Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- For Mohawk Engineered Wood Floors With Ply Construction
- Caution: Wood Dust
- Installer/Owner Responsibility
- Basic Tools Needed
- Accessories Needed
- Pre-installation and Job Site Conditions
- Subfloor Requirements on Above or Below Grade
- Wood Subfloors
- Before You Start Any Installation Method
- Glue Down Installation Guidelines
- Glue Application
- Getting Started – Direct Glue
- General Information for Glue Down Installations
- Wet Lay Method
- Adhesive Clean Up
- Final Touches
- Layout the Job
- Getting Started – Stape Down
- Floating Installation Guidelines (Preparation)
- Gettting Started – Floating Floor
- Glue Clean Up
- Final Touches
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Tips and Warnings
- Avoiding Scratches and Dents
- Transition Mats
- Protection From Sunlight
- Warranty
- Pre-installation Subfloor Moisture Testing
Glue Down Installation Guidelines
Adhesive Selection
Selection of your adhesive, M1000, M808, or M92X, will vary depending on the subfloor moisture condition. 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 guidelines.
Concrete: If an excess subfloor moisture situation exists, it is required that M1000 Ultratack Advanced 3 in 1 Adhesive be applied using the provided clip-on
trowel. Use of these products or products with equal or greater specifications are necessary for warranty compliance
M1000 Ultratack Advanced 3 in 1 Adhesive (concrete only):
A low VOC silane terminated polymer adhesive designed for use over on-grade or above-grade concrete substrates where excessive moisture may be present.
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Up to 95% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170
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pH test results up to 11.0
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Test
for
sealers
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curing
compounds
For concrete substrates with RH readings up to 95%, use the Clip-On Trowel Blade provided and attached to the top of each pail. Clip-On Trowel Blade must be
replaced with each pail of adhesive used or more frequently as wear dictates. Floor pH must not exceed 11. Approximate coverage is 35 square feet per gallon.
For concrete substrates with RH readings less than 80%, use a 3/16” x 1⁄4” x 1⁄2” flat V-notch trowel. Trowel should be replaced every 3,000 square feet or sooner
if excessively worn. Floor pH must not exceed 11. Approximate coverage is 55 square feet per gallon.
Coverage is based on application to a clean, smooth concrete substrate. Application rate may vary depending on substrate conditions.
Uses
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Protection from concrete moisture up to 95% RH
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Sound reduction in multi-story buildings
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Crack suppression for in plane cracks up to 1/8” wide
IMPORTANT: Only the above specified trowels and application methods are to be used with this adhesive; otherwise, the product performance warranties and
liabilities will be made void. Use of these products or products with equal or greater specifications are necessary for warranty compliance.
M808 Tri-Polymer Adhesive (Wood & Concrete):
A high tri-polymer formula adhesive for the installation of engineered wood flooring over a variety of properly prepared substrates, including concrete, APA
approved subfloor panels, sheet vinyl, VCT and clean abraded terrazzo
Wood
Wood substrates should test less than 12% using a pin moisture meter. Use a 3/16” x 1/4” x 1/2” flat V-notch trowel. Trowel should be replaced every 3,000
square feet or sooner as wear dictates. Approximate coverage is 200 to 220 square feet per 4 gallons.
Concrete
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Up to 85% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170
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pH test results between 7.0 and 9.0
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Test
for
sealers
and
curing
compounds
Concrete substrates should test less than 85% RH. Use a 3/16” x 1/4” x 1/2” flat V-notch trowel. Trowel should be replaced every 3,000 square feet or sooner as
wear dictates. Approximate coverage is 200 to 220 square feet per 4 gallons.
Coverage is based on application to a clean, smooth concrete substrate. Application rate may vary depending on substrate conditions.
Uses
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For protection from concrete moisture up to 85% RH
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Will not etch the finish on a pre-finished board.
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May be used on properly prepared concrete or wood substrates.
IMPORTANT: Only the above specified trowels and application methods are to be used with this adhesive; otherwise, the product performance warranties and
liabilities will be made void.
M92X Modified Moisture Cured Urethane Adhesive (Wood & Concrete):
A trowel-applied moisture curing urethane adhesive for the installation of glue down flooring installations over concrete and wood substrates.
Wood
Wood substrates should test less than 12% using a wood moisture meter.
Concrete
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Up to 90% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170
Test for sealers and curing compounds
Use a 3/16” x 1/4” x 5/16” V-notch trowel. Approximate coverage is 50 to 60 square feet per gallon.
Coverage is based on application to a clean, smooth concrete substrate; therefore, application rate may vary depending on substrate conditions.