Warranty
- For Engineered Hardwood
- For SPC Vinyl Floors
- For Laminate
Hardwood Warranty
See separate warranty details for Cascade series flooring
This program is limited to residential application only and unless stated otherwise does not apply to commercial or industrial use. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser ONLY and is not transferable. It is the responsibility of the installer and/or home owner to inspect planks prior to installations. Planks that are defective or visually not acceptable, should be discarded or possibly used in another location of the room. Urbanfloor accepts no responsibility for costs of product or labor when planks with visible defects have been installed.
As wood is a natural product industry standards allow for a defect and irregular tolerance of up to 5%. This warranty applies only to material that is in EXCESS of this 5% allowance.
IMPORTANT: Urbanfloor’s installation and maintenance guidelines MUST be followed as a condition for this warranty Any floor installed outside of Urbanfloor’s printed installation and maintenance parameters is subject to denial of the claim. Detailed installation instructions are included in cartons of Ur-banfloor hardwood or online, along with maintenance guidelines at www.urbanfloor.com
Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty
Urbanfloor™ warrants that the residential flooring sold under this Warranty is, at the time of sale, free from defects in material and manufacturing and that it conforms to Urbanfloor’s standard specifications for the product category. Urbanfloor further warrants that when installed and maintained according to Urbanfloor specifications and when used according to its intended purpose, the flooring will not delaminate, separate, buckle or cup as a result of a manufacturing defect (Visit the following links for Urbanfloor’s installation https://www.urbanfloor.com/installation-guides/ and maintenance https://www.urbanfloor.com/cleaning-care/).
If your Urbanfloor product fails for any of the above reasons, Urbanfloor will replace or repair, at its option, a portion, or all of the flooring at no cost to the original purchaser as long as the original purchaser still owns the property where the floor was installed. Urbanfloor warranty is only extended to flooring maintained in Normal Environmental Conditions. Meaning that the heating and ventilating systems are working to maintain an interior humidity level between 30% to 50% and a room temperature between 60ºF to 80ºF year round.
Finish Warranty
Urbanfloor™ warrants that the factory-installed finish on the flooring is, at the time of sale, free from defects in material and manufacturing and that it conforms to Urbanfloor’s standard specifications for the finish. Urbanfloor further warrants that when maintained according to Urbanfloor’s installation guidelines and maintenance instruction (visit the following links for Urban’s installation https://www.urbanfloor.com/installation-guides/ and maintenance https://www.urbanfloor.com/cleaning-care/) and used for its intended purpose, the finish will not wear through to bare wood for the following years from date of purchase.
Residential Finish Warranty
20 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FINISH WARRANTY
- Royal Court Collection
25 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FINISH WARRANTY
- Welcome Home Collection
- Savanna Collection
30 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FINISH WARRANTY
- Mountain Country Collection
35 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FINISH WARRANTY
- Chene Collection
- Villa Caprisi Collection
- Urban Lifestyle Collection
- Presidential Signature Collection
- Composer Collection
- Timbertop Collection
50 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FINISH WARRANTY
- L’artiste Collection
See separate warranty details for Cascade series flooring.
Gloss reduction is not considered a manufacturing defect and is not included in this warranty. Finish warranty excludes any surface checks/splits caused by improper environmental conditions, scratches, indentations, and color change from indoor UV light or sunlight.
MOLDINGS: Are not included under our finish Warranty
Only if your floor was professionally installed will it be eligible for any labor reimbursement for replacement or repair
Light Commercial Warranty
Urbanfloor™ warrants it’s Royal Court, Urban Lifestyle, Chene, Mountain Country and Welcome Home Collections for light commercial applications for period of 3-year finish and 3-year structural. Presidential Signature Collection for a period of 5-year finish only.
Villa Caprisi, Composer, and Timbertop Collections for a period of 5-year finish and 5-year structural.
The Urbanfloor installation and maintenance instructions MUST be followed as condition for these Warranties to have effect. Failure to install your flooring in accordance with Urban’s instructions will void all Warranties.
Warranty Exclusions And Limitations
Please follow the recommendations in this guide to retain the fresh look and protect the finish.
- Failure to maintain the environment at a humidity range of 30% to 50% year round and a room temperature of 60º to 80ºF.
- Checks, splits, delamination caused by improper environmental conditions.
- Color variations in flooring are a natural occurrence due to species, age, character of flooring and exposure to UV light or sunlight. For these reasons, new and/or replacement flooring may not match display samples and/ or existing flooring.
- Due to color variations of product and/or samples, Urbanfloor™ is not responsible for the consumer matching flooring to other wood products, such as cabinets, stair railings, trim and any existing moldings.
- Normal exposure to sunlight will bring about changes in the shading of any hardwood floor as the floor ages. Area rugs should be moved occasionally as they block sunlight and may give the appearance of discoloring under the rug. This is not a product defect.
- Improper installation/maintenance and failure to adhere to Urbanfloor installation/maintenance instructions.
- It is the responsibility of the installer and/or the homeowner to inspect boards prior to installation. Urbanfloor™ accepts no responsibility for costs of product or labor when boards with visible defects have been installed.
- Indentations or scratches caused by furniture, appliances, pet claws, high heel shoes, spiked or damaged heels, cleats, sports shoes, pivot points (i.e. seating areas), wheel chairs, walkers, sand, pebbles or other abrasive materials.
- Installation over radiant floor heating with a surface temperature in excess of 85° F.
- Damage due to water and/or moisture including but not limited to damage resulting from broken or leaking pipes, wet mopping, weather conditions or natural disasters is excluded from Urbanfloor™ warranties.
- Insect infestation after product leaves our facility
- Abuse, neglect, abnormal use or misuse, application of solvents, corrosives, or other chemicals, etc. improper cleaning or maintenance products.
- Squeaking, popping and other noises are not covered by our warranty. Occasional noise is normal and can be expected on wood flooring, especially when nailed or stapled down. This is not considered a manufacturing defect.
- Recoating or alterations to the original factory finish voids the finish warranty.
- During the winter months of low humidity, minor surface cracks (checks) may appear in wood flooring, then often close up again in the summer months when the humidity is higher. This is a normal characteristic of natural wood and not a basis of a complaint against the manufacturer, especially if there is no structural failure.
- Dimensional Changes: Throughout its life, wood will naturally expand and contract in response to the seasons and environment conditions in the home. Seasonal gapping can be expected, and is not a defect.
- Color variations, mineral streaks, and small knots are considered part of the natural character and beauty of wood flooring and are not considered manufacturing defects.
- Improper installation including, but not limited to, installation by a non-licensed individual(s).
Wirebrushed Finishes
Due to the wire brushing process, some planks may contain minor snags and a rough grain in the finish. These character features do not affect the quality or structural strength of the flooring and are not considered a manufacturingv defect.
COLOR DIFFERENCES / SHOWROOM SAMPLES:
Color change due to the effect of excessive exposure to sunlight, UV Rays, and lighting can cause considerable differences between your dealer’s display samples and new or existing flooring. Please approve the color of the actual flooring BEFORE installation, as Urban’s warranty does not cover color differences between showroom samples and installed flooring.
Molding Structural Warranty
Urbanfloor™ warrants to the original purchaser that the moldings will be free of defects in material and workmanship when installed and maintained according to Urbanfloor specifications. If a molding fails, Urbanfloor will replace or repair, at its option for as long as the original purchase still owns the property where the molding was installed. Inspect moldings before installation. Once material is installed it is considered accepted.
Although moldings are designed to be the closest representation of the actual floor, variation in color, texture, shading, grain, knots, gloss level, and distressing will be evident and in some species can be extensive. This is normal and is not considered a defect.
CAUTION: Carefully inspect moldings and approve before installation. If moldings are not acceptable DO NOT INSTALL. Once materi-al is installed it is considered ACCEPTED.
NOTE: Moldings are not covered by a finish warranty
Customer Claim Policies
- Inspection Request Forms can be found on https://www.urbanfloor.com under Resources > Form download; or click here to go to form download page.
- Claim must be presented by the original Dealer/Distributor that purchased the material through Urbanfloor.
- Claim must have Dealer/Distributors invoice number from Urbanfloor that the claim is associated with.
- Products sold over the internet are prohibited by Urbanfloor, and carry no warranty if purchased online
- See Urbanfloor’s Internet Sales Policy at https://www.urbanfloor.com/internet-sales-policy/
- Complete claim form in full and e-mail to claims@ urbanfloor.com or fax to: 323 890-0188
- Claim form must be complete, including square footage installed, square footage of complaint, material type, Urban’s original invoice# and purchase date, installation date and clear pictures showing area(s) of complaint.
- Claim department will then decide if a Certified Inspector will be scheduled, or material replaced.
- Claims are handled directly with the Dealer/Distributor. All findings will be sent to the Dealer/Distributor along with a letter of acceptance or denial of the claim. It is up to the Dealer/Distributor to pass findings along to the end user
- Urban Floor must be given the opportunity to inspect the flooring before any removal or repairs. Any repairs or replacements before an Urbanfloor inspection will void the warranty.
Customer Service
Any claim under the Residential Limited Warranties shall be made by contacting your retailer within 30 days after it has been detected. Proof of purchase, including the date of purchase, must be presented to make a claim. All claims must be filed through your Urbanfloor dealer
If Urbanfloor™ accepts a claim under the Residential Limited Warranties; it will repair or replace, as its portion, the affected Urbanfloor flooring materials. If the design for which a claim is made is no longer available, Urbanfloor will replace the affected Urbanfloor flooring materials with another design of equal value.
These warranties are not transferable. They extend only to the original end-consumer.
Urbanfloor Forms are available for download at:
https://www.urbanfloor.com/downloads
Pro-RatedLabor Reimbursement Schedule
Pro-rated labor reimbursement rates for replacement flooring: Please note: This labor warranty applies only to our engineered wood products. Cascade SPC products are not covered by this warranty (see separate Cascade warranty on pg. 2). If your floor was installed by a licensed professional, Urbanfloor will pay reasonable labor costs* to repair or replace it for up to 8 years from date of purchase, based on the following pro-rated rate schedule.
0-2 YEARS – 100% of reasonable labor charges*
3-5 YEARS – 50% of reasonable labor charges*
6-8 YEARS – 25% of reasonable labor charges*
Labor costs for claims over 9 years will be incurred by the buyer
*Reasonable Labor Costs: A reasonable labor cost is not to exceed listings in Urbanfloor Labor Rate Schedule.
The buyer is responsible to pay for shipping and handling for any replacement flooring. Labor warranty does not include removal or replacement of furniture, fixtures, appliances, plumbing, painting or cleaning. Relocation during the repair process (i.e. hotels, kennels, meals), moving or storage of furniture.
Any replacement flooring is warranted only for the remaining time of the original warranty. Due to the nature of natural wood, any replacement flooring is not guaranteed to match the original product in color, grain, texture, gloss-level, and other natural characteristics.
Disclaimer -Terms Of Use
Urbanfloor™ DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DOWNTIME, LOSS OF USE OF FLOORING/FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF PROFIT OR REVENUE. BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROD-UCT. THE ABOVE REMEDIES ARE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR CLAIMS ON THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty constitutes the entire agreement of the parties, and no waiver or amendment shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Urbanfloor™. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
SPC Vinyl Warranty
The Cascade Series SPC Vinyl Warranty: This warranty is extended to the original purchaser ONLY and is not transferable. It is the responsibility of the installer and/or home owner to inspect planks prior to installations. Planks that are defective or visually not acceptable, should be discarded or possibly used in another location of the room. Urbanfloor™ accepts no responsibility for costs of product or labor when planks with visible defects or irregularities have been installed.
IMPORTANT: Cascade’s installation and maintenance guidelines MUST be followed as a condition for this warranty. Any floor installed outside of printed installation and maintenance parameters is subject to denial of the claim. Detailed installation instructions are included in cartons of Cascade SPC flooring or online, along with maintenance guidelines at www.urbanfloor.com
Residential And Light Commercial Warranty
This warranty applies to Urbanfloor’s Cascade series, SPC (Stone Composite) flooring, purchased from an authorized dealer and installed in a residential or light commercial area
Urbanfloor™ warrants that the Cascade flooring sold under this warranty is, at the time of sale, free from defects in material and manufacturing and that it conforms to the standard specifications for the product category. Urbanfloor™ further warrants that when installed and maintained according to product specifications and when used according to its intended purpose, the flooring will not wear through, delaminate, separate, buckle or cup as a result of a manufacturing defect (Visit the following links for Cascade’s installation https://www.urbanfloor.com/installation-guides/ and maintenance https://www.urbanfloor.com/cleaning-care/).
If your Cascade flooring fails for any of the above reasons, Urbanfloor™ will replace, at its option, a portion or all the flooring at no cost to the original purchaser so long as the original purchaser still owns the property where the floor was installed. The warranty includes replacement material only and excludes any labor costs. The Cascade warranty is only extended to flooring maintained in normal environmental conditions, meaning that the heating and ventilating systems are working to maintain an interior humidity level between 30% to 50% and a room temperature between 65°F to 85°F year-round.
Warranty Period
The Cascade series is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for 20 years from date of purchase in a residential application and for 10 years in a light commercial application.
Warranty Exclusions & Limitations
Please follow the recommendations in this guide to retain the fresh look and protect the finish.
- Failure to maintain the environment at a humidity range of 30% to 50% year-round and a room temperature of 65° to 85°F
- Color variations in flooring are a natural occurrence due to age and exposure to UV light or sunlight. For these reasons, new and/or replacement flooring may not match display samples and/or existing flooring.
- Improper installation/maintenance and failure to adhere to Urbanfloor™ installation/maintenance instructions.
- It is the responsibility of the installer and/or the homeowner to inspect boards prior to installation. Urbanfloor™ accepts no responsibility for costs of product or labor when planks with visible defects have been installed.
- Indentations or scratches caused by furniture, appliances, pet claws, high heel shoes, spiked or damaged heels, cleats, sports shoes, pivot points (i.e. seating areas), wheel chairs, walkers, sand, pebbles or other abrasive materials.
- Installation over radiant floor heating with a surface temperature in excess of 85°F.
- Abuse, neglect, abnormal use or misuse, application of solvents, corrosives, or other chemicals, etc. improper cleaning or maintenance products.
- Damage due to moisture intrusion from subfloor, but not limited to damaged from broken or leaking plumbing or appliance, wet mopping, weather conditions, or natural disasters.
- Flooring installed over improperly prepared or unstable subfloor
- Damage caused by extended exposure to direct sunlight.
- Discoloration from rugs or floor mats (use only mats with non-staining backing).
- Damage caused by vacuum with a beater bar (rotating bristle brush).
- Squeaking, popping, crackling, and other noises are not covered by our warranty. Occasional noise is normal can be expected from SPC vinyl flooring. This is not considered a manufacturing defect.
- Improper installation including, but not limited to, installation by a non-licensed individual(s).
If you feel you have a warranty claim, first contact your original flooring dealer and explain your concerns. Often, a flooring dealer can provide a simple solution to correct the situation.
Disclaimer – Terms Of Use
Urbanfloor™ DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DOWNTIME, LOSS OF USE OF FLOORING/FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF PROFIT OR REVENUE. BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. THE ABOVE REMEDIES ARE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR CLAIMS ON THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty constitutes the entire agreement of the parties, and no waiver or amendment shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Urbanfloor™. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
The BLVD Laminate Warranty
TheBLVD Collection Laminate Warranty:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser ONLY and is
not transferable. It is the responsibility of the installer and/or home owner to inspect planks prior to installations. Planks that are defective or visually not acceptable, should be discarded or possibly used in another location of the room. UrbanfloorTM accepts no responsibility for costs of product or labor when planks with visible defects or irregularities have been installed.
IMPORTANT: TheBLVD’s installation and maintenance guidelines MUST be followed as a condition for this warranty. Any floor installed outside of printed installation and maintenance parameters is subject to denial of the claim. Detailed installation instructions are included in cartons of TheBLVD laminate flooring or online, along with maintenance guidelines, at www.urbanfloor.com.
Residential And Light Commercial Warranty
This warranty applies to Urbanfloor’s TheBLVD collection laminate flooring, purchased from an authorized dealer and installed in a residential or light commercial area UrbanfloorTM warrants that TheBLVD flooring sold under this warranty is, at the time of sale,
free from defects in material and manufacturing and that it conforms to the standard specifications for the product category. UrbanfloorTM further warrants that when installed and maintained according to product specifications and when used according to its intended purpose, the flooring will not wear through, delaminate, separate, buckle or cup as a result of a manufacturing defect (Visit the following links for TheBLVD’s installation https://www.urbanfloor.com/ Installation_Guides.html and maintenance http:// www.urbanfloor. com/Cleaning-and-Care.html).
This warranty applies to Urbanfloor’s TheBLVD collection laminate If your TheBLVD flooring fails for any of the above reasons, UrbanfloorTM will replace, at its option, a portion or all the flooring at no cost to the original purchaser so long as the original purchaser still owns the property where the floor was installed. The warranty includes replacement material and pro-rated labor reimbursement. TheBLVD warranty is only extended to flooring maintained in normal environmental conditions, meaning that the heating and ventilating systems are working to maintain an interior humidity level between 30% to 50% and a room temperature between 65°F to 85°F year-round.
Pro-Rated Labor Reimbursement Schedule
Please note: This labor warranty applies only to TheBLVD Laminate Collection.
If your floor was installed by a licensed professional, Urbanfloor will pay reasonable labor costs* to repair or replace it for up to 8 years from date of purchase, based on the following pro-rated rate schedule.
Pro-rated labor reimbursement rates for replacement flooring:
0-2 YEARS – 100% of reasonable labor charges*
3-5 YEARS – 50% of reasonable labor charges*
6-8 YEARS – 25% of reasonable labor charges*
Labor costs for claims over 9 years will be incurred by the buyer.
*Reasonable Labor Costs: A reasonable labor cost is not to exceed listings in Urbanfloor Labor Rate Schedule.
The buyer is responsible to pay for shipping and handling for any replacement flooring. Labor warranty does not include removal or replacement of furniture, fixtures, appliances, plumbing, painting or cleaning. Relocation during the repair process (i.e. hotels, kennels, meals), moving or storage of furniture.
Any replacement flooring is warranted only for the remaining time of the original warranty. Due to the nature of laminate, replacement flooring is not guaranteed to match the original product in color, grain, texture, gloss-level, and other natural characteristics.
Warranty Period
Product: The BLVD Laminate | Limited Warranty Period | |
Residential | Light Commercial | |
Finish: | 35 years | 5 years |
Structure: | Lifetime | 5 years |
- Warranty does not apply to moldings.
- Gloss reduction does NOT constitute wear.
Water Warranty
Floor will resist damage from moisture due to wet mopping and everyday household spills. This product is water resistant. However, when excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold and/or mildew growth can occur (particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered and unaddressed). The mois- ture warranty excludes damage resulting from mold and/or mildew growth due to prolonged exposure to moisture. This warranty does not cover flooding. The test method for water resistance application is the actual version of the NALFA Laminate Surface Swell Test – Assembled Joint testing procedure.
Warranty Exclusions & Limitations
Please follow the recommendations in this guide to retain the fresh look and protect the finish.
- Failuretomaintaintheenvironmentatahumidityrangeof30% to 50% year-round and a room temperature of 65° to 85°F.
- Color variations in flooring are a natural occurrence due to age and exposure to UV light or sunlight. For these reasons, new and/or replacement flooring may not match display samples and/or existing flooring.
- Improper installation/maintenance and failure to adhere to UrbanfloorTM installation/maintenance instructions.
- It is the responsibility of the installer and/or the homeowner to inspect boards prior to installation. UrbanfloorTM accepts no responsibility for costs of product or labor when planks with visible defects have been installed.
- Indentations or scratches caused by furniture, appliances, pet claws, high heel shoes, spiked or damaged heels, cleats, sports shoes, pivot points (i.e. seating areas), wheel chairs, walkers, sand, pebbles or other abrasive materials.
- Installation over radiant floor heating with a surface temperature in excess of 85°F.
- Abuse, neglect, abnormal use or misuse, application of solvents, corrosives, or other chemicals, etc. or improper cleaning or maintenance products.
- Damageduetomoistureintrusionfromsubfloor,butnot limited to damaged from broken or leaking plumbing or appliance, wet mopping, weather conditions, or natural disasters.
- Flooring installed over improperly prepared or unstable subfloor.
- Damage caused by extended exposure to direct sunlight.
- Discoloration from rugs or floor mats (use only mats with non-staining backing).
- Damage caused by vacuum with a beater bar (rotating bristle brush).
- Squeaking, popping, crackling, and other noises are not covered by our warranty. Occasional noise is normal can be expected from laminate flooring. This is not considered a manufacturing defect.
- Improper installation including, but not limited to, installation by a non-licensed individual(s).
If you feel you have a warranty claim, first contact your original flooring dealer and explain your concerns. Often, a flooring dealer can provide a simple solution to correct the situation.
Disclaimer – Terms of Use
UrbanfloorTM DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DOWNTIME, LOSS OF USE OF FLOORING/FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF PROFIT OR REVENUE. BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. THE ABOVE REMEDIES ARE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR CLAIMS ON THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty constitutes the entire agreement of the parties, and no waiver or amendment shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of UrbanfloorTM. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
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