Modular Carpet Tile Installation Instructions UltraSet Vinyl Back 160 South Industrial Blvd. Calhoun, GA. 30701 Dalton, GA 30721 Technical Services Department 508 East Morris St. Dalton, GA 30721 888.387.9881 www.mohawkflooring.com ©2016 Aladdin Commercial | www.aladdin-commercial.
Modular Carpet Tile Installation Carpet Installation Check off List 1. Newly poured concrete floors generally will take 30 days to cure. Moisture should not exceed 5 lbs. /1000sf per 24 hours or 80% relative humidity as determined by current ASTM standards. If the results are more than 5 lbs or higher than 80% RH, do not proceed with the installation. Gypcrete or substrates with excessive dust must be cleaned, and then primed with an approved primer, such as a latex milk additive. 2.
Required Equipment The following items may be purchased from a local carpet workroom supplier: • Razor Blades • Razor Knives • Straight Edge • Chalk line • Mohawk Group’s Adhesives • Scissors • Framing Square • Floor Scraper • Cushion Ba
Adhesive Application EnPress Adhesive Application • UltraSet requires EnPress PSA adhesive. • Other adhesives may not be compatible and will void product warranties. • Apply the adhesive with a heavy-duty frame paint roller with a 3/8” nap. A trowel can also be used (1/16”x1/32”x1/32” U notch) • The adhesive must be applied in a FULL SPREAD – NOT grid. • Ensure the proper amount of adhesive is applied to the sub-floor.
Tile Installation Methods Before you begin the installation consult product specification to determine which installation format(s) are approved. Shown below are some common installation formats. Monolithic Quarter-Turn Ashlar Formats Brick Ashlar, 3-Step 8-Inch Offset In the Ashlar installation formats, each row of carpet tiles is shifted 8 inches, either in a brick format or vertically (see diagrams to the left). This is a three-step process, i.e.
Tile Installation Make sure to inspect tiles for dye lot, style, quality and shipping damage prior to installation. Do not install any product that has visible problems. For concerns, please contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881. 1. Start from the intersection point in the center of the floor. Install the tiles in one quadrant using the chalk lines as guidelines. Fill in the area in between the two chalk lines using the stair step method. Chalk line 1 2.
Stairs Modular Carpet Tiles Are NOT Recommended For Stairs. Chair Pads Chair pads are not required, but are recommended for use under chairs with roller casters. Casters must be the flat round type with 5/8” to 1” width minimum. If chair pads are not used, the appearance of the carpet tile will decrease. Maintenance and/or shifting of the modular tiles will be required more frequently when pads are not used. Replacement Tiles Occasionally, it will be necessary to replace damaged or heavily soiled tiles.
