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Installation Instructions

For 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” Mohawk oors 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. The subfloor moisture requirement and

test for each adhesive is outlined in the following:

M1000 ULTRATACK ADVANCED 3 IN 1 ADHESIVE (CONCRETE ONLY)

• Up to 95% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170

• pH test results up to 11.0

• Test for sealers and curing compounds

M808 TRI-POLYMER ADHESIVE

Wood

• Wood substrates should test less than 12% using a wood moisture meter.

Concrete

• Up to 85% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170

• pH test results between 7.0 and 9.0

• Test for sealers and curing compounds

M92X MODIFIED MOISTURE CURED URETHANE ADHESIVE

Wood

• Wood substrates should test less than 12% using a wood moisture meter.

Concrete

• Up to 90% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170

• pH test results between 7.0 - 9.0

• Test for sealers and curing compounds

To correct any subfloor conditions concerning moisture, either wait until the subfloor dries to meet specifications or use an appropriate moisture barrier. For

more information concerning moisture conditions, contact the Technical Service Department at 888-387-9881, option 3.

NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL FLOORING IF MOISTURE TESTS RESULTS EXCEED RECOMMENDED LIMITS.

• Plan your layout and determine the direction of the installation in the room. Planks installed parallel to windows accent the hardwood best.

• To achieve a uniform installation appearance, preselect and set aside hardwood planks that blend best with all trims and moldings. Install these planks

next to best-blended moldings.

• Remove all wall mounted moldings such as base and quarter round.

• Floor should be installed blending planks from several cartons to ensure good color and shade mixture throughout the installation.

• Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards at least 6", or longer for wider width products, in adjacent rows.

NOTE: USE OF A RUBBER MALLET TO INSTALL FLOORING IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS STRIKING THE SURFACE WITH A RUBBER MALLET MAY CAUSE

IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE PLANK.