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Elastilon Strong Self Adhesive Installation system
For Bamboo Flooring
Elastilon Model#: Elastilonstrong10m (EST310) / EST325 Home Depot
Use with Horizontal, Vertical and Strand Woven Bamboo floors
Works will all T&G and Click Lock systems
Replaces direct glue, nail, staple or edge-glue floating installations
Installs over any surface including directly over concrete
Strengthens click bamboo floor installations while reducing potential gapping and board displacement.
Check elastilonUSA.com for a copy of our most recent installation instructions before you begin your installation
Preparation
Please carefully review the instructions for both Elastilon and
your Home Depot Bamboo flooring before starting your
project. Be sure to inspect all flooring thoroughly before
installation to ensure that there are no visible defects. It is the
responsibility of the owner / installer to ensure that the
material, the environmental and the sub-floor conditions are
acceptable before the installation commences. Elastilon is
designed to be a free floating installation system, so do not
permanently affix or attach to the subfloor or install under
permanent cabinetry.
Acclimation
Acclimation is the process of adjusting (conditioning) the
moisture content of bamboo flooring to the environment in
which it is expected to be installed. The bamboo flooring is fully
acclimated when its moisture content and dimensions (width
and length) are stable. For example, the averaged dimensions
and moisture content remain constant for 3 consecutive days.
Bamboo flooring must acclimate for as long as necessary to
reach fully acclimated stage. Acclimation time varies depending
on geographical area, interior climate control and time of the
year. With open carton and open plastic wrap minimum
acclimation time is 72 hours. In open box, open plastic wrap.
Elevate planks from the floor by placing them on 2"X 2" lumber
or equivalence. Place spacers (3/4" to 1" sticks) between each
layer or cross stack the layers for maximum exposure to
ambient conditions. Acclimation temperature range is 60°F-
80°F and relative humidity (RH) of 40%-60%. Conditions in
which the floor was acclimated should be maintained
continuously thereafter. It is recommended to document as
much acclimation information as possible. (date, pre and post
install relative humidity, temperature, subfloor type, subfloor
moisture content, pre and post install bamboo moisture
content, acclimation period, pre and post install width and
length of boards) For complete details on wood floors and the
environment, please refer to the NWFA publication No. A100 -
Water and Wood.
Jobsite preparation is necessary for a proper installation. Be
sure to follow the minimum jobsite recommendations listed in
your Bamboo flooring instructions.
Job Site Condition
Prior to installation, the installer must ensure that at the time
of installation, the job site conditions including
subfloor/substrate, ambient temperature and relative
humidity, and all impacting variables will not negatively affect
floor. The manufacturer will decline responsibility for damages
associated with improper installation or poor site conditions.
Storage and Conditions
Do not store flooring in uncontrolled environmental conditions.
For example, garages and exterior patios are not acceptable
areas to store flooring. Handle and unload bamboo flooring
with care and store within the environmentally controlled site
in which it is expected to perform. Flooring stored on concrete
slab should be elevated at least four inches to allow air
circulation under cartons.
Existing Home
Existing home should have a consistent room temperature of
60°F-80°F and relative humidity of 40%-60%. Continual
deviation from these conditions will affect the dimensions of
flooring, especially bamboo. During heating season, humidity
may be much lower than the acceptable range. Care must be
taken with wood stoves and electric heat which tend to create
very dry conditions. During the heating season, a humidifier is
recommended to prevent excess shrinkage in bamboo flooring
due to low humidity levels. During the non-heating season,
humidity levels can be maintained by using an air conditioner,
dehumidifier, or by turning on your heating system periodically.
New Construction or Remodel
All work involving water, such as pouring basement concrete
floors, drywall and plasterwork, plumbing, etc. must be
completed well in advance of the floor delivery. Ensure that the
building is enclosed. Where building codes allow, permanent
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