Installation Guide

FLOOR PRIMING

• Concrete: Prime if ﬂoor is extremely porous or has excessive dust. Note: Any existing sealer or primer must be tested

for compatibility with Mohawk Group’s adhesive. Terrazzo, Marble, Vinyl Tile (VAT or VCT), Linoleum and other smooth

nonporous surfaces do not require priming. Damp mop only. If patching is required on these surfaces, prime the

patched areas if required by patch manufacturer.

• Gypcrete or substrates with excessive dust must be cleaned and then primed with a product such as PrimeCoat to

ensure proper bonding.

• Bond Test must be performed over concrete substrates with unidentiﬁed sealers or primers: Adhere a small area

of 2 to 3 feet of carpet and allow it to dry completely. Let it set for 24 hours. If the adhesive is bonded tightly,

proceed with installation.

• Wood substrates are required to be structurally sound, ﬂat, dry and securely anchored with ¾” minimum thickness.

Substrates, such as plywood, OSB or other materials must be ﬂooring grade (APA approved) and installed according to

manufacturer speciﬁcations. Irregularities, imperfections and joints must be properly patched and prepared. Primer such

as PrimeCoat is required over any wood substrate.

INSTALLATION

Required Equipment

The following items may be purchased from a local carpet workroom supplier:

Razor Blades Straight Edge

Mohawk Group EnPress Adhesive or FlexLok Tabs Framing Square

Floor Scraper Tape Measure

Razor Knives Chalk Line

Scissors Cement-based Patching Compound

75 lb. Roller or 100 lb. Roller Heave Duty Frame Paint Roller with 3/8” Nap Roller OR

a 1/16” x 1/32” x 1/32” U-Notch Trowel

Product Inspection

Make sure to inspect Mohawk Group carpet tiles for dye lot, style, quality and shipping damage prior to installation. Do not

install any product that has visible problems. No claims will be allowed for visible defects after the carpet has been cut and

installed. For concerns, please contact Technical Services at 800.833.6954.