FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile INSTALLATION UltraSet® ICT UltraSet® NXT UltraSet® Matrix 160 South Industrial Blvd. Calhoun, GA. 30701 AladdinCommercial.com Technical Services Department 508 East Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721 800.833.6954 product_tech@mohawkind.com © 2018 Aladdin | AladdinCommercial.com Rev.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N This information, offered as a customer service, is based on Mohawk’s engineering tests and field experience. It is intended for installers with professional experience to be used at their discretion and risk. Mohawk does not guarantee results and assumes no liability in connection with these installation instructions Site Conditions Moisture Testing Newly poured concrete floors generally will take 30 days to cure.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Floor Preparation and Existing Adhesives • Pre-existing adhesive ridges should be mechanically or hand scraped to a residue to create a smooth flat surface before installing our carpet products. Mohawk cannot be held liable for issues arising from excess adhesive left on the substrate.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Installation • Inspect all carpet prior to cutting and contact your sales representative before installing the carpet if you discover any problems. No claims will be allowed for visible defects after the carpet has been cut and installed. • Never cut carpet over carpet, as this can result in over penetration of the blade and severed loops on the lower carpet.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Application Rate 24” x 24” Tiles Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) 12” x 36” Planks Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) Monolithic, Quarter Turn, Multidirectional 150 Monolithic 110 Horizontal and Vertical Ashlar 100 Ashlar, Basketweave, Herringbone 60 Tiles and Planks Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) Monolithic Stepping, Half-Lap, Brick Ashlar, Random, Herringbone 24” x 48” Planks Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) 100 All Methods 150 Tab Installation 1.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Tab Placement Tabs must be placed on every corner of the tile or the plank. A tab is also required at any seam next to the wall or transition. 24x48 planks require an additional tab in the middle along the 48” side. See Below. MONOLITHIC, QUARTER-TURN & MULTIDIRECTIONAL (24” X 24” TILES) 12” X 36” PLANKS BRICK & VERTICAL ASHLAR (24” X 24” TILES) 24” X 48” PLANKS © 2018 Aladdin | AladdinCommercial.com Rev.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Tile Installation Methods Before you begin the installation, consult product specifications to determine which installation formats are approved. Shown below are some common installation formats. MONOLITHIC QUARTER TURN Ashlar Formats BRICK ASHLAR, 3-STEP 8” OFFSET VERTICAL ASHLAR 3-STEP 8” OFFSET In the Ashlar installation formats, each row of carpet tiles is shifted 8 inches, either in a brick format or vertically (see diagrams above).
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Multi-Directional Format (Follow No Order) Tiles are to be placed without concern for the arrow direction (random). Mixing tiles from various boxes during installation will further blend color and design elements. This process is essential for achieving optimal aesthetics.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Stairs FlexLok is NOT recommended for stairs. Ramps and Inclines FlexLok is NOT recommended for ramps, inclines or under heavy rolling loads. Mohawk Pressure Sensitive Adhesives must be used in these areas. Carpet Over Carpet FlexLok is NOT recommended for carpet over carpet installations. Chair Pads Chair pads are recommended for use under chairs with roller casters. Casters must be the flat round type with 5/8” to 1” width minimum.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down INSTALLATION UltraSet® UltraSet® UltraSet® UltraSet® ICT NXT AIR Matrix 160 South Industrial Blvd. Calhoun, GA. 30701 AladdinCommercial.com Technical Services Department 508 East Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721 800.833.6954 product_tech@mohawkind.com © 2018 Aladdin | AladdinCommercial.com Rev.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N This information, offered as a customer service, is based on Mohawk’s engineering test and field experience. It is intended for installers with professional experience to be used at their discretion and risk. Mohawk does not guarantee results and assumes no liability in connection with these instructions Site Conditions Newly poured concrete floors generally will take 90 days per inch to cure.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Gypcrete or substrates with excessive dust must be cleaned and then primed with a product such as PrimeCoat to ensure proper bonding. The floor and room temperature must be acclimated by maintaining the temperature between 65°F and 85°F, and the humidity between 30% and 65%, for at least 48 hours before and during installation.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N NOTE: When non-asbestos containing cut-back or any incompatible adhesive is present, existing adhesive has evidence of plasticizer migration, or UltraSet ICT (PVC) products are being installed, the existing adhesive must be properly removed and Mohawk’s OptiSeal must be applied over the adhesive residue. Chemical adhesive removers cannot be used to remove old existing adhesives.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Site Layout 1. The starting point in a carpet tile installation must be as near to the center of the room as possible and must be positioned to utilize the largest perimeter cut module size. 2. Snap a chalk line parallel to one major wall bisecting, the starting point. It will be necessary to offset the center chalk line to assure perimeter modules will be at least half size. 3.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Product Spread Method Spread Rate UltraSet AIR Cushion Tiles 1/16”x1/32”x1/32” U-notched trowel 25-30 square yards per gallon 3/8” Roller Approximately 35-40 square yards per gallon 1/16”x1/32”x1/32” U-notched trowel Approximately 25-30 square yards per gallon 3/8” Roller Approximately 35-40 square yards per gallon 1/16”x1/32”x1/32” U-notched trowel Approximately 25-30 square yards per gallon UltraSet ICT Tiles UltraSet Matrix Ul
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Tile Installation Methods Before you begin the installation, consult product specifications to determine which installation formats are approved. Shown below are some common installation formats. Ashlar Formats In the Ashlar installation formats, each row of carpet tiles is shifted 8”, either in a brick format or vertically (see diagrams above). This is a three-step process, i.e.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Installation Make sure to inspect Mohawk carpet tiles for dye lot, style, quality and shipping damage prior to installation. Do not install any product that has visible problems. For concerns, please contact Technical Services at 800.833.6954. 1. Start from the intersection point in the center of the floor. Install the tiles in one quadrant using the chalk lines as guidelines.
Carpet Tile & Plank Direct Glue Down | I N S T A L L A T I O N Stairs Carpet tiles are NOT recommended for stairs. Chair Pads Chair pads are recommended for use under chairs with roller casters. Casters must be the flat round type with 5/8” to 1” width minimum. If chair pads are not used, the appearance of the carpet tile will decrease. Maintenance and / or shifting of the carpet tiles will be required more frequently when pads are not used.
