Installation

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Note
When installing EcoFlex
®
ICT over old cutback or adhesive residue, use Mohawk
Group OptiSeal™ as a barrier to help prevent plasticizer migration. Following
instruction for use, apply the OptiSeal™ only after existing adhesive is mechanically
scraped to a smooth minimal residue.
Consult Mohawk Group Technical Services for installation recommendations regarding
substrates and conditions not listed.
APPLICATION
Read all installation instructions thoroughly before installation.
Site conditions and floor preparation requirements must comply with those specified by
the Mohawk Group Installation Guidelines. The installation site must be acclimated with
HVAC in operation. The jobsite, substrate, carpet tiles and the adhesive must be
conditioned at a temperature of 65°F - 85°F and ambient humidity of 30-65% for at
least 48 hours before and during the installation. When installation is complete the
jobsite must be maintained at normal service temperature and humidity. If these
conditions are not attainable, contact Mohawk Group Technical Services.
Use the appropriate notched trowel (see “Typical Trowels and Approximate
Coverages” section).
Spread adhesive evenly over the subfloor, keeping the trowel at a 45° angle to the
subfloor.
Install flooring in strict accordance with the Mohawk Group’s installation guidelines.
Roll the flooring with a 75 – 100 lb roller across the width and length of the flooring
surface.
CLEAN UP
Promptly clean any adhesive from the flooring material’s surface with water while the
adhesive is still fresh/wet.
Clean tools with water while the adhesive is still fresh/wet.
Use mineral spirits once dried. Use caution with mineral spirits, which may be harmful
to some material. DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT DIRECTLY TO THE FLOORING
MATERIAL.
SHELF LIFE
Two years when stored in original, unopened packaging at 73°F (23°C).
COVERAGE
Spread rate is 140-160sy per 4 gallon pail with a 3/8” nap roller or 100-120sy per 4
gallons with a 1/32” x 1/16” x 1/32” U-notch trowel.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING
Freeze/thaw stable up 5 cycles at 0°F (-18°C). Store at room temperature.