Installation Guide

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CRI 105 - STANDARD For INSTALLATION of RESIDENTIAL CARPET Copyright © 2015 by The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc.
Residential Carpet Tile
Residential Carpet Tile
Carpet Tile defined as various shapes and sizes of carpet precut during manufacturing with
applied backings.
17.0
Residential Carpet Tile Installation
Due to the variation in tile size, shape, backing and installation methods (monolithic,
ashlar, quarter turn, etc.) follow the carpet manufacturer’s recommendations.
17.1
Layout
Refer to General Requirements > Measuring and Planning > Layout and Trimming section
of this document. To ensure straight-square installations, apply at least two perpendicular
chalk lines onto the substrate (at a 90 degree angle to each other). These chalk lines should
extend the entire length and width of the area to be covered. A laser line can also be
utilized for this purpose. The location and intersection point of the chalk lines should be
determined to achieve the design intent and reduce waste.
NOTE: The intersection point mentioned above may or may not be in the center of a room
in order to achieve the design intent.
17.2
Floor-Applied Adhesive Application
Generally, a thin film of pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied and allowed to completely
dry. The adhesive is engineered to prevent lateral movement of carpet tiles and for easy
removal/replacement. Due to varying carpet tile backing, adhesive recommendations will
differ. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
NOTE: In order to prevent adhesion issues or contamination, old adhesive residue must be
removed and encapsulated prior to application of new adhesive.
17.3
Pre-Applied Adhesive Application
Refer to Broadloom Carpet > Attached Cushion Install > Pre-Applied Adhesive Systems
("peel-and-stick").