Installation Instructions

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16.3 Seaming Diagram
It is required that the seaming diagram reflect the desired pattern direction.
16.4 Pattern Sequence/Roll Sequence
Sequencing information may be available from the carpet manufacturer. In the
absence of sequencing information from the carpet manufacturer, sequence carpet
cuts working from the longest measured repeat gradually down to the shortest
repeat within the dye lot.
NOTE: Patterned carpet requires additional material for proper
pattern matching.
16.5 Pattern Adjustment
Pattern adjustment during installation should be anticipated.
16.6 Pattern Alignment
Match the pattern at the midpoint of the seam’s length. Work from the seam’s
midpoint to the seam ends.
Bring the pattern into register using appropriate tools that might include (refer to
Table I):
 power stretcher
 knee kicker
 dead man
 “dry” lines
 stay nails
 double-headed mini-stretcher (“crab stretcher”)
NOTE: For patterned carpet, exercise care to ensure pattern
alignment along walls. The use of mechanical stretching devices, stay-
nails and a “dead man” may be necessary to achieve pattern match at
seams and alignment along walls.