Home > Installations > Sports Floors > Aacer Flex Contact | Search AacerChannel | Aacer Flex | Aacer AnchorFlex | Aacer Cush II | Aacer Fixed Sleeper AacerFlex- A Shock Absorbing Performance System.  Description  Features  Detail  Specifications    Installations  Request Info Top A performance sports floor system which answers the ergonomic needs of today's athlete through sufficient force reduction, increased energy return and outstanding ball rebound characteristics. AacerFlex's unique pad minimized potential deadspots by increasing pad surface contact area without compromising the load bearing of the system. Top Precision-engineered pad integrates load bearing ability with enhanced athletic performance Injury reduction AacerFlex stays flexible and out performs the light sensitive urethane pad. Three-point contact pad disperses the load and provides uniform response. Top Top 2.1 - Materials A. Vapor barrier shall be 6-mil polyethylene. B. Resilient Subfloor Pads 1. AacerFlex 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 2 1/2" Performance Pad C. Subfloor Materials 1. Underlayment - 2 layers pf 15/32" x 4' x 8' APA rated underlayment with an exposure rating of 1. 2. Underlayment Attachment - 1" coated staples D. Flooring - Aacer Maple 1. 25/32" x 2 1/4" 2nd & Better Grade Northern Hard Maple flooring tongued, grooved and end-matched as manufactured by Aacer Flooring, LLC, graded, marked and stamped in accordance with the standards established by the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA). Options: Sizes - 25/32" x 1 1/2"; 33/32" x 1 1/2"; and 33/32" x 2 1/4" Grades - First Grade and Third Grade Treating - treat with WOODLIFE F® for a minimum three-minute immersion. E. Flooring Fasteners shall be 2" barbed cleats or coated staples. F. Finish Floor Coatings and Line Paint 1. Aacer Seal and Finish as supplied by Aacer Flooring, LLC. 2. Gameline paint shall be compatible with seal and finish. G. Wall base shall be 3" x 4" molded vent cove base. 3.1 - Pre-Installation Inspection A. Floor installer shall verify slab tolerance of concrete and report any corrections to General Contractor and Architects in writing. Room shall be broom cleaned and free of any foreign material. B. Floor installer shall document site and working conditions prior to and during installation. This documentation shall become a part of any warranty and may or may not affect fulfillment of any warranty. 3.2 - Installation A. Cover entire slab with 6-mil polyethylene, lapping joints a minimum of 6". B. Subfloor 1. AacerFlex Performance Pads shall be attached to first underlayment layer 12" O.C. (32 per sheet) and 6" from underlayment edges on all sides. Install first layer of underlayment with pads facing down perpendicular to the orientation of the long dimension of the maple flooring and breaking rows by 4'. Allow 1/4" spacing between sheets and 1 1/2" to 2" from walls and vertical obstructions. 2. The second layer of subfloor material shall be laid diagonally at 45 degree angles over the first layer with 1/4" spacing on all edges, breaking rows at 4'. Second layer shall be attached using 1" coated staples, or equivelent, at a minimum of 12" O.C. Options: Both layers of underlayment may be laid at 45 degree angles (criss cross fashion) to finish flooring. C. Aacer Maple Flooring 1. Install Aacer maple flooring parallel with the long dimension of room. Flooring shall be power nailed or stapled every 10" to 12" with all end joints properly driven tight. 2. Expansion joints may be required between flooring strips intermittently throughout the floor. Requirements will be determined by site and geographical conditions. 3. Provide a 2" expansion void at all walls and permanent obstructions. 3.3 - Floor Sanding A. Machine sand floor with coarse, medium, and fine paper to a smooth surface, free from edger marks and drum drops. B. Remove all sanding dust and lint from entire surface by vacuum and/or tack. 3.4 - Finishing and Gamelines A. Inspect entire floor to be sure surface is able to accept seal/finish. Floor should be free from dust and debris. B. Apply two coats of Aacer seal and two coats of Aacer finish per manufacturer's label instructions. C. Floor shall be buffed, cleaned and tacked between coats. D. Gamelines - apply game lines and logos as indicated by drawings. Paint shall be compatible with Aacer finish. 3.5 - Base Installation A. Install vent cove base to walls with cove base adhesive and/or mechanical attachment. Use pre-molded outside corners and mitered inside corners. 3.6 - Documentation A. Provide job condition documentation to owner with any warranties.