Installation Instructions

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CARPET TILES

ENGLISH:

HELPFUL HINT: To ensure best possible results, be sure to clean

the existing ﬂoor surface thoroughly prior to installation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

*Before installing, please read the following carefully:

• Wear safety glasses at all times and use cut-resistant gloves when

using a utility knife.

• Each carpet tile has a removable peel-off backing strip protecting

the adhesive side of the carpet tile. During the installation process,

dispose of the peel-off backing strips in a waste container once you

remove them from the carpet tile. Backing strips tend to be very

slippery and may cause someone to slip or fall.

• Cut away from yourself on a cutting mat or scrap board for any

trimming.

• Keep children from work area away during installation.

1. Preparation

1) Make sure your existing ﬂoor is dry and clean and the air

temperature is at least 50°F. Clean oor thoroughly.

2) If your ﬂoor is painted and bonded well to the ﬂoor, you can apply

carpet tiles directly on the painted surface. If you’re unsure the paint

is well bonded to the oor, conduct a very quick and simple test to

ﬁnd out:

TEST: First, take a piece of aggressive sticky tape, such as duct

tape, and press the tape down rmly on the painted surface,

keeping one end of the piece of tape in your hand. Then, pull the

tape up quickly. If the paint comes off with the tape, the paint is

not well bonded and your ﬂoor will need to be stripped before

applying tiles. If the paint doesn’t lift off with the tape, the paint is

well bonded to the oor. Test several areas of the oor to ensure

the entire ﬂoor is suitable to install the carpet tiles.

3) Although installing carpet tiles is very simple, we recommend

you use a few tools to make your experience easier and your

nished product more precise. To cut the carpet tile, use a utility

or carpet knife and be sure to have a supply of sharp blades. A

24-inch carpenter’s square can help, as well as a tape measure

and a chalk line to align your carpet tiles. Please be sure to follow

tool manufacturer’s directions and safety instructions.

2. Tools Needed

Utility or Carpet Knife, Supply of Sharp Blades, Chalk Line, Tape

Measure, Cutting Mat, Eye Protection, Waste Container

Carpet Tiles Unique Pattern Features:

Each carpet tile comes with a tear sheet on the back with

directional arrows to aid in installation.

The arrows on the back of the carpet tile indicate the direction of the

nap in the carpet. Carpet tile will appear to be different in color from

each other when arrows are not run in the same direction of the

desired design. Be sure arrow on the carpet tile faces the direction

of the desired pattern. Once you know the desired position of the

tile, remove the backing sheet and press tile into place on oor.

3. How To Apply Carpet Tiles

Remove peel-off backing and slide carpet tile into position on the

ﬂoor.

Press down rmly in desired location. This will lock the tile in that

position. Continue to place tiles in desired pattern, rotating 1/4 turn.

Begin to lay the ﬁrst four carpet tiles down at the intersection of

the two chalked lines, which is the center of the room. You will

create a square with the rst four carpet tiles as shown, starting

in the center of the room (Fig. A). Start by taking the rst tile

(1), peel the backing strip off, and place down so the right edge

of the tile is on the line. Press rmly down. Take the second tile

(2), peel the backing strip off, and place down on surface next to

the rst tile, making sure the seams are snug.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every other carpet tile should be ¼ turned

for best installation results. Be sure the arrows face the direction

of the desired pattern. Take the third and fourth tiles (3), (4), peel

off backing strip and place down on surface. Press rmly down on

all four carpet tiles. (Fig. B)

CARE AND USE

The carpet tiles can be vacuumed, shampooed or hosed down for

cleaning. As with any surface, please use caution when wet. Do not

walk or drive on carpet tiles until they are completely dry.

This is your

starting point.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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CARPET TILES Installation Instructions ENGLISH: HELPFUL HINT: To ensure best possible results, be sure to clean the existing floor surface thoroughly prior to installation. 3. How To Apply Carpet Tiles Remove peel-off backing and slide carpet tile into position on the floor. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS *Before installing, please read the following carefully: Press down firmly in desired location. This will lock the tile in that position. Continue to place tiles in desired pattern, rotating 1/4 turn.
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LAS BALDOSAS DE ALFOMBRA Instrucciones de Instalaciónes ESPAÑOL: Consejo Útil: Para optimizar los resultados, asegúrese de aspirar la superficie existente completamente antes de instalación. PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD *Antes de la instalación, lea cuidadosamente lo siguiente: • Utilice gafas de seguridad en todo momento y guantes resistentes a los cortes cuando use un cuchillo de uso general.