Installation Guide

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.

• Apply silicone sealant at connections to doorframes or any other fixed objects

Care and Cleaning

Place felt floor protectors under legs of moveable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber – not plastic

or metal. Place walk-off mats at entrances. Dust mop as primary cleaning method. Occasionally wet mop

with water only, using a well wrung out mop; DO NOT pour liquid directly on floor or use an excessively

wet mop that will puddle or leave moisture standing on the floor. If needed, use a solution of 1 cup of

vinegar per gallon of water OR 1/3 cup non-sudsing ammonia per gallon of water. DO NOT use

detergents, abrasive cleaners, soaps, waxes or polishes. Use correct hard surface vacuum tools. DO NOT

use rotating beater bars, floor scrubbers, steamers, jet mops, buffers or similar products. Wipe up spills

immediately. DO NOT allow topical moisture to remain on the floor longer than the time specified in

the product warranty.

IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY:

THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE,

NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HAVE BEEN

REPORTED AS A RESULT OF FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE. ELDERLY PERSONS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AS

WELL AS ANYONE WITH A HISTORY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGIES OR LUNG PROBLEMS, MAY BE AT GREATER

RISK. RESEARCH IS CONTINUING ON THE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO

FORMALDEHYDE. REDUCED VENTILATION MAY ALLOW FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS

TO ACCUMULATE IN THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE

FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. WHEN A HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME SUMMER

TEMPERATURES, AN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE

LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE LEVELS

OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR CALL THE LOCAL

HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

For detailed product specifications, please contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881, option 3.

For service under this warranty please notify your retailer in writing. Be sure to describe the specific

problem and to include a copy of your invoice. Your retailer will take appropriate action, including

notifying Mohawk, if necessary.

Mohawk® Flooring is manufactured and distributed by

Unilin North America LLC

550 Cloniger Drive

Thomasville, NC 27360