FLOORING -VINYL
Armstrong Residential 10-Year Limited Warranty For Designer Solarian And Solarian Floors
What is Covered and For How Long?
The Armstrong Designer Solarian and Solarian limited warranty means that for 10 years from the date of purchase, your floor:
* Will be free from manufacturing defects
* Will not wear through, defined as loss of the floor design due to normal household use
* Will not permanently stain from common household stains
* Will not permanently stain from traffic stains including asphalt driveway sealer
* Will not permanently scuff from shoe soles
* Will not rip, tear, or gouge from normal household use
* Will not discolor from mold, mildew, or alkali
* Will not permanently indent, including indentation from adequately heeled high-heel shoes and furniture indentation when proper floor protectors are used
Installation Requirements
Proper installation plays a key role in the performance of Armstrong floors. Installation defects are not covered by our Warranty and are the responsibility of your installer. We guarantee that, for 10 years for Designer Solarian and Solarian floors, from the date of purchase:
* The floor edges won't curl
* The floor seams won't open
* The floor will stay bonded
* Armstrong adhesives, underlayments, and seam treatments won't stain the floor
* The floor will not crack over underlayment joints
If any of the above should occur within 10 years for Designer Solarian and Solarian floors, Armstrong will either repair the defective area or replace the floor with comparable Armstrong flooring of similar color, pattern, and quality, at our option. And, if your floor was professionally installed, Armstrong will also pay reasonable labor costs for the direct repairs or replacement.
What is Not Covered?
Damage caused by household accidents or abuse, loss of gloss, staining from
latex or rubber-backed mats, fading or discoloration from heat or sunlight,
minor color, shade or texture variations between samples or printed color
photography and the actual material, floors discolored from mold, mildew, or
alkali after having been repaired or replaced by Armstrong one time, or caused
by excessive moisture from sources such as flooding and water leakage,
installation defects.
What is Excluded from this Warranty?
Armstrong excludes and will not pay incidental or consequential damages under this warranty.
Armstrong Care And Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance will help ensure your floor always looks its best. Simply follow our maintenance and prevention steps outlined below.
Proactive Protection For Your Floor
When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and "walk" the item across it. This protects your floor from scuffing and tears.
Use floor protectors, such as Armstrong Floor Protectors, on furniture to reduce indentation. As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed.
Be careful with rolling casters. They can damage the floor. Therefore, we do not recommend them. If you choose to use them, the double-wheel type are the best option.
Place a walk-off mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt brought into your home. We strongly recommend mats without a latex or rubber backing since these backings can cause permanent discoloration.
All Armstrong floor care products have been specifically developed to care for Armstrong floors. You may purchase Armstrong floor care products at your local flooring retailer.
Caring For Your Floor
Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt which can scratch your floor. NOTE: We do not recommend vacuums that have a beater bar since it can visibly damage your flooring surface. Additionally, we do not recommend electric brooms with hard plastic bottoms with no padding as use may result in discoloration and deglossing.
Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Remove dried spills with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner on a clean white cloth and rinse. Never use highly abrasive scrubbing tools on any Designer Solarian, Solarian or Fundamentals floor.
Wash your floor regularly with Armstrong Once 'n Done Floor Cleaner.
For heavy duty cleaning, use Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner.
Do NOT use detergents, abrasive cleaners, or "mop and shine" products. These products may leave a dull film on your floor.
Over time, if the shine on your floor begins to dull, Armstrong Shinekeeper Floor Polish can be used to renew your floor's shine.
Stain Removal Guide
Crayon: Rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Lipstick: Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Grape Juice/Wine: Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label. If stain is still visible, rub the stain with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth.
Mercurochrome/Merthiolate: Rub the area with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Mustard: Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Pen Ink: Rub the area with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. If stain is still visible, rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Permanent Marker: Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. If stain is still visible, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Asphalt Driveway Sealer/Shoe Polish: Rub the stain with mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Hair Dye: Rub the stain with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, use mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Paint/Varnish: If paint stain is wet, wipe up the stain with water on a clean white cloth. If paint stain is dry, carefully scrape residue with a thin spatula. If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, use mineral spirits or turpentine on a clean white cloth. If stain still shows, very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone on a clean white cloth. Scrub the area with Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label.
Nail Polish: Very carefully wipe with fingernail polish remover containing acetone on a clean white cloth.
Rust: Apply Armstrong New Beginning Floor Stripper & Cleaner to the stain and let it stand for five minutes. Scrub vigorously with a stiff-bristle brush or nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, wipe, rinse, and let dry. If traces remain, rub with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of oxalic acid and water
Cigarette Burns: The procedure depends on the exact construction of your floor. Consult your retailer.
Black Heel Marks: Scrub the area with Armstrong New Floor Beginning Stripper & Cleaner and a nonabrasive white scrubbing pad, following instructions on the label. If stain still shows, rub the area with a nonabrasive cleaner. If stain still shows, rub the area with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 13636
Denver, CO 80201-3636
(800) 233-3823