Lifetime Limited Residential Wear Warranty
The finish of the floor plank is warranted by the manufacture
not to wear through under normal use for the life of the product. Finish
wear-through is defined as 100% finish removal over a minimum of 3% of the total
installation. (Gloss reduction or surface scratches are not considered surface
wear.) Dull finish can be corrected with spot or overall recoating care systems.
This lifetime limited residential wear warranty is made subject
to the following conditions:
1. The floor must be installed properly and according to the
manufactures installation instructions. Proper installation includes, but is not
limited to the following:
a. A moisture test must be performed to determine if excessive
moisture exists in the subfloor.
b. When installing over concrete, a calcium chloride moisture
test must be performed. Readings greater than 5 lbs./1000 sq. ft./24 hours are
unacceptable for installation. If a moisture meter is used, a reading greater
than 4.5% is unacceptable.
c. A polyethylene film vapor barrier must not be used over wood
subfloors. Moisture readings of wood subfloors must not exceed 14% thoughout the
entire installation.
d. If glue is used, glue entire floor with glue that meets or
exceeds PVAC dispersion with a viscosity of 8000 +/- 1000 cpc spindle 6/20 at 20
degrees centigrade – density of 1.11=/- 0.02 g/cm on a dry content of 48 =/- 1%
(weight). Upon completion of glued installation, the floor must be allowed to
set overnight for 12 hours before resuming normal usage of the room.
2. The flooring must be used only indoors in a dry, climate
controlled area.
3. The flooring must be maintained in accordance with USFloors
maintenance instructions.
4. This limited warranty does not apply to water damage of any
kind.
5. This limited warranty does not apply to damage caused by
water or moisture in the subfloor or underneath the flooring, including but not
limited to damage from subfloor hydrostatic pressure (water or moisture under
the floor that is transmitted to the surface through exerted pressure) or other
conditions that result in water or moisture being under the floor.
6. This limited warranty does not apply to the manufacture
moldings and trims.
7. Installation of flooring that contains any manufacturing
defect is not covered by this limited warranty.
Lifetime Limited Structure Warranty
The floor plank is warranted to be free from manufacturing or
material defects for the life of the product.
Should a defect occur, the manufacture will arrange a credit
based on the original purchase of the product. This warranty is not transferable
by the purchaser of the floor.
Should a defect occur, we will arrange a refund based on the
original purchase of the product. This warranty is not transferable by the
purchaser of the floor. Should a problem attributable as a manufacturing defect
develop after flooring is installed, the cost of labor for repair will be
covered by this warranty.
Warranty Coverage: Upon determination of a valid
manufacturing defect, credit will be issued to the dealer and will be good
toward the purchase of a replacement. When defective product is installed,
credit applies to material only and does not include labor since it is the
responsibility of the installer to determine suitability of material prior to
installation.
Should a problem attributable as a manufacturing defect develops
after flooring is installed, the cost of labor for repair will be covered by
this warranty.
Limited Residential Wear Warranty does not cover:
1. Problems due to moisture, mildew, alkaline substances,
hydrostatic pressure, expansion and contraction between planks, or humidity
levels above or below those recommended.
2. Abuse or misuse. This warranty does not cover damage caused
by neglect, abnormal use or misuse, application of solvents, corrosives or other
chemicals to the flooring, color change, excessive pivot and point-loads,
stiletto shoes, heavy furniture or equipment, unpadded furniture feet, water,
pet claws, pet urine, damage from sand, pebbles or other abrasives, damage due
to adhesives or tape or other unintended uses. Loss of finish gloss over time is
consistent with normal wear & tear and is not a product flaw.
3. It is normal and expected for there to be color variations
due to use of natural components, exposure to UV light and/or sunlight, and age
of material. Therefore, color inconsistency between samples, replacement product
or illustrations and actual product is not a manufacturing flaw.
Area rugs and large furniture will block light exposure and
cause uneven coloration. To minimize this, furnishings and floor coverings
should be moved periodically.
4. The manufacture and retailer makes no guarantee that the
material purchased will match or coordinate with customer furnishings, trim,
cabinetry, railings, etc.
5. Inherent variations that are consistent with those of a
natural bamboo product to include pattern, color, and grain do not indicate
defective material.
6. Noncompliance with installation instructions and maintenance
instructions as recommended by the manufacture or retainer as they cannot assume
responsibility for the suitability of flooring material and accompanying
products for each individual installation as the manufacture and retailer has no
control over the installer's proper application.
7. Floor covering installed in inappropriate locations is
excluded from this warranty.
8. Water damages due to flooding, broken pipes, wet mopping and
spillages are not covered by this warranty.
How to Make a Claim
Any claim made under either of these limited warranties must be
made by contacting your retailer within 30 days after the basis of the claim is
detected. In addition, any claim under either of these limited warranties must
be made before the end of the applicable limited warranty period. Proof of
purchase including the date of purchase, must be presented to make a claim.