Specification

ULTRA
INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS:
Connection Type Click
Free Floating Floor Yes. DO NOT screw or nail moldings, transitions, cabinetry
o
r vents through ANY
a
llure
®
fl
ooring
Acclimation Period 48 hours minimum required in room prior to installation
Temperature Range 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 30°C) required in room of installation
During Acclimation & Install After installation temps should stay between 55°F to 85°F
(
13°C to 30°C)
Interior Product Only Yes. See limitations/exclusions below
S
torage Horizontally
Dye Lots Yes. Install from a minimum of 3 to 4 different boxes and dye lots
at one time. See page 3 for more information
E
xpansion Space YES - 1/4" (6 mm) around room perimeter, fixed objects
and cabinetry.
Floor Flatness Tolerances 1/4" (6 mm) over 10' (3.05 m). Use floor leveler when
exceeding tolerance
H
and Roller Required No
7
5 lb min. Floor Roller No
Moisture Reading Guidelines; Based on Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter Plus Meter
OVER CONCRETE (scale 0% to 6%)
Scale 0% to 4% No moisture barrier
Scale 5% to 6% Use 6 mil poly moisture barrier
Scale over 6% Use Dricore
Moisture Reading Guidelines; Never use 6 mil poly over wooden subfloors
OVER WOOD
Scale 0% to 13% OK to install. Do not install above 13% moisture levels
Primer Over Wooden Subfloors No
Basement Proofer over Concrete No
Moisture Barrier (6 mil poly) Yes above 5% only
Installs Over Radiant Flooring Yes. Electric or hydronic approved — best practice recessed
min 1/2" (12.7 mm) below finished floor. Do not turn thermostat
above 85°F (30°C)
Suspended Wood Floors Yes. 18" minimum well ventilated crawl space
Use moisture barrier over ground/dirt
Especially for mobile home installations
Foam/Cushioned Underlayment No. Voids warranty if used in any application
Approved Subfloors - See Below Must be smooth, solid, dry and no deflection
Wood Yes Solid, engineered, parquet, but not woods installed
over concrete.
Plywood Yes. OSB & particleboard are approved for
allure
®
products
only Luan is approved for all products
Vinyl Yes, install over 1 layer of vinyl only Linoleum, VCT, LVT,
peel & stick
Concrete Yes. Sealed, unsealed, poured in place gypsum.
On grade or below grade (see moisture guidelines)
Tile (Stone) Yes. Ceramic, Terrazzo, stone tile
(grout lines of less than 1/4" (6 mm) is optimum)
Dricore Yes
Subfloors Not Approved Carpet (any type), foam underlayment, cushioned back vinyl,
rubber, cork, laminates, free floating floors
Subfloor Approved Products Basement Proofer - Custom Building Products RedGard or TM
Basement Proofer, Floor Leveler - Henry 554 & 555 Level Pro
Limitations/Exclusions These types of installations will NOT be covered under warranty:
All exterior installations & seasonal porches,
boats/campers/RV's, sunrooms/solariums, non-temperature
controlled rooms or homes
Steam Cleaner DO NOT USE
Vertical Surfaces & Staircases Not covered under warranty. Can be done using high quality
construction adhesive. Product not intended for this usage
Limited Warranties Lifetime residential, 10-year commercial