Installation Guide

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This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
06/01/18
Residential Installation Guide –
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Step 8
Position the material in place so that no shifting can occur. Do not lift the vinyl into place because it may shift
slightly and wrinkle.
Step 9
Starting in the center of the oor, remove air from under material using a push broom (broom method). Do not use
any type of ooring roller, i.e. 75 or 100 pound. Do not twist material when placing it onto the adhesive.
Step 10
Repeat steps 6-8 for the remaining portion of the ooring material.
Step 11
Use quarter round or base board to cover the exposed expansion gap. When installing quarter round or any
moldings, make sure that they are fastened only to the wall, and do not pinch the material at any point.
* Material not installed in accordance with Mohawk recommended guidelines, including any and all problems
caused by the use of non-recommended adhesive, seam sealer/bond, underlayment and/or improper preparation
of the substrate are not covered under the Mohawk warranty system.
Seaming Instructions in a Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
1. After adhesive is rolled on and completely dry, position the ooring by over-lapping the seam edges. (Make sure
to match patterns.)
2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of ooring material (double-cut) at the
designated match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut.
3. Remove and discard waste material.
4. Fold back about 8” of the vinyl on one side of the seam and apply a small bead of IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium
Seam Bond to one edge of the vinyl that is on the oor.
5. Tuck the seam edges together and wipe off excess bond/sealer with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Use a resilient ooring type hand roller (or wallpaper seam roller) to squeeze out any remaining bond/sealer
from the seam. Immediately clean seam with a damp cloth followed by a clean, dry cloth.
7. Protect the seam and allow it to dry (approximately 6 hours).
Additional Instructions/Notes:
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 Always inspect the ooring thoroughly before installation.
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 DO NOT slide or roll heavy appliances or furniture over or across the ooring. Always lift objects and place
them on the ooring or reposition appliances and furniture using hardboards or sliders between the object and
ooring while gently repositioning them.
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 In-oor heat/AC registers may rest on the vinyl oor but leave space under registers that are attached to the
oor or wall. They should not pinch the ooring material. Be sure to allow a larger opening around the screw to
enable movement.
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 Apply caulk next to bathtubs, showers, sliding doors or similar areas.