Installation Guide

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Pile Direction

All full-width carpets have an arrow on the back running approximately 2 feet from the selvage along one side of the carpet or

a selvage marker to indicate pile direction. When seaming, the pieces of carpet should be joined with the arrow running in the

same direction on each breadth. All cut carpet used as ll pieces should be marked to indicate pile direction before the arrows

are removed.

Recommended Cutting Methods

Tufted and woven carpets should be cut between the rows using a top cutter. In all cut / loop and loop constructions, care must

be taken to ensure that no loops are cut.

PLEASE NOTE: Edge Sealer must be used on all woven cuts immediately (length and width).

PLEASE NOTE: Seam Sealer must be used on all seams.

Lengthwise Cuts

Bend the carpet along the length to separate the rows and expose the backing yarns. Part or trace the pile with a screwdriver

along the length of the proposed cut. Start the cut by making a small incision on the edge with a carpet knife. Insert the top

cutter between the backing yarns and cut along the face of the carpet. The top cutter should always be inserted so that the

blade is close to the seam edge.

Widthwise Cuts (Tufted)

All widthwise cuts must be made with a top cutter and straight edge following a pattern from point to point.

Trim with the blade closest to the seam edge, holding the cutter slightly away from the seam edge at no more than a 5º angle, so

as to cut slightly more backing material than face yarn.

Pattern Matching

It must be understood that carpet is a textile and cannot be made to exact specications. All patterned carpet is subject to

certain manufacturing tolerances, therefore a perfect pattern match cannot be guaranteed. However, a match should be

achievable by stretching the short side out to meet the long side. Tolerances for patterned carpet are:

Bow: 1-1/2 inches across the 12-foot width

Skew (bias): 1-1/2 inches across the 12-foot width

Pattern elongation: 1-1/2 inches in 12 feet along the length

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having trouble matching a pattern, STOP and call Field Services at 1.888.387.9881

Required Equipment

The following items may be purchased from a local carpet workroom supplier:

• NuBroadlok Adhesive

• NuBroadlok Seam Sealer

• Cushion Back Cutter or Top Cutter

• 1/8" x 1/8" x 1/8" U-notched Trowel

or 1/8" x 1/8" x 1/16" V-notched Trowel

• 75–100 lb. roller

• Mini or Crab Stretcher and Power Stretcher

• Knee Kicker (to position carpet only)

• Straight Edges

• Razor Knives

• Hammer

• Stay Nails

• Dry Line

• Chalk Line

• Tape Measure