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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide –

Sheet Vinyl Flooring

Mohawk Residential Installation Guide - Sheet Vinyl Flooring

There are three methods of installation suitable for Mohawk Residential sheet vinyl flooring:

The installation method used is dependent upon the day-to-day activities and the overall floor dimensions.

Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (most common)

Loose-Lay Installation (in areas 25 square yards or less and no more than 1 seam)

Permanent Full Spread Installation Method (must be used for “special needs” installations, all new construction and

3 Season Rooms) PLEASE NOTE that if you elect to permanently install your Mohawk residential flooring using this

method as opposed to the Releasable Installation Method with Pressure Sensitive Adhesive that labor rates exceeding

residential releasable removal and underlayment will not be covered.

Please contact Technical Services at

888-225-8287 with any questions.

Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive

Adhesive

Materials Required for Installation:

•

3/8” short nap paint roller

•

TEC Universal Pressure Sensitive Releasable Adhesive

If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:

•

Taylor 2037

•

Henry

650 R

NOTE: Mohawk will not be held responsible for problems that may arise for approved secondary

alternative adhesives. Please contact the approved secondary alternative adhesives’ manufacturer with

issues.

•

IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond

If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:

•

Taylor 2062

NOTE: Mohawk will not be held responsible for problems that may arise for approved secondary

alternative seam sealers. Please contact the approved secondary alternative seam sealer’s manufacturer

with issues.

•

Acrylic Double Face Tape for Vinyl Floors

•

Sharp Utility Knife

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Straight edge

•

Push broom

•

IVC FLEX -PRIM Acrylic Latex Primer (if priming the floor is necessary)

For acceptable underlayments, see next page

This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.

9/24/15

Summary of content (10 pages)

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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Mohawk Residential Installation Guide - Sheet Vinyl Flooring There are three methods of installation suitable for Mohawk Residential sheet vinyl flooring: The installation method used is dependent upon the day-to-day activities and the overall floor dimensions. 1. 2. 3.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Acceptable Underlayments: • Wood Underlayment 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. Any failure of the underlayment or Mohawk flooring as a result of the underlayment is NOT the responsibility of Mohawk. Any porous wood underlayment must be primed.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Releasable Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Steps Step 1 Prepare substrate in order for the surface to be clean, smooth, flat and dry. Under cut all wooden door jambs to maintain a 1/8” relief gap. Step 2 Place acrylic double face tape at all doorways where a transition strip is needed, next to sliding doors, in front of tubs and shower stalls, and similar areas where an expansion gap will not be covered with trim.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Seaming Instructions in a Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1. After adhesive is rolled on and completely dry, position the flooring by over-lapping the seam edges. (Make sure to match patterns.) 2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of flooring material (double-cut) at the designated match point.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Loose-Lay Installation Instructions Loose-Lay Installation method is only appropriate for up to 25 square yards and only 1 seam. NOTE: Areas with rolling traffic, heavy pivot points, high traffic and stairs/steps/landings are not recommended for Loose-Lay application.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Seaming in a Loose-Lay Installation: 1. Position the flooring by over-lapping the seam edges (Make sure to match patterns). 2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of flooring material (double cut) at the designated match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut. 3. Remove and discard waste material. 4.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Permanent Full Spread Installation Method The Permanent Full Installation Method can be used for “special needs” areas, such as those with rolling traffic, extremely high traffic, or areas with accelerated concrete moisture up to 8 lbs. The permanent full spread installation method must be used in new construction.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring • Ceramic (well bonded) • Terrazzo (well bonded) • Self-leveling and patching compounds (latex fortified Portland cement based only) • Resilient floor (no more than 1 layers, well bonded, non-cushioned – residential applications only) • Radiant heat floors (not exceeding 85°F (29°C) and approved by the manufacturer for the use of their product with resilient vinyl flooring applications) • OSB (underlayment grade) OSB underlayment panels must be
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Trowel Specifications Application Width x Depth x Spacing Spread Rate Type of Installation 1/16” x 1/32” 1/32” U Notch Trowel (1.6 mm x 0.8 mm x 0.8 mm U) Up to 350 sq. ft./ gal (Up to 8.6 sq.
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MOHAWK Residential Installation Guide – Sheet Vinyl Flooring Additional Instructions/Notes: • Always inspect the flooring thoroughly before installation. • DO NOT slide heavy appliances or furniture over or across the flooring. Always lift objects and place them on a hard board between the flooring and object and gently reposition them. • Use caulk next to bathtubs, showers, sliding doors, patio doors, around metal door jambs or similar areas.