Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile INSTALLATION 160 South Industrial Blvd. Calhoun, GA. 30701 MohawkGroup.com Technical Services Department 508 East Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721 800.833.6954 product_tech@mohawkind.com © 2017 Mohawk Group | mohawkgroup.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Mohawk Commercial Resilient Tile is recommended for a variety of commercial applications, including educational, institutional, healthcare, retail, office and hospitality environments and may be installed over most properly prepared substrates, making it suitable for installation on all grade levels where moisture conditions do not exist.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N pH – Concrete floors must be tested per the latest edition of ASTM F 710. • pH reading must not exceed 10.0. • Readings below 7.0 and in excess of 10.0 affect resilient flooring and adhesives. • Rinsing the surface with clear water is the best way to lower alkalinity. “DAMP MOP” Note: It may not be the floor covering installer’s responsibility to conduct the tests.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N • APA rated Sturdi-I-Floor panels are designed as combination subfloor/underlayment, but exposure to construction conditions including weather may necessitate installation of a 1/4” underlayment panel prior to resilient flooring installation. • Mohawk Group resilient flooring is not recommended directly over fire-retardant treated plywood or preservative treated plywood.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Note: Never use solvents or citrus adhesive removers to remove old adhesive residue. Solvent residue left in and on the subfloor will affect the bond between the new adhesive and the new floor covering. Job Site Conditions • It is recommended that resilient floor covering installation shall not begin until all other trades are completed.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Mohawk Adhesives Use of Mohawk adhesives is required for warranty to apply. Mohawk M700 Acrylic adhesive with extremely aggressive tack, formulated to provide high shear and peel strength for installing Mohawk commercial resilient tile and resilient plank. M700 forms a secure plasticizer and moisture-resistant bond.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N • Utility Knife • Tape Measure • In Situ RH Moisture Meter • pH Testing Kit Installing Resilient Tile & Plank General Instructions • M700 Adhesive - Ensure that moisture tests have been conducted and that the results do not exceed 85% RH. • M95.0 Adhesive - Ensure that moisture tests have been conducted and that the results do not exceed 95% RH.
Glue Down Commercial Resilient Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N • Restrict heavy traffic, rolling loads, or furniture placement for 72 hours after installation with M95.0 or M700; restrict this type of traffic for 24 hours with MS160. Additional time may be necessary if the installation is over a non-porous substrate. • Return appliances and furniture to the room by rolling or sliding them over strips of hardboard.
