Installation

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Modular Carpet Installation
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Carpet Installation Check off List
1. Newly poured concrete floors generally will take 30 days per inch to cure. Moisture should not
exceed 5 lbs. /1000sf per 24 hours or 80% relative humidity as determined by current ASTM
standards. If the results are more than 5 lbs or higher than 80% RH, do not proceed with the
installation. Gypcrete or substrates with excessive dust must be cleaned, and then primed with
an approved primer, such as a latex milk additive.
2. The alkalinity or pH in a concrete slab should be between 5 and 9 for a glue -down installation.
3. The floor and room temperature must be acclimated by maintaining the temperature at 65° F and
85° F, and the humidity between 30% and 65%, for at least 48 hours before and during
installation. In addition, the carpet and adhesive should be stored under these conditions for at
least 24 hours before installation. The installation site must be acclimated with HVAC in
operation.
4. When the installation is complete, the jobsite must be maintained at normal service temperature
and humidity.
5. Existing adhesive must be properly prepared prior to any installation of Mohawk Group’s
modular carpet. See note #1.
6. Mechanically remove all wax, dirt, grease and paint. DO NOT use solvents to clean the floor. DO
NOT use oil based sweeping compounds. Fill cracks more than 1/16” wide with a Portland or
cement based patching compound. The floor must be flat to within 1/8” in 10 feet. Use leveling
compound when required. Patched areas may need to be primed ( consult patch manufacture for
requirements) with an approved primer. DO NOT install over resin or silicate based curing
compounds.
7. Inspect all carpet prior to cutting and contact your sales representative before installing the
carpet if you discover any problems. No claims will be allowed for visible defects after the carpet
has been cut and installed.
8. Never cut carpet over carpet as this can result in over penetration of the blade and cutting loops
on the lower carpet.
9. Carpet should be protected from heavy traffic and construction dust with a non -staining building
material paper. Never use plastic sheeting as it will trap moisture and prevent proper curing of
the adhesive. Plastic may also leave residues that can result in rapid soiling after removal.
10. If any of the above conditions are not attainable, contact Mohawk Group Technical Services at
800-833-6954.
Please Note
1. Asbestos-containing floor tiles, any adhesive possibly containing asbestos, or other asbestos -
containing floor coverings require special preparation, handling, and removal procedures.
Consult the appropriate local or state authorities or the Resilient Floor Covering Institute before
disturbing any suspected asbestos-containing material.
2. Installation of Mohawk Group’s modular carpet on a floor outside the scope of the guidelines in
this document will void all applicable warranties.
3. The Mohawk Group is not responsible for any product failure due to improper floor preparation
and/or installation procedures. The required adhesives are Mohawk Group’s family of adhesives.
4. When installing carpet tiles over raised access floor panels, start installation by overlapping the
access panel joints to prevent the seams of the tiles from lining up with the access panel joints.
Additionally, all access panels should be sound, level and edges firmly secured to the raised
flooring pedestals.