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Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation

072020

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GRADE LEVELS

INSTALLATION METHOD

Flexible Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Above, On and Below

Unidrop Click Lock

Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation

Tools Required for Installation

• Tape Measure

• Utility Knife

• Eye Protection

• Gloves

• Square Ruler

• Chalk Line

• Scrap Piece of LVT

Acceptable Underlayment

Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Click products can be installed directly over most existing floor coverings, except carpet,

laminate, floating floors systems and cushioned vinyl flooring.

• Wood

Can be installed over virtually any sound wood underlayments or subfloors. Always fasten underlayment in

accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. For glue down applications to accommodate

special needs (e.g. steps, ramps, landings, etc.), Mohawk recommends underlament grade products

warranted by the manufacturer. Any failure of the underlayment or flooring as a result of the underlayment

is NOT the responsibility of Mohawk.

• Concrete

Moisture levels of concrete slabs before, during and after installation must be 8 lbs. or less per 1,000

square feet per 24 hours using an anhydrous calcium chloride test according to ASTM F1869 and pH must

be between 5.0 and 9.0; or, if using ASTM F2170 in-situ probes, readings should be less than 90% RH

(relative humidity). In some instances, to accommodate special needs, it may be necessary to adhere the

LVT to steps, ramps, landings. Refer to the Mohawk LVT Glue Down instructions if adhering is necessary.

• Radiant Heat Systems

Radiant heat systems must be approved by the manufacturer for use in resilient vinyl flooring applications.

The subfloor temperature should not exceed 85°F (29°C), and the system should be turned off 24 hours

prior to and after installation.

Storage and Handling

No product acclimation is required if the product temperature is between 45°F and 115°F (7°C and 46°C). Room

temperature conditions must be controlled between 45°F and 115°F (7°C and 46°C) 48 hours before, during and 48

hours after installations. Cartons should be evenly stacked no more than five high on a flat surface and away from

any heating/cooling ducts or direct sunlight.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GRADE LEVELS INSTALLATION METHOD Flexible Luxury Vinyl Flooring Above, On and Below Unidrop Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation Tools Required for Installation • Tape Measure • Gloves • Utility Knife • Square Ruler • Eye Protection • Chalk Line • Scrap Piece of LVT Acceptable Underlayment Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Click products can be installed directly over most existing floor c
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation Subfloor and Wall/Door Preparation NOTE: Do not install cabinets on top of floating LVT. The surface beneath the floor must be sufficiently prepared in advance to guarantee a successful installation of the flooring. • Fill any low spots in the subfloor greater than 3/16 inch in a 10-foot span with a Portland cement leveling compound.
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation Click Installation • To click the length joint of the plank/tile together, place long sides together, lifting slightly to engage lock. Rotate downward, clicking together for a tight fit. • To click the end joint of the plank/tile together, click the short side of the plank/tile vertically into the previous one by pressing it by hand.
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation Plank Replacement Should one of the planks/tiles become damaged and need to be replaced, follow these simple instructions: 1. Score top of damaged plank/tile with a utility knife. Make two triangle cuts near the end joint and then connect the points with one long cut in the middle of the plank/tile. (See diagram below.) SCORE TILE AS SHOWN 2. Use an awl or screwdriver to tap down through plank/tile on scored triangle cut points. 3.
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Luxury Vinyl Flooring Unidrop Click Lock Tile Installation 8. Wipe any excess sealer that comes to the surface of the tiles with a damp cloth and follow with a dry cloth to ensure all sealer is removed from tile surface. 9. Keep foot traffic off the replaced plank/tile for 24 hours. *Mohawk will not be held responsible for problems that may arise from approved secondary alternative seam sealers. Please contact the approved secondary alternative seam sealer’s manufacturer with issues.
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Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring Dry Back Tile Installation Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring Dry Back Tile Installation Tools Required for Installation • Tape Measure • 100 lb. Roller • Chalk Line • Utility Knife • Square Ruler Acceptable Underlayment • Wood Wood underlayment panels require a double layer construction and must be underlayment grade as specified and warranted by the manufacturer. Always fasten underlayment panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring Dry Back Tile Installation Unacceptable Surfaces • Cushion backed vinyl • Carpet • Laminate • Cork • Interflex and any perimeter bonded products • Any floating floor system *Mohawk will not warrant or accept responsibility of any kind for flooring failures related to the use of unacceptable substrates and surfaces. Storage and Handling Acclimate the flooring for a minimum of 48 hours before installation in the area where it will be installed.
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Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring Dry Back Tile Installation pH LEVELS: pH levels on concrete substrates must be between 7 and 10. Inspection of flooring material prior to installation is required. Any defects should be immediately reported to the retail store from which the flooring was purchased before installation. Mohawk will not be responsible for labor costs to repair or replace material with defects that were apparent be fore or noticed at the end of an installation.
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Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring Dry Back Tile Installation Glue Down Installation When using planks/tiles from two or more cartons, check to be sure all pattern and lot numbers are the same to ensure proper color match. On larger installations, open several cartons and mix them as they are installed to help blend any slight shade differences from one carton to the next.