Installation Guide

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Modular Carpet Installation
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Chalk line 1
Chalk line 2
Starting Point
Tile Installation
Make sure to inspect Mohawk Group’s tiles for dye lot, style, quality and shipping damage
prior to installation. Do not install any product that has visible problems. For concerns,
please contact Technical Services at 800-833-6954.
1. Start from the intersection point in the center of the
floor. Install the tiles in one quadrant using the
chalk lines as guidelines. Fill in the area in
between the two chalk lines using the stair step
method.
2. Continue to install tiles in a stair step or pyramid
pattern, starting at the center point. Check to
ensure tiles are properly aligned at edges during
the installation. (See figure to right).
3. Fit the tiles together by sliding them together, being
careful not to trap face yarns between or under the edges
of the tile. Press or roll the tiles into the adhesive.
IMPORTANT: When installing Ecoflex NXT tiles, the 10 tile measurement must be
between 240 3/16” to 240 7/16”. As the tile is placed into position, start with a lower corner
and press the tile into place in an upward motion with the palm of the hand. The entire tile
must be pressed with the installers’ palm. Do not try to put both corner s down at the same
time. Do not jam or force the tiles too tightly.
When installing Ecoflex ICT tiles, the 10 tile measurement must be between 240 – 240 1/4”.
As the tile is placed into position, slightly apply pressure making sure the seams are tightly
joined together.
Please Note: Tiles that are trimmed against the walls, baseboards, columns, etc. must be
cut flush, but not too tight where they are forced into position. Ensure that the adhesive
spread is within 1/2” of walls and other obstructions.
4. All carpet tiles must be rolled with a 75 lb. or 100 lb. roller.
5. Use a seam roller to blend and enhance the seams. The loop pile modules will have some
yarn blossoming at the edges. The face yarn will require occasional trimming.
Cutting Border Tiles
Cuts are made from the back. Install border tiles by placing the tile face down exactly on top of
the last row of field tiles, keeping the arrows pointed in the same directions. This will be your
cut tile. Using another tile, butt it against the wall allowing it to lie on top of the tile that is to be
cut. Using this tile as a reference tile, score a line on the back of the tile that is to be cut. Cut
the tile along the reference line being careful not to cut through the installed tile below. Install
the cut tile with the cut edge along the wall. Use this same technique at doorways and other
objects that must be cut around. The NXT tile must have the backing cut slightly shorter by
cutting the backing at a slight angle. A transition strip must be used to protect any exposed
edges.