Installation Instructions

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 Development of wrinkles and bubbles
 Pile reversal
 Pile crushing
 Creases
 Pattern Distortion
5.0 Measuring and Planning
All aspects of the installation should be coordinated. Correct measurements and a
detailed diagram is essential before the installation can be professionally planned,
estimated, or completed.
Planning, layout, execution of work, especially seam placement decisions, must reflect
the desire of the consumer, be consistent with the industry standards, and should
include input from the carpet dealer and installer.
5.1 Seams
Keep seams to a minimum. When possible, position seams so that:
 Seams should run the length of the area.
 Main traffic should run parallel to, rather than across, the seam.
 Natural light does not strike across the seam.
 Seams are away from areas subjected to pivoting traffic.
 Seams are not perpendicular to doorway openings.
5.2 Pile Direction
Where two or more pieces of the same broadloom carpet are adjacent, the pile
direction is required to be the same unless otherwise specified. Uniform pile
direction is not required with dissimilar carpet.
NOTE: Ideally, install carpet with the pile lay toward the entrance; but
other factors, such as pattern, aesthetics and economic use of material
may be considered.
5.3 Layout and trimming
Carpet shall be cut in accordance with the seaming diagram, allowing at least 3
inches along each wall for trimming and sufficient material to match patterns when
applicable.
5.4 Transitions to Other Surfaces
Where carpet transitions to other floor coverings, the carpet edges are required to
be protected or covered with appropriate transition moldings. The edge of the hard
surface flooring should not exceed a maximum of 1/16” higher than the total carpet