Installation & Assembly

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Uniclic
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Installation Instructions
Over Concrete
The installation site must be acclimated with HVAC in operation. The oor and room temperature, as well as ooring materials and adhesive, must be
maintained at 65°– 85° F, and the humidity below 65% for 48 hours prior to, during, and after pre-installation testing and installation. All substrate
preparation and testing proce- dures must conform to appropriate ASTM F710, ASTM F 1869 and ASTM F 2170. Moisture levels should not exceed
85% RH, pH should read between 8-9. If RH exceeds 85% use Mohawk HydroSeal 95 to lower readings. Vinyl tiles are resistant to water damage but
they do not prevent the transmission of moisture. Care should be taken to keep moisture from collecting on either side of the vinyl oor to prevent the
growth of mold and mildew.
Over Ceramic
Remove any loose tiles and ll with appropriate Portland cement oor ll. Roughen surface of tile. Fill grout joints to the level of the surface of the
ceramic tile with appropriate Portland Cement oor ll carefully follow- ing the oor ll manufacturer’s instructions for mixing, priming and spreading
material over ceramic tile.
1. Determine if the starter row will need to be cut. If the rst row of planks does not need to be trimmed in width, proceed. Perimeter planks should
not be less than 1/2 the width of the plank.Identify tongue on short side of plank. Start with tongue facing the wall, being careful to leave a 1/4”
expansion space.
2. Identify tongue/short side of plank. Tongue side should start facing the wall if working left to right. You may also start with the groove side facing
the wall if this is easier for you, but you must work right to left. Regardless of direction, be careful to leave a ¼” expansion space around the
perimeter of the room.
3. Check the groove on each plank to ensure it is clean and free of debris.
4. Continue to the next plank by dropping and locking the end of the new plank into the end of the existing plank.Install the rst plank in the second
row by inserting the tongue of the long side into the groove of the plank in the rst row. Shift the product down toward the end seam and slightly
lift the previous plank in order to engage the end joints together.
5. For ooring thicker than 4.5mm, tap the end joint into place with a rubber mallet or with hand to fully engage the end joints together. For product
thinner than 4.5mm, only use hand to fully engage the end joints together, do not use the rubber mallet.
6. Install the rst plank in the second row by inserting the long side tongue into the groove of the plank in the rst row, or the reverse if working
right to left.
7. Work across the length of the room installing planks with the long side seam rst, then sliding back to drop the end joint into place. Tap ends to
ensure a tight t.
It is critical to keep the rst two rows straight and square, as they are the “foundation” for the rest of the installation. Check squareness and
straightness regularly.
8. Cut the last plank in the second row and leave an expansion gap of 1/4” (6.35 mm). Planks may be cut with a utility knife using the
“score and snap” technique. The leftover of this plank may be used to start the third row if it’s a minimum 6” (15 cm long).
Site Preparations
Installation Steps