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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Table II – Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines
Floor Covering /
Substrate
Applicator Size
Approx. Spread
Rate feet² / gal.
Approx. Spread
Rate yards² / gal.
Carpet tile
3/8” Nap Paint
Roller (9.5mm)
3/4” Nap Paint
Roller (19.0mm)
350 – 400
270 – 360
35 – 45
30 – 40
Note: Above dimensions are given as width x depth x spacing. Spread rates vary with
texture and porosity of the substrate. Trowels should be held at a consistent 45–60° angle
to apply adhesive. Examine notches regularly for wear.