Installation Instructions

CRI 105 - STANDARD For INSTALLATION of RESIDENTIAL CARPET

Broadloom Carpet

Avoid installing tack-strips across door openings and/or sills. Cut tack-strips to follow the

contour of door casings and other irregularly shaped abutments.

Do not staple carpet to tack-strips.

On radiant-heated floors, use manufacturer’s approved adhesive to secure tack-strips. To

prevent damage to the heating system, do not use nails or screws.

11.2

Separate Cushion Selection

It is required that the cushion conform to carpet manufacturer recommendations for the

specific product being installed. Failure to follow these recommendations for cushion may

void manufacturer warranties. These recommendations may differ, depending on the style

and construction of specific carpet. Cushion thickness for Residential carpet installations

should not exceed 7/16 inch (11 mm).

Install separate carpet cushion in the longest continuous lengths possible, with cushion

seams placed at right angles to carpet seams, or offset at least 6 inches (150 mm) to one side.

Trim cushion flush with the inside contour of the tack strip and securely fasten to the

substrate using staples or nonflammable cushion adhesive at all seams and around the

perimeter of each room. With the exception of fiber cushions, secure seams with appropriate

vinyl-coated cloth cushion tape per the carpet cushion manufacturer’s recommendations.

11.3

Seaming

The seaming method depends upon carpet construction and backing type. Refer to

Broadloom Carpet > Carpet Seaming > Seaming Methods section of this document.

11.4

Power Stretching

Power-stretch carpet following the 7 step procedure described in Figure 2.