Installation & Assembly

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ADURA
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Max
Installation Guidelines
environment changes, complicated layouts, subfloor elevation, or
room size over 50 ft. length or width.
Available matching transitions for ADURA®Max:
T-molding – used to finish flooring adjoining same level
Reducer – used to finish flooring when two level surfaces meet
Flush Stairnose – used to finish landing or step
End Cap – used to finish flooring at a vertical obstruction such as
sliding door, bathtub, and carpet
Quarter Round – molding is nailed directly to the baseboard
After 48 hours, damp mop to remove residual surface dirt. Follow
appropriate maintenance schedule using Mannington Ultra Clean.
Like with all floor coverings, protect the finished ADURA®Max
installation from exposure to direct sunlight. Close your curtains or
blinds where extreme sunlight hits the floor. A combination of heat
and sunlight can cause fading, discoloration or thermal expansion in
most home furnishings. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for
prolonged periods. Prolonged direct sunlight can result in
discoloration and excessive temperatures may cause floor expansion
(which may cause buckling) or delaminating. See Cautions &
Miscellaneous for details.
REPAIRS
ADURA®Max is tough and durable; however, if a floor becomes
damaged it can be replaced.
If the damaged plank or tile is along the perimeter of the room, the
easiest technique is to just disconnect the planks until the damaged
plank is removed. Replace the material and reassemble the planks.
If it’s impractical to just disconnect and reassemble the flooring the
following procedure should be used:
• Using a circular saw and or a multi-tool saw, cut out and remove
the center of the damaged piece, leaving approximately a 1” strip
attached to the surrounding material.
• Carefully cut back from the corners of the plank or tile to the
inside edge.
• Remove the edges by wiggling the cut plank out from the tongue
and groove of the surrounding pieces.
• Prepare the replacement plank by removing the leading edge of
the tongue profile on the long side and the end of the plank being
careful not to damage the decorative surface. Also remove the
bottom of the groove on the short end side by cutting on an
angle. Once the plank is prepared, install the groove into tongue
to test the fit. Once you check the fit, you are now ready to fully
install.
• Position the replacement piece by engaging the groove into the
tongue of the adjoining material. “Hinge” the prepared
replacement plank into position.
• Slightly lift prepared side of plank and apply a thin application of
Mannington MSS 20 Seam Sealer onto the three exposed seams.
Carefully position plank into place and wipe excess application
from surface.
• Use a hand roller to assist in aligning the edges into position.
• Weigh down the replaced plank for at least 15 minutes until the
sealer secures the material.
CAUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS
• Furniture should be moved onto the newly installed floor using an
appliance hand truck over hardboard runways.
• Heavy furniture should be equipped with suitable non-staining,
wide-bearing casters or protectors. Non-staining felt protectors
are recommended for table and chair legs to help prevent
scratching.
• Close your curtains or blinds were extreme sunlight hits the floor.
Like with all floor coverings, protect the finished ADURA®Max
installation from exposure to direct sunlight. A combination of
heat and sunlight can cause fading, discoloration or thermal
expansion in most home furnishings. Avoid exposure to direct
sunlight for prolonged periods. During peak sunlight hours, the
use of blinds or drapes is recommended. Prolonged direct sunlight
can result in discoloration and excessive temperatures may cause
floor expansion, which may cause buckling or delamination.
• Oil or petroleum-based products can result in surface staining. Do
not track asphalt-driveway sealer or automobile-oil drips onto the
vinyl floor covering.
• Use mats labeled “non-staining.”
• If extreme direct sunlight over 140 degree temperature is a
concern, an Adura glue option may be preferred.
U.S. Patent 6,291,078; U.S. Patent 6,218,001; U.S. Patent 7,384,697 and other
patents pending.