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HARDWOOD INSTALLATION<br />
FACTS & PROCEDURES<br />
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A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION<br />
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Successful installation of Mohawk Hardwood depends upon the careful planning and execution of all<br />
stages of the installation process—from estimating the materials needed, to inspecting the site, both inside<br />
and out, to evaulating the sub-floor, to selecting the correct underlayment, to utilizing the proper tools, and<br />
to following the simple installation procedures. This section provides the information you’ll need in an<br />
easy-to-follow step-by-step format.<br />
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Before You Begin an Installation<br />
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Please take the time to review all sections contained in this chapter before beginning an installation:<br />
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✓ Planning Your Installation<br /><a title="HW Install Guide page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=1">HARDWOOD INSTALLATION FACTS & PROCEDURESA</a> HARDWOOD INSTALLATION FACTS & PROCEDURESA<a title="HW Install Guide page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=2">HANDLING & STORAGE OF HARDWOOD FLOORING</a> HANDLING & STORAGE OF HARDWOOD FLOORING<a title="HW Install Guide page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=3">Acclimate StockRecently manufactured flooring s</a> Acclimate StockRecently manufactured flooring s<a title="HW Install Guide page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=4"> MOHAWK HARDWOOD—PLANNING YOUR INSTALLAT</a> MOHAWK HARDWOOD—PLANNING YOUR INSTALLAT<a title="HW Install Guide page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=5">Check after two days. Observe the film before rem</a> Check after two days. Observe the film before rem<a title="HW Install Guide page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=6">Size Flooring Size Nail</a> Size Flooring Size Nail<a title="HW Install Guide page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=7"> ESTIMATING THEMOHAWK HARDWOOD JOB</a> ESTIMATING THEMOHAWK HARDWOOD JOB<a title="HW Install Guide page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=8">Estimating What's Needed for the Job✓ Flooring</a> Estimating What's Needed for the Job✓ Flooring<a title="HW Install Guide page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=9">Solid Hardwood InstallationTools Needed✔ Tape</a> Solid Hardwood InstallationTools Needed✔ Tape<a title="HW Install Guide page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=10">THE RIGHT TOOLS PRODUCE THE RIGHT RES</a> THE RIGHT TOOLS PRODUCE THE RIGHT RES<a title="HW Install Guide page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=11">LONGSTRIP FLOATING FLOOR INSTALLATIONTools need</a> LONGSTRIP FLOATING FLOOR INSTALLATIONTools need<a title="HW Install Guide page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=12">ENGINEERED PLANK & STRIP GLUED OR </a> ENGINEERED PLANK & STRIP GLUED OR <a title="HW Install Guide page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=13">some of these products may have the necessary qua</a> some of these products may have the necessary qua<a title="HW Install Guide page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=14">ping the avoidingnt abrasive ners keepsean</a> ping the avoidingnt abrasive ners keepsean<a title="HW Install Guide page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=15">MAINTENANCEMohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors are</a> MAINTENANCEMohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors are<a title="HW Install Guide page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=16">READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTINGT</a> READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTINGT<a title="HW Install Guide page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=17">Figure 1Nailswoodut loosetor a totalo</a> Figure 1Nailswoodut loosetor a totalo<a title="HW Install Guide page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=18">Your initial rows, if you are not against a firm </a> Your initial rows, if you are not against a firm <a title="HW Install Guide page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=19">mentioned towith yourardwood flooringdwood W</a> mentioned towith yourardwood flooringdwood W<a title="HW Install Guide page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=20">suitable as a sub-floor for Mohawk Engineered Har</a> suitable as a sub-floor for Mohawk Engineered Har<a title="HW Install Guide page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=21">Step 2Spread Mohawk HardwoodFlooring Adh</a> Step 2Spread Mohawk HardwoodFlooring Adh<a title="HW Install Guide page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=22">Step 3Install the first row of starter planks w</a> Step 3Install the first row of starter planks w<a title="HW Install Guide page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=23">on the temperature and humidity.Secure your sta</a> on the temperature and humidity.Secure your sta<a title="HW Install Guide page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=24">➡ Note: 15 lb. Roofing felt or resin paper may </a> ➡ Note: 15 lb. Roofing felt or resin paper may <a title="HW Install Guide page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=25">Step TwoApply the Mohawk Cleaner directly to th</a> Step TwoApply the Mohawk Cleaner directly to th<a title="HW Install Guide page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=26"> MOHAWK SOLID PLANK &STRIP NAIL DOWN INS</a> MOHAWK SOLID PLANK &STRIP NAIL DOWN INS<a title="HW Install Guide page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=27">1st Rows Nailed through 6 Coat UrethaneFace</a> 1st Rows Nailed through 6 Coat UrethaneFace<a title="HW Install Guide page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=28">PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATIONTools Needed </a> PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATIONTools Needed <a title="HW Install Guide page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=29">Step 3 – Install Remaining Rows✔ Continue the </a> Step 3 – Install Remaining Rows✔ Continue the <a title="HW Install Guide page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=30">Step TwoApply the Mohawk Cleaner directly to th</a> Step TwoApply the Mohawk Cleaner directly to th<a title="HW Install Guide page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=31">1.8.6 </a> 1.8.6 <a title="HW Install Guide page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=32">STAIR STEP INSTALLATIONENGINEERED AND SOL</a> STAIR STEP INSTALLATIONENGINEERED AND SOL<a title="HW Install Guide page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=33">FLOATING FLOOR STAIR STEP INSTALLATIONYou can </a> FLOATING FLOOR STAIR STEP INSTALLATIONYou can <a title="HW Install Guide page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=34">6. Glue and nail the Flush Stair Nose molding d</a> 6. Glue and nail the Flush Stair Nose molding d<a title="HW Install Guide page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=35">1.9 </a> 1.9 <a title="HW Install Guide page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=36"> REPAIRINGMOHAWK HARDWO</a> REPAIRINGMOHAWK HARDWO<a title="HW Install Guide page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=37">1.10 </a> 1.10