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<br /> HARDWOOD INSTALLATION<br /> FACTS & PROCEDURES<br /> A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION<br /> 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 /> Before You Begin an Installation<br /> Please take the time to review all sections contained in this chapter before beginning an installation:<br /> ✓ Planning Your Installation<br /> ✓ Estimating the Mohawk Hardwood Job<br /> ✓ The Right Tools Produce the Right Results<br /> ✓ What Lies Beneath Your Mohawk Hardwood Floor<br /> ✓ Mohawk Hardwood Installation Procedures & Techniques<br /> ✓ <a title="HW Install Guide page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=1"> HARDWOOD INSTALLATION FACTS & PROCEDURES A</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=2"> HANDLING & STORAGE OF HARDWOOD FLOORING </a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=3"> Acclimate Stock Recently manufactured flooring s</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=4"> MOHAWK HARDWOOD— PLANNING YOUR INSTALLAT</a> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=6"> Size Flooring Size Nail</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=7"> ESTIMATING THE MOHAWK HARDWOOD JOB</a> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=9"> Solid Hardwood Installation Tools Needed ✔ Tape</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=10"> THE RIGHT TOOLS PRODUCE THE RIGHT RES</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=11"> LONGSTRIP FLOATING FLOOR INSTALLATION Tools need</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=12"> ENGINEERED PLANK & STRIP GLUED OR </a> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=14"> ping the avoiding nt abrasive ners keeps ean</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=15"> MAINTENANCE Mohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors are</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=16"> READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING T</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=17"> Figure 1 Nails wood ut loose to r a total o</a> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=19"> mentioned to with your ardwood flooring dwood W</a> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=21"> Step 2 Spread Mohawk Hardwood Flooring Adh</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=22"> Step 3 Install the first row of starter planks w</a> <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> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=25"> Step Two Apply the Mohawk Cleaner directly to th</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=26"> MOHAWK SOLID PLANK & STRIP NAIL DOWN INS</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=27"> 1st Rows Nailed through 6 Coat Urethane Face </a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=28"> PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Tools Needed </a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=29"> Step 3 – Install Remaining Rows ✔ Continue the </a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=30"> Step Two Apply the Mohawk Cleaner directly to th</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=31"> 1.8.6 </a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=32"> STAIR STEP INSTALLATION ENGINEERED AND SOL</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=33"> FLOATING FLOOR STAIR STEP INSTALLATION You can </a> <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> <a title="HW Install Guide page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=35"> 1.9 </a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=36"> REPAIRING MOHAWK HARDWO</a> <a title="HW Install Guide page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/57c2b129?page=37"> 1.10 </a>