Use and Care Manual

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Light Commercial Dened
Mohawk warrants only rst quality products for recommended light commercial use such as those outlined in the below Light Commercial Application Chart.
Products will perform as warranted for the stated warranty period when installed in accordance with the Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring Installation Guide over
approved substrates and underlayments, using the recommended adhesives if applicable.
• Light Commercial use is dened as use in environments, that do not experience normal to heavy commercial trafc, such as those outlined in
the Light Commercial Application Chart below. PLEASE NOTE, warranty exclusions apply with respect to casters and other rolling loads, due to the
unusual characteristics of this type of wheeled trafc.
• The intended applications include privately owned in-house businesses, such as daycare centers, doctor/dentist ofces, and barber/beauty shops. For
questions as to the type of use that is considered “Light Commercial”, please contact Mohawk Technical Services prior to purchase and installation.
• Mohawk is not responsible for usage that is not in compliance with any regulation or code.
Light Commercial Application Chart
COMMERCIAL BUILDING TYPE EXAMPLES OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TYPE RECOMMENDED APPLICATION AREAS
HEALTHCARE
MedClinics,RetirementCenters,Doctors’Ofces,
Hospice,AssistedLiving
All Non-required “Clean Room” Areas—Corridors,
Patient Rooms, Lobbies, Waiting Rooms, Cafeterias,
Exam Rooms, Common Areas
CORPORATE
Banks,ProfessionalOfces,includingAccountants,
Lawyers,etc.
Ofces,Hallways,Lobbies,ReceptionAreas,
Bathrooms,BreakRooms,ConferenceRooms
RETAIL
RetailStores,MainStreet,Boutiques,ArtGalleries,
Bookstores,CoffeeShops,DryCleaners,GiftShops,
JewelryStores,BeautySalons,BarberShops
Dressing Rooms, Entire Store
MULTI-FAMILYHOUSING Apartments, Condos, Military Housing Any Rooms, including Common Areas
HOSPITALITY Hotel, Motel, Restaurants
Hallways
(excluding Commercial Kitchens)
EDUCATION
Daycare, Preschool, Elementary, Secondary Learning,
Universities,Libraries
Dorms,CommonAreas.Cafeterias,
Auditoriums, Libraries (excluding Gymnasiums)
CARE AND CLEANING
Your Mohawk ooring will provide years of enjoyable use. You will nd that it is not only beautiful, but durable. It is also much easier to maintain than most other
ooring products, thanks to its tough protective nish and moisture resistance. It only takes a few simple care and maintenance steps to keep your Mohawk oor
looking beautiful for years to come.
Preventative Maintenance
• Prevent indentations and scratches with the use of non-staining oor protectors on the legs of chairs, appliances and all heavy furniture. Floor protectors
should be at least one inch in diameter.
• Do not ood oor or subject to standing water.
• Protect your oor from tracked-in dirt by using mats at all outside entrances. Mats should have a non-rubberized backing and be marked as non-staining.
• Avoid tracking in tar or asphalt from driveways.
• Avoid high heeled shoes on your oor, as they can cause permanent indentations.
• Protect your oors against burns. Burns from cigarettes, matches or other extremely hot items can cause permanent damage.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as this can cause discoloration.
Cleaning and Maintenance
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately.
• Use a damp mop to remove loose dirt.
• Wash the oor with non-abrasive, neutral pH oor cleaner.
• Thoroughly rinse the entire oor with fresh, clean water. Remove rinse water and allow the oor to dry completely.