Installation Instructions

13.2.2 Painted Surfaces - Painted surfaces may be suitable for adhesive application;

however, contact the carpet and adhesive manufacturer for recommendations.

CAUTION: Lacking documented evidence to the contrary, e.g., current testing, assume that all

paints contain lead and treat them in the manner prescribed by existing local, state, and

Federal lead abatement regulations.

13.2.3Resilient Floor Coverings – It is not recommended that carpet adhesive systems be

used directly over existing sheet vinyl, laminated or solid vinyl tile, and some rubber

flooring products. These materials may contain plasticizers that could migrate into

the carpet adhesive and loosen the bond. Contact individual manufacturers for

specific recommendations. Direct glue-down installations over vinyl composition tile

(VCT) are acceptable as long as all tiles are tightly adhered to the substrate and all

waxes, sealers, floor finishes and other foreign materials have been removed.

Caution: any resilient tile may have the possibility of containing asbestos.

This can be verified by an independent testing laboratory. Vinyl asbestos tile

requires specific precautions. Refer to local, state or Federal regulations.

13.2.4 Surfaces such as terrazzo, ceramic and natural stone - Remove finishes and

prepare flooring surfaces to ensure adhesion. These surfaces are required to be

structurally sound and well bonded to substrate. Fill grout lines flush with approved

cementitious leveling or patching compound. Follow the open time

recommendations of the adhesive manufacturer when adhering carpet to nonporous

substrates.

13.2.5 Primers – Primers are used to enhance substrate adhesion characteristics and

address porosity. Substrates that are overly porous, chalky or have varying degrees

of porosity require priming. Priming under or over patched areas and between

layers of patching compound may be required by the patching compound or the

adhesive manufacturer. Priming may be recommended for carpet with factory

applied adhesive systems. Ensure that priming products are compatible with

substrate conditions, patch and adhesives.

13.2.6 Liquid Adhesive Removers - These products are not recommended for use on a

substrate that will receive a floor covering to be installed with adhesive.

13.2.7 Sweeping Compounds - These compounds may leave residue that interferes with

adhesive bonding. Do not use sweeping compounds prior to adhesive application.

Vacuum dusty areas instead. Vacuum is required to have a properly functioning

filter per OSHA and/or EPA requirements.

13.2.8 Layout – Lay out the carpet according to the seaming diagram. Where applicable,

allow for pattern repeat. Align all carpet breadths to their proper position and trim

seams.

13.3 Floor Adhesive Application