Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions

Site Requirements

Mohawk laminated flooring is a durable floor covering, not intended as structural material. Mohawk

laminated flooring requires a clean, dry, secure subfloor that meets building codes. The following

requirements are not intended to supersede federal, state or local building codes, but as with many

other interior finish products, may require modifying existing structural components for successful

installation. Owner assumes responsibility for compliance with all building codes. Mohawk laminated

flooring is suitable for use in climate controlled (35-65% RH and 60-85° F) indoor installations only and

should not be installed in rooms with floor drains or sump pumps. Mohawk laminated flooring can be

installed above, on or below grade. A moisture test is strongly recommended to determine if high

moisture exists in the subfloor. When using a calcium chloride moisture test for concrete subfloors

(ASTM F1869), values must be ≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24-hr or <80% RH with an in situ probe (ASTM F2170).

Moisture readings of wood subfloors must be ≤ 12%.

Acceptable job site conditions, including relative humidity and subfloor moisture conditions, must be

maintained throughout the lifetime of the flooring.

Mohawk laminated flooring is installed as a floating floor and requires the use of T-moldings in

doorways less than 32-inches (0.81m) or if the installation changes directions through the doorway

(regardless of doorway size) and in rooms 50 feet (15,24m) or larger in length or width. Floor movement

must not be constrained by glue, nails, screws, hardware or other fixed obstructions.

*This product must be installed in accordance with installation instructions illustrated in pages 2-3.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Installation Instructions Site Requirements Mohawk laminated flooring is a durable floor covering, not intended as structural material. Mohawk laminated flooring requires a clean, dry, secure subfloor that meets building codes. The following requirements are not intended to supersede federal, state or local building codes, but as with many other interior finish products, may require modifying existing structural components for successful installation.
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Site and Material Preparation A. Remove carpet and padding. Also remove any wood flooring installed on concrete. Do not remove products unless they are asbestos-free. B. Undercut door frame and wallbase. Slide the flooring at least 1/4” underneath the door frame and wallbase. Also leave a concealed 3/8” minimum expansion space under each. C. Remove bumps or peaks in subfloor and fill depressions with floor leveling compound to ensure no more than 3/16” unevenness per 10 foot span. D.
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4. Assemble the first row tongue side toward wall. Insert the end tongue into the end groove and rotate downward to assemble. Keep the planks aligned and the joints closed. 5. Two spacers thick side to thick side equals 3/8”. 6. Provide a 3/8” space for expansion on all sides. First piece must be at least 8” long. Start new rows with pieces trimmed from previous row. Ensure at least a 12” end joint offset. 7.
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19. Create a watertight seal by applying flexible 100% silicone sealant to the entire perimeter of the installation. DO NOT use acrylic sealant. • First fill all expansion spaces with 3/8” compressible PE foam backer rod and cover with silicone sealant. • Prior to installing the moldings, apply silicone sealant to the portion of the molding or transition that will contact directly with the Mohawk laminated flooring surface. • Install moldings and immediately wipe away any excess silicone sealant.