Laminate Warranty

Republic Floor Laminate Warranty

Republic Floor Limited Residential Warranty

Applies to Non-Waterproof, Non-SHARC Laminate Collections

1. Warranty Coverage

Republic Floor provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for use in indoor residential environments, under proper installation and maintenance conditions.

  • Manufacturing Defects: The product will be free from visual and structural defects. Any visible defect must be reported prior to installation.
  • Wear Resistance: The wear layer will not wear through to the decorative layer under normal household conditions.
  • Fade Resistance: Will not significantly fade due to exposure to indoor lighting or indirect sunlight.
  • Stain Resistance: The surface will resist common household stains.
  • Locking System: The locking mechanism will remain secure when installed per guidelines.

2. Warranty Limitations & Exclusions

This limited warranty includes the following exclusions and does not cover:

A. Moisture & Environmental Conditions

  • Excessive moisture from concrete subfloors, including vapor transmission without a proper vapor barrier.
  • Moisture intrusion due to uncovered or improperly seals raised foundation soil (crawlspaces).
  • Standing water, flooring, or hydrostatic pressure.
  • Failure to maintain indoor relative humidity between 35-65%.
  • Use in unconditional spaces such as garages, sunrooms, or non-HVAC controlled basements.
  • Mold or mildew due to excessive or trapped moisture.

B. Installation & Product Use

  • Improper site preparation, subfloor flatness, moisture content, or lack expansion space.
  • Installation over substrates that are uneven, structurally unsound, or non-compliant.
  • Damage from heavy furniture, sharp objects, dragging, or high heels.
  • Pet-related accidents (urine, vomit, feces)
  • Noise issues such as squeaking, popping, or crackling.
  • Color, gloss, or texture variation from sample boards or add-on material.
  • Damage due to abnormal wear, abuse neglect, or accidents.

C. Wheelchairs & Rolling Chairs

Republic laminate floors are designed for durability under normal residential and light commercial conditions. When used in environments with wheels chairs or rolling office chairs, the following conditions apply:

  • Manual and Electric wheel chairs with standard Soft Runners wheels are permitted.
  • Rolling Chairs must use non-abrasive, soft casters (Type W or Type U) designed for hard surface flooring.
  • A protective chair mat is required on high use desk areas to reduce surface wear.
  • Warranty does not cover damage from metal wheels, hard plastic casters, or point of load exceeding residential specifications.

3. Conditions for Warranty Validity

To remain eligible for warranty coverage:

  • Flooring must be installed in climate-controlled indoor spaces (60-85 degrees Fahrenheit, 35-65% RH)
  • Installation and maintenance must follow Republic Floor guidelines.
  • Subfloor moisture testing must meet all pre-installation requirements:
    • Concrete: Less than or equal to 4% with moisture meter OR less than or equal 5lbs/1000 sqft/24hrs (ASTM F1869)
    • Wood: Less than or equal 4% with moisture content.

4. Claim Procedure

To file a claim, contact your original Republic-authorized retailer or installer.

You must provide:

  • Proof of purchase (dated sales receipt).
  • Description of the issue with photographs.
  • Installation details and conditions.

If a valid claim approved, Republic Floor will:

  • Replace the defective product with comparable material form current inventory, or
  • Issue a prorated credit based on the remaining warranty period.
  • Labor reimbursement is available only for professionally installed products and within the first 2 years.

5. Term & Coverage Scope

  • This warranty applies only to the original end-user purchaser.
  • Warranty is non-transferable.
  • Coverage term is specified at the time of purchase; typical range: 10-30 years for residential use.

6. Disclaimer

This document is a summary. Full terms and limitations are governed by Republic Floor’s official warranty policy. Always refer to the most recent documentation or contact Republic Floor for verification.

7. Warranty Services

Depreciation Schedule:

  • Year 1: 100% coverage
  • Year 2: 90% coverage
  • Year 3: 80% coverage
  • Year 4: 70% coverage
  • Year 5: 60% coverage
  • Year 6: 50% coverage
  • Year 7: 40% coverage
  • Year 8: 30% coverage
  • Year 9: 20% coverage
  • Year 10+: 10% coverage until end of warranty term.

Replacement products may vary slightly in color, texture, or gloss from the original due to normal manufacturing variations and aging.