Installation Guide

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MOHAWK TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT | 508 EAST MORRIS STREET, DALTON, GA. 30721 | 800.833.6954 01190_2020 | EH | 09/2020 | 1 of 8

RIGID PLANK FLOORING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GRADE LEVELS INSTALLATION METHOD

Rigid Vinyl Plank Above Grade / On Grade / Below Grade Uniclic Click Lock

KEY INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

• MohawkRigidVinylPlankooringisintendedforinterioruseonlyandissuitableforabovegrade,ongrade,andbelowgradeapplications.DO NOT

installinanyoutsideareas,saunas,seasonalporches,campingtrailers,boats,RVs,lanais,roomsthatarepronetoooding,orroomsorhomesthatarenot

temperature-controlled.

• MohawkRigidVinylPlankooringisaoatingoorandshouldbeallowedtoexpandandcontractfreely.Itmustnotbeglued,nailed,orfastenedtothe

suboorinanyway.Permanentcabinets,vanities,islandsandsimilaritemsshouldbeinstalledrst.Then,installMohawkRigidVinylPlankooringaround

them,leavingtheproperexpansiongap.MohawkRigidVinylPlankooringcanbeinstalledundervanitieswithlegs.MohawkRigidVinylPlankooring

canbeinstalledundertoilets;leaveproperexpansionspacearoundtheangeanduseapremiumwaterproof100%siliconecaulk.Donotanchortoilet

throughthematerial.

• MohawkRigidVinylPlankooringisawaterproofoatingoor,butitshouldnotbeusedtosealanexistingoorfrommoisture.Itcannotinhibitthe

growthofmoldorpreventstructuralproblemsassociatedwith,orcausedbyooding,excessivemoisture,alkalisinthesuboor,orconditionsarisingfrom

hydrostaticpressure.Regardlessoflocation,alwaysremovestandingwater,urineandotherliquidspromptly.Jobsitemoistureissuesshouldbeaddressed

andcorrectedpriortoinstallation.Fillexpansionspacesaroundpotentialwetareasonlywithpremiumwaterproof100%siliconecaulk.

• Long-termexposuretodirectsunlightcanpotentiallydamageMohawkRigidVinylPlankooring,causingittodiscolor,fade,orbuckle.ProtectMohawk

RigidVinylPlankooringfromexposuretodirectsunlightviatheuseofwindow-treatmentsorUV-tintingonwindows.

• Iftheooringistobeinstalledbyathirdparty,thenitissuggestedthatthehomeownerbepresentduringtheinstallationforconsultation/direction.The

ownerandinstallershoulddiscussinstallationandlayouttomaximizesatisfaction.Ifthisisnotpossible,consultationshouldoccurpriortoinstallation.The

owner/installerassumesallresponsibilityforqualityofcompletedinstallation.

BEFORE STARTING

BeforebeginningaMohawkRigidVinylPlankooringinstallationproject,itiscriticalthatyou1)fullyacquaintyourselfwiththedetailedinstallation

instructionsforyourspecicooringandsuboortypeand2)conductacompletejobsiteevaluation.

• Forappropriateinstallationinformation,reviewthisguideandtheassemblyinstructionsprovidedoneachcartonofooringyoupurchased.

• MakeacompletejobsiteevaluationtoassurethatenvironmentalconditionsareacceptableforMohawkRigidVinylPlankooringinstallation.No

acclimationisrequirediftheproducttemperatureisbetween45°Fto115°F(7°C to 46°C)andsiteconditionsarebetween45°Fto115°F(7°C to 46°C),with

aninsiderelativehumiditybelow85%for48hourspriorto,duringand48hoursafterinstallation.Formoredetail,pleasereferencethe“InstallationPrep”

sectionofthisguide.

• DeterminethequantityofMohawkRigidVinylPlankoorings,ooringtransitionsandwalltrimneededforyourinstallation.Itisrecommendedthatyou

addanadditional10%toyoursquarefootageforstandardinstallationstoaccountforcuts.Fordiagonalinstallations,add15%.

• Makesureyouhavetheappropriateinstallationtools.Alistofrecommendedinstallationtoolscanbefoundinthe“ToolsRequiredforInstallation”section

ofthisguide.

• Cartonsshouldbeevenlystackednomorethanvecartonshighonaatsurfaceandawayfromanyheating/coolingductsordirectsunlight.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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RIGID PLANK FLOORING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GRADE LEVELS INSTALLATION METHOD Rigid Vinyl Plank Above Grade / On Grade / Below Grade Uniclic Click Lock KEY INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS • Mohawk Rigid Vinyl Plank flooring is intended for interior use only and is suitable for above grade, on grade, and below grade applications.
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION • Tape Measure • Level • Utility Knife • Reciprocating Saw (optional) • Eye Protection • Miter or Circular Saw (optional) • Gloves • Knee Pads (optional) • Tapping Block • Soft Faced Hammer • Pull Bar • ¼” Spacers Site Preparation Prior to installation, the homeowner or installer must ensure that job site conditions (including subfloor/ substrate, ambient temperature and relative humidity) will not negatively affect the floor.
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D. Crawl Spaces: Concrete slab or ground must be dry. Ensure that crawl spaces have open vents year- round to ensure proper air circulation and prevent moisture build-up. The ground in the crawl spaces must be completely covered using 6 mil polyethylene. Crawl space clearance between the earth and underside of joists should be no less than 18” (45.7cm) and the perimeter vent area should be equal to 1.5% of the total square footage of the crawl space or as mandated by code. E.
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APPROVED SUBFLOORS: Concrete, Plywood, OSB, Particleboard, Chipboard, Hardwood (Solid, Engineered, Parquet), Tile (Ceramic, Terrazzo, Stone, Asbestos, Peel and Stick), Non-Cushion Sheet Vinyl, Metal, VCT, DRIcore All subfloor requirements noted below must be met prior to the installation of Mohawk Rigid Vinyl Plank. Concrete Subfloor Prep • Perform moisture tests at locations around exterior doorways, near walls containing plumbing, near foundation walls and in the center of the room.
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• Use approved safety equipment to provide proper protection based on each given task. • Door-jambs and casings must be undercut so that the plank can slide underneath. A 1/4” (6 mm) expansion space must also be included around the undercut jambs and casings. A reciprocating saw is recommended to create the necessary undercut. Never undercut metal door casings.
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13. For the last row, align the plank to be used on top of the 2nd to last row. Using a full width plank as a spacer, trace the wall contour. Use a full plank as a straight edge to cut the plank. Insert the long edge tongue in to the long edge groove and use a pull bar and hammer to close the gap. 14. After tapping the long side joint closed, close the short edge joints using a tapping block or pull bar. Installing Under Doorway Frames 15.
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in place. Be sure no glue comes between the cut-out piece and the subfloor. Finishing the Installation 20. Remove all spacers. 21. Fill any expansion spaces around potentially wet areas (such as refrigerators, tubs, etc.) with premium, waterproof 100% silicone caulk. 22. Remember, the use of coordinating T-Molds is required when installing Mohawk Rigid Vinyl Plank flooring in a room or area that is larger than 100 lineal feet (30.
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Do Not Use the Following on Mohawk Rigid Vinyl Plank flooring • Detergent based cleaners • Abrasive or mop and shine products • Ammonia • Vacuum cleaner with a rotating beater bar engaged NOTE: Always read the cautionary information on all cleaners prior to use. IMPORTANT: Never push, pull or drag furniture, appliances or other items across the floor. When moving furniture or heavy items, always lift and carry the items. MOHAWK TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT | 508 EAST MORRIS STREET, DALTON, GA.