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Installation Instructions

For Mohawk Engineered Hardwood oors with Ply Construction

Wet Lay Method

Step 1: Select a starter wall. It is recommended to start the installation along an exterior wall. It’s more likely to be straight and square with the room.

Measure out from the wall the width of two planks plus the plank thickness, mark each end of the room and snap your chalk line.

Step 2: Spread adhesive from the chalk line to the starter wall using the recommended trowel size. It is important to use the correct trowel at a 45° angle to

get the proper spread of adhesive applied to the subfloor and produce a proper and permanent bond. Improper bonding can cause loose or hollow spots.

Note: Change the trowel every 2,000 to 3,000 square feet, or sooner as needed, due to wear down of the dimples. This ensures the proper spread of adhesive.

Step 3: Install the first row of starter planks with the tongue facing the starter wall and secure into position. Alignment is critical and can be achieved by

securing a straight edge along the chalk line (a 2 by 4 works well), or by top nailing the first row with finishing nails (wood subfloor), or adjustable spacers

(concrete subfloor). This prevents slippage of the planks that can cause misalignment.

Note: The planks along the wall may have to be scribed and cut to fit in order to maintain a consistent expansion space since most walls are not straight. Try

to maintain at least 2" on the scribed plank.

Step 4: Once the starter rows are secure, spread 2-1/2 to 3 feet of adhesive the length of the room. Never lay more adhesive than can be covered in

approximately 1 hour. Place tongue into groove of plank or strips and press firmly into adhesive. Never slide planks or strips through adhesive. Use Uniclic

tapping block if necessary to fit planks snug together at side and butt ends. Clean any adhesive off the surface before it cures using clean terry cloth towels

and mineral spirits.

NOTE: Never work on top of the flooring when installing. If you must work on top of the newly laid flooring, use a kneeling board.

Secure your starter rows with a straight edge. Once the remainder of the floor has been installed, go back to the beginning and remove the straight edges

and spread adhesive on the remainder of the open subfloor. Remember, planks closest to the wall may have to be scribed and cut to fit due to irregularities

along the wall.

Clean Up

Use clean white terry cloth towels to clean as you go along with mineral spirits. It is easy and convenient to use. Adhesive that has cured on the surface of

the flooring can be difficult to remove. Measures should be taken to protect floors from other trade work.

Light foot traffic is allowed after 12 hours, but wait 24 hours after installation to remove the low adhesion delicate surface painters tape. Once the tape is

removed, clean any adhesive residue left from the tape using mineral spirits on a clean white terry towel.

2 ½ - 3'