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Installation Instructions

For 3/4" Mohawk Solid Hardwood oors

Final Touches

Install the proper trim molding at the doorways to achieve the transition and along the walls to cover expansion gap and the edges of any gaps along the

wall due to irregularity. Complete the job using wood filler that coordinates with the installed hardwood flooring to fill any gapping along the joints or areas

where brad nails were used in the trim or the flooring.

Sweep the floor to remove any particles that could scratch it. Use Mohawk FloorCare Essentials to clean the floor.

Maintenance

Mohawk hardwood floors are easily maintained—no wax, no mess. The best way to care for your new floor is to perform regularly scheduled maintenance,

which includes sweeping the entire floor at least once a week to remove dirt and debris that may scratch the floor. High traffic areas such as entrances,

doorways, and traffic paths will require cleaning more frequently, depending upon of the amount of concentrated foot traffic. Following these easy steps is

the key to keeping your new floor looking beautiful for years to come.

STEP 1: Routinely sweep your floor with a soft bristle broom or use a vacuum designed for use on hardwood floors.

WARNING: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a wood floor and should never be used.

STEP 2: Apply Mohawk FloorCare Essentials Hardwood Flooring & Laminate Cleaner to a terry cloth or micro fiber mop; do not spray directly onto the floor.

Use a back and forth motion with the mop. When the terry cloth or micro fiber cover becomes soiled, simply replace it with a clean one. Cleaning the floor

with a soiled cover causes streaking. The covers are re-usable so simply throw the cover in the laundry to wash and dry it as you would any towel. DO NOT

USE FABRIC SOFTENER when washing terry cloth or micro fiber covers.

Care Tips and Warnings

• Wipe up spills promptly and use approved hardwood cleaner.

• Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs.

• Never use rubber backed rugs on your oor. We recommend the use of Mohawk Home

rugs and anti-skid non-slip rug pads. Rug pads should extend

all the way to the edges of the rug to work properly.

• Always clean under rugs and mats to remove damaging grit during routine cleaning. Left unattended, dirt particles can act as abrasives and de-gloss

the ooring nish.

• Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely damage ooring.

• Replace hard plastic or metal casters or wheels on furniture with soft rubber casters or use a protective mat under the casters.

• Never wet mop your wood oors. Excess moisture or liquids will damage your wood ooring.

• Use only Mohawk FloorCare Essentials Hardwood Cleaner or Columbia Flooring Hardwood Cleaner.

• Never use oil soaps, wax, or other household products to clean your oor.

• Never use steam cleaners on your wood oors. This will force moisture into the wood and cause damage to your ooring.

• Keep pet nails trimmed as recommended by your veterinarian.

• Protect your oor when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances.

• Use protective window coverings to protect hardwood oors from excessive heat and during periods of direct sunlight.

Avoiding Scratches and Dents

With today’s active lifestyles, it is important to note that hardwood flooring can and will scratch and dent. To prevent excessive abuse, the use of

strategically placed mats and area rugs as well as floor protectors on chair and table legs is recommended.