Shaw Floors Residential Resilient Limited Warranty
Residential Resilient Limited Warranty
Shaw Industries, Inc. (“the Company”) warrants its flooring products under this Limited Residential Warranty when used in the proper fit for use indoor residential applications. The warranty belongs to you, the original owner occupied end-use purchaser, and begins when you purchase the resilient and extends for the limited warranty period stated on the product specification. The basis of any warranty related claim is the original “Company” invoice or authorized “Company” dealer. The flooring must be installed in accordance with the Company’s installation guidelines and specifications. The product must be maintained in accordance with the Company’s maintenance recommendations and such maintenance continues throughout the duration of the original installation. Damage resulting from a failure to follow installation and cleaning/maintenance guidelines will not be covered under this warranty. Installation guidelines, specifications, and product care recommendations can be obtained from your dealer. For additional information, please see the bottom of this page.
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS
Wear – The Company warrants the resilient floor product will not wear through to the pattern/decor layer under normal use during the period of this warranty. Normal use is defined as light to moderate foot traffic.
WHAT CONDITIONS APPLY
For jobsite and floor preparation conditions, see product specific installation guidelines. Any moisture related testing (i.e. relative humidity, pH, and calcium chloride) is the responsibility of the installer.
Exclusions
The following are not covered by this warranty:
● Damage caused by any of the following:
- Fire, burns
- Flooding
- Subfloor moisture emissions
- Alkali emissions
- Vacuum cleaner beater bar
- Intentional or accidental abuse
- Castor chairs/rolling loads – use chair pads under castor desk/rolling chairs
- Moving heavy appliances
- Cuts or gouges from sharp objects
● Surface scratches unless covered by a scratch warranty
● Residual indentations or gouges resulting from heavy static loads, heeled shoes, spiked shoes, metal cleats or skates. Use floor protectors under stationary furniture legs/feet to distribute weight loads
● Changes in color or appearance resulting from, but not limited to, sunlight exposure or heat exposure
● Changes in shade, texture, or gloss over time
● Outdoor applications
● Minor shading, color, or texture difference between the store samples or marketing photography and delivered product
● Performance failures resulting from failure to follow the appropriate Shaw installation instructions
● Damage resulting from failure to follow Shaw care and maintenance guidelines including, but not limited to, use of non-approved cleaning agents or abrasive scouring pads
● Stains resulting from, but not limited to, spills, mold, chemically reactive materials, adhesives
● Losses due to inconvenience, loss of time, incidental expenses, or consequential damages
This warranty excludes all casualty events normally covered by homeowners insurance including, but not limited to, damages caused by fire, flooding, or standing water from leaking plumbing, faucets, or household appliances.
Shaw products are not warranted against squeaking, popping or crackling. Some squeaking, popping, or crackling is possible when installed using floated methods.
WHAT IF YOU NEED WARRANTY SERVICE
You, the original purchaser, will contact your authorized Company Dealer and/or Sales Representative for warranty or claim service. Please provide a valid proof of purchase and a detailed description of the issue, along with photographs showing the concern. Samples should be submitted for testing when available.
Dealers/Shaw Sales Representatives will file a claim via www.shawnow.com and submit the information you provided. A Shaw claims representative will thoroughly evaluate your claim. Claims contact information: Shaw Industries Financial Services, PO Box 2128, Dalton, GA 30722 - 1-800-446-9332 option 2.
WHAT WILL SHAW DO
Replacement resilient will come from current running-line products comparable to the warranted product.
Within Two Years: Claims on defects of this product as covered by this warranty that are reported in writing within two year of purchase, Shaw will arrange a credit based on the original purchase of the product or replace the product. If professionally installed, reasonable labor costs are included.
After Year Two: Claims on defects of this product, as covered by this warranty, that are reported in writing after two years of purchase and within the specified warranty coverage term, Shaw will arrange a credit based on the original purchase of the product or replace the product. Labor costs are not included.
Should a defect covered under this warranty be found, the affected area will be repaired to conform to the warranty. If repair is not practical, the Company may, at its sole option, replace the affected resilient or refund the proportional purchase price for the affected area. The Company will pay the reasonable costs for freight and labor. Any additional costs incurred will be at the consumer’s expense.
NOTE: The warranty is not transferable. It extends only to the original owner occupied end-use purchaser. Shaw Industries Inc. does not grant to any person or entity the authority to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with this product. Shaw Industries Inc. shall not be liable to the consumer or any other person or entity for any incidental, special or consequential damages, arising out of breach of this limited warranty or any implied limited warranty (excluding merchantability).
All implied warranties, including an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to the purchaser. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, such rights may vary from State to State.