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Installation Instructions

For Mohawk Engineered Hardwood oors with Ply Construction

NOTE: Do not apply over self-stick tile, sheet vinyl, old adhesives, metal, linoleum, laminate, particleboard or strip wood subfloors without first covering with

an approved wood or wood composite underlayment. Air temperature must be between 50°F and 100°F for applying M92X Urethane Adhesive.

• Product must be used in its entirety when opened. Lid cannot be re-sealed.

• Temperature and humidity will affect the curing time. The higher the temperature and humidity, the faster the cure.

Application

1. Regulate temperature and humidity 72 hours before, during and after installation.

2. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel, ensuring 95% to 100% adhesive contact.

• Wet lay method: Press ooring rmly into adhesive immediately after troweling.

• Walk on method: Press ooring rmly into adhesive after it has developed its initial grab, typically after 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Remove any adhesive smudges or drops immediately, as adhesive is very difcult to remove once allowed to dry. Clean tools while adhesive is fresh

using a urethane adhesive remover or mineral spirits.

4. Avoid light/regular foot trafc for at least 12 hours. Avoid heavy foot trafc for at least 24 hours.

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

ooring can be difcult to remove.

Getting Started — Direct Glue

There are two ways to install when using a moisture cured urethane wood flooring adhesive: the wet lay method, laying flooring directly into wet adhesive,

and the dry lay method, which allows the adhesive to flash or to tack up.

CAUTION: Whether you choose to install using the dry or wet method, follow all guidelines set by the adhesive manufacturer as well as the flooring

manufacturer. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may void your flooring warranties.

General Information for Glue Down Installations

1. Use cement based patch, skim coat leveling products to correct substrate imperfections.

2. Regulate temperature and humidity 72 hours before, during and after installation.

3. Install and secure starter row.

4. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel, ensuring 95% to 100% adhesive contact. Wet lay method: press ooring rmly into adhesive immediately

after troweling. After the ooring is place, roll the entire installation with a 75 lb. smooth roller.

5. Inspect the installation and remove any adhesive smudges or drops immediately using mineral spirits. NOTE: Urethane adhesive is very difcult to

remove once dry and cured. Make every effort to prevent adhesive from getting on the ooring surface. For best results, keep a urethane adhesive

cleaner or mineral spirits nearby to remove any adhesive smudges or drops during installation.

6. Clean tools while adhesive is fresh using a urethane adhesive cleaner or mineral spirits.

7. Avoid light/regular trafc for at least 12 hours. Avoid heavy trafc for at least 24 hours.

8. See adhesive manufacture guidelines for open time on the adhesive container.

9. Proper ventilation within the room must be provided. An electric fan is helpful.