Everything You Need to Know About ECOSHIELD® Flooring
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All the tools, tips, and information you need to choose, plan and buy your perfect EcoShield® floor.
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Required & Recommended Tools
Carbide-Tripped Blade
Utility Knife
Spacers
Safety Glasses
Measuring Tape
Tape
Vinyl Glue
Molding and Trims
Room dividers, two-surface transitions, EcoShield® offers perfect colors match transitions molding accessories to help your new floor look, in a word, finished.
T-Molding
T-Molding is used to transition two floors of the same height typically installed between rooms or in entryways.
Reducer
Reducer is used to transition floors of unequal height from wood/laminate floors to carpet, vinyl or tiles. This molding will provide a seamless look when transitioning between flooring surfaces.
End Caps
End Caps are used for transitions to Carpet, Masonry (Fireplaces), Sliding Doors and other exterior Door Jambs.
Stair-Nose
Stair noses are used for transitions on stair edges, providing a finished look and additional protection while ensuring a smooth transition between flooring and stairs
Certifications Warranty
At ECOSHIELD®, we are committed to the quality and safety of our products, upholding our core values of honesty, integrity, and passion.
Our vinyl flooring undergoes extensive performance testing and adheres to strict material health standards, ensuring exceptional durability and safety.
Invest with confidence in a flooring solution that combines beauty and long-lasting reliability for your home.
To ensure prompt service and streamlined warranty support, please take a moment to complete our registration form.
Quality Control
Material
All raw materials used in the manufacturing of our rigid cores are 100% virgin materials, ensuring optimal material stability. We have established long-term partnerships with top suppliers of HD decorative films and UV coatings, and we conduct regular inspections to ensure that every flooring product meets the highest industry standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Try the EcoShield® Help Center or Contact Us.
Should I acclimate my vinyl flooring before installation?
You vinyl flooring must be acclimated in the room of installation for minimum of 48 hours with the temperature between 65°F to 86°F before, during and after installation.
What tools will I need to install ECOSHIELD floors?
1/4″ or 1/2″ Spacers, 25 Degree Wedge, Tape Measure, Circular Miter, or Jig Saw, T-square, Utility Knife with spare blades, Vinyl Glue, Tape, Safety Glasses and Vacuum.
Can ECOSHIELD floors be installed over radiant heat?
Ecoshield vinyl floors are suitable for installation over radiant heating systems, provided that the heating element is not in direct contact with the flooring.
Where can ECOSHIELD floors be installed?
It can be installed over most types of subfloor and existing floors and all grade levels: such as Above Grade, On Grade and Below Grade.
Subfloor Requirements:
- All substrates must be structurally sound and free from movement or deflection
- The substrate must be clean, dry, flat and free of any surface defects.
- Smooth and level all irregularities with a cement based patching and leveling compound.
Can I install ECOSHIELD floors outdoors?
Ecoshield floors is intended for indoor use only.
Care & Maintenance
- Avoid using abrasive cleaners.
- To clean the floor, use a vacuum with a hardwood attachment or sweep it regularly.
- If needed, wipe with a damp mop, a mild soap solution, or a vinyl floor cleaner.
- Ecoshield Floors are waterproof, but are not guaranteed to provide a waterproofing membrane (liquids may penetrate to the space underneath the floor). Avoid pooling water on the floor. Wipe up spilt liquids.
- Expansions/Contraction. A daily temperature fluctuation of more than 6 degrees will cause the floor to expand or contract. To minimize daily temperature changes, sunlight may need to be blocked with window coverings.
- Scratches are site-related and not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.