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Installation Instructions

For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk oors with Enhanced Engineered Construction

™

Mohawk enhanced core engineered hardwood flooring can be installed over most properly prepared subfloors and are engineered to be dimensionally

stable, making them suitable for installation on all grade levels where excessive moisture conditions do not exist. We continuously make technological

advancements that improve product performance or installation techniques and methods. To confirm you have the most recent installation instructions,

please visit our website at www.mohawkflooring.com or contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881, option 3.

Caution: Wood Dust

Cutting, sanding or machining wood products produces wood dust. While wood products are not hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

(29 CFR 1910.1200), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the State of California have classified wood dust as a human carcinogen.

Precautionary measures: Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. Use an

appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with skin and eyes.

First aid measures in case of irritations: In case of irritation, flush eyes with water. If needed seek medical attention. If dermatitis occurs, seek medical attention.

To request Safety Data Sheets, call 888-387-9881, option 3.

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the state of California to cause

cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information, visit: www.P65Warnings.co.gov/

wood

WARNING! DO NOT MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK”

ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES.

Previously installed resilient floor covering products and the asphaltic or cutback adhesives used to install them may contain either asbestos fibers and/or

crystalline silica. (The products in this carton DO NOT contain asbestos or crystalline silica.) Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of asbestos or crystalline

dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless

absolutely certain that the product is a non-asbestos containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material

be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern the removal and disposal of material. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute

(RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient

covering structures.

IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY: These building materials emit formaldehyde. Eye, nose, and throat irritation,

headache, nausea and a variety of asthma-like symptoms, including shortness of breath, have been reported as a result of formaldehyde exposure. Elderly

persons and young children, as well as anyone with a history of asthma, allergies or lung problems, may be at greater risk. Research is continuing on the

possible long-term effects of exposure to formaldehyde. Reduced ventilation may allow formaldehyde and other contaminants to accumulate in the indoor

air. High indoor temperatures and humidity raise formaldehyde levels. When a home is to be located in areas subject to extreme summer temperatures, an

air conditioning system can be used to control indoor temperature levels. Other means of controlled mechanical ventilation can be used to reduce levels of

formaldehyde and other indoor air contaminants. If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde, consult your doctor or call your

local health department.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Mohawk enhanced core engineered hardwood flooring can be installed over most properly prepared subfloors and are engineered to be dimensionally stable, making them suitable for installation on all grade levels where excessive moisture conditions do not exist. We continuously make technological advancements that improve product performance or installation techniques and methods.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Installer/Owner Responsibility It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to ensure that job site environmental, subfloor and subsurface conditions involved meet or exceed all requirements as outlined in installation instructions prior to installation.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Basic Tools Needed Safety glasses Wood moisture meter Concrete moisture meter Chalk line Tapping block Tape measure Jamb saw Table saw Appropriate adhesive trowel Coordinating stain, filler, or putty Mineral spirits (odorless) Thick felt protectors Putty knife Broom or vacuum Starting row wedges Pry bar or trim puller Pencil Miter saw Utility knife Low adhesion painter’s tape Plastic scraper Terry towe
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Subfloor Requirements on Above or Below Grade These recommendations are not intended to supersede federal, state or local building codes, but as with many other interior finish products, may require modifying existing structural components for a successful installation. Hardwood flooring is not a structural component.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Structurally sound concrete subfloor: Concrete substrate should be at least 60 days old and constructed in accordance with ASTM E1745. Level substrate and fill all cracks, holes and low spots with a polymer modified portland cement patch or leveling compound. Burnished or steel troweled concrete substrates must be inspected for porosity by placing a few drops of water on the surface.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Radiant Heat Subfloors Mohawk enhanced core engineered flooring can be used in combination with many types of in-floor heating. The heating system can be cast in a concrete floor or in a thin layer of filler on the surface of a concrete subfloor.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Before You Start Adhesive Selection Acceptable subfloor moisture condition requirements will vary dependent upon your selection of M1000, M808 or M92X adhesive. Adhesive moisture requirements are not interchangeable between adhesives and vary dependent upon the subfloor type and conditions.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Glue Down Installation Guidelines Select adhesive based on Adhesive Selection guidelines provided above. Concrete: If an excess subfloor moisture situation exists, it is required that M1000 Ultratack Advanced 3 in 1 Adhesive be applied using the provided clip-on trowel. Use of these or products with equal or greater specifications is necessary for warranty compliance.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Uses • For protection from concrete moisture up to 85% RH • Will not etch the finish on a pre-finished board. • May be used on properly prepared concrete or wood substrates. IMPORTANT: Only the above specified trowels and application methods are to be used with this adhesive; otherwise, the product performance warranties and liabilities will be made void.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ General Information for Glue Down Installations 1. Use cement-based patch, skim coat leveling products to correct substrate imperfections. 2. Regulate temperature and humidity 72 hours before, during and after installation. 3. Install and secure starter row. 4. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel, ensuring 95% to 100% adhesive contact.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Secure your starter rows with a straight edge. Once the remainder of the floor has been installed, go back to the beginning and remove the straight edges and spread adhesive on the remainder of the open subfloor. Remember, planks closest to the wall may have to be scribed and cut to fit due to irregularities along the wall. When using Mohawk’s M92X adhesive, it is not necessary to roll the floor.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Tongue and groove enhanced core engineered hardwood floors may be installed over wood subfloors with the exception of parquet or Masonite. When installing engineered wood planks, it is necessary to use the proper type of flooring stapler made for or properly adjusted to the thickness of the engineered wood flooring to be installed.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk ﬂoors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Floating Installation (Preparation) Undercut Door Casings Undercut all door casings 1/16" higher than the thickness of the flooring materials to be installed. Use a scrap piece of flooring as a guide. Lay the scrap on the substrate and cut the casing with a handsaw or use a power jamb saw set at the correct height. Remove all moldings and wall-base, and undercut all door casings.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Row 1: It is necessary to work from right to left when installing tongue and groove engineered hardwood flooring. Plank 1 should be a full length board, laid in the right hand corner of the room. Lay the plank with the groove of the long side facing the wall. Use wood wedges to maintain spacing around the perimeter of the room equal to the plank thickness. Place each plank firmly against the wood wedges.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk ﬂoors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Tips and Warnings • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sweep regularly with a soft bristle broom. Remove spills promptly and use Performance Accessories Cleaner. Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs. Use protective mats at all exterior entrances. Never use rubber or latex backed rugs on your floor. We recommend the use of Mohawk Home® rugs and non-slip rug pads.
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Installation Instructions For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk floors with Enhanced Engineered Construction™ Warranty Manufacturer warrants that the factory applied finish will not wear through or will not lack finish adhesion as a result of normal use. Additional structural warranty and moisture warranty may be applicable to this engineered hardwood. See product sample or your retailer for specific details and duration of warranty.