to reach an