Instructions / Assembly
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Residential Installation Guide –
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
06/01/18
Permanent Full Spread Installation Method
The Permanent Full Installation Method can be used for “special needs” areas, such as those with rolling trafc,
extremely high trafc, or areas with accelerated concrete moisture up to 8 lbs. The permanent full spread
installation method must be used in new construction. However, PLEASE NOTE that if you elect to permanently
install your Mohawk ooring using this method as opposed to the Releasable Installation Method that labor rates
exceeding residential releasable removal and underlayment will not be covered.
Materials Required for Installation:
• 1/16” X 1/32” X 1/32” U notch trowel
• IVC iGrip Permanent Adhesive for Sheet Vinyl
- If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:
o Taylor 2091 (commercial)
o Henry© 650 P
NOTE: Mohawk will not be held responsible for problems that may arise for approved secondary alternative
adhesives. Please contact the approved secondary alternative adhesives’ manufacturer with issues.
• IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond
- If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:
o IVC Infuze Permanent Seal Sealer
• IVC FLEX-PRIM Acrylic Latex Primer
• Acrylic Double Face Tape for Vinyl Floor
• Sharp Utility Knife
• Straight edge
• 100 lb. roller
• Plastic putty knife, 2 clean cloths and appropriate cleaner
Acceptable Underlayments:
• Wood underlayment
Wood underlayment panels require a double layer construction and must be underlayment grade as specied
and warranted by the manufacturer. Always fasten underlayment panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Any failure of the underlayment or Mohawk ooring as a result of the underlayment is NOT
the responsibility of Mohawk. Any porous wood underlayment must be primed.
- Mohawk does not recommend installing resilient ooring over wood ooring or suboors applied directly
over concrete or sleeper-construction oors.
• Concrete ― See Grade Levels below:
Grade Levels
Suspended: An acceptable suspended oor is a concrete or wood substrate with a minimum of 18”