Installation Instructions

Residential
Installation Guide
Sheet Vinyl Flooring
This document is reviewed on an ongoing basis.
MKF_0734 7/19
Permanent Full Spread Installation Method
The Permanent Full Installation Method can be used for “special needs” areas, such as those with rolling trafc, extremely high trafc, or areas
with accelerated concrete moisture up to 8 lbs. The permanent full spread installation method must be used in new construction. However,
PLEASE NOTE that if you elect to permanently install your Mohawk ooring using this method as opposed to the Releasable Installation Method
that labor rates exceeding residential releasable removal and underlayment will not be covered.
Materials Required for Installation
• 1/16” X 1/32” X 1/32” U notch trowel
• IVC FlexTech Ultra Permanent Adhesive for Sheet Vinyl
- If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:
Taylor 2098 Dynamic
Henry© 650 P
NOTE: Mohawk will not be held responsible for problems that may arise for approved secondary alternative adhesives.
Please contact the approved secondary alternative adhesives’ manufacturer with issues.
• IVC FLEX-SEAM Premium Seam Bond
- If unavailable, approved secondary alternatives include:
IVC Infuze Permanent Seal Sealer
• IVC FLEX-PRIM Acrylic Latex Primer
• Acrylic Double Face Tape for Vinyl Floor
• Sharp Utility Knife
• Straight edge
• 100 lb. roller
• Plastic putty knife, 2 clean cloths and appropriate cleaner
Acceptable Underlayments
Wood underlayment
Wood underlayment panels require a double layer construction and must be underlayment grade as specied and warranted by the
manufacturer. Always fasten underlayment panels in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Any failure of the
underlayment or Mohawk ooring as a result of the underlayment is NOT the responsibility of Mohawk. Any porous wood underlayment
must be primed.
- Mohawk does not recommend installing resilient ooring over wood ooring or suboors applied directly over concrete or
sleeper-construction oors.
Concrete – See Grade Levels below:
Suspended: An acceptable suspended oor is a concrete or wood substrate with a minimum of 18” (460mm) of well-ventilated
air space beneath it. Mohawk recommends that a moisture vapor barrier be placed on the ground below the air space.
On-Grade: An acceptable on-grade oor is a concrete substrate in direct surface contact with the ground at the surrounding
ground level. The concrete slab should be protected from moisture penetration and incorporate a proven moisture vapor barrier.
Below-Grade: An acceptable below-grade oor is a concrete substrate partially or completely in contact with the ground below
the average surrounding ground level. The concrete slab should be protected from moisture penetration and incorporate a proven
moisture vapor barrier.
VCT (well bonded, on and above grade)
Ceramic (well bonded)
Terrazzo (well bonded)
Self-leveling and patching compounds (latex fortied Portland cement based only)
Resilient oor (no more than 1 layers, well bonded, non-cushioned – residential applications only)
Radiant heat oors (not exceeding 85°F (29°C) and approved by the manufacturer for the use of their product with resilient vinyl
ooring applications)
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