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Installation Instructions

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

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Radiant Heat Suboors

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. It can also be installed under a wood subfloor or installed on the surface of the subfloor

as an electrical matting, provided it meets the floor flatness requirements.

• Follow the instructions from the supplier of the oor heating system.

• Concrete suboors must be installed and cured with no heat transfer for a minimum of 60 days.

• The heating system must be in operation for at least two weeks before ooring installation.

• Prior to ooring installation, the system should be set to a suitable installation temperature (65° to 72°F).

• Following installation, temperature should be raised 2°F daily until desired temperature is reached.

• The ooring surface temperature, which is the surface of the suboor or the heat radiating from electric heating mats, should not exceed 84°F (29°C).

• Do not use area rugs on top of engineered ooring installed over radiant heat systems. Area rugs trap heat, creating elevated temperatures capable of

damaging engineered ooring.

Concrete Suboor

Lightweight Concrete: Enhanced engineered wood flooring is not recommended for glue down installation over lightweight concrete subfloors. To test for

lightweight or acoustical concrete, scrape a coin or key across the surface of the subfloor. If the surface powders easily or has a dry density of l00 pounds or less

per cubic foot, the enhanced engineered flooring should not be installed using the glue down method. Product can be installed using floating installation method.

Other Substrates

Existing perimeter glued resilient vinyl and rubber tiles are unacceptable underlayment and must be removed. Existing terrazzo, vinyl, resilient tile, cork and

linoleum or hard surfaces that are dry, structurally sound and level are suitable as underlayment. As above, the surface must be sound, tight and free of

paint, oil, existing adhesives, wax, grease and dirt. Terrazzo and ceramic tile must be scuffed to assure adhesion.

WARNING: Do not sand existing resilient tile, sheet flooring, backing, or felt linings. These products may contain asbestos fibers that are not readily

identifiable. Inhalation of asbestos dust can cause asbestosis or other serious bodily harm. Check with local, state and federal laws for handling hazardous

material before attempting the removal of these floors.

Direct Glue Installation: Make sure existing floor covering materials are well bonded to the subfloor or underlayment with full spread adhesive and no more

than two layers thick, not to exceed 3/16" (5 mm). With approved wood or wood composite subfloors, if vinyl or tiles are loose, broken or in poor condition,

install a 3/8" (9.5 mm) approved subfloor panel directly over the flooring materials. Clean the flooring materials as necessary to remove waxes, sealers or

cleaning residues to allow a good adhesive bond. Cork floor sealers and surface treatments must be removed. Always perform a bond test prior to beginning

direct glue installation.