Installation Guide

©2019 RI
REV 11.14.2019
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MATERIAL RECEIVING, HANDLING & STORAGE
1. All floor covering products require care during storage and
handling. It is important to store flooring products in a dry,
temperature-controlled interior area.
2. The temperature range should be between 65° F - 85° F, and the
relative humidity should be controlled and maintained between
35% to 55%.
3. Material must be conditioned for at least 48 hours before
beginning the installation.
4. Flooring materials that are shipped in cartons must also be
stored properly. Cartons must be kept squarely positioned on
the pallet to prevent distortion of the contents and to be fully
supported. Do not store close to exterior walls, in direct sunlight
or near HVAC vents.
5. Stored cartons are to be protected from forklift and other traffic
that can damage carton corners. If pallets need to be double
stacked, use a 1.5” thick plywood in between the pallets.
6. Immediately remove all shrink wrapping to acclimate and verify
materials delivered are correct style, color, quantity and damage
free.
7. Report discrepancies immediately to RI at 855-372-7546.
Claims for Installation of products installed with visual defects,
mixed production runs, unapproved adhesive or incorrect style
will not be honored.