FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile INSTALLATION EcoFlex® ICT EcoFlex® NXT EcoFlex® Matrix 160 South Industrial Blvd. Calhoun, GA. 30701 MohawkGroup.com Technical Services Department 508 East Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721 800.833.6954 product_tech@mohawkind.com © 2018 Mohawk Group | mohawkgroup.com Rev.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N This information, offered as a customer service, is based on Mohawk Group’s engineering tests and field experience. It is intended for installers with professional experience to be used at their discretion and risk. Mohawk Group does not guarantee results and assumes no liability in connection with these installation instructions Site Conditions Moisture Testing Newly poured concrete floors generally will take 30 days per inch to cure.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Floor Preparation and Existing Adhesives • Pre-existing adhesive ridges should be mechanically or hand scraped to a residue to create a smooth flat surface before installing our carpet products. Mohawk cannot be held liable for issues arising from excess adhesive left on the substrate.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Installation • 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. • Never cut carpet over carpet, as this can result in over penetration of the blade and severed loops on the lower carpet.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Application Rate 24” x 24” Tiles Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) 12” x 36” Planks Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) Monolithic, Quarter Turn, Multidirectional 150 Monolithic 110 Horizontal and Vertical Ashlar 100 Ashlar, Basketweave, Herringbone 60 Tiles and Planks Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) Monolithic Stepping, Half-Lap, Brick Ashlar, Random, Herringbone 24” x 48” Planks Coverage (Sq. Yds./Box) 100 All Methods 150 Tab Installation 1.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Tab Placement Tabs must be placed on every corner of the tile or the plank. A tab is also required at any seam next to the wall or transition. 24x48 planks require an additional tab in the middle along the 48” side. See Below. MONOLITHIC, QUARTER-TURN & MULTIDIRECTIONAL (24” X 24” TILES) 12” X 36” PLANKS BRICK & VERTICAL ASHLAR (24” X 24” TILES) 24” X 48” PLANKS © 2018 Mohawk Group | mohawkgroup.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Tile Installation Methods Before you begin the installation, consult product specifications to determine which installation formats are approved. Shown below are some common installation formats. MONOLITHIC QUARTER TURN Ashlar Formats BRICK ASHLAR, 3-STEP 8” OFFSET VERTICAL ASHLAR 3-STEP 8” OFFSET In the Ashlar installation formats, each row of carpet tiles is shifted 8 inches, either in a brick format or vertically (see diagrams above).
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Multi-Directional Format (Follow No Order) Tiles are to be placed without concern for the arrow direction (random). Mixing tiles from various boxes during installation will further blend color and design elements. This process is essential for achieving optimal aesthetics.
FlexLok Adhesive Tabs for Carpet Tile | I N S T A L L A T I O N Stairs FlexLok is NOT recommended for stairs. Ramps and Inclines FlexLok is NOT recommended for ramps, inclines or under heavy rolling loads. Mohawk Pressure Sensitive Adhesives must be used in these areas. Carpet Over Carpet FlexLok is NOT recommended for carpet over carpet installations. Chair Pads Chair pads are recommended for use under chairs with roller casters. Casters must be the flat round type with 5/8” to 1” width minimum.
