Installation Guide

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Modular Carpet Installation
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Tile Installation Methods
Before you begin the installation consult product specification to determine which installation
format(s) are approved. Shown below are some common installation formats.
Monolithic Quarter-Turn
Brick Ashlar, 3-Step 8-Inch Offset
Vertical Ashlar, 3-Step 8-Inch Offset
Multi-Directional
Ashlar Formats
In the Ashlar installation formats, each row of
carpet tiles is shifted 8 inches, either in a brick
format or vertically (see diagrams to the left). This
is a three-step process, i.e. each successive row of
tiles must be offset one-third the length of the tile. It
is not acceptable to shift the tiles only one-half the
length of the tiles (two-step process). This
installation method maintains the random
appearance of the carpet tiles, eliminating line-on-
line or dark-on-dark effects that can create a
skewed look in the finished installation.
Please Note: Carpet tile products installed in the
Ashlar format will not have the same finished
appearance as the same product in a broadloom
(12’ width).
Multi-Directional Format (Follow No Order)
Tiles are to be placed without being concerned
with the arrow direction (random). Mixing tiles
from various boxes during installation will further
blend color and design elements. This process is
essential for achieving optimal aesthetics.