Installation Instructions

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Tools Required for Installation

Common Tools

Wood

Glue

Carbide

40T Blade

Other Tools and Supplies

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PREMIUM

SYSTEM

COMPONENT

Finishing

Putty

PREMIUM

SYSTEM

COMPONENT

Finishing

Putty

SILICONE

CAULK

SILICONE

CAULK

SILICONE

CAULK

100% Silicone

Sealant

Felt furniture

pads

Moisture

Meter

Non Destructive Moisture

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Concrete

Encounter

Plus

100

150

200

250

Moisture

Meter

Laminate oor tapping

block and 5mm (

/16")

spacers

10' (3 m)

> 5" (130 mm)

6 mil (0.15 mm) virgin

polyethelene vapor barrier

ground

> 8" (200 mm)

Job Site

Site Requirements

Laminate is a durable oor covering, not intended as

structural material. Laminate requires a clean, dry, secure

suboor that meets building codes.

Laminate oor 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 oor drains or sump pumps.

Laminate oor can be installed above, on or below grade.

A moisture test is strongly recommended to determine if

high moisture exists in the suboor. When using a calcium

chloride moisture test for concrete suboors (ASTM F1869),

values must be ≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24-hr or <80% RH with an

in situ probe (ASTM F2170). Moisture readings of wood

suboors must be ≤ 12%.

Acceptable job site conditions, including relative humidity

and suboor moisture conditions, must be maintained

throughout the lifetime of the ooring.

Laminate ooring is installed as a oating oor and requires

the use of T-moldings in doorways 4 ft (1.22m) or less and

in rooms 40 feet (12.2 m) or larger in length or width. Floor

movement must not be constrained by glue, nails, screws,

hardware or other xed obstructions.

This product must be installed in accordance with these

installation instructions.

PE Foam

Backer Rod

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Installation Instructions Tools Required for Installation Other Tools and Supplies Finishing Putty s LY DEVEL O AL PE M AD dlfwej dtra djflsv 4 5 6 50 0 S E IN THE U 100 150 Concrete Encounter Plus 200 250 dlfwe vtra alskdjf vmwjc Moisture Meter A 1 FL OZ (33.
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Site and Material Preparation A B Wallbase Door Frame Casing Cutting Line E D C 1 inch (2,5 cm) % 48 hours F 60° – 85° F 15° – 29° C 35% – 65% RH H G > 8" (200 mm) subfloor 6 mil (0.15 mm) virgin polyethelene vapor barrier Site and Material Preparation 1) Remove carpet and padding. Also remove any wood flooring installed on concrete. Do not remove products unless they are asbestos-free. 2) Undercut door frame and wallbase.
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1 3 2 5 4 6 Left 2 6 Right 1 5 3 4 5 6 6 5 > 6 in > 15 cm 7 9 8 2 10 14 11 15 1 4 3 13 12 16 17 WOOD GLUE 18 19 Molding Silicone sealant Molding PE foam backer rod PE foam backer rod Silicone sealant Silicone sealant 3 2018_10_PSM_MEN
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Flooring Installation 1. Inspect each plank. Floor should be installed blending planks from several cartons at the same time to ensure good color and shade mixture throughout the installation. 2. For the first row along straight walls, remove the tongue on all long side joints and on the short side of the 1st plank only. 3. For uneven walls, trace contour on tongue-side of plank and cut. 4. Assemble the first row tongue side toward wall.
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A B C Care and Cleaning 1) Place felt floor protectors under legs of moveable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber – not plastic or metal. 2) Place walk-off mats at entrances. 3) 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.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Install Instructions 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. Do not install directly over wallpaper or paneling.
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Vertical Wainscot Style Wall Install Instructions 1. 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. 2. 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) 3.
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. Apply silicone adhesive to the back side of the plank in an “S” pattern. If you’re using a laminate plank with an attached pad, apply the silicone directly to the pad on the back of the plank. (Figure 3) 9. 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. 10.
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Horizontal Accent Wall Install Instructions 1. 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. 2. 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) 3. Turn off power while working around wall outlets and light switches.
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9. 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. (Figure 4) 10.
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13. Repeat this process for each plank working your way up to the last row. (Figure 8) 14. 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) 15. Use quarter round for inside corners and ceiling. Finish with wall base board of your choice.
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Laminate Flooring on Wall Install Instructions Care and Cleaning 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.