Installation Instructions

CRI 105 - STANDARD For INSTALLATION of RESIDENTIAL CARPET

Broadloom Carpet

11.6

Finishing at Wall

Finish the installation along the wall, leaving a smooth, neat and secure transition. Trim

carpet without damaging baseboards or moldings, leaving sufficient material for backing to

be securely tucked into the gully without protruding face or backing yarns.

11.7

Transition Molding

Refer to General Requirements > Measuring and Planning > Transitions to Other Surfaces

section of this document.

12.0

Direct Glue Down

Direct Glue Down is an installation method where carpet is directly adhered to the substrate

using the proper adhesive.

12.1

Layout

Refer to General Requirements > Measuring and Planning > Layout and Trimming section of

this document. Lay out the carpet according to the seaming diagram. Where applicable,

allow for pattern repeat. Dry lay and align all carpet breadths/widths to their proper position;

and then trim seams.

12.2

Floor Adhesive Application

This section covers proper application of adhesives in carpet installation procedures.

12.2.1

Trowel Selection

Select the appropriate adhesive and trowel notch configuration recommended by the carpet

manufacturer and/or adhesive supplier, or refer to the general minimum guidelines in Table II

– Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines at the end of this document.