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MOHAWK RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION GUIDE

-SHEET VINYL FLOORING

There are three methods of installation suitable for Mohawk Residential sheet vinyl ooring:

The installation method used is dependent upon the day-to-day activities and the overall oor dimensions.

1. Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (most common)

2. Loose-Lay Installation (in areas 25 square yards or less and no more than 1 seam)

3. Permanent Full Spread Installation Method – NOTE: This method must be used for all Specialty Retail and ADA compliant installations as well as any

areas requiring rolling loads.

Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Materials Required for Installation:

• 3/8” short nap paint roller

• Roberts 2310 Pressure Sensitive Releasable Adhesive

• Roberts 7500 Universal Seam Sealant

• Acrylic Double Face Tape for Vinyl Floors

• Sharp Utility Knife

• Straight edge

• Push broom

• Henry 336 Primer (if priming the substrate is necessary)

Acceptable Underlayment:

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 ooring as a result of the underlayment is

NOT the responsibility of Mohawk. Any porous wood underlayment must be primed. The following are acceptable forms of underlayment:

• Concrete

• VCT (well bonded, on and above grade) with all existing wax removed

• Ceramic (well bonded) with a skim coat

• Terrazzo (well bonded)

• Self-leveling and patching compounds (latex fortied Portland cement based only)

• Resilient oor (no more than 2 layers, well bonded, non-cushioned – residential applications only) all wax removed

• 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)

• Gypcrete can be utilized when necessary due to radiant heat and in high rise buildings. Gypcrete must be sealed using Henry 336 Primer to stabilize

the surface for adhesive bond. All issues with gypcrete cracking, crumbling, powdering and any other issues resulting in the release of adhesive bond

are NOT warranted by Mohawk.

• OSB (underlayment grade)

OSB underlayment panels must be underlayment grade as specied and warranted by the manufacturer. Underlayment panels and joints must be

fastened and reinforced according to manufacturer’s instructions. Completely sand the oor with a oor sander, so that the oor is smooth and at.

Note: The chips in OSB overlap. Without sanding properly, OSB has high and low spots throughout the oor that could telegraph through the vinyl.

Surface must be primed using Henry 336 Primer.

• Particle board (underlayment grade)

Particle board underlayment panels must be underlayment grade as specied and warranted by the manufacturer.

Surface must be primed using Henry 336 Primer.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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MOHAWK RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION GUIDE -SHEET VINYL FLOORING There are three methods of installation suitable for Mohawk Residential sheet vinyl flooring: The installation method used is dependent upon the day-to-day activities and the overall floor dimensions. 1. Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (most common) 2. Loose-Lay Installation (in areas 25 square yards or less and no more than 1 seam) 3.
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Floor Preparation: Floor must be clean, smooth, flat and dry. Remove all foreign substances such as wax, grease, dirt, construction markings and contaminants, and any substance or chemical that would interfere with a good bond. Fill all holes and cracks with a latex fortified Portland cement-based patching compound. Sand high spots to eliminate the possibility of telegraphing.
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Seaming Instructions in a Releasable Full Spread Installation Method using Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1. After adhesive is rolled on and completely dry, position the flooring by over-lapping the seam edges. (Make sure to match patterns.) 2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of flooring material (double-cut) at the designated match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut. 3.
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Floor must be clean, smooth, flat and dry. Remove all foreign substances such as wax, grease, dirt, construction marks and contaminants, and any substance or chemical that would affect the performance of the product. Inspection of flooring material prior to installation is required. Any defects should be immediately reported to the retail store from which the flooring was purchased before installation.
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is lying flat before trimming off the excess material. Apply caulk around the toilet, next to the bathtubs and showers to prevent moisture from getting under the vinyl. NOTE: if there is a ceramic sanitary cove and no place to install trim mold, you can apply caulk around the walls. • Make sure furniture legs have large surface, non-staining plastic floor protectors or non-staining felt pads. The protectors should be at least one inch in diameter and rest flat on the floor.
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• Particle Board (underlayment grade) Particle board underlayment panels must be underlayment grade as specified and warranted by the manufacturer. Surface must be primed using Henry 366 Primer.
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Seaming Instructions in a Permanent Full Spread Residential Installation: 1. After adhesive is troweled on and allowed to flash, position the flooring by over-lapping the seam edges. (Make sure to match patterns.) 2. With a straight edge and a sharp utility knife, cut through both layers of flooring material (double-cut) at the designated match point. Make sure the utility knife blade is held in an upright position for a clean 90 degree cut. 3.
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Substances That Won’t Wipe Up – adhesives, chewing gum, oil, grease, candle wax and tar The Remedy • First, remove as much solid material as possible. • Carefully remove excess with a spoon or fingernail. • Scrub area with non-abrasive cleaner. • Rub lightly with odorless mineral spirits, isopropyl alcohol or lighter fluids. Scuffs & Smudges – rubber heel marks, shoe polish, scuffs and smudges The Remedy • Rub the scuff with fingertip, rubber will come right off.