Never use oil soap products or ammonia based cleaners on Tarkett wood flooring.

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1 Limited Residential Warranty, Floor Care Guide, & Product Registration Effective March 1, 2005

2 Tarkett Wood installation Whether you are a professional installer or installing wood floors in your own home, Tarkett offers a wide range of tools and accessories for every job. Installation instructions are available in the product boxes and on our web site (tarkett.com). Please read installation instructions prior to installing. Tarkett Wood maintenance products At Tarkett Wood, we want to make sure you preserve your investment that s why we have developed maintenance products especially formulated for Tarkett wood no-wax flooring. We believe the benefits of using Tarkett maintenance products are clear. Tarkett Wood CLEANER Remove sticky spills, rubber heel marks and other foreign substances with Tarkett wood cleaner. For regular maintenance, sweep or vacuum your wood floor thoroughly. Then lightly spray the area to be cleaned with Tarkett cleaner. Rub with a soft cloth or dust mop. Tarkett cleaner may also be used straight from the bottle by applying it with a dust mop and then your floor. No mixing or rinsing is required. Tarkett wood cleaner is also recommended for any no-wax flooring including vinyl and laminate floors. Refer to this chart for cleaning frequency: Household size Frequency 2 adults 1/month 2+ adults 1/month 2 adults, 1-2 children 1/month 2 adults, 3+ children Use as needed Never use oil soap products or ammonia based cleaners on Tarkett wood flooring. Tarkett Wood RETOUCH KIT Accidents happen, but with a Tarkett wood retouch kit, you can easily repair scratches, gouges, burns and other minor damage that may occur over the life of your floor. Each kit contains 1 Stain Marker and Patch-It Pencil designed to match the color of your floor. Also included is Crystal Clear Touch-up to seal your repairs and restore your floor s original luster.

3 Thank you for choosing a Tarkett 100% real wood floor. Rest assured, investing in Tarkett wood flooring is one of the best choices you can make as it enhances both the beauty and value of your home. Included in this brochure are tips to protect your new wood floor, care and cleaning guidelines, and a full warranty. Please make sure to return the product registration to Tarkett after reading this valuable information. Tips to help you protect your new Tarkett wood floor Excessive amounts of water and wood don t mix Wood is a natural material that swells when it absorbs water and shrinks when it dries. Wipe up spills immediately to keep your floor unmarked, smooth and level. Never use water to clean or mop your floor. Avoid spike heels and furniture glides Spike heels are damaging to wood flooring. They strike a floor with more impact than an elephant s foot. Spike heels in disrepair are especially harmful to your floor. Round headed chair glides and narrow wheels on furniture legs are also damaging. They can scratch or permanently dent your floor. Spread the weight. Use commercially made felt protectors or furniture coasters to prevent scratches and dents. Grit is one of the biggest dangers to your floor Tracked-in dirt is like sandpaper on wood flooring. Use a walk-off or entry rug at every outdoor entrance to catch grit. Be sure to vacuum or shake out regularly.

4 Tarkett Wood flooring products are manufactured from the finest raw materials. Local craftsmen create these beautiful and durable flooring products in the world s most technologically advanced wood flooring facilities. Naturally, products of such quality are supported by a full range of warranties from the manufacturer. The Tarkett wood floors residential pledge Residential Warranty: Applicable products will be free from manufacturing defects for as long as you own your home. Manufacturing defects include improper milling, laminating, grading or assembling. Finish Warranty: We warrant that under normal residential conditions and with proper maintenance, our Alumide finish will not wear through within the amount of time specified in the Product Warranty Reference Chart on the back. Gloss reduction is not considered wear through. Therefore, it is not covered under the finish warranty. Structural Warranty: If a Longstrip or Engineered product should ever warp, cup or buckle, or if the plies should ever separate due to internal glue bond failure, we will arrange for the repair or removal and replacement of the defective board(s). Moisture Warranty: Longstrip and Engineered floors are warranted against warping, cupping, buckling and, if gluedown installation is used, releasing from the subfloor due to water migration up through the concrete only. THIS WARRANTY ONLY APPLIES IF THE SUBFLOOR IS TESTED AND THE FLOORING IS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS CRITICAL THAT BEFORE INSTALLATION, ALL SUBFLOORS ARE INSPECTED AND TESTED FOR DRYNESS OR MOISTURE PROBLEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. We also recommend, if possible, you retain ALL documentation regarding your pre-installation tests. This may assist you if a claim has to be filed under this warranty. This warranty provides for a one-time only repair due to subfloor moisture caused by water migration up through the concrete only. Refinishing Warranty: Tarkett Wood warrants that our prefinished products can be sanded and refinished up to three times (depending upon which product you select) when performed correctly by a professional floor refinisher. Radiant Heat Warranty: In-floor radiant heating systems can significantly alter product performance. Only the products warranted for radiant heat systems (see Product Warranty Reference Chart) can be used over these heating systems. If any other product is used, all warranties are voided. Regarding All Warranty Coverages It is critical that all installations are done in compliance with the procedures outlined in the Tarkett Wood installation instructions. Failure to install in accordance with the instructions will void all warranties. The sole obligation and liability of Tarkett Wood, under our stated warranties, is to repair, replace or refinish the floor, in part or in whole, at no cost to the original purchaser or to issue a refund of the purchase price, at Tarkett Wood s discretion. Only Tarkett Wood Floors that were professionally installed will be eligible for labor cost reimbursement. If you installed the floor yourself we will cover the cost of replacement materials only. No warranty coverage is provided for flooring that contains obvious defects of any kind that were installed nonetheless. If before installation you discover any flooring that has obvious defects please contact Tarkett Wood Inc. immediately and replacement flooring will be provided at no cost. Not intended for full bath application.

5 Residential exclusions Tarkett Wood cannot warrant a color match of our products to other wood products, such as stairs, stair railings, cabinets, trim, molding, etc. In order to maintain the recommended relative humidity (35%-55%) inside the home, installation of a humidifier or dehumidifier may be necessary. The floor is designed to perform in an environmentally controlled structure. Area rugs should be moved periodically to minimize the effects of ultraviolet light on wood floors. Natural wood characteristics such as mineral streaks, small knots, grain variations, etc. are normal characteristics and are not construed as defects. Nature s trademarks leave no two pieces of wood the same and color or other variations can occur. We cannot warrant against natural variations, nor the normal minor differences between color samples and the color of installed floors. Only Tarkett Wood approved cleaning and maintenance products are appropriate for use on our products. Use of non-tarkett Wood approved cleaners and maintenance products or any oil soap or ammonia-based cleaners will void all warranties. For a current list of approved products please call The warranty does not cover damage arising from accidents, abuse, abnormal wear, spike heels, grit, scratches, dents, excessive heat or excessive dryness. Gloss reduction is not considered wear-through. Therefore, it is not covered under the finish warranty. The warranty does not cover color changes to any products which result from UV light. Maple, Merbau, Pine, American Cherry, Santos Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry are especially susceptible and may darken due to UV light exposure. Excessive ground moisture caused by natural weather conditions including (but not limited to): excessive rainfall, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding or other natural disasters are not covered by the terms of this warranty. Tarkett Wood s warranty excludes and will not pay consequential or incidental damages associated with any warranty claim. Repair, refinish or replacement (or a refund of your purchase price) of flooring material are the sole remedies. The warranty does not cover insect infestation after the product has left our factory or scratches or stains caused by domestic pets. All warranties are limited to the original purchaser and apply only to products listed in this brochure. Damage due to water saturation (including but not limited to) a leaky faucet, broken pipe and wet-mopping is excluded. The use of putties during and after the installation of wood flooring is considered normal and is not cause for a claim against this warranty. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF, NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE ARE MADE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TARKETT WOOD INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Only Tarkett wood floors purchased thru Authorized Dealers are backed by this warranty. Floors purchased over the internet are not backed by the manufacturer s warranty. No installer, retailer, distributor, agent or employee of Tarkett Wood Inc. has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Your rights and the limitations described above vary from state to state. Thus, it is important to retain this warranty information. If you need to file a claim under this warranty, first contact your Tarkett Wood retailer, or write to us at: Tarkett Wood Inc., Technical Services, P.O. Box 300, Johnson City, TN Any and all disputes arising out of the purchase of Tarkett Wood products or this warranty shall be subject to mandatory and binding arbitration in Johnson City, Tennessee, pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any trials by jury are expressly waived. Note: Please read installation instructions prior to installing.

6 Tarkett Wood limited light commercial warranty program The following areas have been approved for the on, above or below grade installation of the Tarkett Wood products listed as commercial grade in the reference chart on the back of this brochure: Cafeteria/Dining (excluding Wet Areas) Doctor/Dental Offices Nursing Home Common Areas Lounge (excluding Service Area) Classrooms Interior Entryways Elevators Office Conference Rooms Retail Sales Floors Hospitality Rooms Vending Areas Tarkett Wood warrants the Alumide finish on the products listed in the reference chart for a period of 3-5 years from date of purchase, providing proper installation, care and maintenance is performed as defined by the Tarkett Wood Commercial Maintenance Program and Installation Instructions. (See reference chart for details.) Alumide finish is warranted not to wear through from light commercial traffic for a period of 3-5 years. (See reference chart for details.) Gloss reduction is not considered wear through; therefore it is not covered under this warranty. Structural Warranty: 10 years from date of purchase. All commercially rated products are warranted not to separate due to internal glue bond failure only. Cupping, warping, buckling, etc. are not covered under this warranty. Product exposed to adverse conditions or relative humidity levels outside of Tarkett Wood s recommended range of 35-55% will void this warranty. Refinishing Warranty: Tarkett Wood warrants that all commercially rated products can be sanded and refinished (1) time when performed correctly by a professional floor refinisher. The texture or special surface appearance of certain floors such as distressed and colorwashed floors will be altered during sanding and refinishing. Regarding All Warranty Coverages It is critical that all installations are done in compliance with the procedures outlined in the Tarkett Wood installation instructions. Failure to install in accordance with the instructions will void all warranties. The sole obligation and liability of Tarkett Wood, under our stated warranties, is to repair, replace or refinish the floor, in part, or in whole, at no cost to the original purchaser or to issue a refund of the purchase price, at the discretion of Tarkett Wood. Only Tarkett Wood floors that were professionally installed will be eligible for labor cost reimbursement. If you installed the floor yourself, we will cover the cost of replacement materials only. No warranty coverage is provided for flooring that contains obvious defects of any kind that were installed nonetheless. If, before installation you discover any flooring that has obvious defects, please contact Tarkett Wood Inc. immediately and replacement flooring will be provided at no cost. Tarkett Wood has extensively tested our adhesive and determined the proper use of this adhesive will result in a successful installation. Wood flooring manufactured by Tarkett Wood but installed with an adhesive other than a Tarkett approved adhesive may result in a failed installation. For this reason, only Tarkett Wood approved adhesives are included in this warranty coverage. For a current list of Tarkett Wood approved adhesives please call our Technical Services department at (423)

7 Commercial exclusions Tarkett Wood cannot warrant a color match of our products to other wood products including but not limited to stairs, stair railings, cabinets, trim, molding, etc. In order to maintain the recommended relative humidity (35%-55%) inside the area of application, installation of a humidifier or dehumidifier may be necessary. Wood floors are designed to perform in an environmentally controlled structure. The warranty does not cover damage arising from accidents, abuse, abnormal wear, spike heels, grit, scratches, or dents. The warranty does not cover finish wear created by excessive furniture movement i.e. chairs. The warranty does not cover color changes to any products, which result from UV light. Maple, Merbau, Pine, American Cherry, Brazilian Cherry and Santos Mahogany are especially susceptible and may darken due to UV light exposure. Excessive ground moisture caused by natural weather conditions including (but not limited to): excessive rainfall, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding or other natural disasters are not covered by the terms of this warranty. Natural wood characteristics such as mineral streaks, small knots, grain variations, etc., are normal characteristics and are not defects. Nature leaves no two pieces of wood the same and color or other variations can occur. We cannot warrant against natural variations, nor the normal minor differences between color samples and the color of installed floors. Only Tarkett Wood approved cleaning and maintenance products are appropriate for use on our products. Use of non Tarkett Wood approved cleaners and maintenance products or any oil soap or ammonia-based cleaners will void all warranties. For a current list of approved products please call Tarkett Wood s warranty excludes and will not pay consequential or incidental damages associated with any warranty claim. Repair, refinish, or replacement of flooring material are the sole remedies. The warranty does not cover insect infestation after the product has left our factory or scratches or stains caused by domestic pets. All warranties are limited to the original purchaser and apply only to products listed in this brochure. Damage due to water saturation (including but not limited to) a leaky faucet, broken pipe or wet mopping is excluded. The use of putties during and after installation of wood flooring is considered normal and is not cause for a claim against this warranty. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE ARE MADE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TARKETT WOOD INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. No installer, retailer, distributor, agent or employee of Tarkett Wood Inc. has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or limitations of this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Your rights and the limitations described above vary from state to state. Thus, it is important to retain this warranty information. If you need to file a claim under this warranty, first contact your Tarkett Wood Inc. Retailer, or write us at: Tarkett Wood Inc. Technical Services Department, P.O. Box 300, Johnson City, TN Any and all disputes arising out of the purchase of Tarkett Wood products or this warranty shall be subject to mandatory and binding arbitration in Johnson City, Tennessee, pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any trials by jury are expressly waived.

8 The Tarkett Wood commitment: limited warranty program The warranties listed herein apply only to the following products and are effective with purchases made on or after March 1, Please see the Product Warranty Reference Chart for more specific details on warranty coverages. Residential Commercial Residential Residential Finish Finish Refinishing Structural Moisture Radiant Product Warranty Warranty Warranty Warranty Warranty Heat Longstrip Town and Country TM Gold 30 Year 5 year 3 times Lifetime Yes Town and Country TM Silver 30 Year 5 year 3 times Lifetime Yes Oak Foundations TM Gold 15 Year 3 year 3 times Lifetime Yes Ash, Foundations TM Silver 15 Year 3 year 3 times Lifetime Yes and Grand Vistas II 25 Year 3 year^ 3 times** Lifetime Yes Merbau American Collection TM 25 Year 3 year 3 times Lifetime Yes only Vintage Collection 15 Year 3 times Lifetime Yes Heartland TM Collection 15 Year 3 times Lifetime Yes Engineered Artisan Plank 25 Year 3 year^ 1 time Lifetime Yes Artisan Color-Washed** 25 Year 3 year 1 time Lifetime Yes Artisan Hand-Scraped** 25 Year N/A 0 time Lifetime Yes Artisan Fieldstone** 25 Year N/A 0 time Lifetime Yes Artisan Sculptured** 25 Year N/A 0 time Lifetime Yes Galleria 25 Year 3 year 1 time Lifetime Yes New Haven 25 Year N/A 1 time Lifetime Yes Oak, Amherst 25 Year 3 year 1 time Lifetime Yes American Wendover 15 Year 3 year 1 time Lifetime Yes Cherry, Coach House 15 Year 3 year 1 time Lifetime Yes Walnut Kingsport 15 Year N/A 1 time Lifetime Yes only Crossroads Distressed 15 Year 3 year^ 1 time** Lifetime Yes Newport 10 Year N/A 0 time Lifetime Yes Solid Passport Collection 25 Year N/A 3 times N/A No N/A Legacy 25 Year N/A 3 times N/A No N/A Capital Strip & Plank 15 Year N/A 3 times N/A No N/A Bridgewood 15 Year N/A 3 times N/A No N/A Unfinished Plank N/A N/A N/A N/A Strip N/A N/A N/A N/A Parquet N/A N/A N/A Yes ^ Beech, Hickory and Maple only **Although this product may be sanded up to 3 times, some distressing effects will be removed upon the first sanding. Note: Color will remain on edge of beveled products. Important Information on Adhesives Tarkett Wood Inc. has extensively tested our adhesive and determined the proper use of this adhesive will result in a successful installation. Wood flooring manufactured by Tarkett Wood but installed with an adhesive other than a Tarkett Wood approved adhesive may result in a failed installation. For this reason, only installations made with a Tarkett Wood approved adhesive are included with this warranty coverage. For a current list of Tarkett Wood approved adhesives please call our Technical Services department at (423) , Tarkett Wood Inc Eddie Williams Rd., Johnson City, TN tarkett.com 3/05 RP