ProCore Instructions

GENERAL INFORMATION & LIMITATIONS
PROCORE™ is designed to be installed as a residential “floating floor”. Do not secure individual planks to the subfloor with
mechanical fasteners or adhesives. Do not install cabinets, kitchen islands, or other non-movable objects on top of or through the
flooring. The installation and maintenance instructions along with the limited warranty, must be read, understood, and followed
before installation commences.
Use non-rubber backed entrance matting at all outdoor entrances; this will improve air quality and reduce maintenance. This flooring
is for interior applications only. The optimal operating temperature is between 50°F - 100°F (10°C - 38°C). PROCORE™ Plus is
recommended for use when addition acoustic properties are required. However, it is also permitted to use ≤ 1.5-mm acoustic
underlayment’s specifically made for floating luxury vinyl flooring only under PROCORE™ planks (with no pre-attached underlayment).
Felt glides ≥ 1-inch
2
(645-mm
2
) must be used on all furniture that may slide on the floor. Do not move heavy or sharp objects
directly across the floor; use hard surface “Sliders”, available from home improvement stores. Regular use of blinds or curtains is
recommended, especially in areas like 3-season rooms which are acceptable ≤ 500-foot
2
. Do not install with any visible defects
or damage, doing so assumes acceptance and full responsibility for the damaged material, immediately contact the technical
department at 866-NOVALIS or [e-mail].
QUICK REFERENCE RESIDENTIAL USE
Concrete moisture requirement Install a 6-mil, PE sheet vapor retarder (not included)
Moisture and pH testing Not required
Flatness tolerance ≤ 1/8-inch over 6-foot and 3/32-inch over 1-foot in all directions
Acclimation temperature Between 8 hours at 65° F to 85° F
Installation temperature Between 65° F to 85° F
Optimal service temperature Between 50° F to 100° F
Acoustic underlayment Use PROCORE™ Plus (already attached)
Doorway transition requirements Not required (except radiant heated areas)
Expansion gap Yes, 5/16-inch (8 mm) minimum
Expansion joints (large areas) Not required
3-Season rooms Recommended up to 500-foot²
Pet stain warranty Yes, but clean when discovered
SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
Warning: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has exposure limits for people exposed to respirable
crystalline silica; these limits must be followed. All local, state and federal regulations must also be followed; this includes but is not
limited to the removal of in-place asbestos and/or lead-containing material. Do not use solvent/citrus based adhesive removers.
When appropriate, follow the Resilient Floor Covering Institute’s (RFCI) “Recommended Work Practice for Removal of Existing Floor
Covering and Adhesive”. All appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be read, understood, and followed. Always wear safety
glasses and use respiratory protection or other safeguards to avoid inhaling any dust.