moderna Laminate Flooring (Glueless)
(CSI Division 09600 Flooring)

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

Suggested Specification Standards
 

PRODUCT NAME:	moderna® Laminate Flooring & BHK Perfection® Laminate Flooring Glueless Laminate Flooring
MANUFACTURER:	BHK Of America
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:	Unique structural preformed shape effects strong, tight glueless assembly with mechanical interlocking tongue and groove.  Allows immediate use upon installation.  An abrasion resistant, decorative plastic surface is directly applied to a high density substrate of wood fibers and water resistant adhesive (HDF Core). Typical uses may include, but are not limited to, residential (moderna Laminate Flooring) and light commercial flooring applications.

SPECIFICATIONS: Materials - Laminate flooring shall be moderna Laminate Flooring brand that consists of a water resistant substrate of 8mm (for BHK Perfection) or 7mm (for moderna Lifestyle) thick laminated surface and balanced backing with melamine impregnated surfaces.  A wear layer shall be laminated as the top surface and produced to provide a taber test value of 10,500 for residential installations and light commercial installations.

The product number shall be ___________BHK as manufactured for BHK of America, Central Valley, NY and distributed by ___________________________________________________.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: BHK Laminate Flooring is non allergenic and recyclable.

INSTALLATION: A floating floor system with expansion joints at perimeters, the moderna Laminate Flooring product must be placed in the installation location/room for 48 hours prior to installation to acclimate to the location.  The surface of the floor to be covered must be flat and moisture free prior to installation.  Moisture sources must be cured prior to installation.  BHK Laminate Flooring approved underlayment must be used.  Follow manufacturer's instructions supplied with each carton of laminate flooring.  A VCR formatted tape is available from the manufacturer containing detailed installation and maintenance instructions.  Proper installation is required to enable the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.