Installation Guide

Elastilon Product Manual
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movement of the floor. A spray bottle set to the finest mist setting should be used. Once the water evaporates
there will be a strong bond between the wood and the Elastilon. Be sure to apply pressure to the top of
the board to set in place. This process can be used to work around door jambs or any other obstacles. Removal
of the release foil should be limited to only small areas no larger than 1 sq ft (300mm²)
What happens when I get to a stair edge when installing over concrete?
The best solution for Elastilon and stair edges is the use of an overlap stair nosing. In all cases, it is
important to maintain the proper expansion spacing on both the stair edge and the opposite wall. Please
note the overlap stair nosing should be affixed to only the subfloor material below and not to the
Elastilon. The Elastilon must be allowed to move freely.
Can I use Elastilon with all wood types?
The Elastilon Strong self adhesive installation membrane has been engineered to work with many species
of wood flooring. It is important that the manufacturers / industry recommendations be followed before,
during and prior to the installation in regards to both room conditions and site preparation. The Elastilon
instructions must be closely adhered to as well.
It is also important to visually inspect each piece of wood flooring before being installed. As with any
other type of installation method, Elastilon cannot compensate for flooring that is severely bowed warped,
cupped, milled incorrectly or damaged prior to an installation. However, most boards may be used if the
defective section is cut and removed with the remainder of the board used as a start or end piece, used in a
closet, in a low traffic or used in a concealed portion of the room. Please note that the use of mechanical
fastening systems such as straps should never be used to force boards together. Pressure from a rubber
mallet and the use of blue painters tape to keep boards tight is permissible. During the racking (building)
of the floor on top of the Elastilon protective release strip, flooring that is not severely bowed can be
installed as long as it can still be inserted into the T&G of all the boards surrounding it. This will pull the
board straight and allow full contact on the Elastilon membrane. Be sure to place a small amount of
carpenters glue on all four sides of the affected board for a concern free installation.