GENERAL SUBSTRATE REQUIREMENTS
Structurally sound, well bounded, flat to within 3/16” in 10’ radius or 1/8” in 6’ radius, vertical deflection cannot exceed 1/4” in 10’ radius, or more than 1/16” between the floor joists.

APPROVED SUBSTRATES (DECKHOUSE LAMINATE)
(Floated only option) Subfloors over joist systems: Must be TECO or APA subfloor grade CDX plywood/OSB. The joist span cannot exceed 16” on center when using 5/8” CDX plywood or 3/4” 40lb OSB, 19.2” on center when using 3/4 plywood or 3/4” 40lb OSB, or 24” on center when using 7/8” plywood or 1” 40lb OSB.
(Floated only option) Additional approved substrates: Cured concrete over 3000 PSI, cured gypcrete over 2500 PSI., cement backer board, cementitious & anhydrite screeds, radiant heated subfloors that do not exceed 85°F surface temperature, & gypsum or lightweight concrete (primed with TuffGrip LSP Primer). (See TG-9 for additional approved substrates.)

WOOD SUBFLOOR (EMC) MOISTURE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
The subfloor must not exceed 12% MC (moisture content). Wood subfloors must be suspended a minimum of 18” from the ground with adequate ventilation. The ground surface of the crawl space must be covered with a minimum of 6 mil plastic (puncture resistant) vapor barrier.

CONCRETE/GYPCRETE MOISTURE EMISSIONS, RH, & PH REQUIREMENTS
(For BELOW, ON, or ABOVE GRADE) If floated – Properly install a minimum of 6 mil plastic over the entire concrete or gypcrete substrate. Overlap all seams 12” & tape all seams with moisture-proof tape. The concrete or gypcrete must have a pH test between 5 to 9.

JOBSITE CONDITION RANGES
The Jobsite RH must be maintained between 30%-60% & the room temperature between 55°-85°F before, during, & after installation.

ACCLIMATION TIMEFRAME
Acclimate for a minimum of 48 hours to reach room temperature between 55°-85°F.

CAN WE INSTALL A CUSHION UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR?
This product has an attached 1.5mm thick high-density EVA cushion. Any additional cushion is not approved.

RECOMMENDED GLUE
Not approved.