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Installation Instructions

For Mohawk Engineered Hardwood oors with Ply Construction

Before You Start

Adhesive Selection

Acceptable subfloor moisture condition requirements will vary dependent upon your selection of M1000, M808 or M92X adhesive. 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.

To correct any subfloor conditions concerning moisture, either wait until the sub-floor dries to meet specifications or use an appropriate moisture barrier. For

more information concerning moisture conditions, contact Technical Service Department at 888-387-9881, option 3.

NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL FLOORING IF MOISTURE TESTS RESULTS EXCEED RECOMMENDED LIMITS.

• Plan your layout and determine the direction of the installation in the room. Planks installed parallel to windows accent the hardwood best.

• To achieve a uniform installation appearance, preselect and set aside hardwood planks that blend best with all trims and moldings. Install these planks

next to best-blended moldings.

• Remove all wall mounted moldings such as base and quarter round.

• Floor should be installed blending planks from several cartons to ensure good color and shade mixture throughout the installation.

• Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards at least 6", or longer for wider width products, in adjacent rows.

NOTE: USE OF A RUBBER MALLET TO INSTALL FLOORING IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS STRIKING THE SURFACE WITH A RUBBER MALLET MAY CAUSE

IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE PLANK.

Glue Down Installation Guidelines

Select adhesive based on Adhesive Selection guidelines provided above.

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

Engineered Flooring — Moisture/Sound Suppression Method Application

(Trowel clip on top of bucket)

M1000 Ultratack Advanced 3 in 1 Adhesive (concrete only):

A low VOC silane terminated polymer adhesive designed for use over on- or above-grade concrete substrates where excessive moisture may be present.

• Up to 95% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170

• pH test results up to 11.0

• Test for sealers and 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.