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Mohawk TecWood
Ocean Pearl Mohawk TecWood Beachside Villa Hardwood
Introduce elegance and strength into your home with Mohawk TecWood Beachside Villa Ocean Pearl hardwood flooring. With its timeless beauty and durability, it's sure to bring a touch of natural taste and style to any room. Cleaning is a breeze with easy maintenance, making it a lasting statement in your home.
SKU: WEK42-02
Specifications
Dimensions: 9/16" x 7 1/2" x Random Lengths Up To 75"
Construction: Plank
Species/Design: Hickory Engineered hardwood
Coverage: 23.31/SQ.FT
Edge Style: Eased Edges / Eased Ends
Finish: TruFinish™ with EasyCare™
Install Method: Glue, Float, Staple, Nail
Where to install: All Grade Levels
Surface Type: Sawn
Warranty: 50 Year Finish - Lifetime Moisture
Coordinating Trim and Accessories
Installation
MOHAWK TECWOOD ESSENTIALS | SELECT | PLUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before You Begin
Engineered hardwood floors can be installed over most properly prepared subfloors and are engineered to be dimensionally stable making them suitable for installation on all grade levels where excessive moisture conditions do not exist. We continuously make technological advancements that improve product performance or installation techniques and methods. To confirm you have the most recent installation instructions, please visit our website at mohawkflooring.com or contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881.
Caution: Wood Dust
Cutting, sanding or machining wood products produces wood dust. While wood products are not hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the State of California have classified wood dust as a human carcinogen.
Precautionary measures: Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation. Power tools should be equipped with a dust collector. Use an appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with skin and eyes.
First aid measures in case of irritations: In case of irritation, flush eyes with water. If needed, seek medical attention. If dermatitis occurs, seek medical attention. To request Safety Data Sheets, contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.co.gov/wood.
WARNING! DO NOT MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK” ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES.
Previously installed resilient floor covering products and the asphaltic or cutback adhesives used to install them may contain either asbestos fibers and/or crystalline silica. These products DO NOT contain asbestos or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of asbestos or crystalline dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless absolutely certain that the product is a non-asbestos containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern the removal and disposal of material. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication
Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures.
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY: These building materials emit formaldehyde. Eye, nose and throat irritation, headache, nausea and a variety of asthma-like 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. Reduced ventilation may allow formaldehyde and other contaminants to accumulate in the indoor air. High indoor
temperatures and humidity raise formaldehyde levels. When a home is located in an areas subject to extreme summer temperatures, an air conditioning system can be used to control indoor temperature levels. Other means of controlled mechanical ventilation can be used to reduce levels of formaldehyde and other indoor air contaminants. If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde, consult your doctor or call your local health department.
Installer/Owner Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to ensure that job site environmental, subfloor and subsurface conditions meet or exceed all requirements as outlined in installation instructions prior to installation. Manufacturer declines all responsibility for product performance or installation failure due to subfloor, substrate or environmental deficiencies or job site conditions.
All wood continually expands and contracts until it reaches moisture equilibrium with the environment in which it’s installed. As with all wood flooring, expansion and contraction will be minimized if the interior relative humidity is consistently maintained year-round. Humidification and/or dehumidification systems may be necessary to maintain your home environment to prescribed relative humidity conditions.
The owner/installer assumes all responsibility for final inspection of product quality. Examine flooring for color, finish and style PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. If material is unacceptable, contact the seller immediately. Wood is a natural product and contains characteristics such as variations in color, tone and graining. Flooring is manufactured in accordance with industry standards which allows manufacturing and natural deficiency tolerances up to 5% of the total installation.
Installer should work from minimum of three cartons at a time to ensure good color and shade blend. The installer must use reasonable selectivity and set aside or cut off pieces with deficiencies. Do not install undesirable pieces. Flooring warranties DO NOT cover materials with visible defects once they are installed.
Installation is acceptance of product quality. Check carton labels for lot numbers. Lot numbers should not be mixed.
All work involving water or moisture (e.g. plumbing, masonry, painting, plastering, etc.) must be completed prior to flooring being delivered. Building envelope must be complete and exterior doors and windows installed. Exterior grading and gutter downspouts should be completed and permanent HVAC systems in operation.
Precautions should be taken to protect floors from other trade work. Do not cover floors with plastic, red rosin, felt or wax paper or previously used cardboard. Instead, use a breathable material such as clean, dry, plain, uncoated cardboard or construction paper. Inks from printed cardboard could damage the hardwood floor. The floor should be thoroughly cleaned before covering to remove grit and debris that would damage the finish. The floor must be completely covered to eliminate uneven ambering from exposure to UV light. Do not allow flooring to remain covered for an extended period of time. The reduction in air exchange creates a greenhouse effect and will damage the flooring.
Permanent HVAC should be on and operational for a minimum of 5 days and maintained between 65° and 75°F with a relative humidity of 35% to 55% prior to delivery and during and after installation of the flooring for the life of the product. If HVAC is not possible at time of installation, the environmental conditions must be at or near normal living conditions between 60° and 80°F and at the average yearly relative humidity for the area.
Building interiors are affected by two distinct humidity seasons—heating and non-heating. Care should be taken to maintain humidity levels between 35% and 55% year-round.
Heating season, low humidity, dry. All heating methods create dry, low-humidity conditions. Humidifiers are recommended to prevent excessive shrinkage or permanent gapping in wood floors due to seasonal periods of low humidity.
Non-heating season and coastal or waterfront areas, high humidity, wet. During the non-heating season or in areas with high humidity year-round, proper humidity levels should be maintained through the use of an air conditioner or dehumidifier.
Manufacturer warranties do not cover natural expansion and contraction that results in separation between planks or damage caused by excessively low or high humidity. Seasonal gapping is not considered a manufacturing defect.
Purchase an additional 5% of flooring to allow for cuts and an additional 10% if installing diagonally. Any excess material should be left with the homeowner.
WARRANTY NOTE: Installer should provide owner with one carton end label from installed product along with the pre-installation moisture content readings for warranty purposes. Owner should retain carton end label and copy of invoice with product style name and style number for their records. Owner should retain excess flooring and store in a climate-controlled area for future repairs in the event of damaged flooring.
The use of stain, filler or putty for correction is considered a normal practice and a routine part of installation and for touch ups over the life of the product.
Basic Tools Needed
• Safety glasses
• Wood pin moisture meter
• Concrete in-situ moisture meter
• Chalk line
• Uniclic tapping block
• Tape measure
• Jamb saw
• Table saw
• Appropriate adhesive trowel
• Coordinating stain, filler or putty
• Mineral spirits (odorless)
• Thick felt protectors
• Putty knife
• Broom or vacuum
• Starting row wedges
• Pry bar or trim puller
• Pencil
• Miter saw
• Utility knife
• Low-adhesion painter’s tape
• Plastic scraper
• Clean white cloths or towels
• Pull bar
• Carpenter’s square
• NIOSH-approved dust mask
• 75 lb smooth roller
Accessories Needed
• 15 lb felt or rosin paper
• Flooring adhesive
• Performance Accessories Floorcare Essentials Hardwood and Laminate Floor Cleaner
• Performance
Accessories Underlayment
• Coordinating transition strips or molding
Pre-installation and Job Site Conditions
Do not install wood flooring until appropriate temperature and humidity conditions have been achieved. Flooring should be delivered and stored inside the HVAC, controlled portion of the job site. Flooring should be stacked with at least a 4-inch airspace under the cartons. Remove any and all plastic wrap that may have been used to ship the material. Make certain that the room temperature is set to normal living conditions as described above.
All Mohawk Wood Floors must be acclimated a minimum of at least 72 hours before installation of the flooring and after the HVAC, windows and building envelope has been completed and is in operation. The purpose of acclimation is to allow the moisture content of the wood to adjust to “normal living conditions” at the site; these are the temperature and humidity conditions that will typically be experienced once the structure is occupied.
To reduce the risk of moisture-related failures, the subfloor and wood flooring must be of similar moisture content. Test the subfloor by taking a minimum of
20 moisture content readings per 1,000 square feet of subfloor using a pin-type moisture meter. Average these readings and include on the data sheet on Page 10 of these instructions. Likewise check the wood flooring moisture content and record on the same sheet. These moisture readings are to be left as a permanent record of testing with the homeowner. When both the subfloor and flooring are below 12% moisture content and the flooring is within 4% of the subfloor moisture, the product can be installed. A moisture test is strongly recommended to determine if high moisture exists in the subfloor. When using a calcium chloride moisture test for concrete subfloors (ASTM F1869), values must be ≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24 hrs or < 80% RH with an in-situ probe (ASTM F2170-19a).
Moisture readings of wood subfloors must be ≤ 12%.
NOTE: Needs to be made that for all product under 6” wide need to be within 4% of the subfloor and all products 6” or wider need to be within 2% of the subfloor when acclimating.
Mohawk does not recommend installing flooring under cabinets or other permanent fixtures. If islands, cabinets or other permanent fixtures are installed on top of the flooring, it could cause gapping in the floor planks.
Subfloor Requirements on Above or Below Grade
These recommendations are not intended to supersede federal, state or local building codes but, as with many other interior finish products, may require modifying existing structural components for a successful installation. Hardwood flooring is not a structural component. The product warranty does not protect against loss caused by inadequate subfloors, flooring substructures or improper installation of said substructures.
Engineered hardwood floors may be installed over any structurally sound subfloor that is flat, clean and dry on all grade levels. All subfloors should be:
• Clean: Subfloor must be clean and free of dirt, curing compounds, drywall mud, wax, paint, oil, sealers, adhesives and other debris. These may be removed mechanically. Do not install glue down floors over chemically cleaned substrates.
• Flat: Subfloor must be flat within 3/16 inch in a 10-foot radius (5 mm in 3 m) and 1/32 inch in 12 inches. Sand high areas or joints. Fill low areas with a high compressive strength (min. 3,000 psi) portland cement-based compound. Vertical deflection must not exceed 3/16 inch.
• Dry: Wood floor moisture should be evaluated using the guidance supplied above under the heading Job Site Conditions. Concrete subfloors must be cured for a minimum of 60 days. When using a calcium chloride moisture test for concrete subfloors (ASTM F1869), values must be ≤ 5 lbs/1000ft²/24 hrs or < 80% RH with an in-situ probe (ASTM F2170). Moisture readings of wood subfloors must be ≤ 12%. Test results must be recorded on Page 10 of these instructions and left as a permanent record of testing with the homeowner. If moisture levels exceed these limits, DO NOT INSTALL the flooring until appropriate corrections are made or select the appropriate moisture mitigation adhesive listed on Pages 5-6.
NOTE: Basements and crawl spaces must be dry. Use of a 6-mil black polyethylene membrane is required to cover 100% of the crawl space earth. Crawl space clearance from ground to underside of joist should be no less than 18 inches and perimeter vent spacing should be equal to 1.5% of the total square footage of
the crawl space area to provide cross ventilation. To increase reliability, appropriate subfloor moisture testing should be performed after the HVAC system has been in operation for a minimum of 5 days. Excess moisture on any flooring substrate, if not identified and corrected prior to installation, will cause floor covering failure. Our Warranties DO NOT cover any problems due to moisture levels that exceed these guidelines.
Structurally sound wood subfloor: Nail or screw any areas that are loose or squeak. Vertical deflection must not exceed 3/16 inch. Wood panels should exhibit an adequate fastening pattern, glued, screwed or nailed
as system requires, using an acceptable nailing pattern, typically 6 inches (15 cm) along bearing edges and 12 inches (31 cm) along intermediate supports. Flatten edge swell as necessary. Replace any water damaged, swollen or delaminated subflooring or underlayment.
Building codes establish requirements for structural support components of flooring systems which may not provide adequate rigidity and support for proper installation and performance of a hardwood floor. Whenever possible, install flooring perpendicular to the floor joists for maximum stability.
NOTE: When joist spacing exceeds the traditional 16 inches on center, Mohawk recommends you apply a thin bead of Performance Accessories Tongue & Groove D3 glue to the bottom side of the groove to lock the tongue and groove profile in place. This will reduce the potential for movement of the tongue and groove which may contribute to squeaking or crackle. When using this method of installation, you may continue to choose to staple or nail down the hardwood depending on your preference. Using a D3 tongue and groove glue with the staple reduces movement as the subfloor deflects.
Structurally sound concrete subfloor: Concrete substrate should be at least 60 days old and constructed in accordance with ASTM E1745. Level substrate and fill all cracks, holes and low spots with a polymer-modified portland cement patch or leveling compound. Burnished or steel troweled concrete substrates must be inspected for porosity by placing a few drops of water on the surface. If the water is not absorbed within 3 minutes, the substrate should be considered
non- porous. Abrade the surface with 30-grit sandpaper until porosity is achieved. After abrading, remove all debris before proceeding with installation. Glue down floors may be applied to concrete with a rating of 3,000 psi or greater. Glue down application over lightweight concrete (less than 3,000 psi) is
not permissible.
Approved subfloor panels should meet or exceed the following guidelines:
• Plywood: Must be minimum CDX EXP 1 grade and conform to U.S. Voluntary Product Standard PS1-19 performance standard or Canadian performance standard CAN/CSA 0325 (NIST PS 2-10).
• Oriented Strand Board: Strand board (OSB) must conform to U.S. Voluntary Product Standard PS 2-18 or Canadian performance standard CAN/CSA 0325 (NIST PS 2). The panels must be tongue and groove and installed sealed-side down.
• Particleboard: (Floating installation only.) Must be a minimum 40-lb density, stamped underlayment grade and 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick.
Floor joist/truss spacing will determine the minimum acceptable thickness of the subfloor panels. Joist/truss spacing of 16 inches on center or less for single panel subflooring requires a minimum 5/8-inch (19/32 inch, 15.1 mm) CDX (EXP 1) 4-feet x 8-feet subfloor panels. Joist/truss spacing of greater than 16 inches up to 19.2 inches (488 mm) on center, requires a minimum nominal 3/4-inch (23/32 inch, 18.3 mm) tongue and groove CDX (EXP 1) plywood or OSB PS2-18 4-feet x 8-feet subfloor panels, glued and mechanically fastened. Floor systems with joists/truss spaced greater than 19.2 inches (488 mm) on center up to a maximum of 24 inches (610mm) require minimum 7/8-inch tongue and groove CDX (EXP 1) plywood or OSB PS2-18 4-feet x 8-feet subfloor panels, glued and mechanically fastened. Installation over joist spans greater than 24 inches on center is not recommended. For installation over joist spans greater than 24 inches on center, consult NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) for panel thickness guidance.
Solid Wood Subfloor — Direct Glue or Staple Down Applications
• Minimum 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick with a maximum width of 6 inch (15 cm) installed at a 45° angle to the floor joists.
• Group 1 dense softwood (pine, larch, Douglas fir, etc.) No. 2 common, kiln dried with all board ends bearing on joists.
• For direct glue down applications, add 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) approved floor panel underlayment.
Existing Wood Flooring — Direct Glue or Staple Down Applications
• Existing engineered flooring must be well bonded/fastened. When gluing over existing wood flooring, the surface finish must be abraded or removed to allow adequate adhesive bond.
• Existing solid hardwood flooring that exceeds 6 inch (15 mm) in width must be covered with 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) approved underlayment and fastened as required.
• Do not install over solid or engineered flooring attached directly to concrete. Instead remove existing wood flooring and follow instructions for installation over concrete.
Wood subfloors should be well nailed or secured with screws. Nails should be ring shank and screws need to be counter sunk. The wood subfloor must be structurally sound, without loose boards, vinyl or tile. If subfloor panels are a single layer, less than 3/4 inch thick, add another single cross layer for strength and stability, minimum 3/8 inch.
Underlayment floor panels must be installed sealed-side down. When used as a subfloor, allow 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) expansion space between each panel. If spacing is inadequate, cut in with a circular saw. Do not cut an expansion space on tongue and groove panels. When installing parallel to the floor joists, it may be necessary to increase rigidity of the structural subfloor system by installing an additional minimum of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) approved underlayment floor panel.
NOTE: Avoid subfloors with excessive vertical movement no more than 3/16-inch (4.7mm) deflection. If the subfloor exhibits excessive vertical movement (deflection) before installation of the flooring, it will likely do so after installation of the flooring is complete. Indications of excessive deflection are uneven finish wear, fastener release, squeaking, compromised or damaged locking systems, sectional contours such as bowing or dipping in floors and uneven flooring material.
Radiant Heat
Mohawk engineered flooring can be used in combination with many types of thermostatically controlled floor heating. The heating system can be cast in a concrete floor or in a thin layer of filler on the surface of a concrete subfloor. It can also be installed under a wood subfloor or installed on the surface of the subfloor as an electrical matting, provided it meets the floor flatness requirements.
• Follow the instructions from the supplier of the floor heating system.
• Concrete subfloors must be installed and cured with no heat transfer for a minimum of 60 days.
• The heating system must be in operation for at least two weeks before installation.
• Prior to flooring installation, the system should be set to a suitable installation temperature (65° to 72°F).
• Following installation, temperature should be raised slowly, 2°F, every day until desired temperature is reached.
• The flooring surface temperature, which is the surface of the subfloor or the heat radiating from electric heating mats, should not exceed 84°F (29°C).
• Do not use area rugs on top of engineered flooring installed over radiant heat systems. Area rugs trap heat, creating elevated temperatures capable of damaging engineered flooring.
Lightweight concrete: Engineered wood flooring is not recommended for glue down installation over lightweight concrete subfloors. To test for lightweight or acoustical concrete, scrape a coin or key across the surface of the subfloor. If the surface powders easily or has a dry density of 100 pounds per cubic foot, or less, foot, the engineered flooring should not be installed using the glue down method. Product can be installed using floating installation method. For leveling and repair of lightweight concrete, contact the lightweight concrete manufacturer to ensure correct methods are used.
Existing perimeter glued resilient vinyl and rubber tiles are unacceptable underlayments and must be removed. Terrazzo, vinyl, resilient tile, cork and linoleum or hard surfaces that are dry, structurally sound and level are suitable as a subfloor. As above, the surface must be sound, tight and free of paint, oil, existing adhesives, wax, grease and dirt. Terrazzo and ceramic tile must be scuffed to ensure proper adhesion.
WARNING: Do not sand existing resilient tile, sheet flooring, backing or felt linings. These products may contain asbestos fibers that are not readily identifiable. Inhalation of asbestos dust can cause asbestosis or other serious bodily harm. Check with local, state and federal laws for handling hazardous material before attempting the removal of these floors.
Direct glue installation: Make sure the floor covering materials are well bonded to the subfloor or underlayment with full spread adhesive and no more than two layers thick, not to exceed 3/16 inch (4.7 mm). With approved wood or wood composite subfloors, if vinyl or tiles are loose, broken or in poor condition, install a 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) approved underlayment grade subfloor panel directly over the flooring materials. Clean the flooring materials as necessary to remove waxes, sealers or cleaning residues to allow a good adhesive bond. Cork floor sealers and surface treatments must be removed. Always perform a bond test prior to beginning direct glue installation.
Before You Start Any Installation Method
To correct any subfloor conditions concerning moisture, either wait until the subfloor dries to meet specifications or use an appropriate moisture barrier. For more information concerning moisture conditions, contact Mohawk Technical Service Department at 888-387-9881.
NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL FLOORING IF MOISTURE TESTS RESULTS EXCEED RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
• Plan your layout and determine the direction of the installation in the room. Planks installed parallel to windows accent the hardwood best.
• To achieve a uniform installation appearance, preselect and set aside hardwood planks that blend best with all trims and moldings. Install these planks next to best-blended moldings.
• Remove all wall-mounted moldings such as base and quarter round.
• Floor should be installed blending planks from a minimum of three cartons to ensure good color and shade blend throughout the installation.
• Be attentive to staggering the ends of the boards at least 6 inch, or longer for wider-width products, in adjacent rows.
NOTE: USE OF A RUBBER MALLET TO INSTALL FLOORING IS NOT RECOMMENDED AS STRIKING THE SURFACE WITH A RUBBER MALLET MAY CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE PLANK.
Glue Down Installation Guidelines
Adhesive Selection
Selection of your adhesive, Silent Bond, M92X or TimberStrong, will vary depending on the subfloor moisture condition. Adhesive moisture requirements are not interchangeable between adhesives and vary dependent upon the subfloor type and conditions. The subfloor moisture requirement and test for each adhesive is outlined in the following guidelines.
Concrete: If an excess subfloor moisture situation exists, it is recommended that Silent Bond Ultratack Advanced 3-in-1 Adhesive be applied using the 1/4” x 1/4” v-notch trowel designated on in the chart for Adhesive, moisture and sound control. Use of these products or products with equal or greater specifications are necessary for warranty compliance.
Silent Bond Ultratack Advanced 3-in-1 Adhesive:
A low VOC silane terminated polymer adhesive designed for use over on-grade or above-grade concrete substrates where excessive moisture may be present.
• Up to 99% RH levels in concrete. When the “Moisture Control” installation method is not used, moisture tests must be performed on all concrete subfloors regardless of grade level or age. Moisture testing must be performed in accordance to ASTM F-1869 – Calcium Chloride Test, or ASTM F-2170 – in situ
RH Probe Test.
• Test for sealers and curing compounds as they will limit bond and cause the adhesive to take longer to cure.
• Trowel should be replaced every 3,000 square feet or sooner as wear dictates.
• Product must be used in its entirety when opened. Lid cannot be re-sealed.
• Temperature and humidity will affect the curing time. The higher the temperature and humidity, the faster the cure.
< 1/2” and less than 7” wide
> 1/2” or wider than 7” plywood
bamboo or solid plank
IMPORTANT: Only the above specified trowels and application methods are to be used with this adhesive; otherwise, the product performance warranties and liabilities will be made void. Use of these products or products with equal or greater specifications are necessary for warranty compliance.
Wood
Wood substrates should test less than 12% using a pin moisture meter.
Concrete
Coverage is based on application to a clean, smooth concrete substrate. Application rate may vary depending on substrate conditions.
Uses
• Will not etch the finish on a pre-finished board.
• May be used on properly prepared concrete or wood substrates.
M92X Modified Moisture Cured Urethane Adhesive:
A trowel-applied moisture curing adhesive for the installation of glue down flooring installations over concrete and wood substrates.
Concrete
• Up to 90% RH levels in concrete using in-situ probes in accordance with the latest version of ASTM F 2170
• Test for sealers and curing compounds
• Use the trowel from the below chart based on the conditions of the job
FOR CRACK ISOLATION, SOUND REDUCTION AND WOOD ADHESION
FLOORING TYPE TROWEL COVERAGE
For solid flooring up to 3/8” thick & engineered flooring greater than 9/16” thick For Wide/Long Plank
For solid flooring up to 3/8” thick & engineered flooring
less than 9/16” thick
1/2” x 15/32” V-Notch (12.7 mm x 11.9 mm V-Notch)
1/4” x 1/4” V-Notch (6.35mm x 6.35mm V-Notch)
FOR ONLY WOOD ADHESION
FLOORING TYPE TROWEL COVERAGE
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” Sq. Notch (3.2mm x 3.2mm x 3.2 mm Sq-Notch)
For solid & engineered flooring 3/16” x 1/4” x 5/16” V-Notch
60-70 Sq Ft/Gal 50-60 Sq Ft/Gal
Coverage is based on application to a clean, smooth concrete substrate; therefore, application rate may vary depending on substrate conditions. Please contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881 with any questions.
NOTE: Do not apply over self-stick tile, sheet vinyl, old adhesives, metal, linoleum, laminate, particleboard or strip wood subfloors without first covering with an approved wood or wood composite underlayment. Air temperature must be between 50°F and 100°F for applying M92X Urethane Adhesive.
• Product must be used in its entirety when opened. Lid cannot be re-sealed.
• Temperature and humidity will affect the curing time. The higher the temperature and humidity, the faster the cure.
TimberStrong Urethane Adhesive:
A low VOC urethane adhesive designed for use over on-grade or above-grade concrete substrates where excessive moisture may be present.
• Up to 99% RH levels in concrete when the “Moisture -Vapor Membrane” installation method is used.
• Test for sealers and curing compounds as they will limit bond and cause the adhesive to take longer to cure.
• Trowel should be replaced every 3,000 square feet or sooner as wear dictates.
• Product must be used in its entirety when opened. Lid cannot be re-sealed.
• Temperature and humidity will affect the curing time. The higher the temperature and humidity, the faster the cure.
ADHESIVE & MOISTURE-VAPOR MEMBRANE INSTALLATION METHOD
FLOORING TYPE TROWEL COVERAGE
Engineered hardwood flooring
>5/8” thick, or plywood 1/2”x15/32” v-notch 1/4”x3/8”x1/4” sq-notch 20 Sq Ft/Gal
ADHESIVE ONLY INSTALLATION METHOD
FLOORING TYPE TROWEL COVERAGE
Engineered hardwood flooring 3/16”x5/32” v-notch 50 Sq Ft/Gal
Plywood >1/2” thick 1/4”x1/4”x1/4” sq-notch 40 Sq Ft/Gal
Plywood >1/2” thick 1/4”x1/4”x1/4” sq-notch 35 Sq Ft/Gal
IMPORTANT: Only the above specified trowels and application methods are to be used with this adhesive; otherwise, the product performance warranties and liabilities will be made void. Use of these products or products with equal or greater specifications are necessary for warranty compliance.
Wood
Wood substrates should test less than 12% using a pin moisture meter.
Concrete
Coverage is based on application to a clean, smooth concrete substrate. Application rate may vary depending on substrate conditions.
Uses
• Etching of the finish on a pre-finished boards will occur if the adhesive is not cleaned off completely and rapidly with mineral spirits.
• May be used on properly prepared concrete or wood substrates.
Glue Application
1. Regulate temperature and humidity 72 hours before, during and after installation.
2. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel, ensuring 95% to 100% adhesive contact.
• Wet lay method: Press flooring firmly into adhesive immediately after troweling.
• Walk on method: Press flooring firmly into adhesive after it has developed its initial grab, typically after 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Remove any adhesive smudges or drops immediately, as adhesive is very difficult to remove once allowed to dry. Clean tools while adhesive is fresh using a urethane adhesive remover or mineral spirits.
4. Avoid light/regular foot traffic for at least 12 hours. Avoid heavy foot traffic for at least 24 hours.
Use clean white cloth with mineral spirits to clean as you go. Adhesive that has cured on the surface of the flooring can be difficult to remove.
Getting Started – Direct Glue
CAUTION: Follow all guidelines set by the adhesive manufacturer as well as the flooring manufacturer. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may void your flooring warranties.
General Information for Glue Down Installations
1. Use Portland cement-based patch, skim coat leveling products to correct substrate imperfections. Do not use on lightweight concrete unless instructed by that manufacturer.
2. Regulate temperature and humidity 72 hours before, during and after installation.
3. Install and secure starter row.
4. Spread adhesive using recommended trowel, ensuring 95% to 100% adhesive contact. Wet lay method: press flooring firmly into adhesive immediately after troweling. After the flooring is in place, follow the rolling instructions of the adhesive being used.
5. Inspect the installation and remove any adhesive smudges or drops immediately. For Modified Urethanes and Silanes, a wet rag with water or mineral spirits can be used. For Urethane adhesives only mineral spirits can be used. NOTE: Urethane adhesive will chemically etch prefinished wood surfaces and. Make every effort to prevent adhesive from getting on the flooring surface. For best results, keep a urethane adhesive cleaner or mineral spirits nearby to remove any adhesive smudges or drops during installation.
6. Clean tools while the adhesive is still wet with the appropriate cleaner defined by the instructions of the adhesive used.
7. Avoid light/regular traffic for at least 12 hours. Avoid heavy traffic for at least 24 hours.
8. See adhesive manufacturer’s guidelines for open time on the adhesive container.
9. Proper ventilation within the room must be provided. An electric fan is helpful.
Wet Lay Method
Step 1: Select a starter wall. It is recommended to start the installation along an exterior wall. An exterior wall is more likely to be straight and square with the room. Measure out from the wall the width of two planks plus the plank thickness, mark each end of the room and snap your chalk line.
Step 2: Spread adhesive from the chalk line to the starter wall using the recommended trowel size. It is important to use the correct trowel at a 45° angle to get the correct adhesive spread rate to produce a proper and permanent bond. Improper bonding can cause loose or hollow spots.
NOTE: Change the trowel every 2,000 to 3,000 square feet, or sooner as needed, due to trowel wear. This ensures the proper adhesive spread rate.
Step 3: Install the first row of starter planks with the tongues facing the starter wall and secure into position. Alignment is critical and can be achieved by securing a straight edge along the chalk line (a two-by-four works well), or by top nailing the first row with finishing nails (wood subfloor) or adjustable spacers (concrete subfloor). This prevents slippage of the planks that can cause misalignment.
NOTE: The planks along the wall may have to be scribed and cut to fit in order to maintain a consistent expansion space since most walls are not straight. Try to maintain at least 2 inch on the scribed plank.
Step 4: Once the starter rows are secure, spread 2-1/2 to 3 feet of adhesive the length of the room. Never lay more adhesive than can be covered in approximately 1 hour. Place tongue into groove of plank or strips and press firmly into adhesive. Never slide planks or strips through adhesive. Use Uniclic tapping block if necessary to fit planks snug together at side and butt ends. Clean any adhesive off the surface of the flooring before it cures with a damp cloth.
NOTE: Never work on top of the flooring when installing. If you must work on top of the newly laid flooring, use a kneeling board.
Secure your starter rows with a straight edge. Once the remainder of the floor has been installed, go back to the beginning and remove the straight edges and spread adhesive on the remainder of the open subfloor. Remember, planks closest to the wall may have to be scribed and cut to fit due to irregularities along the wall.
Final Touches
Install or re-install any transition pieces, reducer strips, T-moldings, thresholds, bases and/or quarter round moldings. Trims and moldings should be nailed into the wall or subfloor, not the floor. Install the proper trim molding at the doorways to achieve the transition and along the walls to cover the edges of any gaps along the wall due to irregularity.
Complete the job by using the InstaMatch wood filler kit that coordinates with the installed engineered flooring for minor corrections or areas where brad nails were used in the trim or the flooring. Clean the finished floor with Performance Accessories Floorcare Essentials Hardwood and Laminate Floor Cleaner.
To prevent surface damage, avoid rolling heavy furniture and appliances on the floor. Use plywood or appliance lifts if necessary. Use protective castors/castor cups or felt pads on the legs of furniture to prevent damage to the flooring.
IMPORTANT: If the floor is to be covered, the floor should be thoroughly cleaned prior to covering to prevent grit damage to the finish. Do not cover with plastic, red rosin, felt or wax paper or previously used cardboard. Inks from printed cardboard could damage the hardwood floor. Instead use a breathable material such as clean, dry, plain uncoated cardboard or Kraft paper.
A common reinforced builder’s paper is a good choice. Any covering should be taped with a low-adhesion tape to base or shoe moldings. Avoid taping to finished flooring. When taping paper or sheets together, tape them to each other, not to the floor. The floor must be completely covered to eliminate uneven ambering from exposure to UV light. Flooring should not be covered for an extended period of time to prevent moisture related issues from trapped condensation
Staple Down Installation Guidelines
Thickness Fastener Guage Side Spacing End Spacing
3/8” 20 4"-6" 1"
1⁄2” 18 not less than 1 1/2” in length 4"-6" 1"
5/8” 18 not less than 1 1/2” in length 4"-6" 1"
3/4” 15.5 g staple or 16 or 18 g cleat 4"-6" 1"
Tongue and groove Enhanced Engineered Core hardwood floors may be installed over wood subfloors with the exception of Parquet or Masonite. When installing engineered wood planks, it is necessary to use the proper type of flooring stapler made for or properly adjusted to the thickness of the engineered wood flooring that is being installed.
NOTE: In order to reduce squeaks and noises created by the opposing floors, in addition to the ground cover in the crawlspace, a 15 lb felt or rosin paper, or equivalent underlayment must be installed over the subfloor prior to the installation of the engineered wood flooring.
For all products 5 1/2 inches wide or greater, a serpentine glue assist (urethane-based glue) needs to be applied under the boards.
Layout the Job
Measure out from the ends of your starting wall the width of the plank, plus plank thickness, for expansion and mark both ends. Where possible, lay the flooring at 90° angles to the floor joists. Make a chalk line along the starting wall using the marks you made.
NOTE: For jobs needing to be started in the center and worked both directions, add a spline to the bayside of your starter row along with a bead of D3 glue or a substitute such as Titebond 3 and then staple. This will allow you to work both directions.
Getting Started – Staple Down
NOTE: Expansion space is required along the perimeter of the room(s) of intended installation. Expansion space is dictated by the thickness of the product; for example, 3/8-inch thick floor requires 3/8-inch expansion space, 1/2-inch thick floor requires 1/2-inch expansion space, etc.
Place the planks along your chalk line with the groove side facing the wall. Use brads or small finishing nails to secure the first starter row along the wall edge
1 inch to 2 inches from the ends and every 4 to 6 inches along the side. Counter sink the nails and fill with the wood filler that blends with the flooring installed. Place the nails in a dark grain spot in the board. The base or shoe molding will cover the nails when installed after completion of the installation.
Blind nail at a 45° angle through the tongues. It will be easier if holes are pre-drilled in the tongues. Nail 1 inch to 2 inches from the ends and every 4 to 6 inches along the sides. It will be necessary to blind nail the next two rows. A brad nailer with 1-inch to 1 3/8-inch brads can also be used to blind nail and no pre-drilling is needed. Continue the installation using an engineered wood flooring stapler, using recommended staples. Staple flooring 1 inch to 2 inch from ends and every 4 to 6 inches along the edge tongues. See notes in floating section for end joint spacing and starting additional rows.
Recommended Pneumatic Floor Fastener
Staple 1 inch to 2 inches from the ends and every 4 to 6 inches along the tongue side of the engineered wood product to help insure a satisfactory installation. It is recommended to initially set the compressor at 80 to 85 PSI and adjust the pressure as needed in order to properly set the fastener and prevent the fastener from going through or breaking the tongues.
Improper stapling techniques can cause squeaks and/or surface dimpling of the floor. Adjustments may be necessary to provide adequate penetration of the nail or staple into the nail pocket. Fasteners should be flush in the nail pocket and not beyond. Use a scrap piece of flooring material to set tools properly before installation. Always use flooring installation tools with the factory designed floor plate attached to ensure proper fastener penetration angle.
For any product over 7 inches wide, an additional glue assist needs to be applied for installation. A urethane glue needs to be applied to the subfloor in a serpentine manner every 8 to 10 inches going vertical to the boards horizontal direction.
Floating Installation Guidelines (Preparation)
Undercut Door Casings
Undercut all door casings 1/16 inch higher than the thickness of the flooring materials to be installed. Use a scrap piece of flooring as a guide. Lay the scrap on
the substrate and cut the casing with a handsaw or use a power jamb saw set at the correct height. Remove all moldings and wall base and undercut all door casings.
Underlayment
Use Performance Accessories Underlayment or equivalent with equal or better specifications. Underlayment requirements are critical to a floating installation. Excessive pad compression or compaction is a common cause of seam failure. Lay the underlayment on the floor with the moisture barrier facing up. The direction of the underlayment should lie parallel to the direction of the floor being installed.
For the first row of flooring, the underlayment should be placed so that approximately 1 inch overlaps onto all perpendicular walls. Place the following row next to the first row on top of the lower moisture barrier overlap.
Remove the adhesive strip and fold back the upper overlap on the second row. Make sure the underlayment fits together tightly; don’t leave gaps. On the last row, place the underlayment 1 inch up the wall. To join rolls on the short side of the underlayment, use a moisture-resistant tape to connect the two pieces so water cannot penetrate the underlayment.
Expansion Space
An expansion space equal to the plank thickness must be maintained around the perimeter of the room, all pipes, counters, cabinets, fireplace hearths, doorframes and any other fixed vertical objects in the room. Doorways or archways 48 inches or less and rooms larger than a 26 feet x 33 feet are required to have a T-Molding.
Glue and Glue Placement
The recommended glue for floating installation is Performance Accessories Tongue & Groove D3 Rated Floating Floor Glue. The glue must be placed on every plank along the topside of the groove and bottom side of the tongue for the full length of the side and end. Apply only a 3/32-inch bead of glue. If the groove is filled with glue, it will be difficult to close the seam, preventing a tight fit.
Gettting Started – Floating Floor
The installation begins with three rows of flooring glued together and held in place with low-adhesion, delicate surface, painter’s tape with the groove side facing the wall. Spacers must be used to establish the expansion space from the walls equal to the plank thickness. These three rows must be straight, square and in rack because they establish the alignment of the rest of the floor. After putting these three rows together, allow the glue to set 15 to 45 minutes before proceeding with the installation.
With the tongue facing out, the planks can be tapped together with a tapping block on the tongue to make a snug fit. After installing 8 or 10 rows of flooring, stand back and check for crowning or heaving due to tension strapping or any damage caused by improper taping.
Row 1: It is necessary to work from right to left when installing tongue and groove engineered hardwood flooring. Plank 1 should be a full-length board, laid in the right hand corner of the room. Lay the plank with the groove of the long side facing the wall. Use wood wedges to maintain spacing around the perimeter of the room equal to the plank thickness. Place each plank firmly against the wood wedges. Slide the end tongue of the board to be installed into the end groove of the board previously installed. After setting the first row and making sure you’re working against a firm starting point, lay out three to four rows before starting to install. Lay the rest, plank after plank, in this manner until you have completed the first row. Cut the last plank accordingly. Ensure that this first row is straight using the wedges to maintain proper expansion space from the wall. Planks may require scribing and cutting to fit wall curvature if present.
Row 2: When possible, use a leftover plank from the first row to begin the second row to minimize waste. Initial layout of material will allow you to check your end seams to ensure they are not too close. End joints on adjoining rows should be offset by no less than 6-inches. Align this plank and lock the side into place against the first plank in row 1. The next plank is aligned with the end joint first into the previous plank in row 2. The side of plank is then tapped lightly against the previously laid row. Continue laying in this way across the entire row. Remove the fitting wedge and press in the row of planks with a light pressure on the long side. The Uniclic Tapping Block may be required to ensure a tight fit of all long-side joints. The planks are now laid row after row in this sequence.
Row 3 and remaining rows: Move rows if necessary to ensure that you are not showing any undesirable joint patterns. The rest of the row’s end joints should be random throughout the floor. Your first three rows are staggered, ensuring that offset of previous row with end joints are no closer than 6 inches, or longer for wider width products, from one another. When the planks are being placed, use a non-random pyramid or stair step pattern to ensure the planks remain engaged through the force of the tapping. Stretch and stick low-adhesion, delicate surface painter’s tape across every 3 to 5 rows of planks approximately 2 feet apart from each other to hold the floor in place until the glue sets. Remove tape within 24 hours.
Glue Clean Up
If any tongue and groove adhesive squeezes out of the seam between the planks, allow it to dry for 10 to 15 minutes and then lightly scrape it away with a plastic scraper or putty knife.* Any glue left may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not allow the glue to dry on the face of the flooring; it will be very difficult to clean off. *If using Timberstrong, you must clean up immediately with mineral spirits before it dries.
Installer’s Responsibility
Warranty for separation of planks and damage caused by the use of incorrect tape or length of time tape remained on the floor is the responsibility of the installer.
Final Touches
Trim excess underlayment (floating installation only) and install or re-install any transition pieces, reducer strips, T-moldings, thresholds, bases and/or quarter round moldings. Trims and moldings should be nailed into the wall or subfloor, not the floor. Install the proper trim molding at the doorways to achieve the transition and along the walls to cover the edges of any gaps along the wall due to irregularity.
Complete the job by using the InstaMatch wood filler kit that coordinates with the installed engineered flooring for minor corrections or areas where brad nails were used in the trim or the flooring. Clean the finished floor with Performance Accessories Floorcare Essentials Hardwood and Laminate Floor Cleaner.
To prevent surface damage, avoid rolling heavy furniture and appliances on the floor. Use plywood or appliance lifts if necessary. Use protective castors/castor cups or felt pads on the legs of furniture to prevent damage to the flooring.
IMPORTANT: If the floor is to be covered, the floor should be thoroughly cleaned prior to covering to prevent grit damage to the finish. Do not cover with plastic, red rosin, felt or wax paper or previously used cardboard. Inks from printed cardboard could damage the hardwood floor. Instead, use a breathable material such as clean, dry, plain, uncoated cardboard or Kraft paper. Do not allow flooring to remain covered for an extended period of time. The reduction in air exchange creates a greenhouse effect and will damage the flooring.
A common reinforced builder’s paper is a good choice. Any covering should be taped with a low-adhesion tape to base or shoe moldings. Avoid taping to finished flooring. When taping paper or sheets together, tape them to each other, not to the floor. The floor must be completely covered to eliminate uneven ambering from exposure to UV light. Flooring should not be covered for an extended period of time to prevent moisture related issues from trapped condensation.
Warranty
MOHAWK WOOD PRODCUTS LIMITED WARRANTY
This brochure contains details of all the warranties featured on our wood flooring products. However, not all warranties apply to all products. The specific warranties applicable to each individual product line are designated on the samples featured by the authorized retailer at the time of the flooring purchase.
Please keep these important papers regarding your flooring on hand for future reference:
• This brochure
• Original receipt
Retaining these documents ensures that you’ll have all the necessary paperwork handy in the unlikely event of a warranty claim. Mohawk also recommends keeping excess planks from your installation for your warranty and in case you ever need to make a repair.
LIMITED WARRANTIES
Manufacturing Defect Warranty
All TecWood, UltraWood, and RevWood Products
Mohawk warrants to the original buyer that the flooring will be free of defects in material and/or workmanship in accordance with the terms of this warranty for as long as the buyer owns the home.
Terms and Conditions
• This limited warranty only covers the flooring under normal residential use when Mohawk installation and maintenance instructions are followed properly.
• This warranty only applies to inherent defects that were not visible before or during the installation of the flooring.
• Flooring planks or accessories must be checked carefully for material defects before and during installation under sufficient lighting. Installation indicates acceptance of quality.
Exclusions
• These limited warranties do not cover damage to the flooring that occurs during shipment or installation.
• Installation of flooring that contains any obvious or visible manufacturing defect is not covered by these limited warranties.
• Color and gloss differences resulting from material added to an existing installation at a later date or from non-warranty repairs are excluded from coverage.
• These limited warranties do not apply to flooring that has been subjected to abnormal use or conditions or abused in any way, which includes but is not limited to moisture damage from plumbing, storms or flooding; damage from smoke, fire or other casualty events; damage caused by negligence; improper alterations of the original manufactured product; damage from use of the flooring that is unreasonable considering the normal and expected uses of flooring in a residential environment; or damage of mechanical nature.
Wear Resistance Warranty
All TecWood, UltraWood, and RevWood Products
As a result of normal use, the protective layer will not wear through to the wood veneer or decorative layer.
Terms and Conditions
• Gloss change is not considered surface wear.
• In beveled-edge products, this wear resistance warranty does not include wear along the edges of the planks less than 3/16” (5 mm) from the edge.
• Refinishing the flooring voids the wear resistance warranty.
• Wear of the hardwood or design layer must be readily visible, covering at least one square inch.
• Chair pads or mats must be used under caster chairs.
General Stain Warranty
All TecWood, UltraWood, and RevWood Products
Mohawk warrants to the original buyer that the flooring will not stain under normal household use for the specified duration.
Terms and Conditions
• This warranty does not apply to stains as a result of chemical or industrial products other than recommended cleaning products.
• This warranty excludes pet stains.
Fade Resistance Warranty
All RevWood Products
The flooring will not fade from exposure to sunlight or artificial light for the specified duration.
Hardwood Structure Lifetime Warranty
All TecWood and UltraWood Products
Mohawk warrants that the flooring will resist ply separation for the specified duration under normal residential use when properly installed and maintained in accordance with Mohawk instructions. Terms and Conditions
• Mohawk products are not warranted against squeaking, popping, or crackling
• Hardwood is a natural product and may exhibit naturally occurring variations in grain and color, mineral streaks and knots. The installer must use reasonable selectivity and hold out or cut off objectionable blemishes prior to installation.
Wet Warranty
Wet Resistance Warranty
All TecWood and RevWood Essentials Products
Flooring will resist damage from normal topical household spills under normal use for the specified duration. Terms and Conditions
• Do not allow topical moisture to remain on the floor longer than 30 minutes.
• Topical spills allowed to remain on the floor longer than 30 minutes may damage the flooring and void this warranty.
• Damp mop only. The flooring is not designed for wet or steam mopping.
• Damage from pet urine is not covered by this warranty.
• See General Wet Warranty Terms and Conditions for additional information regarding this Wet Resistance Warranty.
Waterproof Warranty
RevWood Select Products
The flooring system will resist damage from normal topical and household spills and domestic household pet accidents under normal use for the specified duration. The flooring will also withstand moisture from damp or wet mopping. Terms and Conditions
• Damp or wet mop only. The flooring is not designed for steam mopping.
• See General Wet Warranty Terms and Conditions for additional information regarding this Waterproof Flooring System Warranty.
WetProtect Warranty
All UltraWood, RevWood Plus, and RevWood Premier Products WetProtect is a no-exclusions wet warranty that covers damage from all common household spills, domestic household pet accidents, damp and wet mopping. In addition, the coverage includes damage to both the flooring and subfloor from topical moisture for the life of the product.
Terms and Conditions
• Subfloor damage is defined as visible damage to the surface of a concrete or wood subfloor, including mold or mildew growth, rot or decay caused by topical moisture leaking through the joint system.
• In all cases, subfloor damage must be the result of topical moisture leaking through a properly installed joint.
• See General Wet Warranty Terms and Conditions for additional information regarding this WetProtect Warranty.
Steam Mop Warranty
All UltraWood, RevWood Plus, and RevWood Premier Products A residential steam mop may be used, provided the steam is applied to a microfiber pad and not applied directly to the floor.
• Make sure to set the temperature of the steam mop to the appropriate setting for wood floors, or to the lowest setting.
• Steam mop in the length direction of the planks only.
General Wet Warranty Terms and Conditions
Unless otherwise specified, topical spills refer to normal household substances. All spills should be removed promptly using a clean dry or damp cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use Mohawk recommended products and a microfiber cloth.
• These warranties are contingent on proper care and maintenance. Please refer to Mohawk’s Care and Maintenance section for full instructions.
• These warranties are contingent on proper installation. Please refer to Mohawk’s Installation Guide for full instructions.
• Complete waterproof coverage requires the perimeter of the floor to be sealed in accordance with the products installation instructions. Waterproof and WetProtect warranties do not apply to damage at an unsealed perimeter, including but not limited to: leaks, spills, pet urine, wet mopping, or steam mopping.
• If you choose to forego perimeter sealing and damage occurs in areas of the floor unassociated with the unsealed perimeter, the damage will remain fully covered by the Waterproof and WetProtect warranties.
• Complete waterproof coverage requires a perimeter seal in accordance with the applicable product’s installation instructions. Mohawk strongly recommends a professionally installed perimeter seal. If the original owner or installer chooses to forgo perimeter sealing, waterproof coverage is impacted and limited. In the event of water or moisture damage related to moisture contact on an unprotected area due to failure to properly seal the perimeter (including but not limited to leaks, spills, wet mopping, or steam mopping), the coverage will not apply. This does not impact water damage unrelated to failure to perimeter seal.
• The flooring is not designed to withstand flooding, acts of God, plumbing accidents or leaking appliances (icemakers, dishwashers, clothes washers, etc.). These and other casualty events are not considered topical spills.
• The flooring is not designed to withstand water or moisture in the subfloor or underneath the flooring, including but not limited to damage from subfloor hydrostatic pressure (water or moisture under the floor that is transmitted to the surface through exerted pressure) or other conditions that result in water or moisture beneath the flooring.
• The flooring is not designed to withstand damage from moisture that originates from outside the room where it was installed.
• Consequential damages, including any medical issues related to mold or mildew growth, is not covered by this warranty.
• For residential warranty claims involving subfloor damage, Mohawk will cover reasonable labor costs to clean visible mold and mildew growth using industry standard methods.
• For residential claims involving wood subfloor damage, Mohawk will cover reasonable labor and materials costs to repair or replace only the damaged sections of subfloor.
• Replacement or cleaning of insulation, floor joists or other structural, mechanical or electrical components is not covered by this warranty.
Joint Integrity Warranty
All UltraWood and RevWood Products
The flooring joints will remain secure under normal use.
Terms and Conditions
• Responsibility under this warranty only applies to flooring defects that were not visible before or during the installation of the product.
• This warranty only applies to open joints greater than 0.015 inches (0.381 mm).
Pet Protection - Mohawk All Pet
All UltraWood, RevWood Select, RevWood Plus, RevWood
Premier Products
All Pet Stain Protection covers all pets and all accidents for the specified duration. The flooring will resist staining from vomit, urine and feces of all domestic pets. Please refer to the attached Warranty Chart for precise duration of coverage, listed by product line.
Antimicrobial* Warranty
UltraWood Plus and RevWood Premier Products
Antimicrobial protected flooring is effective against certain common
bacteria that cause stains, odors and product degradation. The antimicrobial product protection will not be removed by proper care and cleaning. Terms and Conditions
• Antimicrobial product protection is limited to the top surface of the product only.
• *Antimicrobial flooring is not designed to protect users from disease-causing bacteria.
• Mohawk disclaims liability for any sickness or death caused by microbes on the flooring surface or any associated medical or other expenses.
• In the event of a warranty claim, Mohawk may inspect the product and determine the extent to which the protection has been diminished.
MAINTENANCE
Care and Cleaning
Place felt floor protectors under legs of moveable furniture. Chair casters should be rubber – not plastic or metal. Place walk-off mats at entrances. 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. If needed, use a solution of 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. Use correct hard surface vacuum tools. DO NOT use rotating beater bars, floor scrubbers, jet mops, buffers or similar products. Wipe up spills immediately. DO NOT allow topical moisture to remain on the floor longer than the time specified in the product warranty.
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY:
THESE BUILDING MATERIALS EMIT FORMALDEHYDE. EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND A VARIETY OF ASTHMA-LIKE
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. REDUCED VENTILATION MAY ALLOW FORMALDEHYDE
AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE INDOOR AIR. HIGH INDOOR TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY RAISE FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. WHEN A HOME IS TO BE LOCATED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXTREME SUMMER TEMPERATURES, AN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAN
BE USED TO CONTROL INDOOR TEMPERATURE LEVELS. OTHER MEANS OF CONTROLLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION CAN BE USED TO REDUCE LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND OTHER INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF FORMALDEHYDE, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR CALL THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
For detailed product specifications, please contact Technical Services at 888-387-9881, option 3.
For service under this warranty please notify your retailer in writing. Be sure to describe the specific problem and to include a copy of your invoice. Your retailer will take appropriate action, including notifying Mohawk, if necessary.
About this Engineered Hardwood Floor
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