Installation Instructions

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Wood Subfloor
Moisture Content:
_% Moisture Content of Subfloor
_% Moisture Content of Hardwood
_% Difference between subfloor &
flooring
Concrete Subfloor
Test Met hod
U se d:
Calcium Chloride (ASTM F1869)
RH (ASTM F2170-02)1869
Electronic Meter (Tramex or equivalent)
Moisture
Readings
:
Final Touches:
Install the proper trim molding at the doorways to achieve the transition
and along the walls to cover expansion gap and the edges of any gaps
along the wall due to irregularity. Complete the job by using wood filler
that coordinates with the installed hardwood flooring to fill any gapping
along the joints or areas where brad nails were used in the trim or the
flooring.
Sweep your floor to remove any particles that could scratch your floor.
Use Mohawk FloorCare Essentials to clean the floor.
MAINTENANCE
Mohawk Hardwood Floors are very easily maintained. No wax, no
mess.
The best way to care for your new floor is to perform regularly
scheduled maintenance which includes sweeping the entire floor at
least once a week to remove dirt and debris that may scratch the floor.
High traffic areas such as entrances, doorways, and traffic lanes will
require cleaning more frequently depending upon of the amount of
concentrated foot traffic. Following these easy steps is the key to
keeping your new floor looking beautiful for years to come.
STEP ONE: Routinely sweep your floor with a soft bristle broom or
use a vacuum designed for use on hardwood floors.*
*Warning: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head
can damage a wood floor and should never be used.
STEP TWO: Apply Mohawk FloorCare Essentials Hardwood Flooring
& Laminate Cleaner to a terry cloth or micro fiber mop; do not
spray
directly onto the floor. Use a back and forth motion with the mop.
When the terry cloth or micro fiber cover becomes soiled, simply
replace it with a clean one. Cleaning the floor with a soiled cover
causes streaking. The covers are re-usable so simply throw the cover
in the wash and dry it as you would any towel. DO NOT USE FABRIC
SOFTENER when washing terry cloth or micro fiber covers.
Care Tips & Warnings:
• Wipe up spills promptly and use approved hardwood
cleaner.
• Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and
chairs.
• Never use rubber backed rugs on your floor. We
recommend the use of Mohawk Home® rugs and anti-skid
non-slip rug pads. Rug pads should extend all the way to
the edges of the rug to work properly.
• Always clean under rugs / mats to remove damaging grit
during routine cleaning. Left unattended, dirt
particles can act as an abrasive and de-gloss the flooring
finish.
• Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely
damage flooring.
• Replace hard plastic, metal casters, or wheels on furniture
with soft rubber casters or by using a protective mat under
the casters.
• Never wet mop your wood floors. Excess moisture or
liquids will damage your wood flooring.
• Use only Mohawk FloorCare Essentials Hardwood Cleaner
or Columbia Flooring Hardwood Cleaner.
• Never use oil soaps, wax, or other household products to
clean your floor.
• Never use steam cleaners on your wood floors. This will
force moisture into the wood and cause damage to your
flooring.
• Keep pet nails trimmed as recommended by your
veterinarian.
• Protect your floor when using a dolly for moving furniture
or appliances.
• Use protective window coverings to protect hardwood
floors from excessive heat and during periods of direct
sunlight.
Hardwood flooring will scratch and dent
With today’s active lifestyles it is important to note that hardwood
flooring can, and will, scratch and dent. To prevent excessive abuse
the use of strategically placed mats and area rugs as well as floor
protectors on chair and table legs are recommended.
Transition Mats
Transition Mats should be used at all exterior entrances to minimize
tracked in soil and reduce moisture during inclement weather. Ideally,
the purchase of two sets of transition mats for each exterior entrance
will allow a fresh one to replace the soiled one weekly during routine
cleaning. This will prevent the transition mat from becoming a soil
source.
Hardwoods react to sunlight
Hardwood contains certain types of acids in their cellular structure.
With exposure to sunlight these acids begin to amber. The color
change is referred to as patina. The wood will reach its own natural
warmth and patina level and stop ambering. The amount of patina is
directly related to the species, amount of acids and the level of
sunlight. The entire floor will reach the same patina level over time.
This is often noticed after a rug is removed and the floor is noticeably
different in color underneath. If you remove the rug and expose the
entire floor to the same amount of
light, it will even out over time and
become uniform in color.
WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants that the factory applied finish will not wear
through or will not lack finish adhesion as a result of normal use.
See product sample or your retailer for specific details and duration
of warranty.
A copy of the Warranty may be obtained through the seller of your
flooring, or by visiting our website www.mohawkflooring.com,
Record moisture readings in the space below and leave
with homeowner as part of their records.