Installation Guide

Elastilon Product Manual
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and indoor humidity levels of 45% - 65%. The use of a dehumidifier or a humidifier depending on the
local jobsite situation may be necessary to maintain the desired results.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE JOBSITE
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. Very dry or humid regions of
the country usually require extended conditioning to balance the wood to its environment. The use of
dehumidifier or humidifier depending on the situation may be necessary to maintain desired results. Note
that recommended acclimation levels maintained even after the installation will help to minimize board
movement, excessive squeaks and gaps. Proper jobsite conditions, acclimation and moisture testing the
subfloor and new flooring all work together for the success of the installation, and is the responsibility of
those overseeing the project. Not following the above recommendations can negatively impact board
performance and can result in excessive squeaks, board gapping, board-edge cupping and finish related
issues, especially so in seasonal or vacation homes without constant indoor climate regulated conditions.
DURING ASSEMBLEY
1. Ensure that walls are reasonably straight; make necessary adjustments to the starter row.
2. Elastilon must be roll out perpendicular (90 degrees) to the direction of the floor.
3. Install Elastilon with the white plastic film side up.
4. Do not overlap or tape the seams.
5. Plastic film protects the adhesive from dust and contaminates, do not remove
until ready to use.
6. Only pull out enough plastic film to adhere the desired amount of boards.
7. If film was pulled out too far, tuck film back under the last row or board to
protect the adhesive.
8. Start straight, end straight. Select the longest, straightest boards for the starting rows.
9. Hold planks together using blue painter’s to maintain tightness when pulling away film (fig1)
10. To minimize board-end gapping always apply carpenters wood glue (Tite-Bond or similar) to all
board-end joints.
11. Whenever a room or connecting rooms exceed 33ft in width an additional expansion space is
needed to prevent buckling.
USE OF MECHANICAL STRAPS OR STRAPPING (fig2)
Many installers have successfully used mechanical straps to snug boards tighter during
assembly. However, beware of over-strapping. Note that mechanical straps should never be
used to compensate for poor quality flooring by forcing together boards that are warped,
bowed, cupped or twisted. Remove questionable boards before installation.
(fig1)
(Fig2)