Installation Instructions

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Herald Collection Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION CONTENTS: PGS

Flooring Installation 1-4

Wall Installation - Horizontal 5-8

Wall Installation - Vertical 9-11

Wall Installation Care and Cleaning 12

Wall Installation Warranty 13

GENERAL

Uniclic® is a revolutionary system for installing laminate floors without using glue. The planks can be clicked together

simply, thanks to the ingenious shape of the tongue and groove. Uniclic® is unique because you can install the planks in

two different ways:

Method A: Angle-In installation method

Position the plank to be installed at an angle of 20 to 30° to the plank already installed. Move the plank gently up and

down and at the same time exert forward pressure. The planks will automatically click into place. You can either insert

the tongue into the groove, or the groove into the tongue. The tongue in groove method is the most common and the

easiest way. See diagram 1A-1B-1C.

Method B: Flat installation method

(Flat installation method): With Uniclic® you can also tap the planks into each other without lifting. For this method you

must use the special Uniclic® tapping block. The planks should not be joined with a single tap and the tapping block

should be sitting flat on the floor. To avoid damaging the planks you must tap them together gradually. See diagram 2A-

2B. Use this method only in cases where you are unable to use the Angle-In method (see below). The rest of your floor

should be installed using the angle-In method.

TOOLS FOR INSTALLING THE FLOOR

For best results, it is essential that you follow the installation instructions exactly. Besides the regular tools for installing

laminate floors (i.e. hammer, saw, pencil, measure) you will also need the following accessories:

• Installation kit (pull bar, spacers (1-8 mm / 0.039”-0.315”) and Uniclic®-adapted tapping block) • Maintenance

products

• Underlayment system

• You may also need to saw the planks. To obtain a clean cut, the pattern side should face down when you use a

jigsaw, sabre saw or circular handsaw and up when you use a handsaw, table saw or a crosscut saw.

FOCUS POINTS

1. Thanks to the Uniclic® system, the floor floats and is installed without glue. You can walk on the floor during and

immediately after installation.

2. With Uniclic® planks you can choose where you want to begin. Think about what will be the easiest way to

install the floor. We will demonstrate the installation for right-handed people, from left to right. You can work in

the other direction if you want.

3. Make sure the planks are mixed sufficiently when you install them, so that you do not end up with too many

identical, light or dark planks next to each other.

4. Check all planks in daylight before and during installation. Defective planks must never be used.

5. The floor should preferably be installed parallel to how the light enters the room. The ideal conditions are 15-

20°C (59-68°F) at a relative humidity of 5060%.

6. Under normal conditions*, Mohawk® flooring requires no acclimation period. Outside of the normal conditions,

let the planks acclimate for 48 hours in the unopened packaging at the normal room temperature in the middle

of the room where the floor is to be installed. *Normal conditions means a difference of no more than 25°F and

20% relative humidity between the stocking/transportation environment of the flooring and the final installation

environment of the flooring.

7. Room humidity can vary according to the season, so it is vital that the floor is able to expand and contract. For

this reason, make sure you leave an expansion joint of minimum 8 to 10 mm (5/16” to 3/8”) on all sides of the

floor, around pipes, thresholds, under doors and around any fixed/stationary objects (floor vents, kitchen islands,

etc..).

8. Large rooms must have expansion joints every 13 m (40 feet) width-wise to the planks and every 13 m (40 feet)

length-wise. It is recommended to provide an expansion joint between different rooms (e.g. under the door).

Expansion joints can be finished by means of a molding that is attached to the subfloor.

9. Ensure that the end joints of the planks in two successive rows are never in line. Always ensure that the joints

are staggered by at least 15 cm / 6 inches. 10. We recommend you purchase a few extra cartons of flooring.

Laminate Floor Installation Instructions PGS 1-4

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Mohawk® Herald Collection Installation Instructions INSTALLATION CONTENTS: Flooring Installation Wall Installation - Horizontal Wall Installation - Vertical Wall Installation Care and Cleaning Wall Installation Warranty Laminate Floor Installation Instructions PGS 1-4 5-8 9-11 12 13 PGS 1-4 GENERAL Uniclic® is a revolutionary system for installing laminate floors without using glue. The planks can be clicked together simply, thanks to the ingenious shape of the tongue and groove.
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This will be useful to you if you have some damaged pieces, miscalculate the size of the room, or miss cut some pieces. This also will help you if your floor needs a repair but your product is no longer manufactured. PREPARING THE ROOM • If 7mm product, allow the laminate flooring to acclimate for 48 hours in its sealed packaging in the middle of the room where it is to be installed. Mix planks from different cartons when installing to maximize the natural look of the floor.
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approximately 1mm (1/32”) from the edge of the flooring. Then fill the expansion area with sealant, remove any excess with a plastic scraper or putty knife, then remove the tape. Let dry for 24 hours before exposure to water. PIPES In rows where there is a pipe, make sure the pipe falls exactly in line with the short side of two planks. Take a drill bit with the same diameter as the pipe plus 20 mm (3/4”) for the expansion.
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IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY: THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMALIKE 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.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Horizontal Accent Wall PGS 5-8 Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Mohawk laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets local building code requirements. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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Measure the length and width of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. Remove baseboards from the accent wall and locate the wall studs using the stud finder tool. Mark vertical lines over all studs. Use painters tape to extend stud location to ceiling if needed. (Figure 1) Accent Wall Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches. Pay special attention to avoid contact with electrical wiring.
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Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow area of the extended groove (see inset diagram). Take care that the brad nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You must also place drywall screws every 16” into the wall studs or sill plate along the bottom edge of the first row of planks where they will be covered by the wall base.
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Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row. (Figure 8) For the last row of the installation, use painters tape to mark the stud location for brad nailing. Cut all planks in the last row to the required width to complete the installation. Complete the installation as you have the earlier rows. (Figure 8A) Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Installation Instructions Vertical Wainscot Style Accent Wall PGS 9-11 Although originally designed as a durable floor covering, many consumers have started using Mohawk laminate flooring on walls to give their rooms more character and to create a feature or accent wall. Laminate can be utilized as a decorative covering over an existing clean, dry, secure and vertical wall that meets building codes. The wall substrate should be primed or painted drywall (gypsum board) only.
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Measure the length of your laminate plank and the length of the wall area to determine the total square footage area. Order that amount of flooring plus an additional 10% for incorrect cuts. Remove all base and trim from accent wall. Measure from the floor a distance equal to your laminate plank plus one inch then level and mark the wall with a chalk line. With an electronic stud finder locate and mark wall studs. (Figure 1) Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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Adhere the plank to the wall leaving a 3/16" gap (A) from the corners of the wall and a 1" gap (B) at bottom. Drive brad nails ½" from the top and bottom of each plank to secure to wall. Place nails where the trim will cover. Continue with the installation for each subsequent plank by first applying silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. Then angle the groove over the tongue of the previous plank and wiggle into place. Tighten joints as needed with a tapping block or pull bar.
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Wall Instruction Care and Cleaning PG 12 Dry wipe as primary cleaning method. Occasionally damp wipe with water only. NO wet washing. If needed, use 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. Wipe off spills immediately. DO NOT allow moisture to remain on the product surface for longer than 30 minutes.
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Limited Warranty For Wall Installations Only Mohawk Limited Lifetime* Residential Warranty Mohawk provides the following limited lifetime* residential warranty to the original purchaser for as long as he or she owns the product in its original installation: (1) the laminate surface will not fade due to sun or electrical light; and (2) the laminate surface will not stain. These limited warranties are subject to the conditions described in the “Conditions” section below.
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