Installation Instructions

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CRI 105 - STANDARD For INSTALLATION of RESIDENTIAL CARPET Copyright © 2019 by The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc.
Broadloom Carpet
13.8
Seaming
Hot melt seaming is required for double glue installations unless otherwise specified by the
manufacturer. Do not use silicone coated seaming tape. Refer to Broadloom Carpet >
Carpet Seaming > Seaming Methods > Hot Melt Seaming section of this document.
13.9
Rolling
Rolling carpet to cushion is required. Refer to Broadloom Carpet > Direct Glue Down >
Rolling section of this document.
13.10
Post Installation
Protection is required for double glue installations. Refer to Broadloom Carpet > Direct Glue
Down > Post Installation section of this document.
14.0
Attached Cushion Install
The installation process for carpet products with cushion attached during manufacturing.
14.1
Carpet Layout
Refer to General Requirements > Measuring and Planning > Layout and Trimming section of
this document.
14.2
Floor-Applied Adhesive Installations
Use the carpet adhesive and seam adhesive recommended by the carpet or adhesive
manufacturer.
14.2.1
Trowel Notch Size
Refer to Table II – Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines at the end of this document.
14.2.2
Open Time
Refer to Broadloom Carpet > Direct Glue Down > Floor Adhesive Application > Open/Tack
Time section of this document.