Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- General Requirements
- Broadloom Carpet
- Residential Carpet Tile
- Definition of Terms
- Table I – Tools & Materials
- Table II – Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines
- Table III – Tack Strip
- Table IV – Adhesive Types / Definitions
- Table V – Dew Point
- CRI Members Contact Information
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CRI 105 - STANDARD For INSTALLATION of RESIDENTIAL CARPET Copyright © 2015 by The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc.
Broadloom Carpet
11.6
Finishing at Wall
Finish the installation along the wall, leaving a smooth, neat and secure transition. Trim
carpet without damaging baseboards or moldings, leaving sufficient material for backing
to be securely tucked into the gully without protruding face or backing yarns.
11.7
Transition Molding
Refer to General Requirements > Measuring and Planning > Transitions to Other Surfaces
section of this document.
12.0
Direct Glue Down
Direct Glue Down is an installation method where carpet is directly adhered to the
substrate using the proper adhesive.
12.1
Layout
Refer to General Requirements > Measuring and Planning > Layout and Trimming section
of this document. Lay out the carpet according to the seaming diagram. Where
applicable, allow for pattern repeat. Dry lay and align all carpet breadths/widths to their
proper position; and then trim seams.
12.2
Floor Adhesive Application
This section covers proper application of adhesives in carpet installation procedures.
12.2.1
Trowel Selection
Select the appropriate adhesive and trowel notch configuration recommended by the
carpet manufacturer and/or adhesive supplier, or refer to the general minimum guidelines
in Table II – Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines at the end of this document.