Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- General Requirements
- Broadloom Carpet
- Residential Carpet Tile
- Definition of Terms
- Table I – Tools & Materials
- Table II – Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines
- Table III – Tack Strip
- Table IV – Adhesive Types / Definitions
- Table V – Dew Point
- CRI Members Contact Information
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CRI 105 - STANDARD For INSTALLATION of RESIDENTIAL CARPET Copyright © 2015 by The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc.
General Requirements
4.0
Storage and Handling
This section covers the proper storage and handling of carpet products.
4.1
Storage
Store carpet and related materials in a climate-controlled, dry space. Protect carpet from
soil, dust, moisture and other contaminants and store on a flat surface. Stacking heavy
objects on top of carpet rolls is prohibited. Double stacking pallets of carpet tile should be
avoided unless approved by the manufacturer.
4.2
Handling
Transport carpet in a manner that prevents damage and distortion. Bending or folding
individual carpet rolls or cuts from rolls are not recommended. When bending or folding
is unavoidable for delivery purposes, the carpet is required to be unrolled and allowed to
lie flat immediately upon arrival at the installation site.
NOTE: Failure to observe the preceding requirements may result in the following:
· Contamination from soil, grease and/or oil
· Delamination
· Dimensional changes
· Permanent indentation
· 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.