Installation Instructions

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13.6 Rolling – After the recommended amount of adhesive has been applied to the floor

and the prescribed open time has been allowed, the carpet is carefully placed into

the adhesive. To insure an adequate bond, It is then required that the carpet be

uniformly pressed into the adhesive using a roller designed for this purpose. Rolling

should be performed with the lightest roller that will cause the adhesive applied to

the floor to fully coat the back of the carpet (with a minimum mirror image of the

adhesive applied to the floor) while still covering 100% of the floor. Do not exceed

75 lbs. unless specifically directed by the manufacturer. Roll the carpet in both

length and width directions.

NOTE: In some circumstances, re-rolling is required as well as the placement of weights in

problematic areas. A hand roller should be used around walls and other obstructions to insure

a proper bond is formed in these areas.

13.7 Finishing at Wall Line – Finish the installation along the wall line leaving a net,

smooth, neat, and secure fit.

14. Double-Glue-Down Installation

14.1 Relaxation/Conditioning Carpet – Refer to Section 10.0. In double-glue down

installations, a separate cushion is adhered to the substrate and the carpet is

glued to the cushion.

NOTE: Because significant differences exist in various carpet cushions, consult with

the manufacturer of the cushion, carpet, seam tape and adhesive for

recommendations regarding this installation method. Only materials specifically

designed for this installation method may be used.

14.2 Preparation – Refer to Section 6.0 and 9.0 of this Standard for floor preparation

requirements.

14.3 Cushion installation - Install cushion in the longest continuous lengths possible

with consideration to traffic patterns and carpet seam placement. It is required that

cushion seams be at a right angle (90º) to carpet seams or offset at least six inches

(150 mm). Butt cushion seams net without compression, leaving no gaps. Do not

tape or staple cushion seams for double glue down installations.