World Floors Direct Warranty Policy
World Floors Direct warrants all prefinished cork and wood flooring planks,
to be in the original-free from defect- manufacturing state for the structural
lifetime of the floor to the original purchaser. All floor coverings are manufactured
to meet the highest manufacturing standards regarding overall panel quality,
structural as well as finish qualities. The flooring is guaranteed against buckling,
warping, separation or other structural failure.
Should the structure of any of the above flooring be defective or compromised,
World Floors Direct will replace the defective planks at no charge as well as
incur all reasonable labor costs. World Floors Direct, LLC also warrants both
wood and cork floors over radiant heat as proper precautions are followed (Please
see installation guide) not to exceed 85oF.
Customer must recognize that wood/cork is a natural product containing natural
variations in color, grain and tone. World Floors Direct cannot guarantee minor
differences between sample and color of floor after installation. Both wood
and cork are natural products tend to lighten or darken when exposed to UV light
(sunlight); therefore World Floors Direct cannot be responsible for this natural
tendency.
World Floors Direct also offers a 25 year residential finish wear warranty
for normal wear and tear for the before mentioned time period. This warranty
excludes the following:
- Moisture problems such as flood, pet stains, damp mopping, cleaning with
improper cleaning agents (Please use WFD’s cleaning agent or other acceptable
wood/cork cleaner), leaky appliances or ceilings, or stagnant water.
- Indentation, scratching or surface damage due to improper maintenance such
as pets, high-heeled shoes, heavy furniture or equipment, sharp or pointed
objects, roller chairs, furniture, gravel, or damage caused by excessive sunlight.
- Any buckling or cupping due to expansion involving installation error in
not leaving adequate expansion around walls, door jambs, etc. (Please follow
WFD’s Installation Guide).
- Product installed with obvious defect or more than acceptable color variation.
- Movement in joints to cause small gaps due to movement of floor (wood/cork
are natural products and should allow for minimal expansion/contraction through
changes in seasons).
- Installer should inspect each plank during installation to check for color,
finish, or any other quality defects. If defective planks are noticed, World
Floors Direct will replace the defective material.
- Normal Variations in grain or color is a normal occurrence.
Should the finish wear through any part of the floor or delaminate or cup,
World Floors Direct will furnish material of the same type at no charge and
will incur all reasonable labor costs to repair or replace.
Please allow 24-48 hours for flooring to acclimate in temperature of the area
installed (flooring to remain in closed carton to acclimate).
Please test moisture content prior to installation to be within 6% to 10% not
to exceed 12% on a wood subfloor and 4% on a concrete slab
World Floors Direct’s warranties apply only to the original consumer
purchaser and to flooring in its original installation and are not transferable.
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