Specification

Connection Type Adhesive GripStrip
F
ree Floating Floor Yes. DO NOT screw or nail moldings, transitions, cabinetry
or vents through ANY allure flooring
A
cclimation 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
A
fter installation temps should stay between 55°F to 85°F
(13°C to 30°C)
I
nterior Product Only Yes. See limitations/exclusions below
Storage Horizontally
Dye Lots Yes. Install from a minimum of 3 to 4 different boxes and dye lots
at one time. See page 3 of Owner's Manual for more information
Expansion Space Yes. For room perimeters and fixed objects please leave
1/4" (6 mm) optimum space
Floor Flatness Tolerances 1/4" (6 mm) over 10' (3.05 m). Use floor leveler when
exceeding tolerance
Hand Roller Required Yes
75 lb min. Floor Roller Yes
Moisture Reading Guidelines; Based on Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter Plus Meter
OVER CONCRETE (scale 0% to 6%)
0% to 6% Use a 6mil poly moisture barrier
Over 6% DriCore recommended
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 over concrete 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" (45.72 cm) 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 (not 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
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 ALLURE TILE & PLANK
Limited 25-year residential
ALLURE PLUS / CONTRACT
Limited lifetime residential / Limited 6-year light commercial
ALLURE LARGE FORMAT 16X32 TILE
Limited lifetime residential / Limited 6-year light commercial
During Acclimation & Install
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