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When it comes to LVT / LVP, dimensional stability has become a major issue in our industry. Through Fishman, Lighthouse Adhesives, and Adore Floors, we have taken steps to mitigate your risk.  

Are you aware of the many reasons that a less expensive product is not always the best solution? It could lead to much bigger problems down the road. 

Did You Know?

• Document site conditions, acclimation, and moisture readings before installation. This is critical for defending against claims. 
• Make sure that your interior ambient temperature is between 65°-85°F. 
• Relative humidity testing must be 85% or less. Excess moisture must be addressed with the appropriate Ardex, Mapei, Maxxon, or Wakol products. 
• Identify any floor surfaces with temperature swings beyond 15°F and mitigate the effects with blinds or window treatments.  
• Allow at least 48 hours for flooring acclimation, while resting flat, with an operational HVAC. 
• Concrete slabs should measure between 65°-85°F, prior to installation. 
• The substrate must be free of all dirt, debris, foreign substances, and bond-breakers or parting compounds. 
• Subfloor surfaces must be dry, smooth, and level before installation. Ultimately, a self-leveling product is superior to a troweled-on underlayment. 
• Do a visual inspection of the product, making sure that it’s square and taking into consideration dye lots while staging material. 
• Leave proper expansion space around walls and fixed objects, per manufacturer guidelines. 
• Decoria is comprised of 8 carefully balanced layers for maximum durability and stability: UV-cured polyurethane topcoat with aluminum oxide, an industry-leading 30mil virgin wear layer, a printed film layer, 3 fiberglass-reinforced core layers, a balance layer, and a dense 7.5x IXPE acoustic pad. 
• Decoria utilizes a longer, higher-quality fiberglass in greater concentrations than competing products by as much as 250%, permitting better cross-linking and increasing core dimensional stability. 
• Decoria is not extruded, but fully calendared down to the IXPE pad, allowing for a thorough annealing process. Annealing subjects the product to extreme temperature changes, strengthening bonds, relaxing the product, and stabilizing flooring behavior. 
• The unique calendering method of attaching the IXPE pad permits the greatest bond strength between the pad and core of all acoustic LVT. 
• Take note of the updated IIC 57 acoustic results from an improved IXPE pad since the product was first developed. 
• When applying the recommended adhesive, use the correctly-sized trowel and change it out frequently. 
• When using UN1 Glue Ultra Transitional, you achieve an industry-leading 62-lb sheer strength, which contributes unparalleled bond strength and helps protect against flooring movement.  
• Consult your Fishman rep for the proper floor protection, such as coverboard. 
• No rolling loads for 24 hours post-installation. 

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