Installation Instructions

Restrict carpet exposure to water from cleaning or other sources for a

minimum of 30 days.

12.7.2 Materials for Protection

It is recommended that carpet installation be the last trade on any job site.

However, if it is required to protect the finished floor covering from soil or

paint, or if additional work is required to be done after the installation, the

carpet should be covered with a non-staining, breathable building material

paper. Protect the installation from rolling traffic by using sheets of hardboard

or plywood in potentially affected areas.

NOTE: Self-adhering plastic films may leave residues that result in

rapid soiling after removal. Do not place plastic sheeting over any

carpet installation because it may present a slip hazard. Most

importantly, plastic coverings will trap moisture, retard adhesive

curing and may promote mold growth.

12.7.3 Maintain Temperature

Do not allow the temperature of carpeted areas to fall below 50

F (10

C),

regardless of the age of the installation.

13.0 Double Glue Down

13.1 Cushion Layout

Refer to manufacturer’s installation instructions. 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 6 inches (150 mm). Join cushion seams net without

compression, leaving no gaps. Do not tape or staple cushion seams for double glue

down installations.

NOTE: Cushions should be specifically designed for double glue

application and should not exceed 3/8 of an inch in thickness.

13.2 Carpet Layout

Refer to Section 5.3. Where applicable, allow for pattern repeat. Dry lay and align

all carpet breadths/widths to their proper position; and then trim seams. Take care

to avoid cutting into cushion under seams.

13.3 Adhesives and Trowel Notch Sizes

When applying cushion to substrate and carpet to cushion, select the appropriate

adhesive and trowel notch size recommended by the carpet, cushion and adhesive