Use And Care Manual

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Proper Installation Method
Your carpet must be installed by a certified installer. In the absence of more product specific installation requirements,
your carpet must be installed following the procedures published by the current CRI 105 Standard for Installation
of Residential Carpet. Residential indoor installations require the tackless installation method and the use of carpet
cushion which meets the HUD UM 72a, minimum Class 1 standards. CRI Green Label (GL) approved cushion and
adhesives are recommended as needed. Note: Deterioration of carpet cushion can cause carpets to experience
a loss of appearance and accelerated wear. In order to maintain your warranty rights, you are required to replace
existing cushion when your new carpet or replacement carpet is installed. Because the bent pins of existing tack
strip can compromise the ability to hold the stretch of new carpet, replacement of existing tack strip is encouraged.
We are not responsible for carpet conditions caused by failure to replace existing cushion and tack strip.
All carpets installed outdoors require full spread application of a suitable outdoor adhesive and seam sealer on
exposed edges and on the trimmed edges to be seamed. Our carpets must be installed in strict compliance with
the current CRI 105 Standard for Installation of Residential Carpet, which requires a temperature range of 65°F to
95°F, with a maximum relative humidity of 65% and a substrate temperature no less than 65°F. Note: Needle punch
carpets do not require seam sealer.
How do I take care of my carpet?
A new carpet is a major investment that adds significantly to the quality, beauty, comfort and warmth of your home.
Proper care and maintenance not only protects your carpet, it gives added value to your carpet investment by
providing you with many years of use. Proper care includes routine vacuuming, fast and effective spot cleaning,
and regular professional cleaning using the hot water extraction method.
What is required?
The functional role of a carpet is influenced by carpet construction, fiber characteristics, color selection, installation,
traffic load, soiling, and care and maintenance considerations. To ensure that you enjoy all the benefits your
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carpet is intended to provide you throughout its lifetime, and to help promote a healthy indoor environment,
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requires the use of carpet care products that are certified by the CRI Seal of Approval (SOA) Program.
Spot cleaners, presprays, in-tank solutions and extractors that are SOA certified have demonstrated a high level
of carpet cleaning performance.
Information on these products can be obtained at www.carpet-rug.org. Claims for staining and soiling will not be
considered if a carpet has not been cleaned following the guidelines listed here, and maintained using products
that carry the CRI SOA certification. Your carpet must also be professionally cleaned every twelve (12) to eighteen
(18) months to maintain your warranty. A receipt of professional hot water extraction cleaning is required to show
proof of this service.