Bruce Floor Care User manual

Floor Care and
Product Warranty Guide

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Care and Maintenance Guidelines for
Bruce®Hardwood Floors
Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor
always looks its best. Simply follow our maintenance and
prevention steps outlined below.
Bruce Recommended Floor Care Products
Bruce or Armstrong®Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner:
For use on all finished hardwood flooring products
marketed by Armstrong. A unique cleaner that lifts soil from
the surface of the urethane finish without leaving a film.
Simply apply the cleaner onto a clean cloth for cleaning small
areas or spray directly onto the floor and use a Bruce or
Armstrong swivel-head mop with cloth cover for cleaning the
entire area.
Bruce or Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Cleaning
System: An all-in-one, easy-to-use, quick-cleaning kit for all
urethane-finished hardwood and laminate floors. Kit includes
one spray bottle of Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner; one
large, swivel-head mop that collapses for easy reach under
furniture and appliances and one terry cloth mop cover that is
both reversible and machine washable.
Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Microfiber Cleaning System:
An all-in-one, easy-to-use, quick-cleaning kit for all urethane-
finished hardwood and laminate floors. Kit includes one spray
bottle of Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner; one swivel-
head mop with telescoping pole that collapses for easy reach
under furniture and appliances and two microfiber mop
covers.
Bruce or Armstrong Replacement Mop Covers: Each pack
contains two soft, absorbent, terry cloth covers, elastic-fitted
for quick and easy replacement on the swivel-head mop.
Covers are reversible and machine washable.
Bruce Microfiber Cleaning System Replacement Mop
Cover: Each pack contains one soft, absorbent, microfiber
cover.
Bruce Fresh Finish M or Armstrong Restore: An easy do-it-
yourself touch-up for all pre-finished urethane floors. A great
alternative to sanding and recoating, it restores the original
gloss level of your floor even after years of traffic and wear.
Available in two gloss levels – regular gloss for semi to high
gloss floors and low gloss for ultra low to low gloss floors.
ouch-Up Kit: Used for blending scratches and nicks on
Bruce hardwood floors. The kit contains touch-up markers
and filler sticks that blend with the factory-finished stains plus
complete instructions and materials to easily repair many
problems.
Acrylic Filler: Designed to conveniently fill gaps, small
openings and broken edges. Simply apply the material on the
area to be repaired and wipe away excess with a damp towel.
Armstrong or Bruce Floor Protector Pads: For use on the
feet of furniture and appliances to guard against scratching,
abrasion and indentations.
For Bruce Dura-Satin (Wax) Finished Products ONLY.
Do not use the following products on urethane-finished floors.
Bruce Dark ‘n’ Rich®:Liquid paste wax with cleaner,
formulated for use on dark shaded wax-finish wood floors.
Bruce Lite ‘n’ Natural®:Liquid paste wax with cleaner,
formulated for use on light shaded wax-finish wood floors.
Bruce One Step: No buff acrylic finish for wax-finish
hardwood floors.
Care and Maintenance Guidelines:
For a Bruce Hardwood F oors
1. NEVER CLEAN OR WE MOP WI H WA ER. Water may
permanently damage the floor.
2. Area rugs are recommended in front of kitchen sinks, at all
pivot points and within high-traffic areas. Do not use rugs
with solid rubber or vinyl backings. The rugs must be
made of a breathable material to prevent moisture
entrapment.
3. Use interior and exterior doormats at all entrances to
collect dirt and moisture and prevent it from being tracked
onto the floor.
4. Protect your floor from direct sunlight. Use curtains and
UV resistant film on large glass doors and windows. Move
area rugs occasionally as they block sunlight and may
give the appearance of discoloring under the rug.
5. Keep animal nails trimmed to minimize finish scratches.
6. Do not damage your floor with shoes having heel taps or
sharp objects protruding from the sole such as rocks,
exposed nails and gravel.
7. Avoid walking on wood floors with spike- or stiletto-heeled
shoes. Spike or stiletto high-heels must be properly
maintained to prevent damage from the steel heel support.
8. Do not roll or slide heavy objects directly upon the floor.
When moving appliances or heavy furniture, consider
laying a solid protective covering on your floor and gently
“walk” the item across it. Carpet or cardboard is not
adequate to prevent surface compression scratches.
9. Use Bruce or Armstrong floor protector pads or protective
caster/caster cups on the legs of furniture to prevent
damage to the flooring. Make certain to keep them clean
and well maintained.
10. Certain types of casters on furniture may damage
hardwood flooring. Barrel-type caster wheels or wide, flat
glides are best for protecting your hardwood floor. If your
furniture does not have the right type of caster, we
recommend that you change them. Replace hard, narrow
furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers.
11. Keep the relative humidity in your home between 35%
and 55%.
Initial Care:
For Bruce Dura-Luster®, Dura-Luster P us and
Permion®Finish F oors
Following installation, clean the floor by sweeping, dust
mopping or vacuuming and use Bruce or Armstrong
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner (formerly Bruce Dura-
Luster No-Wax Floor Cleaner). If the floor was glued down,
remove any residual adhesive with Bruce Adhesive Cleaner.
Ongoing Routine Care and Maintenance:
For Bruce Dura-Luster, Dura-Luster P us and
Permion Finish F oors
1. NEVER CLEAN OR WE MOP WI H WA ER. Water may
permanently damage the floor.
2. Never use any of the following products (or products
similar in nature) on your floor: ammonia-based cleaners,
acrylic finishes, wax-based products, detergents, bleach,
polishes, oil soap, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic
materials such as vinegar. Many of these products can pit
or etch the finish of your flooring or prevent the proper use
of recommended maintenance materials.

3. Vacuum, sweep or dust mop your floor once a week, or
more if needed. The vacuum head must be brush or felt,
and a wand attachment is preferable. Do not use vacuums
with beater bars or hard heads. A Bruce swivel-head mop
with soft cover is also highly recommended to eliminate
finer particles of grit and dirt that can act like sandpaper
on hardwood floors.
4. Spills and tracked-in dirt should be wiped up immediately.
For spot cleaning, apply Bruce Hardwood & Laminate
Floor Cleaner onto a clean cloth and rub onto the spot.
Never apply wax treatments to your urethane-coated floor.
5. Regularly clean the floor with Bruce Hardwood & Laminate
Floor Cleaner using the recommended swivel-head mop
with cloth cover. Spray the floor cleaner directly onto the
floor or on the mop cover. DO NOT allow excess cleaner
to remain on the floor’s surface. Excess liquid may
damage the fiber of the wood.
Quick Fix ips:
For Bruce Dura-Luster®, Dura-Luster P us and
Permion®Finish F oors
Spots Caused by Food/Water/Anima s
• Apply Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner (formerly
Bruce Dura-Luster No-Wax Floor Cleaner) to a clean soft
cloth.
• Rub the area to remove the stain or spot.
• More stubborn spots may require additional cleaning with
odorless mineral spirits, followed by cleaning with Bruce
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
Grease/Lipstick/Crayon/Ink Spots/Rubber Hee Marks
• Apply Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner to a clean
soft cloth.
• Rub the area to remove the stain or spot.
• If stain remains, rub with a cloth dampened with odorless
mineral spirits and follow by cleaning the area with Bruce
Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
Chewing Gum/Cand e Wax
• Apply a sealed plastic bag filled with ice on top of the
deposit.
• Wait until deposit becomes brittle enough to crumble off.
• After deposit has been removed, clean entire area with
Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner.
Minor Abrasions/Scratches
• Use a Bruce Touch-Up Kit or Bruce Acrylic Filler, that blends
with your factory stained floor color to make minor repairs.
• Apply Bruce Fresh Finish™ or Bruce Low Gloss Fresh Finish
to recondition larger areas.
Chips, broken edges and gaps
• Blend area with appropriate Bruce touch-up pen or fill stick
from a Bruce Touch-Up Kit or the appropriate Bruce Acrylic
Filler.
Deep Scratches/Gouges
• Individual planks, strips or parquets that are heavily gouged
or damaged may be repaired with Bruce Acrylic Filler or
Bruce Touch-Up Kit. Major damage will require board
replacement.
• If needed, the entire floor can be refurbished by applying
one or more coats of Bruce Fresh Finish or Bruce Low
Gloss Fresh Finish.
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Initial Care:
For Bruce Dura-Satin (Wax) Finish F oors
Following installation, darker shaded floors should be waxed
with Bruce Dark ’n’ Rich®and light shaded floors should be
waxed with Bruce Lite ’n’ Natural®.
Ongoing Routine Care and Maintenance:
For Bruce Dura-Satin (Wax) Finish F oors
1. NEVER CLEAN OR WE MOP WI H WA ER. Water may
permanently damage the floor.
2. Sweep or vacuum the floor to remove loose dirt before it
can scratch or be ground into the floor's surface.
3. Wax the floor once or twice a year, about as often as you
would shampoo your carpet.
4. DO NOT use Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner
(formerly Bruce Dura-Luster No-Wax Floor Cleaner) on
wax finish floors.
5. DO NOT use any wax or cleaner that must be mixed with
water such as oil soap, as this may ruin your floor and
result in a loss of warranty.
Periodic Care:
For Bruce®Dura-Satin®(Wax) Finish F oors:
Buffing your hardwood floor between waxing will restore the
original sheen. Large, heavyweight buffing machines impart a
much higher sheen to wax finish than small, lightweight
machines. Use a fiber bristle brush attachment only. It may be
desirable to wax the floor slightly more often in drier climates,
during the winter, and in heavy traffic areas.
Quick Fix ips:
For Bruce Dura-Satin®(Wax) Finish F oors
Spots Caused by Food/Water/Anima s
• Rub lightly with a scrub pad (3M white or equal) dampened
with either Dark ’n’ Rich®or Lite ’n’ Natural®.
• If this does not remove the spot, repeat the process with
odorless mineral spirits.
• Wipe dry and rub on a little wax. Then buff with a clean
cloth, or the dry end of a scrub pad (3M white or equal).
• If an animal spot remains, apply household bleach to the
spot (or oxalic acid from your druggist); let stand about an
hour, rinse with a damp cloth, wipe dry, and smooth with a
fine sandpaper. Touch up the spot with a Bruce Touch-Up
Marker which will blend with your factory-stained floors. Let
the stain dry, then wax and buff with a clean cloth or dry
scrub pad (3M white or equal). (Protect your hands from the
oxalic acid with rubber gloves.)
Grease/Lipstick/Crayon/Rubber Hee Marks
• Rub spot with a scrub pad (3M white or equal) soaked with
Dark ’n’ Rich or Lite ’n’ Natural.
• If the stain persists, repeat the process using odorless
mineral spirits. Then apply a light coat of Dark ’n’ Rich or
Lite ’n’ Natural.
• Let dry, then buff with a clean cloth or the dry end of a
scrub pad (3M white or equal).
Ink Spots
• Try household bleach or the oxalic acid treatment. Or lightly
sand, wipe dry, and retouch with a Bruce Touch-Up Marker
which will blend with your factory stained floors.
• Let stain dry, then wax with Dark ’n’ Rich or Lite ’n’ Natural
and buff with a clean cloth, or a dry scrub pad (3M white or
equal).

Cigarette Burns
• If the burn is not too deep, rub with medium and fine
sandpaper.
• Restain with a Bruce Touch-Up Marker.
• Let stain dry, then wax with Dark ’n’ Rich or Lite ’n’ Natural
and buff with a clean cloth.
• If the burn is rather deep, lightly scrape the burned area
with a pen knife to remove charred fibers. Rub area with
medium and fine sandpaper, then stain with a Bruce Touch-
Up Marker which will blend with your factory-stained floors.
Let dry, then wax and buff with a clean cloth or a dry scrub
pad (3M white or equal).
Chewing Gum/Cand e Wax
• Apply a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the deposit.
•Wait until deposit becomes brittle enough to crumble off.
Odorless mineral spirits can be helpful in removing stubborn
areas.
• After deposit has been removed from the surface of the
floor, re-wax and buff the entire area.
Wax Bui d-Up
•Occasionally, wood floors become unsightly or lose their
shine because of successive layers of old wax. To restore
their natural beauty, strip old wax away with odorless
mineral spirits.
• Let dry and re-wax with Dark ’n’ Rich or Lite ’n’ Natural.
• Let dry, then buff to desired sheen.
Minor Abrasions/Scratches
•Scratches on Dura-Satin floors can be easily refurbished by
using a Bruce Touch-Up Kit that blends with your factory
stained floor color.
Warranty
Who is Covered?
All warranties in this Limited Warranty Guide are given only to
the original retail purchaser of our product. Our warranties are
not transferable.
What is Covered and For How Long?
The limited warranties described in this guide are subject to
the product applications, limitations, disclaimers and
exclusions described below and are effective for floors
purchased after uly 1, 2010. All warranties run from the date
of retail purchase for the applicable period described in this
guide.
What Are You Responsible For Under Our Warranties?
To be covered under our warranties (except under the
Pre-installation Defects Warranty) you need to retain your
sales slip and make sure that the flooring is properly installed
in accordance with our installation instructions provided with
the flooring. To be covered under our Subfloor Moisture
Protection Warranty, keep your proof of pre-installation
moisture test results and sales slip confirming use of our
recommended adhesives and Armstrong S-135 VapArrest
Professional Moisture Retardant System. To be covered under
our warranties when installing over a radiant-heated subfloor,
keep the flooring surface at or below 85oF (29oC) and the
relative humidity between 35% and 55%. You must also
properly care for your new floor using our easy-to-follow
maintenance instructions within this brochure. We
recommend that you use only our specially formulated floor
care products to preserve your flooring. Use of floor care or
sundry products (i.e. adhesives) other than those we have
specially formulated and recommend for use with our flooring
products may damage your floor and void this warranty.
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What Will We Do If Any Of he Covered Events Occurs?
If any of the covered events listed in this guide occurs within
the warranty periods specified for the respective flooring
product, we will recoat, refinish, fill or furnish comparable
flooring (of our manufacture and of similar color, pattern, and
quality), for either the repair of the defective area or the
replacement of the floor, at our option. In the unlikely event
that we are unable to correct the problem after a reasonable
number of attempts, we will refund the portion of the pur-
chase price for the section of failed flooring. If your floor was
professionally installed, we will also pay reasonable labor
costs for the direct repairs or replacement within the first five
years of the warranty period, or the length of the warranty
period, whichever is less based on the following schedule.
First two years of warranty period: labor reimbursed at 100%
of reasonable and customary charges. Three to five years of
warranty period: Labor reimbursed at 50% of reasonable and
customary charges.
These warranties do not include the removal or replacement
of cabinets, fixtures, retail markups, installation or labor
provided by others or supplemental costs, including but not
limited to, relocation during the repair process such as hotel,
meals, or moving and storage of furniture.
For our products with the Subfloor Moisture Protection
Warranty, we will replace or repair (as specified above) such
flooring no more than once, which is your exclusive remedy
under this warranty. If the replacement or repair fails in the
same manner a second time, the site conditions will be
deemed unacceptable for the installation of our hardwood
floors.
These are the exclusive remedies under this warranty if a
defect or other warranted condition occurs. We reserve the
right to verify any claims or defect by inspection and have
samples removed for technical analysis.
What Is Not Covered By hese Warranties?
• The Limited warranties do not cover conditions caused by
improper use or maintenance, such as: (see Care and
Maintenance Guidelines)
1. Reduction in gloss, marks, scuffs, scratches, gouges,
dents or cuts, including, without limitation, those
caused by pets.
2. Damage caused by negligence, accidents, misuse, or
abuse (i.e., dragging objects across the floor without
proper protection).
3. Wear caused by pebbles, sand or other abrasives,
construction traffic, or failure to maintain the floor as
required (see Care and Maintenance Guidelines).
4. Damage caused by caster wheels or vacuum cleaner
beater bars.
5. Failure to support furniture with floor protectors that are
at least one inch in diameter, made of non-staining felt
or non-pigmented hard plastic, rest flat on the floor and
are replaced regularly.
• Splits, cracks, grain raising, checking, edge fracturing,
splintering or chipping that occurs during or after the floor
has been installed and as a result of abuse, misuse,
improper maintenance or care, exposure to excessive
moisture or improper environmental conditions (i.e., low or
high humidity) are not covered by these warranties. The use
of a humidifier/dehumidifier may be necessary to maintain
the proper humidity level between 35%-55%.

• Wood flooring installed in full bathrooms with a shower or
tub.
• Damage caused by fire, flooding, and other natural disasters
and Acts of God.
• Changes in color due to aging, excessive moisture,
exposure to sunlight or Ultra Violet rays (which may cause
oxidation of finish/stain) is not considered a defect. Certain
species including, but not limited to, American Cherry,
Walnut, Brazilian Cherry, and Merbau are especially
susceptible to color change. Area rugs should be moved
occasionally, as they block sunlight and may give the
appearance of discoloration under the rug.
• Color, shade, or texture variations between samples,
printed color photography or replacement flooring and the
actual material.
• Color variations between flooring and/or samples and other
flooring or wood products, which you wish to match (e.g.,
cabinets, stair railings, trim, etc.).
• Deficiencies related to subfloor/floor joist assemblies, sub-
floor preparation materials, and fasteners including, but not
limited to, uneven subfloor surfaces, floor deflection or
voids in the subfloor.
• Noises including, but not limited to, squeaks, popping, etc.
• A product deformity that is not measureable or that is
visible only under certain light or from a certain angle is not
considered a defect and is therefore not covered by these
warranties. Visible defects should be evaluated by their
visibility from a standing position in normal lighting.
• Natural wood characteristics such as variations in grain,
color, mineral streaks, knots, normal differences between
color of samples and the color of installed floors, and color
variations from board to board.
• Natural expansion and contraction resulting in separation
between boards or damage caused by low or excessive
humidity.
• Products designated as “thrift,” “antique,” “tavern,” “bar-
gain,” “cabin grade,” “seconds,” “economy grade,” “rustic,”
“close-out,” “off-goods” or “non-standard.” Such products
are sold “AS IS.”
• Floors that are installed in other than owner-occupied or
tenant-occupied residences.
• Commercial installations of residential products.
• Construction or installation-related damage.
• Floors damaged by subfloor moisture or water damage,
including without limitation, due to broken or leaking water
pipes, flooding, wet-mopping spills or weather conditions.
• Installation defects, including installations made: (i) in
violation of applicable state or local housing or building
codes, or (ii) contrary to written instructions furnished with
the product.
NOTE: YOU AND YOUR INSTALLER ARE RESPONSIBLE TO
INSPECT FLOORING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. WE ACCEPT
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LIABILITIES, CLAIMS OR
EXPENSES, INCLUDING LABOR COSTS, WHERE FLOORING
WITH VISIBLE DEFECTS HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
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What Is Excluded From hese Warranties?
None of our installers, retailers, distributors or employees has
the authority to alter the obligations, limitations, disclaimers or
exclusions under any of our warranties.
WE EXCLUDE AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OR PAY INCI-
DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES UNDER
OUR WARRANTIES. By this we mean any loss, expense, or
damage other than to the flooring itself that may result from a
defect in the flooring. Our limited warranties constitute the
only express warranties for the product purchased.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND FOR ALL NON-
CONSUMER PRODUCT, ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN
OUR LIMITED WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED.
IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISES UNDER STATE LAW,
ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, TO THE
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
SOME URISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM URISDICTION TO URISDICTION.
What Should You Do If You Have A Problem?
We want you to be happy with your floor purchase. If you are
not, call your retail store first. They can answer your questions
and, if necessary, start to process a claim. If you have further
questions, please contact us at:
Armstrong Floor Products Claim Center
P. O. Box 3001
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3001
1 800 233 3823
PLEASE KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT. INFORMATION
REGARDING THE CLAIMED DEFECT AND DATE AND
PROOF OF PURCHASE MUST BE PROVIDED.
IMPORTANT NOTE: While the majority of claims are resolved
with the help of your retailer within 30 days from the day you
contact them, some claims may require additional attention.
In the unlikely event that your claim is not resolved within 30
days, please contact the Armstrong Floor Products Claim
Center indicated above no later than 60 days from the date
you first discovered the problem with your floor. It is your
responsibility to file a timely claim to protect your rights under
these warranties.

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Lifetime Structural IntegrityWarranty(1)
Residential Finish Warranty(in years)(2)
Commercial Finish Warranty(in years)(3)
3 times Sanding Warranty(4)
1 time Sanding Warranty(4)
Adhesive Bond Warranty(5)
SubfloorMoistureProtection Warranty(6)
Pre-installation DefectsWarranty(7)
Suitable forRadiant-heatedSubfloors(8)
15-YEAR
ENGINEERED
America’s Best Choice™ Plank x15 xxxx
Amer. Home Series®Plank x 15 xxxx
Glen Cove™ Plank x 15 xxxxx
Nelson™ Plank x 15 xxxx
Springdale®Plank x 15 xxxxx
Summerside®Strip x 15 xxxxx
T
urlington™ American Exotics x 15 xxxx
Turlington Plank x 15 xxxx
SOLID
America’s Best Choice Strip x 15 xx
Amer. Home Series®Parquet x 15 x
Amer. Home Series Strip x 15 xx
Laurel™ Strip x 15 xx
10-YEAR
ENGINEERED
Adventure™ Plank x 10 xxxx
Summit Hill®Plank x 10 xxxx
5-YEAR
SOLID
Addison™ Strip x5 x x
Plano™ Strip x5 x x
Heritage Wood Block x0 x
Footnotes
(1) We warrant that the covered products, in their original manufactured
condition, will be free from defects in grading, lamination and assembly for
as long as you (the original purchaser) own the floor.
(2) We warrant to you (the original purchaser) that for the period indicated, the
finish on the covered product will not wear through, and that the finish will
not separate from the wood flooring under normal household use when
maintained in accordance with our recommended maintenance guidelines.
Mechanical, chemical, or other modification of the finish, such as sanding
or abrading, voids this warranty. Some products may be sold with
promotional warranties of a different length then the warranties indicated
above. The length of the promotional warranties take precedence over the
warranties in this “Floor Care and Product Warranty Guide”. Lifetime Finish
Warranty means fifty years in these cases.
(3) We warrant to you (the original purchaser) that for the period indicated, the
finish on the covered product will not wear through, and that the finish will
not separate from the wood flooring under normal commercial use when
maintained in accordance with our recommended maintenance guidelines.
Mechanical, chemical, or other modification of the finish, such as sanding
or abrading, voids this warranty.
(4) We warrant to you (the original purchaser) that the covered products may
be professionally sanded and refinished at least 3 times or 1 time as
specified by product if proper sanding and refinishing procedures are
followed as specified by the National Wood Flooring Association
(www.nwfa.org). Sanding voids (2) and (3)
(5) We warrant to you (the original purchaser), each of our recommended
adhesives will maintain its bond when properly installed with our covered
flooring products and when maintained in accordance with our recom-
mended maintenance guidelines. For residential installations, the adhesive
bond warranty will remain in effect for as long as you own your floor. For
commercial installation, the adhesive bond warranty will remain in effect for
7 years from the time of installation.
Lifetime Structural Integrity Warranty (1)
Residential Finish Warranty (in years) (2)
Commercial Finish Warranty (in years) (3)
3 times Sanding Warranty (4)
1 time Sanding Warranty 4)
Adhesive Bond Warranty (5)
Subfloor Moisture Protection Warranty (6)
Pre-installation Defects Warranty(7)
Suitable forRadiant-heated Subfloors (8)
50-YEAR
SOLID
American Treasures™ Plank x 50 xx
American Treasures Strip x 50 xx
Bristol™ Plank x 50 xx
Bristol Strip x 50 xx
Bristol LG Strip x 50 xx
Dundee™ Plank x 50 xx
Dundee Strip x 50 xx
Ecostrip™ x 50 3x x
Kennedale®Prestige Plank x 50 xx
Kennedale Strip x 50 xx
Liberty Plains™ Plank x 50 xx
Sterling Prestige Plank®x50 xx
Westchester™ Plank x 50 xx
Westchester Strip x 50 xx
Westmoreland™ x 50 xx
25-YEAR
ENGINEERED
American Originals™ x 25 3xxxx
American Originals
Lock&Fold®x 25 3xxxx
American Vintage™ x 25 xxxx
Baltic™ Plank x 25 3 xxxx
Bernon™ Plank x 25 xxxx
Caruth®Plank x 25 xxxx
Cavendar™ Plank x 25 3 xxxx
Chadwick™ Plank x 25 xxxx
Cliffton™ Plank x 25 3 xxxx
Greenwich™ Plank x 25 xxxx
Harborlight®Plank x 25 xxxx
Hillden™ Plank x 25 xxxx
Legacy Manor™ x 25 xxxx
Turlington™ Lock&Fold x 25 xxxx
Northshore®Plank x 25 xxxx
Northshore Strip x 25 xxxx
Rockwell™ Plank x 25 3 xxxx
Townsville™ Engineered
Strip LG x 25 xxxx
Wentworth Estate™ x 25 xxxx
Westchester™ x 25 xxxx
SOLID
Bayport®Strip x 25 xx
Dover®Strip x 25 xx
Dover View™ x 25 xx
Eddington™ Plank x 25 xx
Eddington Strip x 25 xx
Ellington™ Plank x 25 xx
Fulton™ Plank x 25 xx
Fulton Strip x 25 xx
Fulton LG Strip x 25 xx
Gentry™ Plank x 25 xx
Manchester®Plank x 25 xx
Manchester Strip x 25 xx
Natural Choice™ Strip x 25 xx
Natural Choice Strip LG x 25 xx
Natural Reflections®x 25 xx
Sterling®Strip x 25 xx
Trumbull™ Strip x 25 xx
Waltham™ Plank x 25 xx
Waltham Strip x 25 xx

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(6) Residential Warranty for Armstrong S-135 VapArrest
We warrant that, when the Armstrong S-135 VapArrest Professional
Moisture Retardant System is used in conjunction with our recommended
urethane adhesives for each of the covered hardwood flooring products,
will not release from the subfloor for as long as you (the original purchaser)
own your floor. A pre-installation moisture test is not required, provided that
the subfloor is visually dry before installation and all other installation
instructions are followed. This is a one-time repair and replacement
warranty only.
Commercial Warranty for Armstrong S-135 VapArrest
We warrant that, when Armstrong S-135 VapArrest Professional Moisture
Retardant System is used in conjunction with our recommended urethane
adhesives for each of the covered hardwood flooring products, will not
release from the subfloor for a period of 7 years from time of installation. To
be covered by this warranty subfloor moisture levels must be less than
12 lbs./24 hours/1000 sq. ft. per a calcium chloride test at the time of
installation. To ensure your warranty remains effective, keep your proof of
pre-installation moisture test results. This is a one-time repair and
replacement warranty only.
(7) We warrant that the covered products are manufactured in accordance with
accepted industry standards, which permit grading deficiencies not to
exceed 5% over the entire floor. You or your installer should carefully
inspect the products before installation for any milling, dimension or visual
defects. The installer must use reasonable selectivity and hold out or cut
off pieces with deficiencies. Since wood is a natural product, there will be
natural variations in color, tone and grain that are not covered by our
warranties. The pre-installation warranty expires upon installation.
(8) Floors installed over radiant heated subfloors, but not indicated as suitable
for radiant heat, will void all warranty coverage.