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INSTALLATION IN WET AREAS

Since prolonged water exposure could damage your laminate flooring, the

following installation recommendations should be closely followed to validate

your residential water warranty. Wet areas would include, but not limited to,

bathrooms, powder rooms, kitchens, mud rooms, foyers, and laundry rooms.

Neither Mohawk® flooring planks nor Mohawk® accessories are recommended

for extreme humid applications such as in saunas or swimming pool areas. The

water warranty excludes all products thinner than 8mm and does not apply to

beveled edge products when used in bathrooms. An expansion area of 8 to

10mm (5/16” - 3/8) must be provided around all vertical obstructions including

walls, permanent cabinets, pipes, etc. All perimeter expansion areas must be

completely filled in with a water repellent flexible silicone sealant. When applying

sealant, it is helpful to first apply a strip of masking tape parallel to and

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. Click the planks together on the short side and

drill a hole centered on the joint between the two planks. Now you can install the

planks in the floor. See diagrams 6A-6B-6C.

UNDER DOORFRAMES

When sawing the planks, ensure that the expansion joint under the door is at

least 10 mm (3/8”). If you cannot lift the plank, use an adapted tapping block or

pull bar and hammer to tap the planks together with the planks flat on the floor.

See diagrams 7A-7B.

FINISHING

• Remove all spacers.

• Install the molding on the plastic membrane that runs up the wall from under the

floor. Never attach the molding to the floor. This method allows the floor to

expand and contract under the molding. (See diagram 8A.)

• For a perfect finish around pipes, use rosettes or flexible silicone caulking.

• In places where profiles or skirting cannot be placed, fill expansion gaps with

flexible silicone caulking.

PRECAUTIONS

• Protect furniture and chair legs with proper felt or rubber caps.

• Avoid bringing dirt, water and sand indoors by providing a suitable solid backed

floor mat at the door.

• Furniture on casters/wheels must use soft, rubber wheels that are suitable for a

laminate floor and/or use a suitable protective mat.

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