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.
Broadloom Carpet
14.3
Installation Procedures
Cut seam edges with appropriate tools based on carpet manufacturer recommendations.
Trim into material to eliminate possible height variation at the seam. In the case of woven
goods, carefully refer to the manufacturer’s recommendation for that specific style. Seal
cut edges at seams with proper seam adhesive applied as recommended by the carpet or
adhesive manufacturer. Roll installed carpet according to manufacturer recommendations.
14.3.1
Seam Sealing (Attached Cushion Products)
Apply a bead of seam adhesive to the cut edge of one side only in sufficient quantity to
seal both trimmed edges. Ensure the bead thickness is sufficient to cover the primary and
secondary backing (above the cushion) without contaminating face yarns (See Figure 3). In
order to bond the seam edges together, join the edges while the seam adhesive is still
transferable.
Figure 3
14.4
Pre-Applied Adhesive Systems (“peel-and-stick”)
Pressure sensitive adhesives sometimes are applied to attached-cushion backings during
manufacturing. Backings of this type have special floor preparation requirements. Consult
the carpet manufacturer for recommended installation procedures and the use of primers,
if needed.