Installation Guide

and maintenance procedures. In the event that the plies should delaminate due to glue bond failure, Shaw will, at our option,
either: (1) repair the defective plank(s); (2) replace the defective plank(s). This warranty is a limited lifetime warranty for all
rst quality Shaw engineered products. Solid products are excluded.
Limited Warranty for Residential Finish Wear
Our, factory applied nishes make hardwood oor installations fast and easy. Every plank is ready to install right out of the
carton. There is no need for sanding or staining. With our UV-cured nish you gain the assurance of superior durability and
wear ability. Shaw will warrant under normal residential conditions and uses, and providing that Shaw’s maintenance
guidelines are strictly followed, that the nish will not wear through or peel off of the hardwood ooring during the length of
the warranty (i.e., 3 year, 25 year, lifetime, etc.) of the product you purchase. Consult your retail salesperson or the Shaw
Information Center 800-441-7429 if you have questions about the length of your warranty. In the event that the nish wears
through or peels off of the hardwood ooring, Shaw will, at our option, either: (1) replace the affected plank(s); (2) recoat the
affected area. NOTE that this limited warranty extends only for defects that cover at least 10% of the surface area of the
installed ooring. NOTE: Gloss Reduction, Scratches and Dents in the nish are not considered surface wear and are not
covered under this warranty. Please note that Maple, Pine and Birch oors require extra care. Maple and Birch are inherently
smooth wood and will show scratches and dents more readily than Oak or Pecan. You should consider these factors when
making your ooring selection.
Splash-Proof Warranty
Shaw warrants that for the stated warranty period (may vary by product) from the date of original purchase, your Shaw Repel
Hardwood product:
Will resist damage from moisture due to normal cleaning practices (see Care and Maintenance document for additional information)
Will resist damage from moisture due to everyday household spills (see Care and Maintenance document for additional information)
This limited warranty does not apply to damage caused by water or moisture in the suboor or underneath the ooring,
including but not limited to damage from suboor hydrostatic pressure or other conditions that result in water or moisture
being under the oor. This warranty covers topical moisture. It does not cover moisture that spills through any seams on the
oor.
Important: All wood based products, even those specically designed to have increased moisture resistance, are hygroscopic
(they will react to moisture) and as a result will expand or contract accordingly. All sources of suboor moisture must be
remedied prior to installation. Any construction dampness must be remedied prior to installation. Although this product is
water resistant, it is not waterproof and excessive wetting is to be avoided and water spills dried immediately. At no time
should standing water be left on the oor.
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SPECIAL NOTE: WARRANTY LIMITATIONS (APPLIES TO ALL WARRANTIES UNDER WHICH SHAW IS ORMAY BE
OBLIGATED). Shaw products are not warranted against squeaking, popping or crackling. Some squeaking, popping, or
crackling is possible when using staple-down or nail-down installation methods. In addition, Shaw oors are not
warranted against staple or nail pullout from the suboor.
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Who is Covered Under these limited Warranties?
These limited warranties apply to you only if you: (1) are the original consumer purchaser of any Shaw hardwood oor;(2) have
paid in full for your hardwood oor, and (3) have purchased the hardwood oor for your own personal residential use and not
for resale. These warranties ARE NOT transferable or assignable and they DO NOT apply to nonresidential, rental, or
commercial purchases/ installations. If professionally installed, Shaw will pay the reasonable labor costs to perform the
replacement or repair during the rst ve (5) years from the date of the original purchase. In the event that the style installed
in the home is no longer available, Shaw will authorize your dealer to replace the affected oor with another style of equal
value. The above described remedy is the purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for claim under this limited warranty.
Warranty Process
Product determined to have any possible defect by the person doing the installation should be returned to your dealer for
inspection and possible replacement PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. All questions of product quality are to be addressed prior to
installation.
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